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Old May 5, 2025 | 04:21 PM
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Today I finally started replacing my 20yr old JVC single din. I got a good deal on a DD bezel and a Kenwood double din radio so I decided to dive in. I can already say the sound is a huge improvment! For some reason the JVC sub pre-outs were holding them back, because the 2 8"s I have are hitting a LOT harder now (pre-out to dedicated amp...no change in amp). HOWEVER, i may have miscalculated some things. First, I dont know what i need to mount the DD! Ive been looking on amazon and ordered what i think will do it, but the double din bezel kits seem to come with some extra parts that i cant find seperately.
Second, and more importantly, My old sirius receiver doesnt connect to the kenwood (Why arent these standard plugs!?). Is there an adaptor? Or do i need a new SXM tuner. Ive been getting SXM free on this one, so im hesitant to let it go! Its a kenwood DDX6705s if that helps.



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In order to get XM radio, you need this receiver that’ll work with your Kenwood. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_220SXV...0V1-Tuner.html
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In order to get XM radio, you need this receiver that’ll work with your Kenwood. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_220SXV...0V1-Tuner.html
Yeah, was hoping there was an adapter for them. Seems crazy that the same tuner couldnt be made to talk to a different HU, forcing you into a new tuner if you change HU brands. Guess my free ride is over. Annoying.
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Yeah, was hoping there was an adapter for them. Seems crazy that the same tuner couldnt be made to talk to a different HU, forcing you into a new tuner if you change HU brands. Guess my free ride is over. Annoying.
Yep, sorry but it is what it is.
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I installed a similar unit. There should be some plastic L tabs to mount to the frame. They are universal and have some adjustment up/down and fore/aft. My bezel also came with a template to drill for the HVAC relocation. (shown here)



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I installed a similar unit. There should be some plastic L tabs to mount to the frame. They are universal and have some adjustment up/down and fore/aft. My bezel also came with a template to drill for the HVAC reloaction. (shown here)


I dint have that bracket (plastic X or hour glass looking thing). I have a bezel coming, second hand. Starting to think that was a mistake.
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Perhaps someone will will sell or give you theirs as they’re a one time use thing. You could also put a ad in the C5 Parts For Sale/Wanted section of this forum using this picture, and see anyone there comes up with one. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ale-wanted-53/




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Perhaps someone will will sell or give you theirs as they’re a one time use thing. You could also put a ad in the C5 Parts For Sale/Wanted section of this forum using this picture, and see anyone there comes up with one. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ale-wanted-53/


what is that bracket for? It doesn't look like anything mounts to it?
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what is that bracket for? It doesn't look like anything mounts to it?
It’s a template for drilling holes to relocated your HVAC controls. You can see it in the dash kit here. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120DP3...k.html?tp=3121 And here’s the instructions on installation.
https://pdf.crutchfieldonline.com/Im...120DP3021B.PDF

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