my car audio thread..

[blast]

alright i'm not rich and one of my chics already gave me my christmas present a $130 giftcard to bestbuy..i'm gonna get a car stereo..problem??

i dont know shit about car stereo's..i already problem solved overriding the bose stereo..cost me a c already..

so here are my choices and any and all help would be appreciated. the only thing i'm really concerned with doing is hardwiring my creative zen:



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7245359&st=car+stereo&type=product&id=1115365481847


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7652408&st=car+stereo&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1134701297693


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7675562&st=car+stereo&lp=7&type=product&cp=1&id=1134702498131


any and all help is welcome..remember, i just want to hardwire my mp3player

[defter]

gut says go w/the pioneer, had good experience w/their stuff in the past...

but none of 'em appear to have 'aux input' - how are you gonna connect the zen?

[blast]

well i said that too but the techs assured me that they could do it..

[defter]

huh

well, I guess as long as there's something as simple as an rca-out-type thing happening at the back of the unit, you're good.. but might be worth further investigation still - cats in a store will say whatever, stupid as it may be...

I believe that is all I can contribute to your finding the right unit at this juncture.. good luck in your search.

[Boondoc]

what ever you do don't listen to clast. he'll have you thinking that you need that 4 din motorized head unit with the lcd touchscreen. and only a bargin at $700

[Clast]

what ever you do don't listen to clast. he'll have you thinking that you need that 4 din motorized head unit with the lcd touchscreen. and only a bargin at $700

lies and propoganda, good sir. lies and propoganda. and that IS a fucking bargain for $700.

[jokergrin]

i hope it's not with one of those FM modulator things...

Well, that pioneer has two sets of pre-outs at least i'd probably choose that out of all three although i cringe everytime I see a front loading HU.

What's wrong with this Sony btw, it even has a front aux port for your zen, 3 sets of preouts, mp3/wma/satellite, not to mention it doesn't have the god forbidden CD slot in the front. you can even change the colors so it matches your dash...



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7689548&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat52600050038&id=1138087098109


well i said that too but the techs assured me that they could do it..

[jokergrin]

shit this JVC is on sale for $109 and does everything the HU's you listed do plus has the aux port.

[jokergrin]

I'm getting this one for $150 installed in my winter beater at CC. 2.5v preouts and USB in the front plus satellite. should be dope. fuck the bastard who jacked my Alpine CDA-9813 I had in there before. That was a solid radio.

[Mgmt.]

I recommend Alpine.

[Zilla]

blaow! punked!

[Clast]

blaunkput and polk head units suck.

[Clast]

you should never lead a man astray when it comes to car audio. and performance parts. that's bar car-ma.

[Clast]

oh shit, did i type bar? i meant to do that.

[Crack!]

i recommend polk audioyou're an ass! dont listen!

edit: nevermind

[Brasil2006]

go with either pioneer or alpine.. u cant go wrong with those 2.. i got an alpine around a year and a half ago never gave me any problems and it super loud and i have amp or anything.. although i want to get new speakers and an amp for them in the near future

[Crack!]

oh ya! alpine is where its at

[jokergrin]

Alpine no longer puts out the same level of product they did in years past at least not in terms of sq. lol @ $400 for a head unit with 2v preouts.

[system pequot]

I gotta get new 6.5's

[blast]

tanks everybody..

[Clast]

well what the fuck did you get?

[Mgmt.]

blaow! punked!

That's the right way to interpret that brand name.

[blast]

parts jus arrived i think i'm gonna go with the pioneer..i'll take before and after pics

[K'20]

so I was messing around with a 2ch amp i have that i had my subs connected to and i wanted to see what it would do if i hooked up the speaker wires from the amp to 1 of the speakers in the rear of the car. as soon as i did that all the music stopped and a lil bit of smoke came out from the spot where i hooked up the wires to the speaker.

