head unit

I have a 2008 Silverado Ext. Cab without the bose system in my vehicle. I purchased a Pioneer Head Unit and a Axxess GMOS-LAN-02 wiring harness without doing much reading. I realized after looking at the packaging that the GMOS-LAN-02 supports amplified systems (aka Bose Audio) systems but...

im trying to decide what i should get for a head unit for my new subs and speakers. i was wondering about sub preamps. if someone could explain what that is compared to a regular preamp output and if it is worth it? Thanks!

im trying to decide what i should get for a head unit for my new subs and speakers. i was wondering about sub preamps. if someone could explain what that is compared to a regular preamp output and if it is worth it? Thanks!

Going through my trucks wiring and found this on the back of my head unit. Has anyone seen this before, and what's the purpose? Any advantages or disadvantages? Also, I can't figure out the attachment upload for the forum so photobucket is the only thing I can think of...

Hey guys, this is my first post on this site and I'm hoping one of yall can help me out here! Here is my current setup I'm working with: 2009 GMC Sierra Door Speakers - Focal Integration ISC 165 Amp for Door Speakers - MTX THUNDER75.4 Subwoofer - Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 Amp for sub -...

Hello all, I have a Saturn LS2, It Has 6 1/2's in the front doors, and 5 1/4's in the rear doors. The speakers were blown when i bought the car so I put in some Pioneer speakers, 6 1/2's (LINK IS HERE) which can be pushed too 40 RMS, and 5 1/4's which can be pushed to 35 RMS(LINK IS HERE). I...

Ok so sorta having a problem, 2006 Kia Optima, I installed my appradio 3 head unit the other day, on the harness there's a remote wire for the car I was told due to the infinity system amp for the speakers, so I hook up the remote wires for the two and run another one for an amp that I had...

So I've just wired up a mono amplifier in my boot. Let me fill you in on the story so far: I have a power cable running from the battery through a fuse to the amp. I have RCAs running from head unit to amp. I have control wire running from head unit to amp. I have the audio cables running...

Hey, recently bought a car and it has a Pioneer DEH-1300MP head unit in it and I believe stock speakers all around. Basically I want to know if you guys think my speakers are bad or if something is up with the wiring or even the head unit? When I turn up the volume (not real loud) the speakers...

Title pretty much says it all... And to start off I would like to say that I am totally new to car audio systems and I don't know anything, but here's the story. I just got a new head unit but it didnt have an jack input, only a usb. I wanted to test it out with some of my own music and not...

Title pretty much says it all... And to start off I would like to say that I am totally new to car audio systems and I don't know anything, but here's the story. I just got a new head unit but it didnt have an jack input, only a usb. I wanted to test it out with some of my own music and not...

We just got a new used truck (90 F-150 4x4) and we were installing a new head unit and we hooked up the adapters and everything no power checked fuses in truck and head unit both almost brand new. It came with no radio and it has a microphone holder for a CB so we are guessing it had a CB...

I was driving and both front stage, sub amp and speakers ran off deck stopped working at the same time system wasn't turned up even half way. There is no power at the amps fuse are good when I disconnected the batter and hooked back up speakers ran off deck started working again but still no...

Hi, so I'm going to purchase the head unit below for my 2000 Infiniti G20. http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-FHX-720BT-Bluetooth%C2%AE-Hands-Free-Streaming/dp/B00MRYHOQU Now it should take up the entire space of my stock head unit. But I don't know if I still need something along with it to make...

Hello, my friend just replaced her head unit in her 2002 Toyota Camry. After a few problems, and then troubleshooting them, we have almost got it all hooked up right. Except that the ground isn't connected, but the head unit still powers on.... anyone know why this would be happening??

I have an 06 Mustang V6. (About 150,000 miles) (Base model just a simple factory single cd was stock) My new head unit keeps turning off and on. It has never done this before it started last week and it happens randomly. I can go a day with one or two turn offs or it turns on and off many times...

I am almost done with my build. I just need to make the box, then put the sub and speakers in. I'm wondering if this head unit clips the RCA signal at full volume (with a clean media signal): Alpine CDE-HD149BT Alpine CDE-HD149BT Single-Din Bluetooth Car Stereo w/ HD Radio I'm wondering...

Hey folks, I just bought a 2003 Chevy Avalanche and I want to upgrade the sound system. I used to have a jeep and upgraded everything when I bought it in 2004. I had a top of the line Alpine CDA Head Unit, Alpine type R door speakers all around, 2 12"s, and a 5 channel Alpine V12 amp. I loved...

I just installed a Pioneer AVH-x2600bt Double-Din Touchscreen head unit in my 2004 Ford Escape. I am planning on installing new 6x8 speakers in them (preferably 4-way speakers) replacing the stock speakers. I currently am in debate of what I should get and what would match right. Also if I...

Item(s) for Sale: Kenwood KDC BT958HD head unit for sale. Item(s) Description/Condition: Brand new in box, never installed. I received two so this one is up for sale. This head unit has everything you could want in a head unit with the exception of a fancy screen and navigation. I run one of...

Hello, I am attempting to install a Alpine head unit to a 1998 Mitsubishi Magna Wagon. This is what I have found so far: * The yellow acc line is 0.2 V when ignition off and 0.4 v when ignition set to acc. * The red power line drops about 0.2 V to 12.1 V when the ignition is set to acc...

