Need help finding a stereo to use w steering wheel controls...
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On The Tree
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
Need help finding a stereo to use w steering wheel controls... Okay I know with the adapter and a stereo w a remote connector you can use your steering wheel controls. Well I am just curious if any of you guys have any full size touch screen stereos that work with the controls and if you do, which model?
I need to change out the stereo, cd player is failing and I want to use a full size stereo w touch screen but need it to work w steering wheel controls.
Thanks for any input on you guys' setups.
(btw, 2000 trans am ws6)
I need to change out the stereo, cd player is failing and I want to use a full size stereo w touch screen but need it to work w steering wheel controls.
Thanks for any input on you guys' setups.
(btw, 2000 trans am ws6)
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From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
You said it yourself - with the proper adapter you can use any head unit that has a wired remote connector (basically anything made in the last several years). You can even use a head unit without wired remote capability as long as it comes with an infrared remote control and isn't one of a few Sony models.
By "full size" I assume you mean double DIN... just pick any brand name double DIN head unit that has the features you want and do a quick double check of the specs to ensure it supports wired remote (trust me - all of them will). Even most off-brand HUs like Pyle will have that capability but I wouldn't buy one. Stick with Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, and similar brand names (Pioneer and Kenwood are the current leaders in double DIN).
By "full size" I assume you mean double DIN... just pick any brand name double DIN head unit that has the features you want and do a quick double check of the specs to ensure it supports wired remote (trust me - all of them will). Even most off-brand HUs like Pyle will have that capability but I wouldn't buy one. Stick with Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, and similar brand names (Pioneer and Kenwood are the current leaders in double DIN).
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On The Tree
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
You said it yourself - with the proper adapter you can use any head unit that has a wired remote connector (basically anything made in the last several years). You can even use a head unit without wired remote capability as long as it comes with an infrared remote control and isn't one of a few Sony models.
By "full size" I assume you mean double DIN... just pick any brand name double DIN head unit that has the features you want and do a quick double check of the specs to ensure it supports wired remote (trust me - all of them will). Even most off-brand HUs like Pyle will have that capability but I wouldn't buy one. Stick with Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, and similar brand names (Pioneer and Kenwood are the current leaders in double DIN).
By "full size" I assume you mean double DIN... just pick any brand name double DIN head unit that has the features you want and do a quick double check of the specs to ensure it supports wired remote (trust me - all of them will). Even most off-brand HUs like Pyle will have that capability but I wouldn't buy one. Stick with Alpine, JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony, and similar brand names (Pioneer and Kenwood are the current leaders in double DIN).
THANK YOU!!! 
just another FYI, the reason I steered away from the touchscreen units, If you plan on installing a Subwoofer all the lower end touchscreen models typically are 2 volt RCA pre-outs where with a regular HU high end model (which is cheaper then the touchscreen low end) you get 4 volt or better preouts and believe me it makes a world of difference in the sound quality and "feel" of the sub playing, you'll be over a grand (last I looked) to find a touchscreen with 4 volt preouts, yet another reason running a tablet into a stereo to get a touch screen is getting so popular.
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Agree with DR. The true "audiophile" HUs with a full compliment of high output preamps are not the whiz-bang GPS/blu-ray touchscreen capable units.
As with home audio, I've come to the conclusion it's best to just use a receiver as a receiver, and buy external accessories to plug into it as necessary. Don't get caught up in the game of improved internet based features, etc. For home audio, once you put a home theater PC in your rack, you are done worrying about stupid model year "improvements" with firmware and network features.
Check out DoubleD's deal he had a while back on a JVC double DIN.
As with home audio, I've come to the conclusion it's best to just use a receiver as a receiver, and buy external accessories to plug into it as necessary. Don't get caught up in the game of improved internet based features, etc. For home audio, once you put a home theater PC in your rack, you are done worrying about stupid model year "improvements" with firmware and network features.
Check out DoubleD's deal he had a while back on a JVC double DIN.
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On The Tree
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
Agree with DR. The true "audiophile" HUs with a full compliment of high output preamps are not the whiz-bang GPS/blu-ray touchscreen capable units.
As with home audio, I've come to the conclusion it's best to just use a receiver as a receiver, and buy external accessories to plug into it as necessary. Don't get caught up in the game of improved internet based features, etc. For home audio, once you put a home theater PC in your rack, you are done worrying about stupid model year "improvements" with firmware and network features.
Check out DoubleD's deal he had a while back on a JVC double DIN.
As with home audio, I've come to the conclusion it's best to just use a receiver as a receiver, and buy external accessories to plug into it as necessary. Don't get caught up in the game of improved internet based features, etc. For home audio, once you put a home theater PC in your rack, you are done worrying about stupid model year "improvements" with firmware and network features.
Check out DoubleD's deal he had a while back on a JVC double DIN.
