WYD? Fix OEM or Replace Stereo
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I ordered a cheap replacement radio and harness through crutchfield, less that $100, with usb and mps capability it is simply awesome. Sounds great, installed in 30 minutes, couldn't be happier.
The oem unit really stunk, and it was broken anyway.
JC
The oem unit really stunk, and it was broken anyway.
JC
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From: Broken Arrow, OK = Tulsa
dose this seam like a radio with nav setup. tried to cut back the cost alot.
- 1. Clarion NZ503
- 2. Clarion CC510
- 3. Kicker 40CS684
- 4. SiriusXM SXV200V1 Tuner
- 5. Clarion CCA750 iPod® Cable
- 6. Clarion THD400 HD Radio Tuner
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For navigation a separate Garmin unit can't be beat (my biased opinion). Next up would be your smart phone.
Why? 'Cuz these can both easily/cheaply be updated with new maps and points of interest (gas, hospital, food, motel).
Why? 'Cuz these can both easily/cheaply be updated with new maps and points of interest (gas, hospital, food, motel).
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From: Broken Arrow, OK = Tulsa
so maybe something basic for siriusxm radio and a Garmin dēzl 760LMT with a optional backup camera? im looking at the dezl since ill be driving a box truck so it can rout me past low bridges n such.
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The typical street navigation systems that I'm aware of do not provide vertical clearance notifications. I believe there are some that are available for OTR truckers and do provide that type of info.
But, I also don't believe that a typical box truck would exceed "normal" clearances. I'm not familiar with the model you've mentioned.
YMMV.
But, I also don't believe that a typical box truck would exceed "normal" clearances. I'm not familiar with the model you've mentioned.
YMMV.
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The typical street navigation systems that I'm aware of do not provide vertical clearance notifications. I believe there are some that are available for OTR truckers and do provide that type of info.
But, I also don't believe that a typical box truck would exceed "normal" clearances. I'm not familiar with the model you've mentioned.
YMMV.
But, I also don't believe that a typical box truck would exceed "normal" clearances. I'm not familiar with the model you've mentioned.
YMMV.
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The Speakers
I have two F-250 extended cabs in which I plan to swap out the OEM radio for Pioneer units. The 92 F-250 will be a 1-DIN unit, and the 99 F-250 will be a 2-DIN unit.
For both, I plan to use a portable SiriusXM radio, so the front auxiliary plug will be a must. Both units I have on my "list" have front connectors.
My question, though, has to do with speakers. I believe the Pioneer units will generate more music power (good for sound!), which will surely "kill" the OEM speakers. The 99 F-250 is a diesel, and the front door speakers are really bad. I suspect the previous owner(s) cranked the radio to outdo the diesel sound, thus cracking or splitting the speakers.
Does anyone have recommendations for speakers for my two trucks, again, with Pioneer units replacing OEM.
Thank you.
For both, I plan to use a portable SiriusXM radio, so the front auxiliary plug will be a must. Both units I have on my "list" have front connectors.
My question, though, has to do with speakers. I believe the Pioneer units will generate more music power (good for sound!), which will surely "kill" the OEM speakers. The 99 F-250 is a diesel, and the front door speakers are really bad. I suspect the previous owner(s) cranked the radio to outdo the diesel sound, thus cracking or splitting the speakers.
Does anyone have recommendations for speakers for my two trucks, again, with Pioneer units replacing OEM.
Thank you.
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Your factory speakers are ancient. Ford uses 5"x7" speakers. They're cheap paper cone designs, and after 15 or more years, they're probably pretty brittle. So the first time you really crank the volume on the new head unit, the speakers will probably give up...
Anyway, just about any after-market speaker you buy is gonna be a big improvement over the originals. A coaxial design - essentially two speakers in one - will sound the best. It has a big woofer for the low notes, and a separate built-in tweeter optimized for the high frequencies.
Try Crutchfield for a list of speakers that fit your truck. Then hit a local stereo place and give them a listen.
Here's a Pioneer speaker that I used to use on my old '95 F-150 Ext Cab. They sounded much better, brighter than the stock speakers and had more fuller bass.
Pioneer TS-A6885R 5"x7"/6"x8" 4-way car speakers at Crutchfield.com
Anyway, just about any after-market speaker you buy is gonna be a big improvement over the originals. A coaxial design - essentially two speakers in one - will sound the best. It has a big woofer for the low notes, and a separate built-in tweeter optimized for the high frequencies.
Try Crutchfield for a list of speakers that fit your truck. Then hit a local stereo place and give them a listen.
Here's a Pioneer speaker that I used to use on my old '95 F-150 Ext Cab. They sounded much better, brighter than the stock speakers and had more fuller bass.
Pioneer TS-A6885R 5"x7"/6"x8" 4-way car speakers at Crutchfield.com
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RWNJ ...
Many thanks for the quick and very informative reply. As I stated, I think a previous owner "maxed out" the speakers in my 99 diesel. Getting better speakers is one way to overcome the vehicle noise--I am sure newer trucks have quite a bit more insulation (for noise purposes).
Staying with the same vendor (radio and speakers) is the easiest way to avoid any connection concerns. Even if I kept my old head unit, I suspect new speakers would pose an installation challenge when it comes to matching the wires.
I am looking forward to listening to my new setup(s) -- once I get them in and ready to blast!
Again, thank you.
Many thanks for the quick and very informative reply. As I stated, I think a previous owner "maxed out" the speakers in my 99 diesel. Getting better speakers is one way to overcome the vehicle noise--I am sure newer trucks have quite a bit more insulation (for noise purposes).
Staying with the same vendor (radio and speakers) is the easiest way to avoid any connection concerns. Even if I kept my old head unit, I suspect new speakers would pose an installation challenge when it comes to matching the wires.
I am looking forward to listening to my new setup(s) -- once I get them in and ready to blast!
Again, thank you.
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RWNJ ...
Many thanks for the quick and very informative reply. As I stated, I think a previous owner "maxed out" the speakers in my 99 diesel. Getting better speakers is one way to overcome the vehicle noise--I am sure newer trucks have quite a bit more insulation (for noise purposes).
Staying with the same vendor (radio and speakers) is the easiest way to avoid any connection concerns. Even if I kept my old head unit, I suspect new speakers would pose an installation challenge when it comes to matching the wires.
I am looking forward to listening to my new setup(s) -- once I get them in and ready to blast!
Again, thank you.
Many thanks for the quick and very informative reply. As I stated, I think a previous owner "maxed out" the speakers in my 99 diesel. Getting better speakers is one way to overcome the vehicle noise--I am sure newer trucks have quite a bit more insulation (for noise purposes).
Staying with the same vendor (radio and speakers) is the easiest way to avoid any connection concerns. Even if I kept my old head unit, I suspect new speakers would pose an installation challenge when it comes to matching the wires.
I am looking forward to listening to my new setup(s) -- once I get them in and ready to blast!
Again, thank you.
the harness will be different, but other than that its plug and play.
however it is easier to just simply be able to unplug the old radio and plug the new one straight in without any wiring required.
at the same time the same brand head units, will have different plugs.
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Evan ...
Thanks for the commentary.
I expect to do a bit of "shopping" for sure-fit harness and fittings. My guess is, most vendors provide a "universal" wire-end ... that is, just bare wire ready for the buyer to install the correct fitting.
Thanks for the commentary.
I expect to do a bit of "shopping" for sure-fit harness and fittings. My guess is, most vendors provide a "universal" wire-end ... that is, just bare wire ready for the buyer to install the correct fitting.
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