BASS
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http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn..._36629,00.html
several companies make double DIN head units specifically for GM vehicles.
the Pioneer above doesn't have knobs,but it has a very simple layout and a display that's not too busy.pretty much any double DIN head unit you find won't have all the latest features or high end technology,but i don't get the impression you care about that anyway.any of them are still lightyears ahead of your stock unit in performance regardless.it lists 45 watts max power-probably 20ish RMS per channel.that's WAY more than what you're working with now.retail is $250 on the above pictured model.that head unit and a decent set of front speakers......i think you'll be thrilled for around $300 if you do the install yourself.
knobs are making a comeback.many manufacturers are incorporating knobs into the units for volume controls.the main problem with a single DIN unit is that install kits for your truck look like crap.i'd try to stay with the GM specific HUs.
chris
several companies make double DIN head units specifically for GM vehicles.
the Pioneer above doesn't have knobs,but it has a very simple layout and a display that's not too busy.pretty much any double DIN head unit you find won't have all the latest features or high end technology,but i don't get the impression you care about that anyway.any of them are still lightyears ahead of your stock unit in performance regardless.it lists 45 watts max power-probably 20ish RMS per channel.that's WAY more than what you're working with now.retail is $250 on the above pictured model.that head unit and a decent set of front speakers......i think you'll be thrilled for around $300 if you do the install yourself.
knobs are making a comeback.many manufacturers are incorporating knobs into the units for volume controls.the main problem with a single DIN unit is that install kits for your truck look like crap.i'd try to stay with the GM specific HUs.
chris
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i've got to say that i disagree on that.i've had two of the higher end Pioneer head units(the first year they had the superiluminescentfluorescentwhatchamacallit displays,then i had the next year also.whatever the non-Premier top model was,i forget the model number).not swapping anything other than the head unit,and adjusting amp gain to compensate for the differences in line output,my Clarion 9375 sounded noticably better...as in,i couldn't believe how much better it sounded.it was the same kind of difference i've experienced going from Sony coaxs to Boston Pros or from a California amp to a PPI for example.
i'm a die-hard Clarion guy.i've tried several top end units from various manufacturers,and i keep coming back to my 10 year old Clarion.
i'm not saying that there aren't other great sounding source units out there,but i can tell you i haven't been satisfied with Pioneer,Sony or Eclipse(and i know some people are really big on Eclipse,but i wasn't happy).i fully believe that if you want a super high-end system,Best Buy/Circuit City have nothing to offer you,other than maybe Alpine,but i have no experience with their stuff.and i think you're hurting yourself if you buy a really good front stage,sub and amp(s),then use a sub-par head unit.any one of the components will keep the system as a whole from sounding anywhere as good as it could.
chris
i'm a die-hard Clarion guy.i've tried several top end units from various manufacturers,and i keep coming back to my 10 year old Clarion.
i'm not saying that there aren't other great sounding source units out there,but i can tell you i haven't been satisfied with Pioneer,Sony or Eclipse(and i know some people are really big on Eclipse,but i wasn't happy).i fully believe that if you want a super high-end system,Best Buy/Circuit City have nothing to offer you,other than maybe Alpine,but i have no experience with their stuff.and i think you're hurting yourself if you buy a really good front stage,sub and amp(s),then use a sub-par head unit.any one of the components will keep the system as a whole from sounding anywhere as good as it could.
chris
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got yer knob here.
Clarion.around $250.i'm not real big on their new stuff's design though.
http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...643389128.html
this is more my speed.i like the design much better.:
says $480 MSRP,but i think you can get it for around $200-$250.
chris
Clarion.around $250.i'm not real big on their new stuff's design though.
http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...643389128.html
this is more my speed.i like the design much better.:
says $480 MSRP,but i think you can get it for around $200-$250.
chris
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i've got to say that i disagree on that.i've had two of the higher end Pioneer head units(the first year they had the superiluminescentfluorescentwhatchamacallit displays,then i had the next year also.whatever the non-Premier top model was,i forget the model number).not swapping anything other than the head unit,and adjusting amp gain to compensate for the differences in line output,my Clarion 9375 sounded noticably better...as in,i couldn't believe how much better it sounded.it was the same kind of difference i've experienced going from Sony coaxs to Boston Pros or from a California amp to a PPI for example.
i'm a die-hard Clarion guy.i've tried several top end units from various manufacturers,and i keep coming back to my 10 year old Clarion.
i'm not saying that there aren't other great sounding source units out there,but i can tell you i haven't been satisfied with Pioneer,Sony or Eclipse(and i know some people are really big on Eclipse,but i wasn't happy).i fully believe that if you want a super high-end system,Best Buy/Circuit City have nothing to offer you,other than maybe Alpine,but i have no experience with their stuff.and i think you're hurting yourself if you buy a really good front stage,sub and amp(s),then use a sub-par head unit.any one of the components will keep the system as a whole from sounding anywhere as good as it could.
chris
i'm a die-hard Clarion guy.i've tried several top end units from various manufacturers,and i keep coming back to my 10 year old Clarion.
i'm not saying that there aren't other great sounding source units out there,but i can tell you i haven't been satisfied with Pioneer,Sony or Eclipse(and i know some people are really big on Eclipse,but i wasn't happy).i fully believe that if you want a super high-end system,Best Buy/Circuit City have nothing to offer you,other than maybe Alpine,but i have no experience with their stuff.and i think you're hurting yourself if you buy a really good front stage,sub and amp(s),then use a sub-par head unit.any one of the components will keep the system as a whole from sounding anywhere as good as it could.
chris
Ah, we have a lot in common! I've used a lot of different types of headunits, and I think my favorite ever was an older Clarion as well. Excellent performance!
Also, two of my favorite medium performance subwoofers were Infinity Kappa Perfect's, and the OLD Pioneer Premier subs... Excellent, in comparison to the newer versions.
I've used Eclipse, Alpine, Pioneer, JVC, Clarion, etc etc etc headunits and various products, and although technology has come a long way.. it just seems like stuff isn't built like it used to be. Yes, you have lots of cool new technology, but those 10 year old headunits are some of the best
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Re: BASS
i think you're right..the above Pioneer will definitely work.i posted those 2 DIN Clarions just because i was checking out their high-end units for myself(not very impressive IMO),saw their double DIN stuuf,and figured i'd post them for Myclone to check out too.not sure if you can fit them in a GM truck or not,and if they're too deep.
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i think you're right..the above Pioneer will definitely work.i posted those 2 DIN Clarions just because i was checking out their high-end units for myself(not very impressive IMO),saw their double DIN stuuf,and figured i'd post them for Myclone to check out too.not sure if you can fit them in a GM truck or not,and if they're too deep.
Chris
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Re: BASS
they also lick the balls of the owner of ed audio.. they have shitty customer service and the owner is a douchebag.
