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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Well the Pioneer DEH45 double din I had in my 1985 non bose died, I bought it in 1997 so actually, I am glad its gone.

What is a good replacement for @ $200 +/-?

Looking at the Eclipse 3200 , any ideas?


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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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That is a single din unit. Easy to install a Metro plate and make it look good.
I've really liked Eclipse HU's that I've had. Be sure to get a model with 24 bit DAC and atleast 4v pre-outs and you should be happy.
I've found great deals on Ebay as well as woofersetc.com.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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That is a single din unit. Easy to install a Metro plate and make it look good.
I've really liked Eclipse HU's that I've had. Be sure to get a model with 24 bit DAC and atleast 4v pre-outs and you should be happy.
I've found great deals on Ebay as well as woofersetc.com.
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Thanks, I used Eclipse yeasr ago when they first came to the US @ 1992-93 and they have awesome quality.


I did not know that the voltage for the pre-outs mattered, thanks for the tip.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Larry, check this deal out. I bought one of these for my DD, and it sound/works great. It is a 2006 model, but you can still hook up Sirius and an Ipod adapter.

http://www.cartronixplus.com/templat...20ALL%20%3E%20

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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Larry, check this deal out. I bought one of these for my DD, and it sound/works great. It is a 2006 model, but you can still hook up Sirius and an Ipod adapter.

http://www.cartronixplus.com/templat...20ALL%20%3E%20

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Thanks Randy, I found the CD4000, looks like a great unit that was $ 329 new!

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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Thanks Randy, I bought the Eclipse CD4000, looks like it was @ $300+ unit when it came out new!

I also bought theVrumVrum face plate.!
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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CD4000 is a sweet unit, once it became a last years model and got cheap I put tons of em in cars.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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Thats good to know,
should look good when it is done

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Looks good, gotta love the Vrum Vrum faceplate, I have one in my car:



Mine is painted to match the rest of the interior in my car.

Post up some pictures when you are done.

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Very nice, thanks Mike for the faceplate!

Thanks to you Randy for the Eclipse recommendation!

100% improvement over the 1996 vintage Pioneer.

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Very nice, thanks Mike for the faceplate!

Thanks to you Randy for the Eclipse recommendation!

100% improvement over the 1996 vintage Pioneer.

Looks great, Larry
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