New head unit or PIE adapter???
I've been researching this and it just seams more cost effective to get a new head unit. I know alot of people want to keep the factory look but want to add an Ipod and amps too. But 80+ for the Ipod adapter plus another for the amp is too much. my solution was to find a nice stereo with Ipod controls and a double din size that looked kind of stock and had a good price, so this is what I found for about $150-$200
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...385satpic1.jpg http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l1...385satpic2.jpg http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...mpaign=froogle It has everything we need and it looks cool, maybe the volume knob kills it for some but I like the way it looks and all the features are great. Unfortunately its last years model so only a few places still have it in stock. Ebay has them too. The model that replaces it is more expensive but adds bluetooth and a few more things. The CX609 http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m...X609-US_01.jpg http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...409026879.html I hope this helps anyone trying to add an Ipod and an amp. |
IMO if you are getting double DIN it needs to be a screen. The first one only has front and rear pre-amp outputs, not sure if the rear can be made to non fading to provide sub outputs (should be able to be set in the options).
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Originally Posted by yetti96
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IMO if you are getting double DIN it needs to be a screen. The first one only has front and rear pre-amp outputs, not sure if the rear can be made to non fading to provide sub outputs (should be able to be set in the options).
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Another option....
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...eer/FH-P8000BT Cheaper then the clarion, and 10x better looking. The also have the premier version of the radio listed at 350... |
I found the first clarion for $150, The second one I found for $300.
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300 on crutchfiled for the pioneer. Google found it for as low as like 240.
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I was looking at the Clarion, but ended up going with the Pioneer. It should be here tomorrow. Amazon had it for $234 on Friday when I should have ordered it, but I went back on Sunday and it went up to $250. Oh well still a pretty good price.
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I honestly cannot speak for Clarion---they may be pretty good, but I have had Pioneers since 1978, and I love 'em.
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Originally Posted by referee54
(Post 3579924)
I honestly cannot speak for Clarion---they may be pretty good, but I have had Pioneers since 1978, and I love 'em.
Tim C. |
I picked the clarion for price, I didnt want it to be more than just buying the adapters. If the pioneer was the same price I would get that too.
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I had the 1st clarion pictured in my truck for a week or so. It sounded great, worked flawlessly, BUT...I sent it back to crutchfield. I did not like the blue display and back lighting. It clashed too much with the green factory instrument cluster, dash lighting. This normally doesn't bug me but I just could not get used to it.
Anyways, the good news...the 2nd clarion pictured, I believe it is a cx609, will have an adjustable display/lighting. The specs call for..."728-color variable illumination". That should fix "my issues". It's a $100 more but you also get blue tooth. I can tell you they look very "factory" once installed...which was a big plus for me. |
Originally Posted by Buckeye Rich
(Post 3587556)
I had the 1st clarion pictured in my truck for a week or so. It sounded great, worked flawlessly, BUT...I sent it back to crutchfield. I did not like the blue display and back lighting. It clashed too much with the green factory instrument cluster, dash lighting. This normally doesn't bug me but I just could not get used to it.
Anyways, the good news...the 2nd clarion pictured, I believe it is a cx609, will have an adjustable display/lighting. The specs call for..."728-color variable illumination". That should fix "my issues". It's a $100 more but you also get blue tooth. I can tell you they look very "factory" once installed...which was a big plus for me. |
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