Done Any Aftermarket Stereo Mods?

[Stuve GT]

Problems with Sony? I have had 2 Sony Cd players in the past and they have been just fine. Have a Clarion now. I like it .

Had a JVC Cd player once. Within a year the Cd player messed up and I had to send it in to get fixed. It was under warranty. So I don't like JVC!

[daaper]

Sony CDX-MP70
JL XR-650CSi (front)
JL TR-650CXi (back)
JL PT Cruiser Stealthbox w/ 10W0 sub
JL 500.5 amp

let you know how it sounds this saturday

[BlueMeanie]

I checked with Tweeter about the JL stealth box. It runs 440 plus an amp which brings the total to $700-$750

Da

[daaper]

Yeah it's expensive, but after testing out my new system, it's worth every hard earned penny in my humble opinion. Thanks HaroldOhio for your input, I LOVE the new sound.

Hello all! What about Kenwood, or AIWA or Pioneer? Anybody aware of a model that replaces the existing Radio/CD/cassette unit without much hastle? Are wiring harnesses a pain in the a** to get?

Without sounding radio dumb (although car radios are not my thing) how does one add a changer, sub woofer, etc. Meaning how much of a pain is it to run the wires (under the seat, in the rear cargo area etc)

The stock system is ok, by the Pioneer I had in my truck had better sound.

Don't want to spend big big $$ though. Just upgrade the speakers and unit, maybe add a changer & sub.

Are the stock wires good enough to leave alone?

Thanks to all!!!

[daaper]

wiring harnesses are usually simple to get from your local car audio dealer (just tell them car and head unit). where you run the wires depends on where and what you're installing. most wires are run under the plastic trim at the bottom of the door openings and other plastic trim pieces (be careful pulling it up), but they can be run almost anywhere you can cram them in . I swapped out my speaker wires when i put the amp in, but they were enough to run just the increased power from a new head unit alone.

hope this answers some of your questions
daaper

[theo]

Check ptdiy there are explenations for the wires and upgrades with speakers

Originally posted by rbenotti
Hello all! What about Kenwood, or AIWA or Pioneer? Anybody aware of a model that replaces the existing Radio/CD/cassette unit without much hastle? Are wiring harnesses a pain in the a** to get?

Without sounding radio dumb (although car radios are not my thing) how does one add a changer, sub woofer, etc. Meaning how much of a pain is it to run the wires (under the seat, in the rear cargo area etc)

The stock system is ok, by the Pioneer I had in my truck had better sound.

Don't want to spend big big $$ though. Just upgrade the speakers and unit, maybe add a changer & sub.

Are the stock wires good enough to leave alone?

Thanks to all!!!

[2_2COOL]

Added in an amp under the drivers seat, a DVD under the passenger seat, a PS2 in the back, 7 inch drop down screen in the roof & 2 ,12 inch subs (in addition to the stock stock speakers).It's pretty cool....for now.I'd like to upgrade the speakers in the factory areas, lose the 12's in exchange for a bigger amp & 2, 10's.

My kids love watching Forest Gump with the "surround sound" on....you can REALLY feel those bombs going off!!

[Cruizin2k]

Originally posted by 2_2COOL
Added in an amp under the drivers seat, a DVD under the passenger seat, a PS2 in the back, 7 inch drop down screen in the roof & 2 ,12 inch subs (in addition to the stock stock speakers).It's pretty cool....for now.I'd like to upgrade the speakers in the factory areas, lose the 12's in exchange for a bigger amp & 2, 10's.

My kids love watching Forest Gump with the "surround sound" on....you can REALLY feel those bombs going off!!

I would love to see picts of them