Recent content by thechoochyman

Got it all installed, am very satisfied. I'm already addicted to the bluetooth capabilities.

Just sprung for it. Even went with a three-year protection plan and one-day shipping so I can get it ALL done tomorrow.

Makes a lot of sense. It hadn't actually shipped yet, so I went ahead and cancelled the order. Might as well upgrade instead of just getting an identical one anyhow. I'll look at that pioneer again, and the other Kenwood you suggested.

What makes you say that? Both my previous Kenwood units have sounded great. Have a better recommendation?

Looks like it would work, but fortunately I'm going back to all four speakers this time around.

I was referring to an external amp - I already ordered another head unit. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U90HMUC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Very well - a quality unit that meets my criteria at minimum expense.

Since I'm rather vulnerable at the moment... can you guys make suggestions for a quality unit? Maybe even one I can add a sub to later. Like to keep it under $100 if possible.

Never heard of Monsoon before, but there is no external amplifier built in, if that's what you're wondering. At rest, the JBLs pull about 3.1. The rears 4.1ish. I did go ahead and order two pairs of these guys yesterday. Supposed to be here tomorrow. Everything I'm reading says they really are...

Hey there, first post here. I finally decided to reach out to a group of audio-specific guys rather than my normal Volkswagen folks. I've been having weird problems with this system ever since I got the car. In May 2015 I bought my 1997 Volkswagen Passat TDI. The audio sounded terrible, so...