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God knows how many times i shorted the fuses in my Impulse with that damn JVC. i use liquid tape now.
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1998 SE ATX Dual exhaust Body conversion Nakamichi CD-40z HU Sound by Crystal Mobile Powered by a/d/s M860 AMP My Ride
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No bashing intended here, but I'd have to agree about Sony. While their top of the line stuff is usually of exceptional quality, their mid-level and lower stuff is usually sub-par when compared to the similarly priced competition. This seems appearant to me in most of their product lines.
Currently, I'm running a Kenwood eXcelon KDC-PS709. It's the entry-level model for the 1st generation eXcelon line. I chose it because it didn't have that ridiculous MASK and does have 4V pre-outs. I also like the internal x-overs, which makes setup a breeze.
I'll probably replace it in the next year or so with a mp3 HU. But, I'm waiting for somebody besides Sony/Aiwa to come out with one that isn't incredibly expensive like the Kenwood.
Good luck to all on whatever you run.
1999 SVT #900/2760
Born on 1-20-99
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I'm kinda like my deck....I get to run all my RCA's for my doors and amps from under my passenger seat.... and i only have one half in cable behind my dash for the monitor...real space saver.... [img] http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1543312&a=11877675&p=42548972&Sequence=0&res=high[/img]
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Originally posted by dnewma04:
...My guess is that 90% of us, probably more, would not be able to hear the difference between 15 watts and 25 watts of similar quality amplification. You're correct about that. A basic rule of thumb is that in order to double the loudness you will need a tenfold increase in the amplification. That is because sound "operates" on a logarithmic scale [now I'll have to go back to my college textbook to verify  ]; it isn't linear. Oh...I "nominate" my head unit: the Alpine 3DE-7886 (now 3DE-7887). It flawlessly plays any CD-R that I've burned (and I've used seven different brands thus far). It doesn't play MP3s, it doesn't have CD-text capability, but I still think that it's a solid unit. I've had mine for three years (and with two Contours) without any major problems. Here is a picture of the 3DE-7887  [This message has been edited by Reg E (edited March 29, 2001).]
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That is correct, a 1000 watt amp would be 2 times as loud as a 100 watt amp. A 10000 watt amps would be 4 times as loud as a 100 watt amp.
Doubling the wattage results in a 3 dB increase in volume, which is typically thought of as the smallest amount of sound that is considered noticeable.
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I bought an Alpine 7863. LOVE IT!!!!! I'm not trying to start a fued or anything. I'm just trying to put my experience out there for you to make an educated decision. Do those Sony's have low pass and high pass filters. I can set up everything basically from my head unit. It's great.
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I have to nominate my HU. I have a Pioneer DEH-p7200 and it plays every CD-R I have ever tried. When you burn one, you can name the title of the CD, Artist name, and even the tracks and they will show up on the HU.
I have to knock the flat black panel Sony. It's cool and all, but any idiot that looks into your ride can tell it is still in there. Personally, I wouldn't pay that much money for a HU that doesn't detach! Just my two cents...
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I have a Sony Xplod ES CDX-C7050X in my F-150. If you ask me for the money ($199) you couldn't ask for a better deck. I have had absolutely no problems with it.
It has 3 sets of 4v pre-outs, cd text, disc&station naming, it plays CD-Rs, has a multi color display, flip down detachable face, hi-pass and lo-pass filters built in, wireless remote, plus a pretty stout internal amp. The F-150 also has 4 6x8s in it, and that deck made the factory speakers sound A LOT louder and clearer.
I'm not trying to get everyone to run out and buy a Sony, but I can tell you from experience that mine works very well, and IMHO for the money, it can't be beat.
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Y2K F-150 4X2 Red/Silver w/ Grey interior
88 Mustang LX Coupe Best 1/8th mile E.T. 7.59 @ 91 mph
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1 of 2487 in Silver Frost w/ Midnight Blue SVT Leather
New Car! 00 Mustang GT White/Graphite Got Torque?
Y2K F-150 4X2 Red/Silver w/ Grey interior
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Yikes! Sony just released their new line of stuff... and wow -- I want one.
Their active black panel is now very similar to the kenwood's D-mask, which means this: You can flip the face into the unit, or, unlike last year's sonys, you can now TAKE IT WITH YOU if you want to. The top line CDX-M770 is expensive, but wow, DSP, 7-band eq, all the cd text, naming, etc. Plus, comes with the wireless remote and the wired steering column remote. Looks sweet...
Now that I have a job, I might just have to save up. Who knows.
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Moonroof - Ford Remote Starting System
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I have had this Eclipse 5303r head unit in my car for about 15 months now. I love it! It is far and away the best head unit I have ever owned. Nothing comes close to Eclipse in my book. It just appears to be all scratched up on the face, but you can see from the other picture, it isn't. I blends with the interior very well.... [img] http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1613588&a=12315308&p=45399887[/img] [img] http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1613588&a=12315308&p=45399888[/img] ------------------ Neil Migala AOL IM "jimcrk119" 98 EO SVT #1735 of 6535, Superchip, H & R Springs, No Res,2K Wheels, Painted calipers, 95 Sail Panels, Knauberized, Tons of stereo......
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