I got a new speaker i had lying around and hooked up the regular speaker wires (not the ones coming fm the amp) to the new speaker to see what was the deal and no sound came out.

so im wondering if all of the 4 speakers blew up or some type of wire burnage????

[Walkman Invader]

lol

[Funk]

lol
reminds of of using a 9volt adopter of my walkman a looong time ago

[It's Mere Bitches!]

about to drop this in my mazda 3



http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=300&i=020DUZ385&tp=5684


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General features:
# double-size CD receiver with built-in amplifier (20 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
# plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files)
# 2-line dot matrix display
# optional remote control
#
Audio features:
# Z-enhancer EQ with five preset tone settings and 2-band parametric equalizer
# Magna Bass EX bass boost
#
Expandability:
# built-in iPod control — no adapter necessary
# compatible with optional satellite radio, CD changer, Bluetooth adapter
# inputs: USB input on rear cable (for Windows Media devices, USB storage devices, and iPod)
# outputs: 4-channel preamp outputs (front, rear)
# compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls


Features

2-DIN Chassis: The Clarion DUZ385SAT has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as "Double DIN" or size DD), and will fit in many vehicles with a large dash opening. The Double-Din head unit features an AM/FM tuner, CD player, Changer controls, Satellite Radio input, a rear-panel USB port and a front panel AUX input along two sets of 2V preamp outputs. The unit can be ISO-mounted using your vehicle's factory brackets and the unit's supplied hardware. As always, please check the Crutchfield Vehicle Selector to verify fit with your vehicle.

Digital LCD Display: The high visibility, 2-line LCD display, with black background and white characters, on the DUZ385SAT allows numbers and characters to be displayed clearly in all lighting conditions. You can adjust the display contrast to match the angle of installation of this unit between 1 to 16.

MP3/WMA Playback: The unit can play MP3 and WMA files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs using ISO9660 Level 1 or 2, Joliet, or Romeo formats. The player can recognize up to 8 hierarchical levels, 255 files per folder and 510 total files. Bit rates for MP3 are 8-320 kbps, plus VBR (Variable Bit Rates). Bit rates for WMA are 8-320 kbps. This unit is compatible with, and will display MP3 and WMA ID3 tags up to 64 characters.

AAC Playback: This unit will also playback AAC files recorded onto CD-R and CD-RW discs with a bit-rate of 8-320 kbps or a variable bit-rate. AAC files composed with the following conditions can be played: AAC files encoded with iTunes, iTunes Ver. 7.0 or earlier, and File extension .m4a (.M4A). The player can recognize up to 8 hierarchical levels, 255 files per folder and 510 total files. The headunit will also support folder name and file names up to 64 characters.

Note: Tracks purchased at an iTune Music store, and copyright-protected files cannot be played.

Auxiliary Input: The DUZ385SAT feature a front panel 3.5mm auxiliary input so you connect your external portable audio player or portable satellite radio receiver to this headunit. You can adjust the Auxiliary input sensitivity level from Low, Mid, to High to match the volume output of your connected external audio device.

Two 2-Volt Preamp Outputs: The DUZ385SAT is equipped with a pair of 2-volt front and rear preamp outputs. You can fade between the front and rear preamp outputs. The rear preamp output is not switchable to a subwoofer output.

Z-Enhancer Plus: Z-Enhancer Plus features five equalization selections (B-Boost, Impact, Exite, Z+Flat and Custom). Along with 2 bands of parametric equalization, the Z-Enhancer Plus circuitry enables sound adjustments with more flexibility than the basic Bass and Treble tone controls.

* B-Boost: Bass is emphasized from -3 to +3.
* Impact: Bass and treble are emphasized from -3 to +3.
* Excite: Bass, treble and midrange are emphasized from -3 to +3.
* Z+Flat: Bass and treble settings are set to flat.
* Custom: Adjusts the bass and treble independently from -7 to +7. You can set the effected bass frequency to 60, 80, 100, or 200 Hz and the Q-factor to 1, 1.25, 1.5 or 2.0. The effected treble frequency can be set to 10k, 12.5k, 15k, or 17.5k.

