[SKaReCRoW]

"Jack Bauer" wrote in message
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SKaReCRoW wrote:
I've been doing some research to replace the HU in my 99 Chevy Suburban,
and I can't seem to find many 1.5 DIN's out there. I'd prefer one with
HD radio capabilities, but that's not a requirement. No matter where I
search I always end up back at the Pioneer DEH-P77DH. All the reviews
I've seen are great. Nobody has said anything negative about it that
I've seen. It just lacks some of the features I'd really like to have.
Does anyone know of any other 1.5 DIN radios out there?

I have the Pioneer unit in my Saturn and I can understand your
frustration. The simple truth is that you don't really get much advantage
to having the 1.5 DIN size. And when you get a standard DIN with an
adapter faceplate, there are so many more options because of the wide
selection. At this point, I am still questioning if going with the
Pioneer DEH-P77DH was worth it or not.

And here is something negative on it: it is WAY too complicated!! There
are so many things that I cannot figure out how to do unless I have the
user manual with me. This includes setting the clock! If you lose that
manual, you are screwed! And there are audio settings that are just WAY
too detailed to make any real difference in a car. Frankly, I like my
cheaper JVC unit in my other car better.

That's the first negative comments I've heard about the deck so far.
Everyone always says how wonderful it is. I've read through the manual
online, and I see a lot of it is complicated, but if you lose the manual you
can always download a new copy. Many of the audio settings are pretty
complicated, but most of them don't even need to be touched, and if so, only
once, and never again. Well, unless you make other major changes to your
setup.

I personally _HATE_ the way single DIN decks look with the install kits in a
larger opening. I was considering a Kenwood single DIN with a 1/2 DIN eq
below it, but I bought a 15 band eq/crossover (MA Audio SY15EQ) instead.

If you decide the Pioneer deck wasn't worth it, would you be willing to part
with it cheap?