WYD? Fix OEM or Replace Stereo
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WYD? Fix OEM or Replace Stereo
with broken and missing parts on a am/fm oem radio should i get another oem radio with cd player or a aftermarket radio. what would you recommend?
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was worried if 6 disc are keyed to vins or not. i like he jensen has built in noaa, bluetooth, and siriusxm. but i already have a siriusxm edge dock-n-play radio. so all have their plusses and minuses i suppose.
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Buy an aftermarket head unit. They are superior in sound and actually entered the 21st century with things like USB port(s), aux inputs, mp3/4 controls and etc. You can go with a standard DIN head unit with an adapter kit or get a direct replacement Double DIN which does not need an adapter.
I replaced my OE CD player radio about 4 years ago with a $170 aftermarket head unit. Even with the stock speakers the sound quality increased a LOT. Honestly I was not expecting such an increase in sound quality. And I got a USB port, can control and mp3 player if I want, have aux input and etc.
It is a lot better to carry around a $10 tumb drive with your music on than a folder full of hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of CDs. If the thumb drive gets ruined or stolen just load your music on another one. You end up will more center console space as well.
I replaced my OE CD player radio about 4 years ago with a $170 aftermarket head unit. Even with the stock speakers the sound quality increased a LOT. Honestly I was not expecting such an increase in sound quality. And I got a USB port, can control and mp3 player if I want, have aux input and etc.
It is a lot better to carry around a $10 tumb drive with your music on than a folder full of hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of CDs. If the thumb drive gets ruined or stolen just load your music on another one. You end up will more center console space as well.
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I don't mind the cds, but what I like is being able to use Pandora through my phone on an aftermarket stereo along with, usb and aux. I spent around $400 on my Kenwood deck, no TV or anything like that, but a nice quality deck. Along with some alpine 6x9 in the door and a JL audio sub. Just like a stereo in your home, you pay for what you get. I love the sound of my 7.3 but I also love music.
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I have an AVIC-z130 BT and it a pile of crap.
But as far as a new unit I would go with an aftermarket that
you have tried and like. Read the ratings online.
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i was looking at the JENSEN Heavy Duty AM/FM/WB/iPod/iPhone/SiriusXM Stereo Product #: JHD1630B because of the hd features and i like the noaa band built in but could get noaa on a cb radio. i was thinking the hd radio would hold up better then my brand of choice. i love kenwood systems the most and would love a Kenwood Excelon DNN990HD but worry if it would be something that would hold up in a box truck. what do u all think is better for a aftermarket radio for a box truck? the Kenwood Excelon DNN990HD or the Jensen Heavy Duty JHD3630BT?
Features for the JENSEN Heavy Duty AM/FM/WB/iPod/iPhone/SiriusXM Stereo
12V DC power
Max output power: 45W x 4
Electronic AM/FM tuner (US/Euro)
iPod/iPhone ready via USB
SiriusXM satellite radio ready
NOAA 7-channel Weatherband with SAME technology
USB 2.0 for playback of MP3 and WMA audio files
RBDS with PTY search
Front AUX input
Pre-amp out (RCA)
Public Announcement (PA) ready
Amber backlighted control panel buttons
12/24 hour selectable clock with Super-Cap 30 day power backup
Encoder **** volume control
Beep tone confirmation (user selectable On/Off)
EQ presets (Flat, Rock, Pop, Classical, User settings)
Conformal coated PCB
Preset tuning
Non-volatile memory
Low battery alert (Voltage < 10.8 VDC)
IR remote ready (remote sold separately)
Channel lock
12V DC power
Max output power: 45W x 4
Electronic AM/FM tuner (US/Euro)
iPod/iPhone ready via USB
SiriusXM satellite radio ready
NOAA 7-channel Weatherband with SAME technology
USB 2.0 for playback of MP3 and WMA audio files
RBDS with PTY search
Front AUX input
Pre-amp out (RCA)
Public Announcement (PA) ready
Amber backlighted control panel buttons
12/24 hour selectable clock with Super-Cap 30 day power backup
Encoder **** volume control
Beep tone confirmation (user selectable On/Off)
EQ presets (Flat, Rock, Pop, Classical, User settings)
Conformal coated PCB
Preset tuning
Non-volatile memory
Low battery alert (Voltage < 10.8 VDC)
IR remote ready (remote sold separately)
Channel lock
Features & Highlights for the Kenwood Excelon DNN990HD
General features:
DVD/CD receiver with motorized 6.95" touchscreen and AM/FM tuner
fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings
built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
built-in Wi-Fi adapter for access to Kenwood Server and connected features (see "Connected features")
built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
built-in HD Radio tuner
Connected features (subscription required after 2 years):
built-in streaming audio apps including AUPEO!, YouTube, and iHeartRadio
access to email, calendar, web browser, Facebook, Twitter, and RSS feeds
text-to-speech and speech-to-text for email, calendar, and social media updates
cross-platform music search with voice recognition
access to cloud-based media from personal digital locker account
share media wirelessly with compatible devices
online trip planning and trip log
Navigation features:
built-in Garmin navigation system with Insta-Route and Insta-Search
maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, plus 6 million points of interest
INRIX traffic and other updates when connected
free lifetime NAVTEQ traffic updates
lane guidance, junction view, and 3D buildings and terrain
Connectivity features:
App Mode for iPhone 4/4S and iPod touch: Kenwood cable required
built-in iPod control: Kenwood cable required for full access to audio/video content
Pandora control for iPhone 4/4S (cable required), Android, and BlackBerry
compatible with Garmin Smartphone Link for Android
Audio/video features:
plays CDs, DVDs, SD cards, and USB memory devices (see Details for full capabilities)
24-bit digital-to-analog converter
high- and low-pass filters
13-band parametric EQ with digital time alignment
Expandability:
compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
inputs: 2 rear USB inputs, 2 A/V inputs, 2 camera inputs
outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (5-volt front, rear, subwoofer), A/V output
Other information:
compatible with iDatalink Maestro to retain factory add-on functionality for SYNC and OnStar
compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
warranty: 2 years
Our 60-day money-back guarantee
General features:
DVD/CD receiver with motorized 6.95" touchscreen and AM/FM tuner
fits double-DIN (4" tall) dash openings
built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
built-in Wi-Fi adapter for access to Kenwood Server and connected features (see "Connected features")
built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
built-in HD Radio tuner
Connected features (subscription required after 2 years):
built-in streaming audio apps including AUPEO!, YouTube, and iHeartRadio
access to email, calendar, web browser, Facebook, Twitter, and RSS feeds
text-to-speech and speech-to-text for email, calendar, and social media updates
cross-platform music search with voice recognition
access to cloud-based media from personal digital locker account
share media wirelessly with compatible devices
online trip planning and trip log
Navigation features:
built-in Garmin navigation system with Insta-Route and Insta-Search
maps of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, plus 6 million points of interest
INRIX traffic and other updates when connected
free lifetime NAVTEQ traffic updates
lane guidance, junction view, and 3D buildings and terrain
Connectivity features:
App Mode for iPhone 4/4S and iPod touch: Kenwood cable required
built-in iPod control: Kenwood cable required for full access to audio/video content
Pandora control for iPhone 4/4S (cable required), Android, and BlackBerry
compatible with Garmin Smartphone Link for Android
Audio/video features:
plays CDs, DVDs, SD cards, and USB memory devices (see Details for full capabilities)
24-bit digital-to-analog converter
high- and low-pass filters
13-band parametric EQ with digital time alignment
Expandability:
compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner
inputs: 2 rear USB inputs, 2 A/V inputs, 2 camera inputs
outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (5-volt front, rear, subwoofer), A/V output
Other information:
compatible with iDatalink Maestro to retain factory add-on functionality for SYNC and OnStar
compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
warranty: 2 years
Our 60-day money-back guarantee
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yes i agree but it is my dream head unit and may remain a dream i just worried if the kenwood would be able to stand up to the hd box trucks ride and short out.
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I don't see why it wouldn't hold up in your truck. The suspension systems are all the same, unless you don't run stock. Like my truck for instance, after market stiffer springs. Probably a much more harsher ride than yours. I have a buddy with an identical truck for his band equipment on the weekend and work in the week, and his ride is a lot smoother especially when it's loaded down. The only reason why it would short out is bad wiring.