Is it worth to pay $ for BeSpoke?
 

Hey folks,

Just a quick one. Is it worth the money to get the BeSpoke audio system? Tell me your experience of this thingy. Happy Sunday - Thanks

I don't have any experience, but my homework results in a whole lotta "nope."

Nope.

Thoroughly unimpressed. Just get an aftermarket system for the $900.

i really just got it cause i couldnt find one without it. anyways. its not a really bad product. could be better. takes time to get used to but i only use it for music so it doesnt really matter. the nav is stupid cause you need to use the app on your phone and connect it with the system. i dont personally hate it but i also dont expect much from it. does its job so no complaints here.

my 2cents

The best way to describe Bespoke: it's nice if it came with the car. But not worth it to upgrade if coming from the stock pioneer unit.

Between the BeSpoke system I tested in the FR-S I test drove and the standard radio in the FR-S I bought, I like the stock radio better and would upgrade to an aftermarket later.

I just felt that the BeSpoke's interface was too clunky and wasn't really all that easy to work with.

Came with my car. Would NOT pay more for it. It looks cool and that is about the extent of it.

I didn't, it was like an $845 option. Talked to one audio shop and for $900 they had something with a DVD video player and navigation that can be updated through USB port. Plus all the usual stuff a BeSpoke can do. Haven't done anything about it, so I still have my $845 for when I want to get a decent head unit.

I actually really like the BeSpoke unit... To me it seems really user friendly and works pretty smoothly. But if you don't have an iPod or iPhone it may turn out to be pretty useless for you.

I am so happy I did not pay more for the Bespoke stereo. The stock one (although it does have a 90s look) is actually quite good. The bluetooth functionality is quite good and it sounds pretty good with more than anticipated customization. I may add an amp, upgrade speakers, and possibily a powered sub in the future but I'm happy with the stock pioneer stereo and my iPhone 5 (mounted on a Mountek CD-mount) for navigation.

Same here and totally agree! I bought this car to drive it and would have been just as happy with the stock unit. Definitely not worth the upgrade, you could spend $845 on a unit that does more IMHO.

I like it, but I'm coming from Ford Sync (which was awful) so the Bluetooth and iPod integration is pretty sweet. But I would have gone with the stock unit too.

I was tempted to get it then my dealership was honest enough to tell me not to get it because there have been several drivers coming back to have it replaced or fixed because of constant problems with the unit. Something along the lines of touch sensitivity wearing out over time. They advised me to get an aftermarket or a dealer option instead. I've yet decided what I will be doing, more than likely attempt to make a Nexus 7 head unit after seeing one being done on youtube. Good to know someone with a 3D printer to make the bezel, woohoo!