Pics Of Head Units

[irondiezl3]

any1 have pictures of their stereos i want to see what i like better a regular radio or a double din please post pics if you have some!!! doesnt matter what radio.

[negolien]

I have seen a few aftermarket DD's and personally I think they're kinda ugly. I been looking at stereo stuff last week cause of my rear 6x9s. Then again it's all about personal taste. I like the stock look myself but many people prefer aftermarket.

[BJT'sAlero3.4]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p70/rheabarb/Myheadunitin99Alero.jpg
This is my Clarion DXZ735MP

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p70/rheabarb/32308043.jpg
My partners Kenwood KDC-MP338

[negolien]

Both of those installs look like shit no offense but... if that's what after market installs look like I'll keep my stock head unit thank you LOL.

[BJT'sAlero3.4]

wow, how old r u?! this isn't even your original post negolien. Thx for startin another negative post, this was for irondiezl3. I believe there is a children's forum you can go to if ur gonna act like one, negolien. SO irondiezl3, those pics r for YOUR post question.

[alerojack]

the only one that looks like crap is the missing trim peice on the clarion. other than that they look like installed aftermarket radios to me. cant really help what the fitment kits look like.

[irondiezl3]

thanks for the pics i like the idea of having the extra compartment but idk what my deal is i still think i want a double din i deffinantly think double dins r uglier but i dont like the dash kits for aleros for regular cd players well anyone have pics post em up. i like the kenwood pic by the way!! hmm anyone have a double din pic?

[2fast2furious01]

Hey BJT, where can you get that bin in the bottom of your partners radio? Does that come with the install kit ? I like it.

[BJT'sAlero3.4]

Hey 2f2f01, we got it from Bestbuy.

[BJT'sAlero3.4]

alerojack, ur right it does look like crap on the Clarion, I need to put the trim piece on, just couldn't find it when I installed it, but I got it now. Just to lazy now!:p

[2fast2furious01]

BJT thanks. I'm thinking of getting one pretty soon and the will looks nice. Thanks again.

[negolien]

Hey,

LOL whatever it's called freedom of speech as far as I know we still live in a democratic society. The first one sticks out like half an inch and the second one just looks wierd because it's not flush. I said no offense and gave my personal opinion on the install......no need for personal attacks there hun.

[TheAftermath]

Even with it missing a trim piece or sticking out a little, still beats the hell out of the ugly stock radio.

[Ryan from Ohio]

http://caraudiocentral.net/ryan/images/alero/mcintoshmx.jpg

Does that look like shit too? Cause that big hunk of shits probably worth more than your car...

:p

[lonnie]

Ryan that pic is big as hell...lol

[tonkpils]

dude its a cd player install,,,,it goes in one way. if it looks like shit to you then buy a new car..fucking kids these days

[YALEROYNOT]

ryan i love that HU !!!


if only I could get one !! (http://cgi.ebay.com/MCINTOSH-MX406-AM-FM-CD-CAR-RECEIVER-STEREO-NEW-MX-07_W0QQitemZ360052689211QQihZ023QQcategoryZ18798QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) its only $800 +

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/23059878/aview/Picture_001.jpg

[cherrington17]

ryan, it does look like shit. its sticking out like 3/16ths of an inch :rolleyes2:

:lol:

i'll update this one in a bit with a pic of mine.... (single din)

Update:


also, ryan, whats soo good about those? for that kinda price, it better cook me meals and keep the whole interior spotless. (doesn't look like it has lcd/navigation/etc fancy features of other high price point headunits) besides looking old fashioned, which i don't care for at all.

[Ryan from Ohio]

Thats the 406... Thats not 1/4 the head unit the 4000 is...

The 4000 strangely enough run about $3200-$4K+ depending on the shop and if they wanted to deal. Oh ya, and that price was in 1996. Adjust for inflation... Were talking about a $6K+ CD deck.

And my friends... If you ever have a chance at a 4000 combo and you have some interest, do NOT hesitate.

