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Requesting guidance: truck stereo upgrade
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<blockquote data-quote="HangFire" data-source="post: 8231097" data-attributes="member: 659535"><p>Some of the cheaper brands have more channels on their graphic equalizers than the mid-range expensive models, Kenwood has only 3 bands and Pioneer 5 I think. That might be your driving factor. The more expensive bands have rely on different modes rather than an equalizer.</p><p></p><p>In order to get Sat Radio you will probably have to give up Nav to make your price range. HD Radio is another option you may have to give up. Most of these can be added on later, but the total cost will be more than getting a Head Unit with that feature up-front.</p><p></p><p>I generally recommend no aftermarket amp if sticking with stock speakers, and adding an amp when upgrading speakers. It's not a set rule or anything. Some factory speakers are better than others. It's just that OEM speakers have rather low power ratings. You want to match your amp output to your speaker's power rating.</p><p></p><p>Since you're on a budget I would recommend spending your money on a good Head Unit. After a while if you're not satisfied, look into an Amp and speakers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HangFire, post: 8231097, member: 659535"] Some of the cheaper brands have more channels on their graphic equalizers than the mid-range expensive models, Kenwood has only 3 bands and Pioneer 5 I think. That might be your driving factor. The more expensive bands have rely on different modes rather than an equalizer. In order to get Sat Radio you will probably have to give up Nav to make your price range. HD Radio is another option you may have to give up. Most of these can be added on later, but the total cost will be more than getting a Head Unit with that feature up-front. I generally recommend no aftermarket amp if sticking with stock speakers, and adding an amp when upgrading speakers. It's not a set rule or anything. Some factory speakers are better than others. It's just that OEM speakers have rather low power ratings. You want to match your amp output to your speaker's power rating. Since you're on a budget I would recommend spending your money on a good Head Unit. After a while if you're not satisfied, look into an Amp and speakers. [/QUOTE]
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