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1.5 DIN Chevy head unit
I've been doing some research to replace the HU in my 99 Chevy Suburban, and
I can't seem to find many 1.5 DIN's out there. I'd prefer one with HD radio capabilities, but that's not a requirement. No matter where I search I always end up back at the Pioneer DEH-P77DH. All the reviews I've seen are great. Nobody has said anything negative about it that I've seen. It just lacks some of the features I'd really like to have. Does anyone know of any other 1.5 DIN radios out there? Features I want follow: HD radio XM/Sirrius USB port! Aux input Volume _KNOB_ (I hate push button volume control. Whoever started putting those in car stereos should be shot) Adjustable illumination (controlled by factory dimmer like the stock HU) Speed Controlled Volume (like the stock HU has, never saw the need for it until I actually had it, now I don't want to live without it) Ability to use factory installed amp AND RCA outs (for subwoofer at the very LEAST) Remote turn on lead (for turning on factory amp and subwoofer amps) Wireless remote MP3 support DVD player with outputs for external monitor(s) CD changer controls (Or even MiniDisc, I still have a few of those) The DEH-P77DH has SOME of the things I want, but not most of them. I hear nothing but bad reviews about Alpine's 1.5 DIN radio, and I'm not even going to consider buying a Pyle (of crap) HU. Do I have any other options? Someone please let me know if there's something out there that I'm missing. Thanks in advance. (btw, use common sense and you can figure out my real e-mail address for direct contacts) -- -- SKaReCRoW I'm out like a fat girl playin dodgeball be-otch! |
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1.5 DIN Chevy head unit
http://www.innovatek.ca/
Try these guys, I don't know much about them, but when I was looking to replace the head unit in my Monte Carlo, they seemed to have all of the features I was looking for. The only thing I wish they had were the factory GM menu to reprogram keyfobs, interior/exterior light timers, etc., that is built into the GM radios. Sharky |
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1.5 DIN Chevy head unit
They might have all the features you were looking for, but they don't seem
to have a 1.5 DIN radio at all. If I wanted a single DIN radio i would buy a Kenwood without thinking twice about it. Kenwood doesn't make a 1.5 DIN to my knowledge, which is why I'm trying to see what else is out there. "Sharky" wrote in message newsMGgl.8093$PH1.2825@edtnps82... http://www.innovatek.ca/ Try these guys, I don't know much about them, but when I was looking to replace the head unit in my Monte Carlo, they seemed to have all of the features I was looking for. The only thing I wish they had were the factory GM menu to reprogram keyfobs, interior/exterior light timers, etc., that is built into the GM radios. Sharky |
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1.5 DIN Chevy head unit
SKaReCRoW wrote:
I've been doing some research to replace the HU in my 99 Chevy Suburban, and I can't seem to find many 1.5 DIN's out there. I'd prefer one with HD radio capabilities, but that's not a requirement. No matter where I search I always end up back at the Pioneer DEH-P77DH. All the reviews I've seen are great. Nobody has said anything negative about it that I've seen. It just lacks some of the features I'd really like to have. Does anyone know of any other 1.5 DIN radios out there? I have the Pioneer unit in my Saturn and I can understand your frustration. The simple truth is that you don't really get much advantage to having the 1.5 DIN size. And when you get a standard DIN with an adapter faceplate, there are so many more options because of the wide selection. At this point, I am still questioning if going with the Pioneer DEH-P77DH was worth it or not. And here is something negative on it: it is WAY too complicated!! There are so many things that I cannot figure out how to do unless I have the user manual with me. This includes setting the clock! If you lose that manual, you are screwed! And there are audio settings that are just WAY too detailed to make any real difference in a car. Frankly, I like my cheaper JVC unit in my other car better. |
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1.5 DIN Chevy head unit
"Jack Bauer" wrote in message
... SKaReCRoW wrote: I've been doing some research to replace the HU in my 99 Chevy Suburban, and I can't seem to find many 1.5 DIN's out there. I'd prefer one with HD radio capabilities, but that's not a requirement. No matter where I search I always end up back at the Pioneer DEH-P77DH. All the reviews I've seen are great. Nobody has said anything negative about it that I've seen. It just lacks some of the features I'd really like to have. Does anyone know of any other 1.5 DIN radios out there? I have the Pioneer unit in my Saturn and I can understand your frustration. The simple truth is that you don't really get much advantage to having the 1.5 DIN size. And when you get a standard DIN with an adapter faceplate, there are so many more options because of the wide selection. At this point, I am still questioning if going with the Pioneer DEH-P77DH was worth it or not. And here is something negative on it: it is WAY too complicated!! There are so many things that I cannot figure out how to do unless I have the user manual with me. This includes setting the clock! If you lose that manual, you are screwed! And there are audio settings that are just WAY too detailed to make any real difference in a car. Frankly, I like my cheaper JVC unit in my other car better. That's the first negative comments I've heard about the deck so far. Everyone always says how wonderful it is. I've read through the manual online, and I see a lot of it is complicated, but if you lose the manual you can always download a new copy. Many of the audio settings are pretty complicated, but most of them don't even need to be touched, and if so, only once, and never again. Well, unless you make other major changes to your setup. I personally _HATE_ the way single DIN decks look with the install kits in a larger opening. I was considering a Kenwood single DIN with a 1/2 DIN eq below it, but I bought a 15 band eq/crossover (MA Audio SY15EQ) instead. If you decide the Pioneer deck wasn't worth it, would you be willing to part with it cheap? |
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