[lonnie]

MX4000/MDA4000 AM/FM tuner/CD transport. Power guard. Low distortion analog audio controls. High voltage DC power supply for greater dynamic range. 8v output capability. 2-channel RCA auxiliary inputs. 4 channel RCA line high level outputs. Security code system. Cellular phone audio mute. Bass and treble controls. 4-way balance control. Digital quartz clock. TUNER: FM diversity. Audio store. Electronic quartz-locked PLL tuning. Presets for 6 AM and 18 FM. Signal actuated stereo control. CD TRANSPORT: Full logic CD controls. Track repeat. Last position memory. Track music search. Fiber optic digital output. CHANGER CONTROL: Direct disc select. 6-18 disc control capability. Size 2"H, 7"W and 6-5/16"D. Sold from . Last retail price $2000.00

[lonnie]

Thats the only info I could find.

http://www.roger-russell.com/caraud.htm

[cherrington17]

so it has a digital out (sweet!) and 8V preouts. thats the only "flashy" (pricey) options i see there.

unless it said it has a cd changer in it? either that or it CAN control one. but for 2k, it better have one.

[lonnie]

The fiber out is sweet, and the this thing is loaded with rca outputs. 2 rca inputs, and the PLL (Phase Lock Loop) tuning circuity should make for pretty noise free operation. To rich for my blood though

[negolien]

Not going anywhere near the $4,000 for that deck opionion long as you like it and can afford it :<) As for installs not sure what there is available out there that would look more of a stock installation. I think the stock one looks way cleaner then anything I have seen in here so far. Is it as good obviously not. Is there any kind of kit that would be as clean as stock look? That I would be interested in hearing.

[kniedelm9490]

to each their own do what u want i like single and a few doubles it depends on what u like. ryan like his shit and i bet u like urs dont tell people there shit sucks .. im sure ryans shit bumps harder then most of ours with . it all depends on what u feel like spending some people want a faster car, some what a louder car lol

[elpuas3000]

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/862000-862999/862640_45_full.jpg

[negolien]

That looks pretty decent Elp hard to see without close shots any kind of instal kit there or staright deck?. I did notice
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Source/Other+CDPlayers/DEH-P47DH?tab=B
While I was looking around wonder if that's as flush a fit as a stock unit.

As I side note I don't remember ever saying anyones shit sucked /shrug. Think I said install looks like shit. I guess I was kinda harsh but only an opinion they're like assholes everyone has one LOL. I probably should have said somthing along the lines of doesn't look as clean as stock /shrug live and learn.

[CaRcRaZy]

DD is the way to go.
here is my Clarion DFZ675MC.
http://www.clarion.com/ca/en/products/2008/audio/source_units/double_din/DFZ675MC/ca-en-product-pf_1172393337436.html[/URL]
4236
4237

the date in both pics is incorrect lol.;)

[cherrington17]

^whats with the gap on the right side??

if you want it to look fancy and stock, you CAN pull the trim off and fiberglass a mount for it using the trim and a base plate, so it looks like its meant for that location.

or

do the "carputer" method and have a 7" touchscreen in place of the double din radio. we used to have several members w/ those but i think they've all moved on to bigger, better things. (other cars)

[Ryan from Ohio]

Our lovely cars trim ring sucks. Its angled and curved... Unless your unit sites perectly flush and fills the entire holes theres going to be a gap (double din). Single dins are always going to have the fit kits.

A member on my board worked at a place selling McIntosh during the hay days (back in early/mids 90's). He said the 4000 combo was going from about $3,200-4K. But he lives in a rich area... so who knows.

Theres little info out there on it, and even less on how it operates and such. Just the other day an MX4000 was on E bay. Went for $300. Just didnt have the MDA4000 with it, making the MX useless...

With Head Units its all about design circuitry and processing.

Also note double dins are not very popular and there really isnt any "good" ones, IMO.

Get a decent head and get a good fit kit and be happy. I advise American international fit kits.

[YALEROYNOT]

I am in the process of replacing the heater controls and making a single din radio hole and the trim exectly that a trim. if you want a factory look single din radio hop on www.fiberglassforums.com (http://www.fiberglassforums.com) and sign up and start reading there is a lot of info and how to's also the guys/gals are willing to help if needed.

[[ion] C2]

What's up with the McIntosh stuff, why do they make it look ancient?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2373970003_acb8ea23a3.jpg

[Ryan from Ohio]

Its from 1996.

