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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 12:10 PM
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Stereo decks?

So i have a 2003 g35 coupe, ive been using a cassette adapter for playing music on my phone, but about a week ago I had left my phone plugged in when I got out and the cord ripped 😅. Instead of buying a new one I figured ill just buy a new radio deck. Any suggestions on which brands/models look nice and work well? I’d like to be able to just use bluetooth. And cheaper the better but I do want quality. Probably willing to spend up to $200?

Share your pics/links whatever you got. Much appreciated!
 
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Old Apr 18, 2019 | 05:16 PM
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u gonna need a dash kit to install aftermarker stereo first, and that will runs u around $200 already
for double din, i suggest pioneer, i used the avh model, and works well
 
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Old Apr 19, 2019 | 08:00 AM
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FM transmitters/modulators are also options.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2019 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Scorpi0
FM transmitters/modulators are also options.
I'd go this route as well - unless you want to turn this into a project; which is great as well!

As mentioned, you'll nee an after market mount which has the hvac controls (they are also as ugly as hell IMO - non JDM version).
Nice thing about the aux power in the G is they are switched with the ignition. So your FM transmitter will turn on/off with the car.
Depending on the transmitter it can also provide Bluetooth, SD/USB slot for music, USB power for charging, etc.

Sound will be inferior when compared to an aftermarket HU, but you were using the cassette adapter so it may not be a concern at this point

I picked one up recently for 30$, and its fine for what i need.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2019 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Scorpi0
FM transmitters/modulators are also options.
Originally Posted by mjoc13
I'd go this route as well - unless you want to turn this into a project; which is great as well!

As mentioned, you'll nee an after market mount which has the hvac controls (they are also as ugly as hell IMO - non JDM version).
Nice thing about the aux power in the G is they are switched with the ignition. So your FM transmitter will turn on/off with the car.
Depending on the transmitter it can also provide Bluetooth, SD/USB slot for music, USB power for charging, etc.

Sound will be inferior when compared to an aftermarket HU, but you were using the cassette adapter so it may not be a concern at this point

I picked one up recently for 30$, and its fine for what i need.
I'll third the FM transmitter option. Works decently well for music and it gives you bluetooth calling. My wife bought this for me for xmas.

https://www.amazon.com/Nulaxy-Wireless-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Smartphones/dp/B018E0I01I/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2DTEMSWTPRHAX&keywords=fm+transmitter+bluetooth&qid=1556467186&s=gateway&sprefix=fm+transm%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/Nulaxy-Wireless-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Smartphones/dp/B018E0I01I/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2DTEMSWTPRHAX&keywords=fm+transmitter+bluetooth&qid=1556467186&s=gateway&sprefix=fm+transm%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1
 
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Old Apr 29, 2019 | 04:30 PM
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i suggest go the replace head unit route. everything will sound so much better plus ull get all the updated tech like bluetoof
 
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