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Location: WI | Looking to update the 1997 car stereo that I have tucked up under my consel. What are most of you using for a stereo? I don't need any speakers just the head unit. With so many units out there want to get something nice right away but not looking to spend a lot on it (under $150 for sure). Must be AM/FM with at least an AUX jack in the front. Also what do you have or do for an antenna?
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| I haven't gotten one yet, but they sell a few that are really cheap. Sub $100 brand new. They aren't CD players but I don't own CD's anymore. They do have an Aux jack, and that's all I need.... |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | I use the short flexible rubber antennas on my rigs. Work great, buy at Auto Supply houses. |
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Location: Iowa Great Lakes | I just have a $65 one from Cabelas, Pyle I think is the brand... No cd but accepts mmc/sd cards and input for my IPod...Like Steve just use a short rubber antenne but seldome listen to the radio... |
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Location: WI | shaley - 10/14/2012 8:09 AM
I just have a $65 one from Cabelas, Pyle I think is the brand... No cd but accepts mmc/sd cards and input for my IPod...Like Steve just use a short rubber antenne but seldome listen to the radio...
Thats kinda what I was looking at also but didn't know if Pyle was a good one or not. I too have just a short rubber car antenna but can't get any stations. Mostly want it for Brewer and Packer games and will use the ipod or sd slot the rest of the time. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Those antennas work well, something wrong there... |
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| Look into ESPN radio or XM/Serius radio streamed live via the phone, and plugged into the aux input jack |
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | Clarion M502. It doesn't have a jack, but it's bluetooth ready and you can plug in and control your I-Device directly to the unit. If you go to ebay/amazon you can find one in the $150-$175 range. I put one in my cruiser this year and was pretty happy with it. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | If having issues with reception look for an amplified antenna. I put a Metra 44-UA50 in my Dad's boat so he could get Brewer/Packer/Badger games and it worked great. |
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Location: WI | Does anyone have a recommendation on brands good or bad . Sony,Kenwood,alpine,or whatever
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Location: Elgin, IL | I just replaced mine with a Sony AM/FM IPod unit that I really like. 4 speaker capabilty, but I'm using only 2 for now. The IPod actually hides away inside the head unit. It has it's own equalizer and amp built-in. Model DSX-MS60, $137.00 and free shipping.... Picked up 2 new Alpine speakers to go with it....it's all I need. Less than $200 for all of it. On Ebay.
Edited by Northwind Mark 10/19/2012 11:10 AM
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Location: Minnesota | i have a cheap one but it plays my ipod thats all i need |
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Location: WI | Ended up getting a Clarion M502 from ebay. So far it's awesome great recption and love that its bluetooth ready and I can stream my music right from my phone and pandora.
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New stereo for the boat