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11-21-2004, 11:41 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 4x4 Z71 Reg Cab
Posts: 837
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Advice Needed
I need advice. I've been thumbing through major websites and seaching, but I seek the advice of those in this forum.
I drive a regular cab pickup. It has two 6 1/2" speakers and two tweeters higher up in the door. That's all I have and all there is room for.
The stock 6 1/2's were terrible, and I dont have much of an ear for quality. I replaced them with 6.5" from Infinity. They were on sale and sound much much better since they have polypropylene cones. They are 60 watt RMS, 180 peak.
I'm looking at $150-$200 for a head unit. I need front AUX inputs for my mp3 player and would like XM builit-in. I hate to seach car audio forums because they are overwhelming to me. Can anyone recommend a head unit around that range? Or suggest ones to stay away from? I have a GMC stock radio, which is slightly larger than double din.
I'm thinking it would be nice to have a din HU with a CB radio under it in the stock opening. Thanks for the advice.
Joe, computer guru, not much much for car audio
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'04 Canyon 4x4 pickup
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11-21-2004, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Fairfax, VA
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Fit Sport
Posts: 852
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Personally, I find it easiest to just go to a local car audio shop, tell them what you want, and see what they offer you.
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11-21-2004, 05:56 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 4x4 Z71 Reg Cab
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...and apparently everyone agrees with you.
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11-21-2004, 06:05 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: California
Vehicle: 03 Honda Civic sedan
Posts: 482
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Check out the Crutchfield site for headunits that offer the features you want, then find a local store where you can actually listen to them and play with the controls.
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11-21-2004, 06:07 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Valrico, FL
Vehicle: 2002 Olds Alero
Posts: 148
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No stereo has XM Built in, you have to ad a unit to it. To to a car audio place that the people are not on commision and tell them exactly what you want.
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2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4DR
Aleroputer 90% done (ripped out and being rewired)
MYMODS:
Pioneer Head unit in a remote location, Clarion Amp, XM Satilite Radio, 2 10" Audiobahn DVD Subs wired 1 ohm in a bandpass box, Grill Mesh, Halo Guages
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11-21-2004, 07:53 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 4x4 Z71 Reg Cab
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Quote: Originally Posted by aleromaster
No stereo has XM Built in
That's not true because I've seen a few.
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'04 Canyon 4x4 pickup
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11-21-2004, 07:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Orlando, FL
Vehicle: 2003 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab
Posts: 24
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Quote: Originally Posted by EBFoxbat
I need advice. I've been thumbing through major websites and seaching, but I seek the advice of those in this forum.
I drive a regular cab pickup. It has two 6 1/2" speakers and two tweeters higher up in the door. That's all I have and all there is room for.
The stock 6 1/2's were terrible, and I dont have much of an ear for quality. I replaced them with 6.5" from Infinity. They were on sale and sound much much better since they have polypropylene cones. They are 60 watt RMS, 180 peak.
I'm looking at $150-$200 for a head unit. I need front AUX inputs for my mp3 player and would like XM builit-in. I hate to seach car audio forums because they are overwhelming to me. Can anyone recommend a head unit around that range? Or suggest ones to stay away from? I have a GMC stock radio, which is slightly larger than double din.
I'm thinking it would be nice to have a din HU with a CB radio under it in the stock opening. Thanks for the advice.
Joe, computer guru, not much much for car audio
Go to Crutchfield.com and do the research then head to eBay for a deal. I bought all of my equipment on eBay... |
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11-21-2004, 09:04 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK
Vehicle: Citroen C4
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Could you not just bring an RCA cable from the back of your headunit round to the front?
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http://www.talkaudio.co.uk
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A million people can't be wrong, right?
Well... unless they're all from the red states...
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11-21-2004, 09:17 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Northern Virginia, USA
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango RT
Posts: 683
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Quote: Originally Posted by EBFoxbat
That's not true because I've seen a few.
Can you post one? I don't feel like searching for one to see what other features it has.
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11-21-2004, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Northern Virginia, USA
Vehicle: 2001 Dodge Durango RT
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11-21-2004, 09:41 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Valrico, FL
Vehicle: 2002 Olds Alero
Posts: 148
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oh my bad I guess i've been out of it a little to long. Eh its ugly, lol.
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2002 Oldsmobile Alero GL2 4DR
Aleroputer 90% done (ripped out and being rewired)
MYMODS:
Pioneer Head unit in a remote location, Clarion Amp, XM Satilite Radio, 2 10" Audiobahn DVD Subs wired 1 ohm in a bandpass box, Grill Mesh, Halo Guages
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11-21-2004, 10:42 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: colorado
Vehicle: 1999 Prelude S Spec
Posts: 217
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Quote: Originally Posted by EBFoxbat
I need advice. I've been thumbing through major websites and seaching, but I seek the advice of those in this forum.
I drive a regular cab pickup. It has two 6 1/2" speakers and two tweeters higher up in the door. That's all I have and all there is room for.
The stock 6 1/2's were terrible, and I dont have much of an ear for quality. I replaced them with 6.5" from Infinity. They were on sale and sound much much better since they have polypropylene cones. They are 60 watt RMS, 180 peak.
I'm looking at $150-$200 for a head unit. I need front AUX inputs for my mp3 player and would like XM builit-in. I hate to seach car audio forums because they are overwhelming to me. Can anyone recommend a head unit around that range? Or suggest ones to stay away from? I have a GMC stock radio, which is slightly larger than double din.
I'm thinking it would be nice to have a din HU with a CB radio under it in the stock opening. Thanks for the advice.
Joe, computer guru, not much much for car audio
ikesound.com has some amazing prices on HU and Componets, I'v ordered several products from them over the last few years.
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11-22-2004, 04:57 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 4x4 Z71 Reg Cab
Posts: 837
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How are those Sony Xplod units... CDX-F7700 ?
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11-22-2004, 09:05 AM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Fairfax, VA
Vehicle: 2007 Honda Fit Sport
Posts: 852
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I have a CDX-F5700... I love it, a bit expensive though.
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