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Billy Mild
08-12-2014, 10:21 AM
My stereo doesn't work and I have decided to pull the trigger and dump the stock radio in favor of a newer variety.

With so many options out there I wanted to see what most of you guys do. Do you take advantage of the cubby holes behind the seats for amps? Do the stock amp/speakers work with aftermarket headunits?

cvette98pacecar
08-12-2014, 01:09 PM
My stereo doesn't work and I have decided to pull the trigger and dump the stock radio in favor of a newer variety.

With so many options out there I wanted to see what most of you guys do. Do you take advantage of the cubby holes behind the seats for amps? Do the stock amp/speakers work with aftermarket headunits?

I have a Pioneer Avic Z140 and a Avic Z150 I like them both. You have to shave an 1/8" off the bottom of the radio bezel.

-=Jeff=-
08-12-2014, 02:06 PM
Do you take advantage of the cubby holes behind the seats for amps?

I have in the past but the amps need air to keep them cool (even the digital amps get warm)

Do the stock amp/speakers work with aftermarket headunits?

Yes, I have connected Aftermarket headunits to the OEM Bose amps and did the reverse.. OEM headunit to aftermarket amps.

My set-up also requires cutting the bezel
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Qp41ZqYeFbg/U9D0Lu-AiNI/AAAAAAAAF-g/V_hYfXdwAoA/w359-h638-no/IMG_20140724_063147528.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PgMlS1z9cz4/UVdlfz0B_SI/AAAAAAAADtM/RlabeWBd_TM/w1041-h587-no/IMG_20130330_153608_754.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-zcxoGPSZ8l8/UfQ-9pk2qXI/AAAAAAAAEQM/P23SgXlA55c/w1041-h587-no/IMG_20130727_134328_062.jpg

System components:
2 Arc Audio KS300.4 Amps
2 Elemental Designs EU700 (rear woofers)
CDT: TW25 tweeters CL-4 midrange and EF-6 Midbass (Front stage)

Headunit and control:

Nexus 7
Behringer UCA-202 USB DAC
Directed DMHD1000 HD Tuner
SDR FM tuner (not really using this)
Phoenix Gold PLD-1
USB-ALDL Cable for ALDLDroid on Nexus
(Custom Volume and Balance Controls in Bezel)
Mini-Box Power supply for USB Hub and Nexus 7

Z06scentair
08-12-2014, 05:42 PM
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Qp41ZqYeFbg/U9D0Lu-AiNI/AAAAAAAAF-g/V_hYfXdwAoA/w359-h638-no/IMG_20140724_063147528.jpg

Like the C5 shifter knob!

secondchance
08-12-2014, 08:07 PM
I replaced the headunit w/ Pioneer AIC Z140 and added a subwoofer enclosure w/ 10" thin profile Pioneer sub powered by an old Alpine amp I had on the shelf.
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/byongyun/headunit_zps8800dbe6.jpg (http://s658.photobucket.com/user/byongyun/media/headunit_zps8800dbe6.jpg.html)
http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/byongyun/IMG_0613.jpg (http://s658.photobucket.com/user/byongyun/media/IMG_0613.jpg.html)

Billy Mild
08-12-2014, 11:54 PM
Do all double din radios require modification of the center console panel?

-=Jeff=-
08-13-2014, 08:01 AM
Do all double din radios require modification of the center console panel?

no.. I have a Pioneer App Radio 2 that did not need any mods..

The App Radio is still in great shape if you are interested

Locobob
08-13-2014, 05:38 PM
Do all double din radios require modification of the center console panel?

No, Kenwood 470 - no mods to the center bezel.

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp270/locobob68/ZR-1/IMG_0826.jpg (http://s418.photobucket.com/user/locobob68/media/ZR-1/IMG_0826.jpg.html)