Its called class, which almost all new units lack ;)

[[ion] C2]

Just looks old and outdated to me.. why use that over a new piece? Don't the new ones have far more features and power?

[irondiezl3]

will this fit?

http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028309&pathId=133&page=1

[bryan213]

kennwood my baby!

[kniedelm9490]

will this fit?

http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028309&pathId=133&page=1

according to their "fit" guide they say it will fit

[irondiezl3]

i am nervous cuz it has to open to load i dont see it being able to open i see the face htting the trim when it tries? ryan ita a 7 ince what d u think

[kniedelm9490]

i dont think it opens all the way it like slants down and ejects it with the screen but ya i hear you.

[Cliff8928]

I have an AVIC D3 sitting around and it looks like it will fit the Alero just fine (there is a dash kit for the double-din size too.

My TNR definitely looks a bit bigger than the AVIC and it fits for the most part (the bottom right edge barely overlaps the display.

http://home.comcast.net/~cliff_scott/TNR/splash.jpg

sorry, no good daytime pics.

[irondiezl3]

whats tnr?

[irondiezl3]

does the AVIC D3 work wanna sell it?

[Nate's Alero]

wow....

[cherrington17]

cliff... your exempt. its like the home networking thread :p

i don't think anyone will find that deal you got on your h.u.



....stealing the headunit from another GM car and having it directly mount into yours.... FOR SHAME!

[Ryan from Ohio]

C2;358067']Just looks old and outdated to me.. why use that over a new piece? Don't the new ones have far more features and power?

Yes new units have more features. That Mc doesnt have any "power".

What all new units lack is the sonic characteristics of the McIntosh. Theres not a single current newer head unit that can hold a candle or prayer up against an MX4000/MDA4000 combo. Unless you can get your paws on a Denon Z1, and even that may not be as good...

[[ion] C2]

Ahhhh sound system and electronics speak. I know nothing of this. Sonic characteristics?

[cherrington17]

i think he means when you turn the car off... it transforms and follows you around. something simliar to this. and for the price... it damn well better.

http://www.toybin.org/cache/1984/Decepticons/Communicator/Soundwave%20:%20Buzzsaw/480_robot.jpg :lol:

[lonnie]

^^:lol: :lol: :lol:

For those of you that have the Mp3 slot on the front of your hu and put your flash drive in it I would recommend getting a M to F usb extention cable, cause it would suck if you broke that in there. JMO

[elpuas3000]

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/10/web/862000-862999/862640_97_full.jpg

[Cliff8928]

whats tnr?

Touchscreen Navigation Radio. The one that's in a Rendezvous works the best.

does the AVIC D3 work wanna sell it?

Nope, sorry. It's going in my mom's truck when i get a chance.

cliff... your exempt. its like the home networking thread :p

i don't think anyone will find that deal you got on your h.u.

....stealing the headunit from another GM car and having it directly mount into yours.... FOR SHAME!

That's no fair....

[BeeMain]

Eclipse 8454 now that's probably the best headunit ever made.

[irondiezl3]

just got my double din looks great had to make a couple mods nothin major but im overall very pleased!!!!

[cherrington17]

pics or close thread.

[Steven01]

My Pioneer.

[AJules]

My Pioneer.

wait hold on, your car got broken into like 3 times....

and they didn't take that?

[Malix]

^^ Indeed.....

[cherrington17]

damn... i know what i'm gonna take next time i... err... never mind. :lol:

i'd love to have a setup with those, but they are too expensive.

[CBLOHM3400]

heres my radio

[lonnie]

^^I got the same one just the black one^^ Have you had a problem with the ribbon cable, or not being able to control it with the buttons or the remote? If not over time you will and it will be the ribbon cable...its just the weak link on this HU.

4306

[cherrington17]

go figure... lonnie got the black one... :glare:

:lol:

[CBLOHM3400]

mp3 i pod port doesnt work every once in a while get a clicking thur the speakers

[lonnie]

go figure... lonnie got the black one... :glare:

:lol:
I should have known you were lerking around in here somewhere!! LOL:lol: :lol: Only paid like 65bucks for it...when it was all said and done.

