Show me your audio setups

[Billy Mild]

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]

Originally Posted by Billy Mild

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=-]

Originally Posted by Billy Mild

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)

Originally Posted by Billy Mild

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






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]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Like the C5 shifter knob!

[secondchance]

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.

[Billy Mild]

Do all double din radios require modification of the center console panel?

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by Billy Mild

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]

Originally Posted by Billy Mild

Do all double din radios require modification of the center console panel?

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