Help! I hate this radio!

[3dr5speedblk]

Ok I'm sick of this radio I guess you don't get much with a 13000 $ car!
nothing I like about it.The display is crappy, sound is buzzy!
Tried everything bass up treble down never sounds good
WhatS the hot set up, new head maybe some speakers,
like to keep it under $300
Can I do it?Any help would be appreciated
Going to look at best buy this PM. Tell me what you got?
Are alpine still good?

[RawrDaddy]

Ok I'm sick of this radio I guess you don't get much with a 13000 $ car!
nothing I like about it.The display is crappy, sound is buzzy!
Tried everything bass up treble down never sounds good
WhatS the hot set up, new head maybe some speakers,
like to keep it under $300
Can I do it?Any help would be appreciated
Going to look at best buy this PM. Tell me what you got?
Are alpine still good?

Your not the only one. It would be very possible for you to get a good setup with 300$. ...going to best buy/lookin at alpine might not be yur best bet money wise . Alpine still a good brAnd tho. What do you want out of yur head unit (gps x DVD x etc) and wAh. Kind of music do you listen to and/or do yuu wanna add a sub?

[3dr5speedblk]

Don't even need a CD player use my ipod touch or mp3,
want some sub but don't need to boom it! Don't think I want a sub box!
Listen to a lot of rock some heavy! Ya I like to crank it up sometimes.
some good FM radio here in minneapolis! What about HD?
USB port would be nice,A decent display(That shows you what playing)
That you can actually SEE!
Want something good but don't need high-end!
doing it all myself so any help is appreciated! Thanks.

[sickpuppy1]

There are a couple of good HD radios at Crutchfield.com. I have a pioneer, but it and the Kenwood was the most popular apparently have been replaced by new models. Check HDradio.com for stations in your area. HD is not as strong a signal as regular FM. I really enjoy it as it adds some jazz stations and blues, classical that are not available normally! Also consider you will have to get a dash kit to use a single din radio in a double din dash. So the kit and harness come with it there.....

[auxmike]

The Scion T1808 deck puts out 160w stock and has a connector plug to attach an iPod cable to the back. It's good, shows the song titles and all, unlike the cheesy "aux" jack which plugs into the headphones receptical...
I paid $109 for a new car pull out radio and $29 for the ipod cable (both from Ebay) with the special connector for plug and play to the Scion radio.
It's a cheap setup that fits right into the yaris, no adapters needed!

[3dr5speedblk]

The Scion T1808 deck puts out 160w stock and has a connector plug to attach an iPod cable to the back. It's good, shows the song titles and all, unlike the cheesy "aux" jack which plugs into the headphones receptical...
I paid $109 for a new car pull out radio and $29 for the ipod cable (both from Ebay) with the special connector for plug and play to the Scion radio.
It's a cheap setup that fits right into the yaris, no adapters needed!

Hey Mike,If this is the same head unit its got that orange display that I think looks crappy And dont like? still Way better than what i got now!
Need Speakers too!
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[RawrDaddy]

Hey Mike,If this is the same head unit its got that orange display that I think looks crappy And dont like? still Way better than what i got now!
Need Speakers too!
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since you dont like the small LED type screens - i suppose youd prefer a little Graphical LCD.

to you mentioning speakers - i wouldnt even go down that route with $300 hence itd be kind of pointless without an amp. you could suffice with stock speakers as long as the head unit puts out enough wattage/has a good sound processor.

Edit ::
In Dha Single Din Department - a quick search ive found
JVC KD-HDR60 - $98
DUAL XHD7720 - $103 (can add bluetooth for 20 bucks)
Pioneer DEH-P5200HD - $100 *

*Personally I'd choose the Pioneer for my single-din setup - having been a previous Pioneer Yaris Owner. The thing just sounded amazing

with about $200 left - you actually could buy a great set of speakers and amp or a nice sub and/or amp.

if you prefer a Double Din Unit though (if Nav tickles your fancy) Youd probably be in the ~200+ range. ANd i havent seen to many Double Dins that include HD Radio as well.

[auxmike]

Hey Mike,If this is the same head unit its got that orange display that I think looks crappy And dont like? still Way better than what i got now!
Need Speakers too!


That's the one!
I'm used to the orange and don't really notice it anymore.
It's was the cheapest way for me to go OEM plug 'n play with decent power.
It's also less attractive to THEIVES.....

[3dr5speedblk]

Thanks everyone! been looking at radios all night learned alot ha..ah..
got my order in hope to have it this week. went with the KDAHD69 JVC Arsenal series the numbers looked better!
HD built in, liked the remote better too! All the new stuff, I think it will be a BIG improvement.
Retail $209 for $159 at cruchfeild with everything I need for install and free shipping!
Do the head first then I'll look at speakers!
Here it is link:

http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028605&pathId=142&page=3

Will give an update on Install.Good times!

[swidd]

sonicelectronix.com is cheaper than crutchfield.

[3dr5speedblk]

sonicelectronix.com is cheaper than crutchfield.

Now ya tell me!!:mad: Ha ha...
I'm ok with it, sick of chasing around for a few bucks!
way cheaper than i thought it would be anyway.
I'll check em out though! Thanks man!
Swidd: Your right cheap! Gonna get speakers there,They didn't have my head unit!
Had a lower older one for $114 not bad!

[auxmike]

You need to order all the install bits a la carte on sonicelectronix.com vs. it's all included with a Crutchfield purchase.
Seems it all comes out the same pricewise in the end when it's all added up....

[3dr5speedblk]

You need to order all the install bits a la carte on sonicelectronix.com vs. it's all included with a Crutchfield purchase.
Seems it all comes out the same pricewise in the end when it's all added up....

No No ,they offer the same free kit !$30 value they say !
Looks like the JVC units I looked at were older! Cruchfeid had new stuff!
Can't knock cruchfeild on price, They have some good buys too!
JVC new Arsenal line Here:

http://mobile.jvc.com/arsenal.jsp

http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?pathId=142




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[Nahtorious]

I recently just put Alpine R type 6.5's and 6x9's in my 07 yaris sedan... I had to do some serious creative shit to fit the front speakers (thanks to the damn window) and my 6x9's were a pain to put in because there was NO space between the rear window and the car. But, I got them in...and with a 10inch JL sub in the back..... i'm LAUGHIN! My system sounds hella clean, and very minimal rattle (due to the license plate cover). And I topped it off with an Alpine head unit. No complaints whatsoever.