Magna Bass EX (Extend): The Magna Bass Extend feature does not adjust the low frequencies like the normal sound adjustment function, but emphasizes the deep bass frequencies to provide you with a dynamic sound. The Magna Bass EX circuit boosts bass at 50Hz. This creates a rich, deep, defined bass rather than the muddy, booming bass of a standard loudness control. The Magna Bass EX boost levels are dependent on the system volume, which results in balanced system response and dynamic bass reproduction

Title Entry: Titles up to 10 characters long can be stored in memory and displayed for CD, CD changer, Radio stations and TV stations. The number of titles that can be entered for each mode are as follows - 50 disc titles for CD Mode, 20 station titles for TV mode, 30 station titles for Radio Mode, and 100 disc titles for Changer mode.

[It's Mere Bitches!]

Disc-In-Play-Function: This feature allows you to turn the power to the unit "on" and start playing the disc automatically when the disc is inserted even if the unit is not powered up, as long as the ignition key is turned to the "on" or "acc" position.

Top Function: The Top Function resets the CD player to the first track of a CD-audio disc. In the case of an MP3/WMA/AAC disc, the first track of a folder being played will be reset.

Scan Play: This function allows you to locate and play the first 10 seconds of all the tracks recorded on a CD or the first 10 seconds of the first track of all the folders on an MP3/WMA disc.

Last Position Memory: If you turn off the unit while a disc is playing, it will resume playback at the stopping point when it is turned on again.

Auto Reload: When a CD is ejected and left sticking out of the CD slot for 15 seconds, the unit automatically reloads the CD to protect if from damage.

Instant Station Recall (ISR): You can store one radio station in Instant Station Recall (ISR) memory and recall it from any mode (except Power Off). Once the ISR station has been recalled, you cannot tune to another station without first disengaging the ISR function. You can, however, switch to another source.

Illumination Dimmer: The receiver's display automatically dims to a preset brightness when the vehicle's headlights are turned on. The wiring harness includes an orange/white lead that should be connected to the vehicle's parking light circuit in order for the dimmer feature to operate.

Screen Saver: This unit is provided with a Screen Saver function which allows you to show various kinds of patterns and characters in the operation status indication area of the display in a random order. You can turn this function on or off. If the button operation is performed with the screen saver function on, the operation display corresponding to the button operation is shown for about 30 seconds and the display returns to the screen saver display.

Message Information: A message up to 30 characters long can be stored in memory and displayed as a type of screen saver.

Anti-Theft System: Since the DUZ385SAT does not have detachable face, this unit features Clarion's Anti-Theft System (CATS). CATS allows you to create a 4-digit code that must be entered to operate the unit if it is ever disconnected from your vehicle's battery.

OEM Remote Ready: The unit also features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit to allow you to keep your vehicle's radio steering wheel remote controls and/or rear seat radio controls when used with the optional SWI-JACK interface adapter (part # 127SWIJACK, sold separately). The SWI-JACK is compatible with over 95% of the vehicles made from 1986 to the present. Compatible vehicles include many Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Harley Davidson, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Suzuki, Toyota, and Volkswagen vehicles. Please consult "Outfit My Car" to see if your vehicle is compatible.

Mounting: You can install the unit within 30-degrees of horizontal. When ISO-DIN mounting, you will need to use your vehicle radio's original factory ISO screws.
External Device Controls

USB Port: The headunit features a rear panel USB port on a 42" pigtail that allows you to connect and play USB Mass Storage devices loaded with MP3 and WMA files. This unit is compatible with USB 1.1/2.0 with maximum data transfer rates of 12mbps. The USB port can be used with USB memory media carrying up to 130,560 songs. MP3, WMA, and AAC files with a bit rate of 8-320 kbps are supported, while titles up to 64 characters can be displayed in USB mode. This unit also supports USB Digital Media Steaming which allows you to play music files transmitted using Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) and supports the playback of WMDRM 10 files. The DUZ385SAT offers the following playback operation of your USB Mass Storage device - Play, Pause, Track selection, Fast-forward/backward, Scan play, Repeat play, Random play and Folder selection.

