Up-grading to head unit w/MP3
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Up-grading to head unit w/MP3
I decided to up-grade the factory CD receiver. I was going to get a CD changer of some kind, but I decided that an MP3 capable receiver would be a suitable alternative.
I've ordered an Alpine CDA-9813, it looks really goon on paper. I also ordered a wiring harness from Crutchfield so I won't be cutting the factory harness . The head unit also has a high current amp and requires 10 ga wire for the power tap. I'll use the 10 ga wire for the power that I got for the subwoofer. I guess I'll get some kind of distribution block....
Anyway, what do you people think of that head unit? Also, is there any advise of input you think I should know before I start the installation?
Thanks
I've ordered an Alpine CDA-9813, it looks really goon on paper. I also ordered a wiring harness from Crutchfield so I won't be cutting the factory harness . The head unit also has a high current amp and requires 10 ga wire for the power tap. I'll use the 10 ga wire for the power that I got for the subwoofer. I guess I'll get some kind of distribution block....
Anyway, what do you people think of that head unit? Also, is there any advise of input you think I should know before I start the installation?
Thanks
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Did you get the optional input? Im installing a computer so that I can have pretty much an unlimited supply of MP3's. I just need to find a headunit that will work with my color scheme for the interior.
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Originally posted by theory
Did you get the optional input? Im installing a computer so that I can have pretty much an unlimited supply of MP3's. I just need to find a headunit that will work with my color scheme for the interior.
Did you get the optional input? Im installing a computer so that I can have pretty much an unlimited supply of MP3's. I just need to find a headunit that will work with my color scheme for the interior.
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I got the 9815. My suggestion is to change all 4 speakers. Those make the biggest difference since your new headunit probably will easily blow the 15Watt speakers
I think the 9813 is similar to mine. Besides the preset equalizer i adjust bass by pressing the volume button and it's a sub controller. My stereo sounds super clear and now I have bass thanks to my infinti bassink. For $200 for the all in one amp with really thumpin bass it's a great deal
I think the 9813 is similar to mine. Besides the preset equalizer i adjust bass by pressing the volume button and it's a sub controller. My stereo sounds super clear and now I have bass thanks to my infinti bassink. For $200 for the all in one amp with really thumpin bass it's a great deal
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Originally posted by gtr
I got the 9815. My suggestion is to change all 4 speakers. Those make the biggest difference since your new headunit probably will easily blow the 15Watt speakers
I think the 9813 is similar to mine. Besides the preset equalizer i adjust bass by pressing the volume button and it's a sub controller. My stereo sounds super clear and now I have bass thanks to my infinti bassink. For $200 for the all in one amp with really thumpin bass it's a great deal
I got the 9815. My suggestion is to change all 4 speakers. Those make the biggest difference since your new headunit probably will easily blow the 15Watt speakers
I think the 9813 is similar to mine. Besides the preset equalizer i adjust bass by pressing the volume button and it's a sub controller. My stereo sounds super clear and now I have bass thanks to my infinti bassink. For $200 for the all in one amp with really thumpin bass it's a great deal
I was thinking to replace the 4 speakers (i'd leave the tweeters) with something like Boston Acoustics or JL's. I hope that I can do that without adding another amp. I dont want the expense, the hassle plus the xtra weight . I'm just not that picky about my audio equipment any more, too many years of listening to Led Zeppelin at high volume have made me somewhat deaf . Also, my taste in music runs along the lines of old Jazz and even older music that is only available in CDs copied from old, scratchy 78's... No matter how you try to clean them up, they'll never challenge the capacity of even the cheap OEM stuff.....
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Originally posted by ZooRacer
why buy a computer....when u can get a archos jukebox....dat holds 20 gigs
edit:::and u dun need a power supply so u dun got to hook it up to ur battery..
why buy a computer....when u can get a archos jukebox....dat holds 20 gigs
edit:::and u dun need a power supply so u dun got to hook it up to ur battery..
Another thing is that I'll nver buy another Archos product again. They are a POS and offer zero support. I have an external CDRW unit that I paid nearly $400 for and it's useless because it will not support Win XP.... They do not offer any drivers for it and there is absolutely no support available. No telephone numbers, no frigging links in their website, no email address where you can contact them about, nothing, zip, nada...... Do not buy their **** they don't give a crap about their customers........
Whew... I finally got that off my chest
#9
Originally posted by jojo
I got the 9813 and enjoy it very much. I also changed out the speakers. It is pretty much the same as the 9815 except for the adjustment where one sits.
I got the 9813 and enjoy it very much. I also changed out the speakers. It is pretty much the same as the 9815 except for the adjustment where one sits.
