Options with upgrading stock radio to single din aftermarket? 2006 Accord

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Oct 22, 2008 | 08:51 AM

Fuster_Cluck

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Options with upgrading stock radio to single din aftermarket? 2006 Accord

I would like to remove the stock stereo in my 2006 Accord LX (auto) and replace it with a single din deck I have. What will I need to make the switch?

Thanks for any feedback!

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Oct 22, 2008 | 12:34 PM

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Re: Options with upgrading stock radio to single din aftermarket? 2006 Accord (Fuster_Cluck)

i purchased this kit from crutchfield, but u can find it on ebay, single climate control, easy installation for single bin , u spend between 80- 150 depends where u find it, ...i have it on a 07 accord se, some people dont like it but i have had no problems with it ....

Oct 22, 2008 | 03:26 PM

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Re: Options with upgrading stock radio to single din aftermarket? 2006 Accord (K24power07)

Thanks for posting the pic! To be honest I am not sure how I feel with the look. Is the deck recessed in the kit? Any closer shots? How are the controls? My experience with aftermarket parts are they usually don't meet the standards of OEM. With that in mind how are the buttons, fitment, and quality of this piece?

For $150 I am going to look into connecting an Ipod to the factory deck

Thanks again for the pic and info

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Oct 23, 2008 | 07:00 AM

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No that unit is nowhere close to the quality of an OEM unit. The buttons look and feel very cheap and the radio has a very poor fit, it doesn't even follow the lines of the dashboard very well.
I have some pictures of one from about 4 years ago.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moogocow3/2966369171/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moogocow3/2967215180/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moogocow3/2966367767/

Oct 23, 2008 | 12:54 PM

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Re: (Ross 2.0)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ross 2.0 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No that unit is nowhere close to the quality of an OEM unit. The buttons look and feel very cheap and the radio has a very poor fit, it doesn't even follow the lines of the dashboard very well.
I have some pictures of one from about 4 years ago.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Thanks for your input as I was still debating on the piece. You have confirmed my decision to NOT purchase this piece. Thanks again

Oct 23, 2008 | 12:54 PM

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the one above fitment does look different then mines, like i said , i havent had trouble with mines , it wasnt a perfect fit, will post pics, u can tell its an aftermarket, buttons are ok , but im not very picky like most people, havent had any trouble and i have had it for 6mths.im now going to put in a dvd player with a 7" lcd screen ..

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