i just got a clarion cz509, built in bluetooth, works seamlessly with latest software iphone 3gs. usb in the rear, radio door also closes. waiting for my modifry dci to come in and i'm set. couldn't be happier, i was also considering the pioneer 610bt, alpine idax305, sonymex3700. I chose the clarion because i never owned one before, plus it was much cheaper. so far so good, so quality is perfect for phone calls and streaming music through the bluetooth.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020CZ509/Clar...09.html?tp=5684

 

Looking at replacing my stock HU with an Alpine iDA-x303. I might do the Modifry DCI mod at the same time or wait on that to see if I want dash controls back.

I know I don't need an install kit, but I was wondering if I will need the wiring harness? I can't find anything that says I will so...

Also, do you have to drill through the console to get your iPod cable through (to hide inside the door panel, if you know what I mean - like in Smokebombs Ipod connect pic up above)?

I'll be looking at the speakers at the same time - I would change them out but I want to check them first because I believe the previous owner might have already (speakers sound really good with the stock stereo...I can feel the bass on my legs).

EDIT: I just read that the x303 comes with steering wheel stereo contol outputs. Does this mean it will work with the dash control as well? Still researching...

 

Installed the iDA x303. Pretty easy and straightforward. Looking to upgrade the speakers in the near future. I don't want to run an amp or subwoofer, so whatever I can get that is better than stock and will work with the iDA x303 (50 watts peak power (18 watts RMS) x 4 channels) will be good enough. Any suggestions (again, just good, decent quality sound)?

Thanks!

 

Do you use an ipod as your music source? If so, what cord do you use? Do you select your songs through the head unit interface or from the ipod directly?

I used to have an Alpine headunit a few years back with the ipod adapter (it was a grey box). I had to search/select my songs through the headunit but I remember it being really slow to scroll through the songs. I was just curious if Alpine had improved the speed of its search feature. Thanks.

 

That iDA x303 came with a very long USB cord to plug into your iPod. I control the music through the HU. The HU works it pretty quickly and efficiently. I have never had an Alpine HU before so I can't do a comparison, but I have no real issues with this one. Gives good kick to the stock speakers too.

 

[QUOTE=Reckon,Oct 29 2009, 11:35 AM]EDIT: I just read that the x303 comes with steering wheel stereo contol outputs.

 

Another over the pond interloper here.

Crossovers mounted on the back of the door cards

Sound deadened the boot and wheel area




Made sub box

Shallow mount 10" Sony sub

Amp Rack

Fitted Amps where the spare wheel lived


What's installed?

Alpine 9887R
Alpine KT400 bluetooth
InCarTec control adaptor.
iPhone & cable ( for charging only)
Kenwood KAC 8152D Monobloc for the sub
Kenwood KAC8401 running in bridged 2x180rms
CDT CL-62 Mids and tweeters. Mids mounted on MDF spacers.

All doors, door cards, floorpan, boot, roof undertray etc all sound deadened and damped. The last picture doesn't show it but that entire plastic tray is lined with dynamat and then coveredwith a layer of heatproof fireproof insulation - stops all of the rattles.

 

Audison VRx 2.400.2 with Balanced Input Module
Helix RS6 Competition w/ crossovers at -2dB for tweeters
Alpine iDA-X305
Alpine PXA-H100
Nordost Blue Heaven
Deadened Doors
KnuKonceptz Silver Speaker Wires to Crossover and to Tweeters
KnuKonceptz Copper Speaker Wires to Mid Bass


Interesting to see how the S2k's interior does to audio (independent to gear) when we have more and more measurements

dip @ 70~80 Hz, dip @ 500 Hz, peak @ 700-1300 Hz, peak @ 13-14 kHz

 

marking this thread for a read through later on.


I just got done installing an imprint setup in my Tacoma am am considering modifying my S setup to also include an imprint

 

Has the best girlfriend ever...i just say that I am wanting something and she shows up with it...I love her!! Just like the other day she called me and was like "where do you buy those badges for your car that you liked?" (Ricks)

When it stops raining im gonna go out and throw this baby in...