Stereo recommendations
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Racer
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Stereo recommendations
When I bought my 2010 I put a Kenwood head unit in it. Adding a backup camera was the motivation. My new truck with Android auto spoiled me so I'm looking for recommendations. Backup camera and AA required.
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Dec 6, 2024, 09:53 PM
Drifting
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Comparison shop on Crutchfields
Le Mans Master
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There is no wrong answer here. Any of the major brands can easily be the choice here. Just look for a unit that has the features you are looking for and I always recommend to not hesitate to splurge a little. A head unit is a one time purchase for most of us, get all the features you want and then some.
Speedy
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I looked at Kenwood it is definitely the best, Im no audiophile and only use android auto so I went with Pioneers 3000NEX. Really happy with the quick stable connectivity
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Melting Slicks
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one thing to check out is if you want wireless android auto in a head unit. My unit has a lot of disconnects with the wired part so I am using a wireless adaptor now never had a drop yet
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I haven't installed it yet but it doesn't appear to be too bad of an install . I'll find out pretty soon . A warm week in central NYS coming up . I had them put together a "ready-harness" so I don't have to do any splicing . Supposedly a plug-and-chug . Looks pretty straight forward . I ALSO BOUGHT a USB extension cable to bring my rear USB port into the glove box . That only cost $8 . One can spend $200 to $2000 ----- it's all up to one's own fancy . Jimi Hendrix still rocks Corvettes . Peace and good luck on your sound project .
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Drifting
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Fifty bucks is a no-brainer . Kenwood DMX8709S (Not installed as of yet)
Drifting
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After your done with install, look into flashing the Kenwood Startup Screen with the Corvette Logo
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Drifting
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It's in forum here, if I find it before you I will post. I may have to redo mine as I'm going to be flashing new firmware to it. So if I loose custom boot screen, I will need a refresher myself.