Stereo System suggestions.
#16
Originally Posted by SR996
8027 ?? Lemme ask you stevo is this a new one out in the market recently ? I havent seen it yet. Also I just actually saw a 8017 in person one of my hummer customers had one installed and the screen is pretty small, I am wondering and hoping some one makes something slightly bigger.I saw the eclipse unit luting chen has (which by the way thanks again for the pics) and the only thing I dont like is the space around the moniter.I am hoping theres a slightly larger unit that will take up most of that square area on the center portion of the dash.
#18
I have the eclipse avn5435 with every accessory they sell. I have yet to install it though, so no feedback as far as performance. My stepdad has an older eclipse model in his ride and it's a really nice unit and user friendly.
#19
Syaero thnks for the pics that set up is really nice !!! Is the kenwood bigger than the pioneer or are the units the same size ? And one more question if you dont mind what is that thing you have above the a/c controls ?
#20
Originally Posted by AIRjordan23
a bit off topic...to all the guys that have a navi head unit (pioneer, kenwood, eclipse...) with stock amp/speakers.
how does it sound? any improvements whatsoever. i would assume you would get just a bit more flexibility with controling the sound (bass, treble etc...) anything else to note? Cleaner signal?
Does it sound better/worse?
how does it sound? any improvements whatsoever. i would assume you would get just a bit more flexibility with controling the sound (bass, treble etc...) anything else to note? Cleaner signal?
Does it sound better/worse?
There might be more flexibility, but the stereo system sounds pretty bad, IMO. I am hoping I can get a better sound with better speakers, the HK systems in BMW sound much better (which are OK not great).
#21
Originally Posted by MikeR
I have the stock Navi head unit and personally do not like it.
There might be more flexibility, but the stereo system sounds pretty bad, IMO. I am hoping I can get a better sound with better speakers, the HK systems in BMW sound much better (which are OK not great).
There might be more flexibility, but the stereo system sounds pretty bad, IMO. I am hoping I can get a better sound with better speakers, the HK systems in BMW sound much better (which are OK not great).
I was just wondering if sound will improve with the bose system if you add an eclipse headunit/navi or the pioneer, and keep everything else stock.
#22
if you have an '03 or newer with the Bose, then you are screwed as they went to a fiberoptic cable system that model year and to change one thing in the audio system, you have to change out everything (head unit, amp, speakers, wiring) as they are not compatible with any mods I researched this extensively trying to figure a way around this but to no avail. This included several emails/calls with Reau and another exotic audio dealer.
#23
so does this mean I cant even just intall the kenwood tv 8017 on its own? Oh well I guess its time to get ideas for a COMPLETE system then, any recommendations or pics of subwoofers, amps etc. Anything you got for sound with pics would be appreciated greatly thanks for the info lizard
#24
Originally Posted by AIRjordan23
i have the stock bose without navi and i think in comparing it to HK in bmw's (i had 2 m3's) the bose is WaYYYY better. In the bmw's the first thing i upgraded was the whole sound setup. In the 911 i feel like its not necessary, but obviously thier is room for improvement.
I was just wondering if sound will improve with the bose system if you add an eclipse headunit/navi or the pioneer, and keep everything else stock.
I was just wondering if sound will improve with the bose system if you add an eclipse headunit/navi or the pioneer, and keep everything else stock.
#25
Originally Posted by SR996
Syaero thnks for the pics that set up is really nice !!! Is the kenwood bigger than the pioneer or are the units the same size ? And one more question if you dont mind what is that thing you have above the a/c controls ?
I worked in the industy for over 8 years and still play alot... you have more questions let me know..
I would lean towards the eclipse equipment.. easy to use, great sound quality
#26
if you have an '03 or newer with the Bose, then you are screwed as they went to a fiberoptic cable system that model year and to change one thing in the audio system, you have to change out everything (head unit, amp, speakers, wiring) as they are not compatible with any mods I researched this extensively trying to figure a way around this but to no avail. This included several emails/calls with Reau and another exotic audio dealer.
#27
Today, while removing my center console U + radio/ac frame (changed to Carbon Fiber pieces), i noticed that my stock radio has a fiber optic connection. Can someone please confirm or give a bit more info, if thier is a possibitlity to add just an aftermarket head unit to the stock setup. Basically im looking into an aftermarket double din navi, but for now just want to attach it to the existing stock (03 bose) amps + speakers.
Lizard1 can you supply some more info. Also i noticed that thier are 3 wires connected to the rear of the bose headunit. 2 regulars and then the 1 fiber optic. What exactly is the fiber optic piece responsible for?
Lizard1 can you supply some more info. Also i noticed that thier are 3 wires connected to the rear of the bose headunit. 2 regulars and then the 1 fiber optic. What exactly is the fiber optic piece responsible for?
#28
Originally Posted by SR996
Syaero thnks for the pics that set up is really nice !!! Is the kenwood bigger than the pioneer or are the units the same size ? And one more question if you dont mind what is that thing you have above the a/c controls ?
As to the unit above my a/c controls, it's a DVD player. It's a pretty cool unit with RCA connectors for video camera input.
#29
Originally Posted by SR996
Syaero thnks for the pics that set up is really nice !!! Is the kenwood bigger than the pioneer or are the units the same size ? And one more question if you dont mind what is that thing you have above the a/c controls ?
As to the unit above my a/c controls, it's a DVD player. It's a pretty cool unit with RCA connectors for video camera input.
#30
Well since I heard about something new Id thought I would share and get some inputs from you guys. Its all over ebay but not on the pioneer website heres the link (a 7.0 inch double din touch screen unit dvd/nav etc. its called the avic z1)
http://cgi.ebay.com/PIONEER-AVIC-Z1-...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/PIONEER-AVIC-Z1-...QQcmdZViewItem