New Stereo & GPS Nav Installed (Pics)
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Silberwolfen - don't sweat overpaying, if you could justify the price without knowing the "cheapest" way to get it, it's still money well spent. Very clean installation & looks right at home in our cars. I just came out of a jaguar xf with the upgraded bowers and wilkens stereo and man do ours stink! Posts like yours aren't helping that feeling ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
as a friend once said: "if it's got no highs and got no lows, without a doubt it must be Bose"
The ipad mini looks so dang good!!
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as a friend once said: "if it's got no highs and got no lows, without a doubt it must be Bose"
The ipad mini looks so dang good!!
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it may be easier in the long run to replace the speakers with better 4 ohm units in the oem locations than try to run the so-so oem speakers thru another amp tied to your new headunit
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I also have a 2003 and want to replace with that same Pioneer unit (had an Avic D3 in my 350z back in the day) however I thought an amp was needed. See your installing one now.
A new amp will also be 4 ohm, what are you doing for that? Or is there a 2Ohm amp somewhere? Be interested in the wiring and how this is eventually fixed cause it's one of my next upgrades.
A new amp will also be 4 ohm, what are you doing for that? Or is there a 2Ohm amp somewhere? Be interested in the wiring and how this is eventually fixed cause it's one of my next upgrades.
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Silberwolfen, how is the stereo working out? I am looking at doing a swap soon - it appears that I can get a new head unit plus amplifier and use my current speakers, then upgrade them later if required - most of the 5 channel amps I have looked at seem to have a 2 ohm rating. But I am keen to hear how it is in the real world!
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Silberwolfen, how is the stereo working out? I am looking at doing a swap soon - it appears that I can get a new head unit plus amplifier and use my current speakers, then upgrade them later if required - most of the 5 channel amps I have looked at seem to have a 2 ohm rating. But I am keen to hear how it is in the real world!
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JL Audio makes a 5-channel, but it is still not as good as dedicated amps. I am running a 6-channel amp for the speakers and a mono for the sub. I opted not to install the 6-channel amp in the factory location due to poor heat dissipation.
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That's a neat install. I don't pretend to be an audiophile but then the cost of the extra amp is not huge. Something to consider anyway.
I think I'll get rid of the CD changer as you have - it seems a bit pointless wth ipod/usb inputs.
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I think I'll get rid of the CD changer as you have - it seems a bit pointless wth ipod/usb inputs.
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I'm looking at this same setup with an amp. I really only want one amp under the hood tho... how many channels is the stock Bose system? I'm guessing 5 so a 6 channel amp with two bridged for the sub is the way to go?
Also what power amp would be best? 50x6 or something like that? Sorry my audio knowledge is a bit dated so I'm a bit lost these days. Last car audio setup I did was with a PPI a600 and JL 12w6s lol
Also what power amp would be best? 50x6 or something like that? Sorry my audio knowledge is a bit dated so I'm a bit lost these days. Last car audio setup I did was with a PPI a600 and JL 12w6s lol
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Any more thoughts on this?
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I lifted up the carpet and used a piece of plywood attached to the metal for the subwoofer amp. The 6-channel on top is mounted with screws and locking nuts in the reverse position. The screws used to hold down the amp only go through the wood, not the car. It is very rigid and will not budge.
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Do not use adhesive. All you need are some thick strips of velcro and it will do the job along with the friction of the carpet and screws holding it in place. This way you will not have adhesive stuck to the body of your car.
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Had an Alpine amp added...it sounds good. Totally different with an amp versus just the head unit. Definitely add and amp.
Out of the country this week and have been off of the forum for a while. Will return soon.
Out of the country this week and have been off of the forum for a while. Will return soon.