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post Feb 5 2014, 07:41 PM
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I'm craving better sounds.

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post Feb 5 2014, 08:02 PM
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Oops posted in wrong area, have mercy on me.
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post Feb 6 2014, 07:38 AM
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I wanted some better tunes as well, but didn't want anything to "flashy" in my teener. I don't need top notch sound...just wanted a decent system without a lot of modifications to my otherwise stock car. While not installed yet, I went with this receiver:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_023HSI220B/Bl...nki-220-BT.html

These speakers:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DXI651/Pol...dio-DXi651.html

And 6 1/2" speaker panels from here:

http://www.914ap.com/products.php
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post Feb 6 2014, 10:16 AM
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Will there only be a speaker in passenger well?
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post Feb 6 2014, 10:52 AM
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No picks, but I just went thru this. I had no tunes but exhaust for over a year. Finally got tired of it. Installed a new Pioneer receiver, 1000w Boss amp and 10 cd changer in the front trunk, 250w kicker 6X8's in the oem pods. I just ordered an 8" sub for the front of the console. Sounds great even at hiway speeds. Less than 300 bucks total. happy happy
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post Feb 6 2014, 01:42 PM
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QUOTE(wndsnd @ Feb 6 2014, 11:16 AM) *

Will there only be a speaker in passenger well?


No...6 1/2" speakers on both sides where the cowl meets the front firewall. Those speaker panels allow you to upgrade from smaller factory speakers to 6 1/2" while using the factory speaker location.
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post Feb 6 2014, 02:00 PM
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post Feb 6 2014, 02:12 PM
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JVC NX-5000

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That looks cool. Is the screen big enough to see and do you think it would fit in dash?
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post Feb 7 2014, 05:56 PM
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I will fit in the dash. It is a standard single DIN. Probably will require enlarging the dash if you have not had a single DIN radio before. there is enough depth behind the dash so that should not be an issue.
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post Feb 7 2014, 06:11 PM
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I'm considering an upgrade this summer, also. Back in the day, I had a Nakamichi head unit, no amplifier, with a cassette deck (hey, it was the 80's). It fed a Harman Kardon power amp that supplied a pair of Dahlquist car speakers. It was great, but the speakers need a minimum of 30 watts RMS, better with a little more.

I have bought a vintage pair of the Dahlquists, they fit easily into the regular speaker pod area with minor modification. But I can't seem to locate a new head unit, or "dead head" as they are sometimes called. Everything seems to have a four channel amp built in.

These speakers need a fair amount of power and I'm concerned that the 42x4 or 50x4 "peak" wattage units that are the norm for today will not supply enough. For instance, a 50 watt peak unit could mean only 20 watt RMS. Can't believe they don't give the RMS ratings only!

So, who still sells a head unit without an amplifier?

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post Feb 7 2014, 06:12 PM
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I will fit in the dash. It is a standard single DIN. Probably will require enlarging the dash if you have not had a single DIN radio before. there is enough depth behind the dash so that should not be an issue.


BTW Joe, that install looks great! Hope all is well with you!

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post Feb 8 2014, 10:21 AM
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If you do find something you like on Crutchfield, search the same model number on ebay and save money.

I just looked at a Kenwood KDC-655U. $149+ shipping on Crutchfield, $109+ free shipping on ebay. Both new in the box. Just found another on ebay for $97-free shipping...

Crutchfield is a good resource but expensive some times.
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post Feb 8 2014, 12:01 PM
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I do the same thing, but a different way.

Search Crutchfield for the best reviewed stuff. They are normally discontinued. Just got a JVC KW-NX7000 Nav system with Bluetooth for $250 shipped.

Crutchfield $229: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-kueVSpE1YUP/p...ker-KS65-2.html

Just got on eBay for $69: http://bit.ly/1o4PTWD

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post Feb 8 2014, 03:47 PM
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How about this?

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Bluetooth, and battery powered, good for 7 hours or can be hardwired.

Leave everything stock

Pair this with my smart phone, and add Pandora app.

Place on dash, or on console between seats.

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post Feb 8 2014, 04:07 PM
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post Feb 8 2014, 07:48 PM
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I am loving this little set up. Can't wait to try in the car. It has impressive big sound....
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post Feb 8 2014, 08:01 PM
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I am loving this little set up. Can't wait to try in the car. It has impressive big sound....


It'll never last. Going to be real wonky to use in a car.

I could be very wrong, but I've tried stuff like that in the past and it never works out.
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post Feb 8 2014, 08:33 PM
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Sorry. I just don't want you to get your hopes up. I have a Jawbone Jambox that I use every day. It'd never work in a car though.
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post Feb 9 2014, 12:47 PM
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I just replaced the first 20 year old amp that I put in the door last year.
It had a loose connection. It may be from shutting the door but the amp is so close to the hing, I think an amp should be able to handle that with out too much problem.
Heat was another concern. If this one goes out maybe it is not a good place for the amp.


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