What kind of stereo equipment do you guys use?

[firefighteremt3100]

I was just wondering what kind of stereo receivers and equipment you guys have put into your trucks, your opinions on it, and if possible, you could post pics of them. Happy Holidays!

[drumset5994]

Ive got a panasonic whatsit or other, i liked it because it had a manual volume knob (im old school). But it pretty much wasted my factory speakers. Those are next to change!

[Bish]

I was just wondering what kind of stereo receivers and equipment you guys have put into your trucks, your opinions on it, and if possible, you could post pics of them. Happy Holidays!

 

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I kept the stock head unit to keep the rear controls and to keep it more stealthy regarding theives. I replaced the 4 door speakers with Pioneers 6 1/2" 3-ways. I replaced the stock sub with a Rockford 8". Not the best size but fits in stock location. Added XM radio reiever via fm modulator. Lastly, added Kenwood 4X100 amp for the doors and a Punch 1X150 amp for the sub. Amps and receiver are under second row seats. I still get distortion out of the head unit but again, I wanted it to look stock from the outside so I am ok with that compromise. Rocks good and loud though

[rudder73]

Check out my truck in the owners registry - I recently posted pics and spec's for everything so far. I like the JVC head unit since it has an input port for an Ipod.

 

I finally found a song that will overdrive the 12" subs - A piece from Symphonic Chronicles called Flight of the Dragon Riders. This song has lows that go way lower than 30 Hz.

 

I played this song on some Polk Audio Floor units(1599.00 ea) and they also have the same clipping for this song.

 

I'm now trying to find someone to make a custom enclosure using this units Dual (brand name) twin 12" speakers.

 

Mostly I listen to Hard Trance, so you can imagine the thump when I drive down the road.

[firefighteremt3100]

Im concentrating more on the receiver currently. I'm looking for a deck that plays mp3s without compromising having a 6 disc changer. Thought I would check out what others are using.

[rudder73]

The JVC head unit loves MP3 disc's. While a single cd unit, it also has controls for a changer AND is set up for Sirius Radio(need 20 buck ad-onn for the sat service).

 

I play cd's full of mp3's I pulled off of the Usenet. I usually put no more than 10 mp3's in each folder.

[bartlanz]

I would seriously recomend the Alpine Head Units, the have the ability to play back mp3's as well as expand to have sat radio and cd changers that will play mp3's, cd's, dvd's, and many othe devices via the "AI-Net". It is pretty cool, I have Serius, but you can get XM(if you prefer, it will do either), as well as a hook up for my Laptop or any device that has an 1/8th inch head phone jack.

[firefighteremt3100]

I would seriously recomend the Alpine Head Units, the have the ability to play back mp3's as well as expand to have sat radio and cd changers that will play mp3's, cd's, dvd's, and many othe devices via the "AI-Net". It is pretty cool, I have Serius, but you can get XM(if you prefer, it will do either), as well as a hook up for my Laptop or any device that has an 1/8th inch head phone jack.

 

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ANY Alpine or is it model specific? Occasionally I run over to Crutchfield and browse what fits my truck. Soooo many choices. I'd just like the obvious advantage of MP3 discs being that you can fit more than 20 songs on it.

[Shoot2Thrill]

I started my audio project about 6 months ago. My truck came with a AM/FM radio since it is the WT edition, but did come with four speakers. I replaced that unit with my previous vehicle's Panasonic player. I also added a small amp for the 2 10's in the back. For the doors, I went with Infinity Kaapa 2-way speakers. That setup lasted about 3 months. I have since upgraded to a much better player, a Pioneer Primier DEH-P770MP player and had dynamat put in the doors behind the Infinity speakers. It sounds a whole lot nicer than the previous radio. However, there are still more things I would like to do. My sub box needs to go along with those subwoofers. I would like to build a custom box for the back and better/bigger subs. I also want to replace the speakers in the back panels with a basic Infinity Kaapa, or something comparable. The effect of having the back speakers on, but with most of the sound coming from the front doors is really nice, IMO. The internal amp is nice with the speakers, but I would like to go with an external amp for the speakers, so I will be looking into that also. My goal is to have a nice sounding vehicle, with keep things looking as OEM as possible. I am about 75% there. Seriously, other than the player itself, everything looks stock it just doesn't sound that way. I would post pictures, but like I said it looks flush with the vehicle. I have a picture of the actual player in my vehicle in the garage. -Shoot2Thrill

[Wingnut]

Here's a pic of my amps before the sound deadening stuff.

 

I've got two 10" Kicker Comp V/R's in a downfiring enclosure under the rear seat.

 

For mids and tweets I havy Infinity 4x6 plates in the rear doors and MB Quart components in the front doors.

[bajakid2]

Hey, i have the Pioneer 6700 headunit with all JL audio wireing,then a JL audio 12in w3v2 with a rockford fosgate amp..it all depends what your looking for...

[KG4LHQ]

Hello

 

Here is my collection:

 

Pioneer DEH-P8600 MP3/WMA Player

Rockford Fosgate FRC- 4306 6.5" 3 Way Speakers ( Doors )

Factory - ( Back Speakers )

1 Rockford Fosgate 12" Punch P1 Subwoofer

California Profile 250 Amp

[firefighteremt3100]

Here's a pic of my amps before the sound deadening stuff.

 

I've got two 10" Kicker Comp V/R's in a downfiring enclosure under the rear seat.

 

For mids and tweets I havy Infinity 4x6 plates in the rear doors and MB Quart components in the front doors.

 

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How did you remove the rear seat? I'd like to do that so I can run wires efficiently and hide them.

[PELICAN]

I have the stock head unit and two 10" kickers under the rear seat. I also have enough speaker wire so that I can sit the on the tail gate if I am at an outdoor party. I plan on replacing the stock unit and front speakers this spring.

[Wingnut]

How did you remove the rear seat? I'd like to do that so I can run wires efficiently and hide them.

 

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From what I recall, there are 5 18mm nuts holding the seat down. Then you just lift it straight up, and wrestle it out the door. I did it by myself, but I'm a big guy, you may not be.

 

The wires will all fit under the door sill panels.