[cherrington17]

you kidding?! i just follow you around waiting for you to make a stereotype of yourself, so i can point it out! :lol:

[lonnie]

you kidding?! i just follow you around waiting for you to make a stereotype of yourself, so i can point it out! :lol:Actually your making the sterotypes, some that are known and some that only you would think of. :lol: :lol:

[IRONDOG442]

Heres my DD in my Intrigue which is very similar to the bezel on the Alero, it too is curved. I have used a Kenwood and now have this Pioneer 6800 in it now.

[irondiezl3]

some pics of install

[cherrington17]

just seem like too much wasted space to me. there is just soo much more that could be put into that unit. oh well. nice install job.

[irondiezl3]

the unit looks plain but has alot of stuff i have it connected to my phone i talk through my stereo wirelesly i have ipod connection which is controls my ipod instead of having to use my ipod to control it has a phenominal eq and sound aux hookup sattelite either sirius or xm amongst a ton of other stuff plus its very thin so the face doesnt stick out past the dash hard to tell in pics but its very clean and flush i know i coulda got a fancier screen but this had all the bells and whistles for sound and functioning so i gave on the looks part but i thought it fit decent not too much space around the edges which i feel is a issue with these damn aleros!!!

[Malix]

Um, this may be outta topic, but I don't wanna start a thread just for this question. Any stores u guys could recommend to buy the install kit?

[kniedelm9490]

bestbuy or any sterostore, even pepboys carries kits i dont really know whats around memphis but just goto yellow pages and u should find something easily

[lonnie]

mp3 i pod port doesnt work every once in a while get a clicking thur the speakersDid you check your settings cause if my settings on my mp3 player are up to high then I will get that too. I run my MP3 player and DVD through that port and haven't had any problems. Good luck! I still like it and for it to be a common radio people always ask me where I got it from.

[lonnie]

Um, this may be outta topic, but I don't wanna start a thread just for this question. Any stores u guys could recommend to buy the install kit?
You don't need any fancy dancy stuff, just make sure you get the right size wire for the amperage that you are going to be running. I just don't believe in spending alot of money or wires and cabling, but if your in to looks be prepared to pay.

[cherrington17]

also, for the clicking... i know if the mp3 player has any EQ settings, they need to be turned off. most of the time those interfere with the h.u's own eq settings, and it makes it sound like crap.

[Ryan from Ohio]

Online or your local smaller shops is the best places. Best Buy carries metra also...

Dont buy the cheap walmart/schosce junk. Buy metra or american international only.

[irondiezl3]

ryans right i bought the cheap walmart schoche ro whatever its called its garbage it doesnt even do all the chimes and its quite as hell.

[cherrington17]

i'm pretty sure i got the scosche mounting bracket/h.u wiring harness, but the relocation harness i have is metra.... they've both served me well for like 4 years now.

[Onewing91]

Here's a couple shots of my Head Unit, both open and closed.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/OneWing91/Picture005.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a156/OneWing91/Picture001.jpg

[SCOlds]

Here's mine: http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e94/SCbassboy/000_2773.jpg
Panasonic CQ-C8303U. I do not recommend it if you like to see the titles of tracks as it takes up to 15 sec just to scroll the title!

RD

[2fst4u]

does this count?
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/2168000-2168999/2168613_35_full.jpg

[kniedelm9490]

does this count?
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/2168000-2168999/2168613_35_full.jpg

ah i want that but im to lazy to do all the work

[cherrington17]

2fst, that is sexy.... i've always loved that look.

[Malix]

My messy install, lol.

For some reason, the kit doesn't go in all the way like it should. Or is it designed like that?

http://h1.ripway.com/Deathfire/Photo_053008_001.jpg

[irondiezl3]

gtta cut the back wall out behind the radio fairly easy its kinda soft like cardboard. i used tin snips easy as cake.

[zzyzzx]

thanks for the pics i like the idea of having the extra compartment but idk what my deal is i still think i want a double din i deffinantly think double dins r uglier but i dont like the dash kits for aleros for regular cd players well anyone have pics post em up. i like the kenwood pic by the way!! hmm anyone have a double din pic?


Actually I would use the extra space to put in a voltmeter gauge. I don't see any other place to put one and I usually just put them in with the radio circuit so it's even convenient. Having said that, I've got the OEM one in mine.

[itsbmw]

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