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Old 12-01-2007, 10:09 PM
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Stereo recommendations withOUT navigation?

I need to replace the Bose system in my G. My car has factory navigation which I want to keep and I do not want my new stereo to be the double-din with Nav type.

I'm looking to spend my money on higher quality speakers and amp, so do not want to blow it all on a huge LCD Double Din with Navigation setup.

What are my options?


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Old 12-02-2007, 08:21 AM
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a single din, or don't be cheap
 
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Old 12-02-2007, 09:49 AM
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A single din, right, thanks.
 
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Old 12-02-2007, 09:53 AM
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How about getting a double DIN without navigation? You can still play DVDs.
 
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Old 12-02-2007, 01:52 PM
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Yeah, the thing is I don't see myself watching too many movies in my car. I guess I'll look around for a good single din unit.
 
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Old 12-02-2007, 03:07 PM
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do a search..there are a few single din people here..IMO i dont think it looks right with a cubby hole in the middle of the dash
 
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Old 12-02-2007, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mark1478
IMO i dont think it looks right with a cubby hole in the middle of the dash
You're right about that; it would look strange. Maybe I'd put a GE there or something. Any other useful single Din consoles?
 
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Old 12-03-2007, 08:10 AM
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alpine makes nice single din units...
 
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Old 12-04-2007, 03:38 PM
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Here are some nice ones to look into IMO

This 1 has 5v preouts, built in bluetooth, full i-pod control and comes with cable
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...834014,00.html

This one is for more of an audiophile...

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...159496,00.html
 
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Old 12-04-2007, 07:25 PM
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Thanks UCYIMD1...Just what I'm looking for. Feel free to post any others if they come to mind.
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 08:09 PM
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Hey John this guy is selling a used 880prs in the buy/sell area...this is a real nice headunit...and he has a decent price...u could prob. work on a better one though

https://g35driver.com/forums/archived-sales/190825-fs-my-system-jl-10w7-500-1-pioneer-premier-deh-p880prs-10-sub-enclosure.html
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 08:29 PM
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Pioneer in my opinion is the best.
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 08:35 PM
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yea i've noticed a decline in the quality in the new Alpine headunits...kinda disappointing really....
 
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Old 12-06-2007, 10:06 PM
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You just want a straight up CD player?

Is CDR playback important? MP3?

How important is SQ?
 
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Old 12-07-2007, 11:54 AM
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SQ is very important. After that, just CDs and MP3s.

I've been out of the scene for a long time, so forgive the question, but are there any HU's that just have large hard-drives, so I can just upload my digital collection to it?

Thanks for all the input!
 


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