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Stinger elev8 stereo

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by Octaviolg, Sep 23, 2019.

  1. Sep 23, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Octaviolg

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    Been looking to upgrade to this head unit.. any feedback?..

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    Octaviolg, Sep 23, 2019
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  2. Sep 23, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    destin_meeks I used to fix people's crappy stereos

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    destin_meeks, Sep 23, 2019
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  3. Sep 23, 2019 at 6:45 PM
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    Looks really bad.. i like it
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    Octaviolg, Sep 23, 2019
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  4. Sep 23, 2019 at 8:04 PM
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    I'd hold off a bit, the unit is way too new.
     
    Purpleman, Sep 23, 2019
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  5. Sep 24, 2019 at 7:18 PM
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    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    never heard of stinger, but that looks like a pain in the ass to install
     
    Taco_Coma, Sep 24, 2019
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  6. Sep 24, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    Stinger is part of AAMP Global/ of America, Link below shows all their brands.

    https://aampglobal.com
     
    Purpleman, Sep 24, 2019
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  7. Sep 24, 2019 at 7:27 PM
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    destin_meeks I used to fix people's crappy stereos

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    Yeah stinger is a HUGE brand but they’ve never ventured into the head unit market until now. AAMP’s brands have been making nearly everything imaginable for stereo installs (they compete with Metra and PAC) and they wanted a product that didn’t exist, so they made it
     
    destin_meeks, Sep 24, 2019
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  8. Sep 25, 2019 at 9:25 PM
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    pinktaco808 Hot Steppa

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    Looks neat
     
    pinktaco808, Sep 25, 2019
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  9. Oct 2, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    I have put in Racesport gen3 leds I'm the process of doing a custom audio overhaul which will include Hybrid audio unity 6x9 mid bass, unity 3 inch mid driver in the dash and fiberglassing tweets in pilar soundeading all the doors, floors, and headliner and I will be using a helix processor to retain the factory radio and as far as subs I might make custom brackets to move rear seat foward a few inches to get a full size sub in there or I might just go with a pair of jl tw5 or tw3 and it will all be powered by jl audio HD amps or I might try out the new hybrid amps
    I put one in my Tacoma I love it!

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    MannyTheAudioGuy, Oct 2, 2019
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  10. Oct 2, 2019 at 11:40 PM
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    Plug and play..or what else do i need?
     
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  11. Oct 2, 2019 at 11:42 PM
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    Arent u same guy posted on facebook?..
     
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  12. Oct 3, 2019 at 12:07 AM
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    I have put in Racesport gen3 leds I'm the process of doing a custom audio overhaul which will include Hybrid audio unity 6x9 mid bass, unity 3 inch mid driver in the dash and fiberglassing tweets in pilar soundeading all the doors, floors, and headliner and I will be using a helix processor to retain the factory radio and as far as subs I might make custom brackets to move rear seat foward a few inches to get a full size sub in there or I might just go with a pair of jl tw5 or tw3 and it will all be powered by jl audio HD amps or I might try out the new hybrid amps
    I did post on Facebook a while back! And it’s not plug and play you will need to buy a radio harness,backup camera harness, antenna adapter and factory USB adapter. The swc are built into the radio and I also chose to flush mount it using a router some body filler and paint. But that’s optional you can just buy a dashkit and have the screen float in front of your dash
     
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  13. Nov 22, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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    You got any pictures of the headunit install? Ive been thinking of ditching my android unit for either the elev8 or the alpine halo9.
     
    5nahalf, Nov 22, 2019
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  14. Nov 23, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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    If your going to look at the elev8 then you should wait to see the 10in that they will be releasing. That is.... if you can wait.
     
    Do58, Nov 23, 2019
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  15. Nov 23, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    10 inch wont flush mount though, too big.
     
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  16. Nov 24, 2019 at 11:16 PM
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    I have put in Racesport gen3 leds I'm the process of doing a custom audio overhaul which will include Hybrid audio unity 6x9 mid bass, unity 3 inch mid driver in the dash and fiberglassing tweets in pilar soundeading all the doors, floors, and headliner and I will be using a helix processor to retain the factory radio and as far as subs I might make custom brackets to move rear seat foward a few inches to get a full size sub in there or I might just go with a pair of jl tw5 or tw3 and it will all be powered by jl audio HD amps or I might try out the new hybrid amps
    I have 2 of the 10 inch on order for the shop when I get them in I’ll see if I can flush it somehow
     
    MannyTheAudioGuy, Nov 24, 2019
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    I have put in Racesport gen3 leds I'm the process of doing a custom audio overhaul which will include Hybrid audio unity 6x9 mid bass, unity 3 inch mid driver in the dash and fiberglassing tweets in pilar soundeading all the doors, floors, and headliner and I will be using a helix processor to retain the factory radio and as far as subs I might make custom brackets to move rear seat foward a few inches to get a full size sub in there or I might just go with a pair of jl tw5 or tw3 and it will all be powered by jl audio HD amps or I might try out the new hybrid amps
    No I don’t sorry I did the install at like 3am after I finished a big job for a customer and I didn’t want to drive home(1-1/2) hour drive and have to drive back in the morning for work so I just did my truck but if you have. Router table a flush trim bit and fab skill the whole job took me 2 hours
     
    MannyTheAudioGuy, Nov 24, 2019
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    Does the HDMI output allow you to mirror your phone to play movies or watch videos while driving?
     
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