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Old 04-20-2015, 10:09 AM
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I've upgraded my entire audio system with great sounding components, but still have the weak stock head unit. I have searched for over a year for the "perfect" replacement for the stock unit, but I really don't like the newer space ship looking units. Too flashy for the subtle Monte dash....

Has anyone switched their stock head unit for a nice, simple, stock looking unit that performs at today's standards? I mostly use the head unit to play MP3s and listen to XM. I would like to retain steering wheel controls.
 

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I kept mine and replace the amp speakers and added a processor.
 
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I just chatted with Crutchfield and they recommended this one. He said that a processor should provide superior sound even with a stock head unit...exactly what I need...Mel, which are you using?


http://www.crutchfield.com/p_161EQSG...-EQS-Gray.html
 

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Old 04-21-2015, 07:50 AM
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I have the Bit ten. The sound has really improved.
 
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That has very good reviews...did you have it tuned or did you do it yourself?
 
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The shop tuned it with a lap top
 
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Dang I feel another Mod coming on

Sounds good guys, I am having a bit of trouble hearing my favorite tunes over the headers and Cat-backs.

Could be old-age too
 
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Old 04-23-2015, 11:17 AM
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