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Originally posted by gtr
I got the 9815. My suggestion is to change all 4 speakers. Those make the biggest difference since your new headunit probably will easily blow the 15Watt speakers
I think the 9813 is similar to mine. Besides the preset equalizer i adjust bass by pressing the volume button and it's a sub controller. My stereo sounds super clear and now I have bass thanks to my infinti bassink. For $200 for the all in one amp with really thumpin bass it's a great deal
I got the 9815. My suggestion is to change all 4 speakers. Those make the biggest difference since your new headunit probably will easily blow the 15Watt speakers
I think the 9813 is similar to mine. Besides the preset equalizer i adjust bass by pressing the volume button and it's a sub controller. My stereo sounds super clear and now I have bass thanks to my infinti bassink. For $200 for the all in one amp with really thumpin bass it's a great deal
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Originally posted by silverEVO8
Did you do the installation yourself? If so, I'd appreciate any tips in how to do it, specially how do you remove the stock radio, etc.
Thanks
Did you do the installation yourself? If so, I'd appreciate any tips in how to do it, specially how do you remove the stock radio, etc.
Thanks
Remember in order to "replug" you need to get a wireing harness from crutchfield or anywhere. I just match all the colors and sodier them together and shrink rap the exposed wires. A wireing harness is just a make it your self adaptor to change alpine plugs to mitsubishi plugs. I also got plug and play harness for my speakers THe rear is really easy.
I meant my infinti basslink for 200 the 9815 cost me about $400. Etronics.com has good prices.
Just check for price on my mods done on my car in my registry
https://www.evolutionm.net/registry/...hicleid=995&s=
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not too shabby. Good write up on the install, its pretty much that simple!
For those looking for a good match interior wise, the Eclipse's are not too bad and really good quality. Well, JMHO.
For those looking for a good match interior wise, the Eclipse's are not too bad and really good quality. Well, JMHO.
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Originally posted by ZooRacer
why buy a computer....when u can get a archos jukebox....dat holds 20 gigs
edit:::and u dun need a power supply so u dun got to hook it up to ur battery..
why buy a computer....when u can get a archos jukebox....dat holds 20 gigs
edit:::and u dun need a power supply so u dun got to hook it up to ur battery..
-GPS Navigation
-MP3's (all multimedia files can be accessed)
-DVD's (why ruin a DVD disc when you can rip it to a file)
-WebCam (think about the usefullness of being able to record anything at any time from the inside to the outside of your car)
-Wireless Internet (need I say more)
-Spontaneous Code Idea (...ok break out the keyboard and write some code)
We all know what can be done with a computer, just add the mobility of your car. Now since you already have an LCD monitor and the wiring all hooked up for the computer, why not bring along an XBOX or PS2 along.
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Originally posted by ZooRacer
why buy a computer....when u can get a archos jukebox....dat holds 20 gigs
edit:::and u dun need a power supply so u dun got to hook it up to ur battery..
why buy a computer....when u can get a archos jukebox....dat holds 20 gigs
edit:::and u dun need a power supply so u dun got to hook it up to ur battery..
I also will set up avantgo to sync local movie theater times, stocks , weather, and events in my area when I start my car in the morning. It will sync to my WiFi network while I'm pulling out of the garage. I can also grab the songs I want to listen to that day from my PC in my office where I archive all my MP3s. You'll also be surprised how many public WiFi accesspoints there are when you drive around too. Its really endless what you can do. I'm sure there is more.
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Re: Up-grading to head unit w/MP3
Originally posted by silverEVO8
I decided to up-grade the factory CD receiver. I was going to get a CD changer of some kind, but I decided that an MP3 capable receiver would be a suitable alternative.
I've ordered an Alpine CDA-9813, it looks really goon on paper. I also ordered a wiring harness from Crutchfield so I won't be cutting the factory harness . The head unit also has a high current amp and requires 10 ga wire for the power tap. I'll use the 10 ga wire for the power that I got for the subwoofer. I guess I'll get some kind of distribution block....
Anyway, what do you people think of that head unit? Also, is there any advise of input you think I should know before I start the installation?
Thanks
I decided to up-grade the factory CD receiver. I was going to get a CD changer of some kind, but I decided that an MP3 capable receiver would be a suitable alternative.
I've ordered an Alpine CDA-9813, it looks really goon on paper. I also ordered a wiring harness from Crutchfield so I won't be cutting the factory harness . The head unit also has a high current amp and requires 10 ga wire for the power tap. I'll use the 10 ga wire for the power that I got for the subwoofer. I guess I'll get some kind of distribution block....
Anyway, what do you people think of that head unit? Also, is there any advise of input you think I should know before I start the installation?
Thanks
As far as the CDA-9813, its awesome. The only thing it does not have that the 9815 has is the two line dot matrix display, i-personalize which displays some text when you turn it on, it also allows you to burn a CD with all these preconfigurations without you having to type it in from the alpine website, and it allows you to store 6 time correction settings while the 9813 only allows you to store one. Everything else is the same. You can also still use the website with the 9813 to determine your settings, its just that you have to manaully type them in instead of them automatically being set with a CD. For me I won't be changing them that much so its no big deal to me.
Enjoy!