Replacing stock audio system
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Originally posted by 4runner4lyfe
well considerin you've been in the buiz for 11 years, and me..maybe 11 months..i think your probably a pretty reliable source. i may be purchasing ATC's alpine head unit..even if it isnt top's its a hell of alot better than that POS stock toyota one i got now.
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well considerin you've been in the buiz for 11 years, and me..maybe 11 months..i think your probably a pretty reliable source. i may be purchasing ATC's alpine head unit..even if it isnt top's its a hell of alot better than that POS stock toyota one i got now.
thanks
kyle
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Los Gatos, you beat me to it! I had forgotten until I got halfway down the post that Clarion would be my third choice for Decks. Nakamichi, Eclipse, Clarion, then Pioneer.
ONLY get Clarion if you are running aftermarket amps with lots of controls. Clarion head units do not have much tuning, but put out some of the cleanest sound. I can't remember the numbers, but the s/n ration is REALLY good.
Hey Rymin929, the system can only be as clean as the source. Bad Head unit, bad sound. I don't know too much about Toyota decks(other than what my cousin had in his Tundra), but in almost all cases, it's best to replace the deck first. Just like working in a sound booth. You always turn the source on first(sound board), then the amps, then the mains.
ONLY get Clarion if you are running aftermarket amps with lots of controls. Clarion head units do not have much tuning, but put out some of the cleanest sound. I can't remember the numbers, but the s/n ration is REALLY good.
Hey Rymin929, the system can only be as clean as the source. Bad Head unit, bad sound. I don't know too much about Toyota decks(other than what my cousin had in his Tundra), but in almost all cases, it's best to replace the deck first. Just like working in a sound booth. You always turn the source on first(sound board), then the amps, then the mains.
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Los Gatos, you beat me to it! I had forgotten until I got halfway down the post that Clarion would be my third choice for Decks. Nakamichi, Eclipse, Clarion, then Pioneer.
ONLY get Clarion if you are running aftermarket amps with lots of controls. Clarion head units do not have much tuning, but put out some of the cleanest sound. I can't remember the numbers, but the s/n ration is REALLY good.
Hey Rymin929, the system can only be as clean as the source. Bad Head unit, bad sound. I don't know too much about Toyota decks(other than what my cousin had in his Tundra), but in almost all cases, it's best to replace the deck first. Just like working in a sound booth. You always turn the source on first(sound board), then the amps, then the mains.
Los Gatos, you beat me to it! I had forgotten until I got halfway down the post that Clarion would be my third choice for Decks. Nakamichi, Eclipse, Clarion, then Pioneer.
ONLY get Clarion if you are running aftermarket amps with lots of controls. Clarion head units do not have much tuning, but put out some of the cleanest sound. I can't remember the numbers, but the s/n ration is REALLY good.
Hey Rymin929, the system can only be as clean as the source. Bad Head unit, bad sound. I don't know too much about Toyota decks(other than what my cousin had in his Tundra), but in almost all cases, it's best to replace the deck first. Just like working in a sound booth. You always turn the source on first(sound board), then the amps, then the mains.
Oh and I have to add that I personally like RF headunits, my friend has one and it has a nice "feel" to it. I haven't played with it exstensively, so I can't comment on quality or any of that, but it "feels" nice to me....
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Originally posted by OneTrickToy
Hey Rymin929, the system can only be as clean as the source. Bad Head unit, bad sound. I don't know too much about Toyota decks(other than what my cousin had in his Tundra), but in almost all cases, it's best to replace the deck first. Just like working in a sound booth. You always turn the source on first(sound board), then the amps, then the mains.
Hey Rymin929, the system can only be as clean as the source. Bad Head unit, bad sound. I don't know too much about Toyota decks(other than what my cousin had in his Tundra), but in almost all cases, it's best to replace the deck first. Just like working in a sound booth. You always turn the source on first(sound board), then the amps, then the mains.
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Originally posted by Rymin929
...Kinda like Bumpin said Rockford still owns more SPL records than any other company, but there are plenty of other less expensive options than Rockford. ...
...Kinda like Bumpin said Rockford still owns more SPL records than any other company, but there are plenty of other less expensive options than Rockford. ...
One point of clarification. RF does NOT own more spl records anymore. DD has officially overtaken them in DB drag, and I believe in all other arena of spl competition. RF has the edge still in sq, but that's only because DD is the spl man's best kept secret....
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I don't know what my deck's s/n is.... it's a Sony Xplod CDX-C5050X. My mid amplifier is 100db s/n. Audiobahn A4400E.
Los Gatos, is the Proaudio 935 an upgraded 925? (I've got last years catalog). I'd like the VRX925VD. In dash DVD and flip up LCD. Awesome deck. Or I'd like it's newer counterpart.... :drool:
Los Gatos, is the Proaudio 935 an upgraded 925? (I've got last years catalog). I'd like the VRX925VD. In dash DVD and flip up LCD. Awesome deck. Or I'd like it's newer counterpart.... :drool:
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