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Old 11-09-2006, 11:47 AM
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I need to replace the stock CD/Radio deck in the GTR.

Looking for something good, affordable, etc -- I'm not a stereo junky - as long as it works well, plays CD's and looks good - thats fine with me.

A nice double din unit would be ideal - but they dont seem to make nice double din (like sony used to) units anymore.

New or Second hand is fine.

Comments and Suggestions welcome.

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Old 11-09-2006, 11:56 AM
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Eclipse are generally well regarded in the SQ circles, although I'm not too sure about their lower end stuff. If you are only spending $400 odd then I reckon you can't go past the Alpine gear. Good sound and build, if not as flashy as some, but I like the understated look of their units.
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Old 11-09-2006, 11:57 AM
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Dan, Double din units generally don't fit into a double din slot all that well (believe it or not). They tend to be smaller then a genuine double din slot and you need to make a surround for it to make them look good. My advice is to buy a decent single din unit from one of the major manufaturers (Alpine, Pioneer etc) but I tend to stay away from Sony. Hope this helps,

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Ive got an alpine deck with the ipod connection thinga. very easy to use and didnt cost me a my arms and looks neat and tidy and it carrys good performance.
I thought kenwood make some good looking double din touch screen type stezza's. cant comment on how they perform tho.
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Sony is a no no
Why?

I've had sony shit for years and its been fine...

I'll agree....the cheap shit is shit. But the higher end stuff isn't too bad for the price.
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Old 11-09-2006, 01:08 PM
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JVC make some awsome decks, high qaulity.

Check out the JVC deck - they make single and double din that play CD/MP3/WMA/DVD some also have a small dvd screen built in.. cant go wrong
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Old 11-09-2006, 01:41 PM
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Dan,

PM me...

I'll put you onto a mate of mine who works for a stereo shop, he'll look after you....

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Ive got an alpine deck with the ipod connection thinga. very easy to use and didnt cost me a my arms and looks neat and tidy and it carrys good performance.
I thought kenwood make some good looking double din touch screen type stezza's. cant comment on how they perform tho.
I have alpine CDA 9815 with ipod connect and will play mp3 files - great quality and cost will come in around $500.
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Hey Dan

I picked up a beaut double din from Alberts in Morley and it fits like a glove.

6 disc in dash MP3/WMA and Ipod.....Tristan set me up with his mate there and bloody good price and work.

http://clarion.com/au/en/products/20...306870323.html
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