what's with head unit manufacturers lately?
05-07-2008, 03:10 AM
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yeah, i already saw that one, along with the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X791 and a select few others.
i'm just talking about decks in general, the majority of them.....they either have all the features i would want but are ugly as ****, or look good but don't have the features i would want.
i'm just talking about decks in general, the majority of them.....they either have all the features i would want but are ugly as ****, or look good but don't have the features i would want.
05-07-2008, 10:53 AM
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I don't look at the display on my radio while I drive. The 7000 is infinitely more simple (in a good way) than those. My previous player, Eclipse 54410, was also much simpler and better looking than those Blaupunkts.
05-07-2008, 12:56 PM
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This is why I got the JL audio cleansweep, so I could keep my stock radio but still have high volt outputs...and it has an aux input. I also have the Ipod adaptor that goes into the changer plug so it can be controlled through the stereo controls. each unit has an additional AUX input.
so overall I have an Ipod input, 2 AUX inputs, high volt outputs, and stock appearance. BUT be prepared to spend as much as a mid-high end deck.
see you want it all for little money, doesnt work that way. I do agree that decks these days are ugly, hence my decision above. I had the Alpine CDA-7995 in my last car and it was perfect, but still didnt match the interior of the camaro.
If I were to get an aftermarket stereo for the camaro id find a used Sony ES C-90. but it doesnt have a USB input.
so overall I have an Ipod input, 2 AUX inputs, high volt outputs, and stock appearance. BUT be prepared to spend as much as a mid-high end deck.
see you want it all for little money, doesnt work that way. I do agree that decks these days are ugly, hence my decision above. I had the Alpine CDA-7995 in my last car and it was perfect, but still didnt match the interior of the camaro.
If I were to get an aftermarket stereo for the camaro id find a used Sony ES C-90. but it doesnt have a USB input.
05-07-2008, 01:58 PM
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This is why I got the JL audio cleansweep, so I could keep my stock radio but still have high volt outputs...and it has an aux input. I also have the Ipod adaptor that goes into the changer plug so it can be controlled through the stereo controls. each unit has an additional AUX input.
so overall I have an Ipod input, 2 AUX inputs, high volt outputs, and stock appearance. BUT be prepared to spend as much as a mid-high end deck.
see you want it all for little money, doesnt work that way. I do agree that decks these days are ugly, hence my decision above. I had the Alpine CDA-7995 in my last car and it was perfect, but still didnt match the interior of the camaro.
If I were to get an aftermarket stereo for the camaro id find a used Sony ES C-90. but it doesnt have a USB input.
so overall I have an Ipod input, 2 AUX inputs, high volt outputs, and stock appearance. BUT be prepared to spend as much as a mid-high end deck.
see you want it all for little money, doesnt work that way. I do agree that decks these days are ugly, hence my decision above. I had the Alpine CDA-7995 in my last car and it was perfect, but still didnt match the interior of the camaro.
If I were to get an aftermarket stereo for the camaro id find a used Sony ES C-90. but it doesnt have a USB input.
05-07-2008, 09:38 PM
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yeah, i already saw that one, along with the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X791 and a select few others.
i'm just talking about decks in general, the majority of them.....they either have all the features i would want but are ugly as ****, or look good but don't have the features i would want.
i'm just talking about decks in general, the majority of them.....they either have all the features i would want but are ugly as ****, or look good but don't have the features i would want.
05-07-2008, 10:30 PM
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That's what I'm getting, and it's a clusterfuck cheaper than Crutchfield's price. It works since I'm getting blue LED's, but it's still really clean without (Plus its graphical!).
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05-10-2008, 12:31 PM
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I mean that looks like something you would have found at target or walmart 15 years ago or more with a tape deck of course added on
What are you trying to say?
05-10-2008, 09:22 PM
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Sony USB model I wanted iPod, front Aux and USB so I got this cheap Sony model with USB:
http://reviews.cnet.com/in-dash-car-...-32330347.html
The problem is that if you have a large thumb drive or even worse, a large iPod, you have to SLOWLY scroll through each album. Not good.
http://reviews.cnet.com/in-dash-car-...-32330347.html
The problem is that if you have a large thumb drive or even worse, a large iPod, you have to SLOWLY scroll through each album. Not good.
05-11-2008, 04:41 PM
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I tend to agree with the whole "crappy lookin CD deck" thing. My only problem is that the theme of my Z28 is black and red.. so naturally I would like to have a deck that lights up red. Unfortunately whenever I visit an electronics store such as Best Buy, Circuit City etc.. the only decks offered light up blue. Not only that but most if not all of them look horrible. I don't need all of those fancy useless gadgets with 30 different buttons on mine. Just a simple CD player with an AM/FM radio tuner that lights up red.. Is that so much to ask for?
05-13-2008, 02:12 AM
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I tend to agree with the whole "crappy lookin CD deck" thing. My only problem is that the theme of my Z28 is black and red.. so naturally I would like to have a deck that lights up red. Unfortunately whenever I visit an electronics store such as Best Buy, Circuit City etc.. the only decks offered light up blue. Not only that but most if not all of them look horrible. I don't need all of those fancy useless gadgets with 30 different buttons on mine. Just a simple CD player with an AM/FM radio tuner that lights up red.. Is that so much to ask for?