Replace Bose with Pioneer?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Baltimore MD
St. Jude Donor '08
Replace Bose with Pioneer?
Mid America has a Pioneer DEH-2600 cd player stereo for about $400. Anyone install one of these? I was pricing rebuilding my Bose to accept CDR but if the Pioneer goes right in I'd rather just save my Bose in the attic. I guess the main question is how does the Pioneer fit, does it work fine with the factory speaker/amps and what about the stereo part under the passenger side of the dash?
If someone has experience with other head units I'd like to hear that too and possibly some pics of the installed unit.
thanks in advance.
If someone has experience with other head units I'd like to hear that too and possibly some pics of the installed unit.
thanks in advance.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Toronto On
Pioneers are great headunits.
They have all the nice bells and whistles. Plus they also have an AUX input option so you can hook up an ipod.
I would go to a stereo store instead it could be cheaper.
crutchfield.com and sounddomain.com are 2 online dealers I used for my 89 vette.
Make sure you buy the bose adapter, harness, and what ever kit to fit in the Dash.
They have all the nice bells and whistles. Plus they also have an AUX input option so you can hook up an ipod.
I would go to a stereo store instead it could be cheaper.
crutchfield.com and sounddomain.com are 2 online dealers I used for my 89 vette.
Make sure you buy the bose adapter, harness, and what ever kit to fit in the Dash.
Race Director
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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
Originally Posted by pentavolvo
Ditch the bose adapter and by new speakers you wont be disapointed
but $400 for the DEH-2600?? that is expensive. If you like that head unit (I run Pioneer HUs in 3 of 4 vehicles I own) look at other sites for a lower price.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Baltimore MD
St. Jude Donor '08
Anyone have pics of an aftermarket head unit in the dash? My only concern is how it will look since the bose is so big and I've seen some ugly installs with adapter plates.
Thanks in advance,
Thanks in advance,
Drifting
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I went with the Pioneer DEH-P77DH, while not a completely correct size it fits without any adapters. It is about 7/16" shorter in height than the oem opening, the witdth is exact. Only drawback is that the detachable face will not come off due to the tight fit with the oem dash bezel.
I changed the bose speakers to Infinity, and added a Pioneer 4 channel amp. It sounds good to my ear, and the total cost was under $500. I shopped on ebay, all new products, no refurbs or used.
I changed the bose speakers to Infinity, and added a Pioneer 4 channel amp. It sounds good to my ear, and the total cost was under $500. I shopped on ebay, all new products, no refurbs or used.
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