I wouldn't get too caught up in specs. The human ear would never be able to perceive a difference in s/n ratio unless it was very large.

Also, I'm kinda leery of FM sensitivity ratings. I've actually swapped in decks with better ratings and have gotten worse reception. I think it's only useful when comparing decks of the same brand, as they've likely gone through the same testing to determine their rating. I've got a Blau in my RX-7 that's rated at something like 18dBf and does much better than the Clarion in my truck rated at 11dBf.

You can always go satellite.

I think you'd get some benefit using an 8ga wiring kit when installing one of these new higher power decks. There's been a lot of posts about head unit illum dimming lately. Could either be a weak ground or too small of power wire.


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