hey guys im looking for a new radio to replace this Bose however when it comes to audio im clueless i was hoping someone can point me in the right direction im looking for preferably a radio with a Ipod plugin & cd player with a nice clear sound i have what my friend has called an 'alternator wine' whenever i accelerate a noise comes from my radio and im getting really sick of using the tape deck for the ipod to connect with the wire and my 6 disk cd changer doesnt work well in the cold weather yeah i know GO FIGURE! and im throwing in different cds of all sorts brand new and everything and they are always skipping for some reason.. but yes if someone can point me out a good radio i will greatly appreciate it and if it comes with a navi for a decent price ill go for it afterall i will be at Best Buy first thing in the morning for black friday!

 

http://forums.maxima.org/audio-electronics-21/

 

No no im asking what types of radios are good!

 

kenwood?????

 

Apline has some pretty good decks. But you will probably find more info in the audio and electronics area as stated earlier.

http://forums.maxima.org/audio-electronics-21/

 

I like my Alpine with USB input and iPod controls. No more CDs for me.

 

is it expensive?

 

i have a pioneer double din w/ BT ready..love it..not alot of graphics, been thinking about replacing it just for more graphics but other than that...good stuff

 

yeah i just want something simple good clear sound with a USB outlet and cd changer

 

cd changer is so 1920s...USB and BT connection...get a good phone/usb upload your music to either devices...and BT sync or USB it..i love it...i dont remember the last time i've used a CD since i've installed this unit in march, real talk.

 

I have to agree with the OP. For a true audiophile, it's not about how loud something is, but being able to hear all the nuances of the music. MP3s are nice and extremely practical, but they're made with a compression algorithm(lossy audio compression). Even encoding at a higher bit rate won't get anywhere near to CD quality. Sometimes the practical nature of MP3s just aren't enough when you want to hear the quality. For some, the CD option is a must.

 

i dont know....my droid is pretty awesome......

 

Well, it's not totally dependent on equipment. Many people can't hear the difference between the compressed and noncompressed. I wish I was one of those. In all honesty, though, I don't know the difference is there unless I have listened to the CD format a few times before hearing the MP3.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/audio-video...-headunit.html








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There's a section dedicated where you will find stickys (which you need since you said you're clueless on audio) and ALL audio info. There's not much gen specific info related to aftermarket headunits, so it's your best source.

 

JVC decks rock..
They also make a really nice double din unit that is not a NAV unit (therefore not expensive) which looks quite good, and has good features.

I had a KD-A815 in my Max and I absolutely loved it. The double din version is identical except its larger.

It had dual USB.
programmable colors with night mode, which I could make match my dash colors.
Bluetooth handsfree, dongle included, and mic as well.
All the necessary pre-outs, one touch mute (which rocks)

Just a stellar piece. I recommend.

 

i found this one, http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-DPX-303-.html

 

You'll have better luck getting suggestions on GOOD units in the audio/electronics section...

I would stay away from that Kenwood, I've installed one and wasn't impressed with the quality.

 

I love the higher end Pioneers, as i have had three different head units and i have loved all of them.

 

That's similar to the one I was referring to

http://www.jvc.ca/www/Mobile/products.aspx?h=D1_100_20

 

^^ I would pick the JVC over the Kenwood if you had to choose between these 2 units.

 

yeah ive actually decided to order the jvc 810 im just assuming now that i have to change or replace the alternator

 

Why would you have to change the alternator??

 

everytime i accelerate a winding noise comes from the radio

 

Replace the radio first. Make sure it's properly grounded.

Have any shop do a test on your alternator before you jump to conclusions and assume that you have to replace it.

You're only about an hour away from me. If you want to make the drive, I do suspension and audio installations.

 

Pioneer.

 

^real helpful

 

What a fail. So you're gonna change the alternator? The winding noise comes from not properly grounding the radio, try grounding somewhere else.

 

You're getting close to 15! Keep on post-whoring, you can do it!

 

I agree, but he could be another Crusher with his reply's.

 

another thing with the whining, if the radio is propperly grounded, u may need a ground loop isolator. like $15 at bestbuy

 

kenwood bro frill....

http://www.crutchfield.com/s_113KDCX...4.html?tp=5684


this radio fits and they send you all the gear to go with it and free shipping its only 200 so the price its fair and its gotten really good reviews

 

Disagree. Find the root cause rather than use a bandaid.

 

how much would you install a double din for me?

 

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