sony xplod head unit
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Printed Date: April 28, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Topic: sony xplod head unit
Posted By: jpmontero98
Subject: sony xplod head unit
Date Posted: March 27, 2007 at 12:10 PM
ok it psets me but im goin to have to replace my 1998 mitsubishi montero head unit because of lots of problems i am hving with it(missing buttons tatic etc) so i am gettin a sony xplod head unit all i need to knowiscan i hook my stock 10 disc cd changer to it and can i do it myselfor do i have to get it done by a professional and what do i need to get8Dthx ------------- J.A.P 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
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Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: March 27, 2007 at 10:10 PM
I would let a shop do it; or if you want to try, but ask them about a PAC piece to integrate it. Dave ------------- David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: March 28, 2007 at 4:20 AM
I agree, but I would stay away from anything with "xplod" in the name.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: jpmontero98
Date Posted: March 28, 2007 at 8:00 AM
supradude wrote:
I agree, but I would stay away from anything with "xplod" in the name.
whats wrong with xplod? one of my freinds had it and it works fine? ------------- J.A.P 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
Posted By: duct tape
Date Posted: March 28, 2007 at 9:21 AM
most factory cd changers will not work with an aftermarket head unit. with all the MP3 head units out nowadays, i dont see a point in having a cd changer. with all the proper parts, you can do the job yourself. Any car audio shop will have the parts that you need for the job. If you want to buy online, go to crutchfield, they have a nice vehicle database that will show you the parts that you need to do the job. sony has gotten a bad rep over the years, they still make a decent head unit, but if you are looking at lower priced head units, i would check out the models offered by Pioneer. -------------
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: March 28, 2007 at 6:30 PM
Just in my past experiences the Sony Xplode line isn't very reliable. I'd go with Alpine or Eclipse. Just my opinion.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: March 28, 2007 at 11:00 PM
My front stage was comprised of a cheap sony head unit. A $ 17 dollar pair of tweeters, and a $59 pair of Sony XPLOD 5 1/4" doors in KS 2006. It's not allways about what's popular. It's about knowing what to do with it. Don't let anybody tell you you purchased crap.
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David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: March 29, 2007 at 7:15 PM
I never said he "purchased crap". I gave him some advice, plain and simple. Take it or leave it. You can only do so much with lower quality equipment. If you want to replace what you buy every year or so, get X-plode. If you want something that will last and sound better, get Alpine, Eclipse, or some other quality equipment. You don't have to spend a fortune, but quality goes a long way to me.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: March 29, 2007 at 8:04 PM
Forgive me. I didn't mean to sound rude. I just think that Sony is getting better and better each year by integrating their signature stuff with their entry line and making a better piece of equip. They also get a pretty bad rap that I don't think they deserve. I change my sony stuff every year to the new line that comes out. I do it by choice though, not necessity. I think Eclipse is great stuff but in "price" is much much higher. If I filled up my car with Eclipse, i'd spend a fortune. Dave ------------- David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
Posted By: jpmontero98
Date Posted: April 02, 2007 at 8:17 AM
i have 2 sony xplod amps and they work great but it shames me how i dont keep my cd changer  ...well as long as i get a decent sound i really dont complain and i am on a tight budget so i really cant aford that expensive ------------- J.A.P 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: April 02, 2007 at 4:31 PM
Check with your local shops, many aftermarkets head untis are now capable of operating factory cd changers. With right interface its entirely possible. I personally don't care for sony but I will agree so far their newer stuff seems ok.
Posted By: jpmontero98
Date Posted: April 03, 2007 at 10:42 AM
ok as long as know that i can somewhat trust sony and i can keep my stock cd changer i can probably do this with out overshooting my budget cause im not no 17 yr old spoiled rich boy who got daddy buyin me stuff i work for my earnings and i dont have much....
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J.A.P 1998 Mitsubishi Montero
Posted By: tubbs04
Date Posted: April 03, 2007 at 4:15 PM
I've ran a couple sony head units in the past, and they weren't just horrible, but i've been running an eclipse 8443 for the past 5 yrs and I love my 8volts! You can't knock sony too bad for whats coming out of your pocket... ------------- ...don't crush the weasel...
Posted By: loosingmymind
Date Posted: April 03, 2007 at 11:06 PM
I agree with Tubbs! Yay Tubbs. Frontin for Sony! Props to Eclipse too! Dave ------------- David Fancher
USACi World Finals 2006
4th Place SQ PRO 601+
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