iPod Direct: The Clarion DUZ385SAT allows you to connect your iPod to the headunit's rear-panel USB port using your iPod's USB/Dock cable for audio playback, control and charging of your iPod. This unit also supports the display of title information transmitted from your iPod. The DUZ385SAT offers two iPod playback modes - Play Mode and iPod Menu Mode:

* Play Mode: During Play Mode you can control the following playback functions of your iPod: Skip Tracks, Fast-forward/backward, Pause, Repeat, Random and Cancel.
* iPod Menu Mode: The iPod Menu Mode allows you to select music for playback from your iPod by category (Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, or Composer). You can select between categories by using the headunit's numbered preset buttons 1-6. Once you have selected a category, you can search through the tracks in that particular category.

Note: The headunit's USB port supports the following iPods - iPod nano (1st/2nd/3rd generation), iPod photo, iPod video, iPod classic, iPod touch, and iPhone. Your iPod should be updated with the latest software from Apple.

Bluetooth Ready: The DUZ385SAT is compatible with Clarion's BLT370 Bluetooth system via its front panel 3.5mm stereo minijack inputs. The BLT370 gives you hands-free communication from your compatible Bluetooth cellular phone and wireless streaming audio from any Bluetooth compatible portable audio device. The DUZ385SAT can be set to automatically mute any music audio to your vehicle's speakers so you can listen to your telephone call using your car speakers.

Satellite Radio Ready: There are several options for connecting an optional XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver to this receiver:

* XM Direct: The Clarion DUZ385SAT features a direct XM port for connecting the optional Audiovox CNP2000UC XMDirect2 XM Satellite Radio Mini-Tuner without an adapter. Once connected this unit can control the XM Mini-Tuner's operation.
o Note: You must download firmware from Audiovox's website to make the CNP2000UC compatible with this receiver.Currently, the firmware download required to make the CNP2000UC work with this receiver is not available. Once the firmware is available, you may load it into a CNP2000UC, making the mini-tuner directly compatible with the DUZ385SAT. Please, see item 220CNP20UC for more information.
* SIRIUS Satellite Radio: To receive SIRIUS Satellite Radio, you can connect the optional SC-C1 SIRIUS Connect Universal Vehicle Tuner and the Clarion CLA-SC1 Ce-NET SIRIUS Satellite Radio interface (package item # 700SIRCLAR).
* Auxiliary Input: A portable satellite radio receiver, such as the Delphi SkyFi3 or SIRIUS Sportster, can be connected to the head unit via an auxiliary input.

Note: A subscription is also required to receive satellite radio programming from SIRIUS or XM.

CeNET CD Changer Controls: This unit is equipped with a CeNET control connector and can control up to a total of two CeNET changers (CD and/or MD). Two changer control requires a Y-adapter (item #020CCA519, sold separately). The following operations are the same as for built-in CD mode: Pause, Track Selection, Fast-forward/Fast-backward, Scan Play, Repeat Play, and Random Play.

CeNET TV Controls: When an optional Clarion ceNet TV tuner is connected to this unit's CeNet port, the DUZ385SAT will control all TV tuner functions. To watch TV requires a optional TV tuner and monitor (both sold separately).

[Walkman Invader]

no front side USB?

[It's Mere Bitches!]

back
if i use it im hooking it to an external HD

front side aux for ipod

[Walkman Invader]

might as well do that. just build a cooling system for it. lol

[It's Mere Bitches!]

it's metal
heat dissipates quickly

[Walkman Invader]

dissipates

[It's Mere Bitches!]

i didn't type that?

[defter]

lol
I was looking for a second like - wha..?.. :D