2004 Stock Head Unit vs Aftermarket question..
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2004 Stock Head Unit vs Aftermarket question..
So what's the consensus on replacing the stock head unit with an aftermarket one? I have an 2004 RS 1.0 xB with the stock Pioneer head unit but lacks Aux Jack or Bluetooth capability.
I found an adapter online that hooks in the back that will give me this functionality for about $130 or so. Is the original system better sounding than lets say a $150/$200 unit I can pick up at Crutchfields?
My stock system doesn't have a factory sub or separate amp to deal with, does it?
Thx!
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I found an adapter online that hooks in the back that will give me this functionality for about $130 or so. Is the original system better sounding than lets say a $150/$200 unit I can pick up at Crutchfields?
My stock system doesn't have a factory sub or separate amp to deal with, does it?
Thx!
_________
Last edited by MR_LUV; 03-08-2019 at 03:20 AM.
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So what's the consensus on replacing the stock head unit with an aftermarket one? I have an 2004 RS 1.0 xB with the stock Pioneer head unit but lacks Aux Jack or Bluetooth capability.
I found an adapter online that hooks in the back that will give me this functionality for about $130 or so. Is the original system better sounding than lets say a $150/$200 unit I can pick up at Crutchfields?
My stock system doesn't have a factory sub or separate amp to deal with, does it?
Thx!
_________
I found an adapter online that hooks in the back that will give me this functionality for about $130 or so. Is the original system better sounding than lets say a $150/$200 unit I can pick up at Crutchfields?
My stock system doesn't have a factory sub or separate amp to deal with, does it?
Thx!
_________
If you want my 2 cents, you're far better off replacing your unit for something with everything you want than to spend $130 for an adapter for your current unit.
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I went through several OE headunits before I replaced mine with an aftermarket one, and highly recommend going the aftermarket route. I have a Pioneer that I'm sure is discontinued at this point, but I've had fairly good luck with the brand over the years. That said, the reason I changed my OE headunits was disc loading and unloading problems, and some of their aftermarket units have this problem after a while too. I installed stereos at a shop for a while, but it was over a decade ago so I'm out of the loop, but Pioneer or Alpine are the top two "consumer" brands in my opinion. Kenwood is alright but I've seen quite a few of them fail after just a few years.
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