Any car stereo experts here?
My wife has a 2004 Honda CRV. Great car, runs great, but the CD player needs massive upgrading.
For her birthday, I want to get her a new indash unit that has hands free Bluetooth built in, aux in, and a USB interface. She has the factory disc changer in it now, but i doubt she'd be using many CDs if she had the audio control in the head unit. I'd also like something that fits right into the opening now without brackets or a kit to install. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I've checked out crutchfield and best buy, but not a huge fan of that selection. Thanks for any help. |
I picked up a Pioneer system that fit that bill exactly a couple of years ago. Model is most likely discontinued now. The best thing to do is head to a local stereo shop and pick it out, then get it online.
Crutch field is expensive, but their support is worth it if you're a novice installer. Otherwise, the head unit is a fairly easy and straightforward install. Amazon and eBay both have great selections for reasonable prices, and would be the first places I'd look. |
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After you find one that works for you, get the wiring harness adapter for your make/model. It will keep you from having to figure our which wires go where, and extend the factory wiring giving you more flexibity for making the connections.
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I have found that a lot of the aftermarket wiring harnesses aren't right either.
Don't know that you can get a radio to fit without brackets either. Posted via Mobile Device |
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They give you the hardware for free, too.
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Like I said, though, if you need the help installing it, their guides and support are excellent. |
Crutchfield is MSRP on everything.
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Crutchfield has lowered their prices, plus they still give you installation hardware.
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P140...rv=10852510585 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Pioneer-Do...-1400/19898015 |
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http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...ice_Comparison http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P800...T.html?tp=5684 The hardware isn't $30. And that's also just one example. Like anything, you have to shop around. What you picked out is only available in two places that I can find, and you showed both of them. When the selection is larger, Crutchfield doesn't fare as well. |
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Installation hardware at Walmart, plus wiring harness(if they even have it)is around $30. Wiring harnesses can vary greatly in price. |
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer+...&skuId=4040138
$50 less than Walmart or Crutchfield, include harness and hardware. Good deal. |
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