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digital-designs[_7_]
December 12th 07, 03:20 PM
Here is a good list of some shops that i have used.
http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2
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Robert[_4_]
December 12th 07, 05:47 PM
On Dec 12, 8:20 am, digital-designs <digital-designs.31h...@no-
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> Here is a good list of some shops that i have used.http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2
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I have researched this fairly in-depth. You have two choices in HU for
digital connection. [I would not recommend using the 3.5mm aux jack on
different head units, they suck for sound quality]:
1. Pioneer DEH590IB or higher [http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/
pna/v3/pg/album/compare/0,,2076_310069882,00.html]
2. Alpine iDA-X001 [http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-
en/products/product.php?model=iDA-X001]
I have the pioneer and think it's great. It has massive bang for buck.
You can control your ipod through the HU, so you can hide your ipod in
the center console or glove box. Pioneer has a few other head units
that can hook up ipods, some with limited RCA outputs others that
include bluetooth. I wish I had bought the DEH690-IB for cell phone
integration. Anyway, The DEH-590IB or higher comes with the ipod
cable, have 3 x 4V [high output] preouts for f/r/s. This is great for
future expandibility. And the deck has a good EQ and sound control for
when / if you use amps and subs. The only bad things I can say about
it is you better like blue [not necc bad], and when you hit menu after
selecting a song it doesn't go back to the artist or album menu, it
goes back to the main. If you have 30GB of music, it can get annoying
to select songs. I have given up and just make playlists.
The Alpine unit was my other choice but it was too pricey at the time,
not sure what it goes for now. I would say the programming is a bit
better but don't hold me to that, also it has a color screen which is
nifty.
And of course, if you go with other brands you may have to buy an ipod
interface or apapdter cord that I have seen around the internet for 20
[cable] to 200 [ adapter]. You are better off to get a deck with the
ipod cable included, or at least cheap when you order together.
Cheers,
Robert
DJ NoMore
December 15th 07, 01:11 AM
Robert wrote:
> On Dec 12, 8:20 am, digital-designs <digital-designs.31h...@no-
> mx.zerohurtz.com> wrote:[i]
>> Here is a good list of some shops that i have used.http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/links/browselinks.php?c=2
>>
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>
> I have researched this fairly in-depth. You have two choices in HU for
> digital connection. :
> 1. Pioneer DEH590IB or higher [http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/
> pna/v3/pg/album/compare/0,,2076_310069882,00.html]
> 2. Alpine iDA-X001 [http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-
> en/products/product.php?model=iDA-X001]
>
> I have the pioneer and think it's great. It has massive bang for buck.
> You can control your ipod through the HU, so you can hide your ipod in
> the center console or glove box. Pioneer has a few other head units
> that can hook up ipods, some with limited RCA outputs others that
> include bluetooth. I wish I had bought the DEH690-IB for cell phone
> integration. Anyway, The DEH-590IB or higher comes with the ipod
> cable, have 3 x 4V [high output] preouts for f/r/s. This is great for
> future expandibility. And the deck has a good EQ and sound control for
> when / if you use amps and subs. The only bad things I can say about
> it is you better like blue [not necc bad], and when you hit menu after
> selecting a song it doesn't go back to the artist or album menu, it
> goes back to the main. If you have 30GB of music, it can get annoying
> to select songs. I have given up and just make playlists.
>
> The Alpine unit was my other choice but it was too pricey at the time,
> not sure what it goes for now. I would say the programming is a bit
> better but don't hold me to that, also it has a color screen which is
> nifty.
>
> And of course, if you go with other brands you may have to buy an ipod
> interface or apapdter cord that I have seen around the internet for 20
> [cable] to 200 [ adapter]. You are better off to get a deck with the
> ipod cable included, or at least cheap when you order together.
>
> Cheers,
> Robert
I just installed an Alpine CDA-9885 in my 2006 Mustang GT, and I must
say it interfaces with my IPOD quite well. Of course, now i am wishing
I had held out for the Pioneer AVIC-Z2 because that is the HU that I
REALLY wanted.... Oh well, maybe in 2008... After all, the Alpine can
be installed in my 1997 Civic EX because it needs a good radio too :)
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