Thinking about a new stereo, wondering what would be best...
04-18-2005, 10:42 PM
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Thinking about a new stereo, wondering what would be best...
I want to upgrade the stereo in my car but Im not sure exactly what would be best. I dont want anything ridiculous, just something better than stock (im not gonna add any subs or amps). Would getting a new head unit and leaving the factory speakers be ok? I found this head unit http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1...CX304
which I like becuase it has a front mount auxillary jack for my IPod. Is that worth getting? Thanks for any input.
which I like becuase it has a front mount auxillary jack for my IPod. Is that worth getting? Thanks for any input.
04-19-2005, 07:11 AM
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Re: Thinking about a new stereo, wondering what would be best... (sexynuts(.)(.))
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sexynuts(.)(.) »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I want to upgrade the stereo in my car but Im not sure exactly what would be best. I dont want anything ridiculous, just something better than stock (im not gonna add any subs or amps). Would getting a new head unit and leaving the factory speakers be ok? I found this head unit http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1...CX304
which I like becuase it has a front mount auxillary jack for my IPod. Is that worth getting? Thanks for any input.</TD></TR></TABLE> You get what you pay for, I wonder about a product tha when you go to there site http://www.aiwa.com and even there they will not give you the true RMS power in the spec sheet. Aiwa in a Sony product, it is Sonys entry line, We sell both, I DON'T LIKE AIWA, to many problems.
If all you want is a good HU, [no amps or subs] spend more then $99.99 on it, and yes you can use the stock speakers, you will be surprised at how good the stock speakers will sound with a good HU driving them.
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which I like becuase it has a front mount auxillary jack for my IPod. Is that worth getting? Thanks for any input.</TD></TR></TABLE> You get what you pay for, I wonder about a product tha when you go to there site http://www.aiwa.com and even there they will not give you the true RMS power in the spec sheet. Aiwa in a Sony product, it is Sonys entry line, We sell both, I DON'T LIKE AIWA, to many problems.
If all you want is a good HU, [no amps or subs] spend more then $99.99 on it, and yes you can use the stock speakers, you will be surprised at how good the stock speakers will sound with a good HU driving them.
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04-19-2005, 08:17 AM
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OK thanks for the help...is there any particular brand you would recomend? I only need a cd/tuner, not something that plays mp3's or anything. Thanks again for the help.
04-19-2005, 08:57 AM
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I recently helped a friend install an Alpine 9827 in his Camry and we were surprised at the difference it made compared to the stock unit. A nice headunit really makes a huge difference. You'll be quite surprised... 
I highly recommend the 9827, it's last years model and it's quite inexpensive now.
It's not fancy, the cd slot is in the front... no swingface, etc. A nice inexpensive addition, I think you'll be quite satisfied.
I highly recommend the 9827, it's last years model and it's quite inexpensive now.
It's not fancy, the cd slot is in the front... no swingface, etc. A nice inexpensive addition, I think you'll be quite satisfied.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sexynuts(.)(.) »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK thanks for the help...is there any particular brand you would recomend? I only need a cd/tuner, not something that plays mp3's or anything. Thanks again for the help.</TD></TR></TABLE> I have an Alpine HU and 4 Eclipse 2way 6.5" speakers in my 94 teg, although I spent a lot of time installing the speakers, [to get the best possable sound out of them] I have no amps or subs and I am a car audio installer, Hydrid ctr is right............
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid ctr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I recently helped a friend install an Alpine 9827 in his Camry and we were surprised at the difference it made compared to the stock unit. A nice headunit really makes a huge difference. You'll be quite surprised...
I highly recommend the 9827, it's last years model and it's quite inexpensive now.
It's not fancy, the cd slot is in the front... no swingface, etc. A nice inexpensive addition, I think you'll be quite satisfied.</TD></TR></TABLE> You will be surprised at how good the stock speakers sound with a little power pushing them. and I would recomend Alpine, http://www.alpine.com 94
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid ctr »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I recently helped a friend install an Alpine 9827 in his Camry and we were surprised at the difference it made compared to the stock unit. A nice headunit really makes a huge difference. You'll be quite surprised...
I highly recommend the 9827, it's last years model and it's quite inexpensive now.
It's not fancy, the cd slot is in the front... no swingface, etc. A nice inexpensive addition, I think you'll be quite satisfied.</TD></TR></TABLE> You will be surprised at how good the stock speakers sound with a little power pushing them. and I would recomend Alpine, http://www.alpine.com
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sexynuts(.)(.) »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think im gonna go with this one http://www.crutchfield.com/S-U...E9843
thanks for the help guys!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Between the two models available for $150, I'd rather get the 9825... 4V preout but no MP3
Use ebay as a guide for the price you should pay, bargain or buy from ebay. You'll save a few bucks and perhaps you can afford a better model
thanks for the help guys!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Between the two models available for $150, I'd rather get the 9825... 4V preout
but no MP3Use ebay as a guide for the price you should pay, bargain or buy from ebay. You'll save a few bucks and perhaps you can afford a better model
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Re: Thinking about a new stereo, wondering what would be best... (sexynuts(.)(.))
Get urself an Alpine. They just cannot disappoint you. Really.
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