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07-26-2016, 11:22 PM

tcstaples

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Got my new BT Kenwood receiver installed tonight using the custom trim face plate from Humount. Sounds awesome!

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07-26-2016, 11:24 PM

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Looks good! Country?

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07-26-2016, 11:24 PM

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That looks really good - perfect fit. And I like the faceplate.

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07-26-2016, 11:48 PM

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Country? What can I say? I live in the Ozarks

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07-26-2016, 11:58 PM

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Country? What can I say? I live in the Ozarks

Was just at Old Kinderhook two weeks ago. Had my Sirius and my rock!

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07-26-2016, 11:58 PM

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Looks fantastic...love it..
I am from Pa...I can listen to anything.

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07-27-2016, 12:10 AM

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Sweet. Just the head unit or speakers too? I've been thinking I'd like a USB and Bluetooth etc. It would be good if the unit just hooks into the speaker system.

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07-27-2016, 12:27 AM

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Very nice, indeed

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07-27-2016, 12:56 AM

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Buy my radios from Crutchfield. They have good customer and tech support. If you use a bypass harness you can keep your Boss speakers. That's what I did. It rocks!

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07-27-2016, 01:41 AM

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Looks good! Country?

First thing I saw too!

Nice upgrade though!

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07-27-2016, 02:32 AM

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looks so fit and amazing, good upgrade, congrats

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07-27-2016, 02:50 AM

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Looks great! I was thinking about one of those flip up ones with nav. What size is the stock opening? 1 1/2 Din?

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07-27-2016, 04:29 AM

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Mine plays cassette tapes.

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07-27-2016, 09:42 AM

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If you go to Crutchfield site put in vehicle info, it will list all the head units that will fit and the bypass kit you will need. Just call them with any questions. Everyone one ever talked to seemed very knowledgeable

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07-27-2016, 09:51 AM

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Quote:

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Sweet. Just the head unit or speakers too? I've been thinking I'd like a USB and Bluetooth etc. It would be good if the unit just hooks into the speaker system.

You could just add the wiring harness conversion from DD mods and get a BT receiver. If you have a CD changer its like a 3 minute mod and works great.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-question.html

OP - Looks good!!! Enjoy!

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07-27-2016, 10:27 AM

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07-27-2016, 11:28 AM

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Sweet. Just the head unit or speakers too? I've been thinking I'd like a USB and Bluetooth etc. It would be good if the unit just hooks into the speaker system.

To properly replace just the head unit leaving the rest of the system in place you will need an adapter (not just a harness) to provide the required interface. This is due to the way the factory system was designed.

The 2 most common adapters are:

1) Axxess XSVI-2004
2) Pac Audio ROEM-VET1

Replacing the head unit should be just plug-and-play by using either one. Both have setup adjustments to customize sound/levels. After tweaking them to your liking, they shouldn't require further touching.