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May 12, 2010 | 04:02 PM

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There is a kit on e-bay where you can replace your power antenna with a stealth antenna that you can mount anywhere in the car, but you would have to fill the hole somehow.

May 13, 2010 | 07:34 AM

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There is a kit on e-bay where you can replace your power antenna with a stealth antenna that you can mount anywhere in the car, but you would have to fill the hole somehow.

Nah, I actually like the power antenna and don't want to mess with it.

May 13, 2010 | 07:35 AM

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Any other thoughts on the following HU's?

Pioneer DEH-P6200BT
Pioneer MVH-8200BT
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994

May 13, 2010 | 10:48 AM

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Any other thoughts on the following HU's?

Pioneer DEH-P6200BT
Pioneer MVH-8200BT
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994

i really like the excelon, only the x794 is actually like $100 less and is practically the same receiver, just without the bluetooth (that's probably spotty anyway).

May 13, 2010 | 11:38 AM

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i really like the excelon, only the x794 is actually like $100 less and is practically the same receiver, just without the bluetooth (that's probably spotty anyway).

The 794 also does not have the feature to change the color as the 994 does. Think I'll be going with this deck.

May 13, 2010 | 01:08 PM

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The 794 also does not have the feature to change the color as the 994 does. Think I'll be going with this deck.

true. i actually like the white a lot. i get annoyed by the greens, blues, and other eccentric colors on most aftermarket units these days. the blue is okay, just doesn't match our interiors at all. i think red is the only color i would like, only if i had a TA instead of a camaro though.

May 13, 2010 | 08:52 PM

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Get the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994, I've got a older Kenwood Excelon KDC-X991 I've had for a few years and it's great features and the display setup and color can be changed just about anyway you want.
I think you'll be happy with the Kenwood, the KDC-X994 gets my vote!

You can also get a slightly older Kenwood Excelon KDC-X993 with all your features.

BTW, those Pioneers are nice, but they won't allow you to change the display color like the Kenwoods do.

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