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2nd gen Stock head unit...

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by Oskie_78, Aug 3, 2012.

  1. Aug 3, 2012 at 10:11 AM
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    Oskie_78

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    I've searched the forums but can't really find a straight answer...

    I just wanted to know if I could hook up two amps to the stock head unit? It's not the JBL head unit but it is the six disc CD changer head unit. I would just like to keep the stock look with the head unit because I wouldn't want to put a fantasy touchscreen that would draw attention when looking into the truck to be stolen.

    I just want to hook up one amp for the highs and one and for a sub. would that work and would I lost any benefits keeping the radio stock over a aftermarket head unit?
     
  2. Aug 3, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    Where can I find a line converter and which ones are good to get?


    I have a 2010, so no navigation or bluetooth in mine, but I think they had an option for it. Are you talking about getting a new stock h/u with navigation and Bluetooth?...good idea! I would just like to keep it stock look
     
  3. Aug 3, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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    Do you know which year models have the navigation and Bluetooth?
     
  4. Aug 3, 2012 at 11:50 AM
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    Ok, thanks!
     
  5. Aug 3, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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    If you are adding amps then get an aftermarket HU.. The converters work, but sound terrible vs. a 100$ after market deck.
     
  6. Aug 5, 2012 at 3:43 PM
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  7. Aug 6, 2012 at 8:31 AM
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    That's looks good!
     
  8. Aug 6, 2012 at 9:26 AM
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    If that one had xm/sirius capabiltiy I would get that......looks stock and clean looking. The streaming music is a great feature along with the bluetooth.
     
  9. Aug 9, 2012 at 8:34 PM
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    Same :/

    I wish I could find something like this with HD Radio, SiriusXM and USB/SD slots. I mean for $700...
     

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