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<blockquote data-quote="Prowler573" data-source="post: 1278237" data-attributes="member: 561023"><p>A stereo that size is known as a Double-DIN chassis head unit. Most, but not all, aftermarket stereos are a Single-DIN chassis. You have a choice ~ you can buy an aftermarket Double-DIN receiver to fit the stock dash opening (the options for that size are somewhat limited) or you can buy a standard Single-DIN receiver and use one of the commercially available adapter kits to fit the smaller head unit into your larger dash opening. These kits are available most anywhere that sells car audio gear (including WalMart) and run between $15-$25 on average.There are a few receivers out there that come with iPod inputs since iPod has so taken the world by storm and more and more people have them. Some other receivers have an optional input adapter (available at an additional cost) that allow you to hook up an external source such as an iPod, audio from a game console, etcetera. Some receivers do not allow for any external source to be input at all. be mindful of the various features of whatever you look at while you shop around.I would suggest that you do some hunting on eBay and/or the Classifieds section of this forum or any others similar to it that you might frequent. Unfortunately that sort of budget is somewhat limiting. If you buy new at that price it simply won't get you much of a stereo. Additionally you need to consider any accessories you might have need of - if you buy a Single-DIN chassis head unit you'll need that adapter I mentioned to install it. When going from an OEM head unit to an aftermarket unit it's normally easiest to hook it up using a factory wiring harness adapter (generally $8-$15 or so) so you don't have to hunt/cut/splice wires behind the dash. Things such as this can eat into that $150 budget pretty good and leave you insufficient $$$ to buy much of anything. If you're willing to buy used, however, it opens up the possibilites considerably. Nothing wrong with buying used audio gear as long as it was previously owned by someone who takes good care of their equipment. Hope this helps at all //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Good luck with your hunt.</p><p>thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Prowler573, post: 1278237, member: 561023"] A stereo that size is known as a Double-DIN chassis head unit. Most, but not all, aftermarket stereos are a Single-DIN chassis. You have a choice ~ you can buy an aftermarket Double-DIN receiver to fit the stock dash opening (the options for that size are somewhat limited) or you can buy a standard Single-DIN receiver and use one of the commercially available adapter kits to fit the smaller head unit into your larger dash opening. These kits are available most anywhere that sells car audio gear (including WalMart) and run between $15-$25 on average.There are a few receivers out there that come with iPod inputs since iPod has so taken the world by storm and more and more people have them. Some other receivers have an optional input adapter (available at an additional cost) that allow you to hook up an external source such as an iPod, audio from a game console, etcetera. Some receivers do not allow for any external source to be input at all. be mindful of the various features of whatever you look at while you shop around.I would suggest that you do some hunting on eBay and/or the Classifieds section of this forum or any others similar to it that you might frequent. Unfortunately that sort of budget is somewhat limiting. If you buy new at that price it simply won't get you much of a stereo. Additionally you need to consider any accessories you might have need of - if you buy a Single-DIN chassis head unit you'll need that adapter I mentioned to install it. When going from an OEM head unit to an aftermarket unit it's normally easiest to hook it up using a factory wiring harness adapter (generally $8-$15 or so) so you don't have to hunt/cut/splice wires behind the dash. Things such as this can eat into that $150 budget pretty good and leave you insufficient $$$ to buy much of anything. If you're willing to buy used, however, it opens up the possibilites considerably. Nothing wrong with buying used audio gear as long as it was previously owned by someone who takes good care of their equipment. Hope this helps at all [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] Good luck with your hunt. thanks [/QUOTE]
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