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CrimsonEclipse
02-10-2023, 11:32 PM
2011 Yaris

It might be time to replace the radio.
I use it only with an aux cable for my phone.
I'm looking for a simple, minimalist replacement radio with similar or better output specs with aux in, basic volume and tone knobs and maybe even a phone holder (optional) (bluetooth is also optional)

Anything else is not really necessary for me.

(well, probably a harness adapter)

Thanks
sh0rtlife
02-11-2023, 03:03 PM
there are 2 verisons that have been my goto for years..cheep and sound good with everything your wanting

this is the "cheep n simple"
https://www.dualav.com/product/car/av-receivers/dm720/

this is my prefered unit...i have 3 of these and have installed 3 others in friends/familys cars
https://www.dualav.com/product/car/av-receivers/xdvd276bt/
WeeYari
02-11-2023, 05:23 PM
Why "might" it be time to replace?
By stating "simple, minimalist" I gather you are not looking for the type of units linked to above.
sh0rtlife
02-12-2023, 02:04 PM
i mean if you want to go as simple as possible the the other options would be OE decks from scions
CrimsonEclipse
02-13-2023, 02:43 AM
https://i.imgur.com/I1Ahzss.jpg

or

https://i.imgur.com/FMdx2V9.jpg
WeeYari
02-13-2023, 12:13 PM
WTF are those? I don't even know what search words to use to find something like that.


Edit: just found the images you used on Reddit. Old stuff and sounds like something that never came to market. I think it's just some Photoshop foolery.
CrimsonEclipse
02-13-2023, 07:04 PM
WTF are those? I don't even know what search words to use to find something like that.


Edit: just found the images you used on Reddit. Old stuff and sounds like something that never came to market. I think it's just some Photoshop foolery.

Top one was in a Hindi car. (maybe a Tata?)

I actually found one way back but it only had 15w for 2 speakers

If I actually had sufficient electronics skills, i would have made one.