Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit
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Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit
This Pioneer unit has served me well for three years. It is 4 x 45W and that is adequate power for me. But it is a cassette unit (although CD-compatible) and they cannot no longer be bought at local stores. I considered installing a CD player in the compartment above the jack but for obvious reasons this has a very serious drawback in case of a flat tire! I thought I might find a player to go in the glovebox but no luck. So I have concluded that I will have to change out the old stereo unit and go with a new CD unit in-dash.
I have the 2002 Pioneer catalogue and the choices are many. I have not explored the prices as yet. But has anyone gone Pioneer recently? Any recommendations? Or alternatively another quality brand? As mentioned, 4 x 45-50W is fine. Appreciate your comments.
I have the 2002 Pioneer catalogue and the choices are many. I have not explored the prices as yet. But has anyone gone Pioneer recently? Any recommendations? Or alternatively another quality brand? As mentioned, 4 x 45-50W is fine. Appreciate your comments.
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (paul79)
Personally I love Clarion units but they are pricy. Also if you download mp3's or have the ability and knowhow then a mp3 player would be great if you wanted to consolidate all your favorites on one cd. Other than that it's all up to your taste. Good luck on your decision.
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (Armstrong)
I have been looking at the Pioneers' at Circuit City.
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (OHSIXX)
Paul, I have a 6 disc changer mounted in the compartment behind the passenger seat, and I have no problem removing the jack at all!! BTW, I am using a Kenwood model.
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (OHSIXX)
Paul go to Future Shop and get the JVC SX980 it is a great buy at $299.00, I just bought one and have had one of those rare occasions where something exceeds your expectations. It also plays MP3's, I can put ten CD's on one disk, great unit :D
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (7t2vette)
I recently installed a JVC "Kameleon" CD player. Purchased from Circuit City. Rotating and retracting faceplate w/remote. A little over $220.00. Installed with Infinity Dual speakers.....I'm satisfied with the results. :yesnod:
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (paul79)
Paul, it all depends on your budget. Find a sound system you like, and learn more about it... I have to admit that I am partial to Alpine though.... I had a low grade Alpine system in an '85 Impala when I was younger, and I have yet to find a car setup that sounds better at any volume level... My 'Vette currently has a Pioneer in it and I am not happy at all... No bottom end (low tones or bass) and lots of screeching high tones... Not a nice sound...
(BTW my music preferences lie with classic rock a la Led Zep. and Deep Purple to Beethoven to Mettalica. Just as a baseline...)
(BTW my music preferences lie with classic rock a la Led Zep. and Deep Purple to Beethoven to Mettalica. Just as a baseline...)
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (paul79)
I use the Kenwood Excelon 717 CD player with rotating/removable face, 50W x 4. I believe it runs for about $400, and the models changed a bit this year so it could be more $ and have a different model number now. But, I prefer Kenwood models over anything else, great quality and features. Kenwood Excelon is there upscale line of products. Everything in my car is Kenwood/Kenwood Excelon except the sub, made by Eclipse, who also makes very good CD players. But Excelon/Eclipse are pricey. The regular Kenwood's are fairly priced though.
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (paul79)
Paul
I put a 10 disk changer in the compartment behind the pass seat. I just put a piece of foam in the bottom and layed the CD changer on it. It never skips and taken it out is a matter of un-pluging it and out it comes. I'm selling it because I purchased an MP3 player. Just wanted to let you know that mounting a CD chnager back there was EASY..
I put a 10 disk changer in the compartment behind the pass seat. I just put a piece of foam in the bottom and layed the CD changer on it. It never skips and taken it out is a matter of un-pluging it and out it comes. I'm selling it because I purchased an MP3 player. Just wanted to let you know that mounting a CD chnager back there was EASY..
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (SLICKMAN)
Paul I've got a Pioneer Supertuner III. It looks like it'll fit right nicely in place of your origional Pioneer. It is 45x4 and sounds great.
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (feb18blacksunday)
When I was looking I found price rather than brand to be the controlling factor. I bought a Sony but would have had no problem with any of the other $300 units.
Consider one that includes an MP3 player. One MP3 disc holds about the equivalent of 10 cd's. I transer from the CD at 192kbs and in a car like the Vette there is no noticeable loss of quality.
Consider one that includes an MP3 player. One MP3 disc holds about the equivalent of 10 cd's. I transer from the CD at 192kbs and in a car like the Vette there is no noticeable loss of quality.
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (paul79)
Do you mean you can put 10 CDs on one CD-RW? I am not up to speed on these matters....
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (paul79)
Check Crutchfields. They may have a unit that will fit right where you want it. I think the site is http://www.crutchfield.com
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (paul79)
I have new Pioneer speakers, front and back. What is a Kameleon player?
Paul...... JVC "KAMELEON" CD player. The "kameleon" refers to the rotating and retracting face plate when the key is turned off, rendering the face plate solid and blacked-out.. The graphic display is programable also. Has all kinds of goodies including a remote.
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Re: Need Advice on a New Stereo Unit (paul79)
Thanks to all who replied! I am going shopping today. And yes, my computer is a Dell Optiplex with a "burn" capability. I really like the idea of having all my favourites on one disc. I may be back to you later on the procedure to do that.