Item(s) for Sale: Kenwood Excelon DNX-8120 Touchscreen Head Unit (double din) 13 band equalizer 5 volt pre-outs Garmin GPS Built in Bluetooth for phone calls and music from your cellphone DVD and USB movie playback Multi screen video output HD and Satellite Radio ready Automatic...

I need suggestions for an hu with the following: -rca or high level out(rca is preferred). high-low converters are cheap, but hu's will distort when the high level, if it has one, is near full volume. I like to just yank the knob up to full, but with distrotion I'd have to set my amps at a...

Hello everyone ive been out of car audio awhile and need help. Vehicle 2003 Silverado Crew cab 4 door. I was given as a gift a new kenwood 210u that has only one set of pre outs it has the ability to run 85 hz/120hz/160 hz or through also has rev phase (180) or norm (0) heres my dilemma i...

Item(s) for Sale: Clarion Double Din 7" VX409 Clarion Navigation NP509 Item(s) Description/Condition: Great condition. Comes with all wires and the navigation(NP509) add-on. Also comes with the iPod hookup. Is available to have Sirius and Bluetooth connected but I do not have those cables...

I'm going to be getting myself a new dodge ram 1500 before the new year and I'm getting my system setup in order so keep in mind that I will not be buying this for another 2-4 weeks I just want to get everything set. So what I'm looking for is STRICTLY a touch screen head unit. Preferably one...

So I have an (older) Kenwood DNX7120 DVD/GPS head unit in my 04 Silverado. I've been getting a super high pitch "squeal" out of the blue. When it happens, my head unit starts rolling through the different modes it has, tuner to dvd to video and then stops once it's found a mode in which it...

i have a clarion VX409 head unit and clarion NP509 navigation. together i am willing to sell for around 400. Or willing to trade head unit for clarion VZ709, VX709, or VZ509 head unit. OR trade both unit and nav for a clarion NX501. Let me know what you guys have!

Item(s) for Sale: Clarion VX409 for trade Item(s) Description/Condition: Have a like new head unit looking to trade for the Clarion VZ709, VX709, or VZ509. Will put up some cash too. Price: Shipping and Miscellaneous Item Information: Item Pictures: (List pictures in this section, 1st...

I have added a second car battery in the back and I have two problems: a) Even though the head unit is not connected on the second battery, it still stays on even after I have removed the keys. b) Amp01 (check diagram) doesn't work. (However it could be faulty) Here's how I did the wiring...

The Deal: My Firebird has 6 stock speakers. I would like to upgrade my Head Unit. Speaker Locations: 2+tweets in front door. 2 in back seats. 2 in trunk. Can't seem to find a head unit that offers 6 channels instead of 4. Is there such a thing? If not would I need to buy a 4 channel head...

I have a P6000UB, working great for a few years now but the front unit fascia doesn't hold vertical anymore as the small plastic hinge clip on the back of the fascia broke so I'm looking around to replace the fascia instead of repair. I've seen a good price on a P7000UB fascia, I'm wondering...

Hello again, Received some timely advice from this site about my initial concept and am now trying to follow that advice by abandoning my plan of sticking with my stock stereo. I just received my 2 12" ported Fox Acoustic Box and am awaiting delivery of 2 12" Alpine type R (dual voice coil 2...

Hey guys, just joined here and I'm looking for some advice on which head unit I should buy. I think I have narrowed it down to 3 specific models. But if you have a better recommendation then by all means let me know. My price range really was $300 or under, but I could stretch it a little bit if...

Today I pulled my dash kit out of my 2000 Ford Taurus, it's the rectangular shaped one with the 4 holes (2 on each side) that pulls out with a special key. Well I only had one of those keys so while I was taking it out one of the clips broke off. I am going to attempt to gorilla glue it, but I...

Item(s) for Sale: Item(s) Description/Condition: Looks to be in good shape, Eclipse is the brand and the model is CD 5405. Good shape, still works, just tested it. It's all there! Price: Honestly, not sure what is worth, I've been told $80-$120 so I'll go $80 plus shipping OBO. Shoot me a...

I have recently bought a car with an aftermarket system. Nothing major. The front two speakers are stock but there is a new head unit and a new pair of 6"x9" in the rear. Everytime i run the radio over 20 or so volume, the stereo cuts out. I was wondering if that has to be a problem with the...

So I have a unique need for a head unit with a passive aux input. I think passive is the correct word. The reason, I have a radar detector that is very quiet. With the music turned up or the windows down, I cannot hear when it goes off. It is placed in my peripheral vision but during the day I...

so I have kenwood kvt-516 Kenwood KVT-516 | eBay head unit... when it was comin out of my dash a while back I was leaning forward to grab something off the floor and nailed it as it was coming out and now every time that it folds down and goes back into the dash the motor gears make this awful...

Item(s) for Sale: i want to buy a nice touchscreen + bluetooth + maybe nav headunit for a 2004-6 hyundai tucson... as well as 1 component 6.5" speaker set and 1 6.5 coaxial speaker set for the back.. the speakers are not going to be ran off of an external amp rather they are just going to be...