Help me pick a new head unit
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Help me pick a new head unit So like others, my monsoon head unit has hit the skids...volume seems to go in and out and fluctuate on it's own. I've had 3 different monsoon units replaced under warranty, and it appears finding a replacement now nearly impossible.
I don't drive my car much at all anymore, but can't stand this volume issue when I do drive it. So I'm looking at double dins. I'm trying to keep my car as original as I can, but it seems like there is some cutting required to get a double DIN installed. Is this absolutely necessary, and how bad is it?
Now, which head unit? (edited)
-don't need nav
-don't use an ipod
-bluetooth control would be a like to have
-pandora control would be a like to have
-do any of these work well with android phones? assuming a 3.5mm headphone style aux port might work
-color selectable is a must (01 trans am = red display)
-would like a touch screen dual DIN, but could be talked into a single DIN if it requires less/no cutting. Haven't seen much on single DIN bezels.
-would like to stay around $300, but willing to go to $400.
Seems like Pioneer and Kenwood have some of the nicest units. But would like to see what you guys recommend. Thanks in advance!
I don't drive my car much at all anymore, but can't stand this volume issue when I do drive it. So I'm looking at double dins. I'm trying to keep my car as original as I can, but it seems like there is some cutting required to get a double DIN installed. Is this absolutely necessary, and how bad is it?
Now, which head unit? (edited)
-don't need nav
-don't use an ipod
-bluetooth control would be a like to have
-pandora control would be a like to have
-do any of these work well with android phones? assuming a 3.5mm headphone style aux port might work
-color selectable is a must (01 trans am = red display)
-would like a touch screen dual DIN, but could be talked into a single DIN if it requires less/no cutting. Haven't seen much on single DIN bezels.
-would like to stay around $300, but willing to go to $400.
Seems like Pioneer and Kenwood have some of the nicest units. But would like to see what you guys recommend. Thanks in advance!
Last edited by psuturtle7; Nov 29, 2011 at 12:27 AM.
Try searching more. There IS a fix for this problem. I assume you are talking about the lack of accurate control when you turn the volume ****? If so, this is due to dirt on the contacts in the ****. Just take the **** off the shaft and spray non-residue electrical contact cleaner down the shaft and spin. (You can use MAF cleaner to do this if it comes with a spray straw or you can get some at Radio Shack.)
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Not impossible. Lots of places have them. Here's one - http://www.replacementradios.com/
Try searching more. There IS a fix for this problem. I assume you are talking about the lack of accurate control when you turn the volume ****? If so, this is due to dirt on the contacts in the ****. Just take the **** off the shaft and spray non-residue electrical contact cleaner down the shaft and spin. (You can use MAF cleaner to do this if it comes with a spray straw or you can get some at Radio Shack.)
Try searching more. There IS a fix for this problem. I assume you are talking about the lack of accurate control when you turn the volume ****? If so, this is due to dirt on the contacts in the ****. Just take the **** off the shaft and spray non-residue electrical contact cleaner down the shaft and spin. (You can use MAF cleaner to do this if it comes with a spray straw or you can get some at Radio Shack.)
I've read the threads on the volume ****, and that didn't seem to be the same issue as what I'm seeing. My issue seems to be that the volume will fluctuate on it's own without touching the volume **** at all. It's almost like speakers are cutting in and out. But I've done some testing by adjusting the balance and fade to isolate each speaker, and I can never get a speaker to cut out when doing this. Though, the entire problem is intermittent, so that could point to a contact issue.
I suppose cleaning the volume **** couldn't hurt. Does that just pull off or is there a trick to it? Also wondering if the same issue could exist on the balance and fade dials as well.
It just pulls off. The balance and fade ***** are a little different. (They don't spin 360 degrees.) I wouldn't think cleaning them in the same way would hurt.
BTW - You'll want to confirm the cleaner you use is safe for plastics. (Some will dissolve plastic.)
BTW - You'll want to confirm the cleaner you use is safe for plastics. (Some will dissolve plastic.)
