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    No dash illumination after installing an aftermarket Kenwood

    Hello all, I'm having some issues I just installed a Kenwood KDC-MP345U head unit into a 1994 Ford Explorer XLT with the premium audio system (not JBL though). I got the metra wiring harness, bypassed the amp and did all that fun stuff, the stereo works great, However my dash lights no longer...
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    Just getting started and looking for a few suggestions

    so after doing some more reading I've decided to go with the Kenwood x794 it just trumps the pioneer as far as features and usability goes. my follow up question is this, I've read that it'd probably be beneficial to just bypass the stock amp (I'm pretty sure there is one I'll have to clarify on...
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    First steps into the world of car audio and I'm glad to be here

    Hello everyone, I just came into a 1994 Ford Explorer that has a busted head unit and frankly sounds terrible. Add this to the fact that I will be graduating in March with a degree in sound design and this means that I'm looking to do some replacing of components. I'm a student so unfortunately...
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    Just getting started and looking for a few suggestions

    Thanks, for the tips, I started looking at the x794 and it does look pretty nice. does anyone have any feedback on the pioneer units and how they compare with this particular Kenwood model?
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    Just getting started and looking for a few suggestions

    Hello everyone, I just had a 1994 ford explorer passed down to me and the factory head unit is broken, I'm looking to install a new head unit in it and I frankly don't know where to start. The things that are most important to me are that it sounds as good as possible (first and foremost), that...
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