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<blockquote data-quote="Dead Reckon" data-source="post: 8089281" data-attributes="member: 639418"><p>I drive a 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser which is soon to get an interior from a wrecked 1989 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, this is the dash I am working with:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/Dead-Reckon/1989%20Oldsmobile%20Custom%20Cruiser/100_2022.jpg" target="_blank">http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/Dead-Reckon/1989%20Oldsmobile%20Custom%20Cruiser/100_2022.jpg</a></p><p></p><p>Stock 1.5 DIN Delco unit will not stay, when the dash comes out and goes into my car, the Delco deck will go in the trash.</p><p></p><p>So here's the dilemma, obviously anything I put in there it seems is going to look ENTIRELY out of place, I do not like that, no matter how nice it sounded, I could not stand something that horrid looking. So, does anyone know of any great sounding, affordable ($250 and down, or thereabouts), head unit which</p><p></p><p>Sounds great, has front and rear RCA outputs, plus a sub output, with no less than 3v</p><p></p><p>Has a 3.5mm input, don't really want USB, but I'll use it if I have too. Although I don't care for all that nonsense, iPod controls have only ever caused me headaches.</p><p></p><p>A way to fit it that does not look like a cheap fit kit, there is no black plastic in the car, so those would just look horrid.</p><p></p><p>And, of course, does not clash with the interior. My biggest gripe with modern units is that they are overly flashy, lit, and do not even look in place in a modern car. I do not like blaring lights in my face at night.</p><p></p><p>For the record, I'm fine with a dead head, I just want something to run a 4ch amp and a small sub. An old tape deck will work too so long as it has the input and outputs I mentioned, or they can be added, I know someone who can. Also, I'm picky about sound quality, and I've already chosen the speakers and amp I will be using, if it helps,</p><p></p><p>Kicker KS35 front 3.5" speakers</p><p></p><p>kicker KS410 rear speakers (If stock mounting will let them fit)</p><p></p><p>Kicker DX200.4 4ch amp</p><p></p><p>So, any advice on fitting something in this car that looks like it belongs, and sounds great would be appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dead Reckon, post: 8089281, member: 639418"] I drive a 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser which is soon to get an interior from a wrecked 1989 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, this is the dash I am working with: [URL="http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/Dead-Reckon/1989%20Oldsmobile%20Custom%20Cruiser/100_2022.jpg"]http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g139/Dead-Reckon/1989%20Oldsmobile%20Custom%20Cruiser/100_2022.jpg[/URL] Stock 1.5 DIN Delco unit will not stay, when the dash comes out and goes into my car, the Delco deck will go in the trash. So here's the dilemma, obviously anything I put in there it seems is going to look ENTIRELY out of place, I do not like that, no matter how nice it sounded, I could not stand something that horrid looking. So, does anyone know of any great sounding, affordable ($250 and down, or thereabouts), head unit which Sounds great, has front and rear RCA outputs, plus a sub output, with no less than 3v Has a 3.5mm input, don't really want USB, but I'll use it if I have too. Although I don't care for all that nonsense, iPod controls have only ever caused me headaches. A way to fit it that does not look like a cheap fit kit, there is no black plastic in the car, so those would just look horrid. And, of course, does not clash with the interior. My biggest gripe with modern units is that they are overly flashy, lit, and do not even look in place in a modern car. I do not like blaring lights in my face at night. For the record, I'm fine with a dead head, I just want something to run a 4ch amp and a small sub. An old tape deck will work too so long as it has the input and outputs I mentioned, or they can be added, I know someone who can. Also, I'm picky about sound quality, and I've already chosen the speakers and amp I will be using, if it helps, Kicker KS35 front 3.5" speakers kicker KS410 rear speakers (If stock mounting will let them fit) Kicker DX200.4 4ch amp So, any advice on fitting something in this car that looks like it belongs, and sounds great would be appreciated. [/QUOTE]
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