Decent Sound system?
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From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
Originally Posted by cyrexpl
The Pioneer's aren't 1080p, no doubt about that. The maps and and the way the are displayed (color choices etc.) are simply crisper looking on the Pioneer units.
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From: Latrobe PA
Im not too technologically advanced, Im more of a TRUCK guy, I got a pc to do what Im doin right now, I got a cell phone I dont hardly EVER use, IPOD? nope dont have one, the MOST techno thing I do is play a few rounds of BF2 once in a while......so excuse this question
what exactly IS bluetooth??
I hear it all the time but dont know EXACTLY what they are talkin about
what exactly IS bluetooth??
I hear it all the time but dont know EXACTLY what they are talkin about
Last edited by rrock724; Aug 23, 2007 at 11:59 AM.
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From: Forney TX
Originally Posted by tex25025
I'll have to take a look at the new stuff then, because all that I'm running is almost 2 yrs old and it's outdated as far as technology goes(I was already thinking about upgrading the nav. system to the newer one and toying with a radio upgrade to get bluetooth capabilities and various other options that are particular to me).
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From: Forney TX
Originally Posted by rrock724
Im not too technologically advanced, Im more of a TRUCK guy......so excuse this question
what exactly IS bluetooth??
I hear it all the time but dont know EXACTLY what they are talkin about
what exactly IS bluetooth??
I hear it all the time but dont know EXACTLY what they are talkin about
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From: Peoria, IL
Kenwood units use a Garmin navigation add on, that I find much easier to read and use than the Pioneer units although they aren't quite as pretty. The Kenwood unit is also able to be upgraded by SD card for a lot less than new Pioneer DVDs cost and the navigation can be used and routes changed while still playing a DVD or CD unlike the Pioneer units. The Pioneer unit is a little cheaper to begin with.
Cyrexpl has the bluetooth definition covered pretty good but his range isn't entirely accurate. Bluetooth has different classifictions for the range on thier devices. I believe the best is class III that has a range of 100meters. However most cell phones and car stereos stick with the class II stuff I believe which is 10meters.
Cyrexpl has the bluetooth definition covered pretty good but his range isn't entirely accurate. Bluetooth has different classifictions for the range on thier devices. I believe the best is class III that has a range of 100meters. However most cell phones and car stereos stick with the class II stuff I believe which is 10meters.
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From: Forney TX
Originally Posted by Beerstalker
Cyrexpl has the bluetooth definition covered pretty good but his range isn't entirely accurate. Bluetooth has different classifictions for the range on thier devices. I believe the best is class III that has a range of 100meters. However most cell phones and car stereos stick with the class II stuff I believe which is 10meters.
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From: Orangevale, CA
Well to join in just for fun, Alpine has the best navigation set up but first you spend 1300 to 2000 for the head unit then add 1800 for navigation. Easily the best setup as far options and expandability but by far the worst as far as pricing. If I was to do it again I would go away from the Alpine IVA-d300 and go for the pioneer set up. ALso the Alpine will fit in any din opening as it is a retractable screen set up. So much for 350.
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From: Gilbert
To go along with the Pioneer movement, I have the AVIC-N1 and love it. Bought it brand new about 5 years ago and haven't looked back since, great unit overall and will buy another Pioneer unit when the wife decides she wants a navi unit in her truck.
You haven't mentioned much about the speakers but believe it or not, the factory door speakers with some power through them and a sub sound really good. I'm running a 6 channel amp (pics in gallery) and have about 100 watts going through each door speaker and about 400 going through a JL Audio 10" sub. 4 years like that and they still sound great.
You haven't mentioned much about the speakers but believe it or not, the factory door speakers with some power through them and a sub sound really good. I'm running a 6 channel amp (pics in gallery) and have about 100 watts going through each door speaker and about 400 going through a JL Audio 10" sub. 4 years like that and they still sound great.
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From: Shenandoah valley, Va
Originally Posted by cyrexpl
You mean the Pioneer AVIC-D3, right? That's a great NAV system but a little more than the $350 the OP wanted to spend.
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From: 21791
Thanks guys for all the input. I will admit i know my way around the outside of the truck damn well, however one place i haven't ventured is stereo/electronics etc. I'm starting out and learning what i need to know... I've been looking on Crutchfield (is that a good place to buy, they narrowed down my search results for only things compatible with my 02 f-350 CC.) and i've found this receiver. It seems like what i need, i don't want or need navigation, plus that just jacks up the price. I like the screen this has and it has all the features i want..
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-sixH1Bi...M9312&g=168550
Ill be back
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-sixH1Bi...M9312&g=168550
Ill be back
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From: St Lawrence PA
I am partial to the Alpine CDA 9883 which controls and displays your Ipod and has a direct input for a Sirius radio-$200.
I suggest replacing the front speakers with Kenwood KFC-1661S (three way). $100
Then save some more money and bust the bass open with a powered subwoofer that fits under the driver's seat- JVC CS-BB2 -$150.
All available at Crutchfield.
I suggest replacing the front speakers with Kenwood KFC-1661S (three way). $100
Then save some more money and bust the bass open with a powered subwoofer that fits under the driver's seat- JVC CS-BB2 -$150.
All available at Crutchfield.
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From: 21791
OK Here's my preliminary shopping cart, i'm not buying now, just checking status of all the stuff:
-Jensen VM9312 DVD receiver, 7" flip out LCD screen, plays CDs/ DVDs/ MP3s etc. $400 Includes free receiver harness, receiver kit and add-on
-jLink Ipod adapter cable $20
-Kicker 07TCVT122 12" 2ohm Thin Mount Truck Enclosure sub in box, $250
-Profile AP1040 80W x 4 Car Amplifier, $150
-Free installation kits on the reciever, amp and subs!
-Jensen VM9312 DVD receiver, 7" flip out LCD screen, plays CDs/ DVDs/ MP3s etc. $400 Includes free receiver harness, receiver kit and add-on
-jLink Ipod adapter cable $20
-Kicker 07TCVT122 12" 2ohm Thin Mount Truck Enclosure sub in box, $250
-Profile AP1040 80W x 4 Car Amplifier, $150
-Free installation kits on the reciever, amp and subs!
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From: san diego
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