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Trying to find a head unit



Personaly i would go with the Kenwood-KIV-701 its basically the same headunit but u get a color display instead of the ugly text that comes on the X995. You do lose the built in Bluetooth and HDradio. I think HDradio is kind of a gimic anyway but if u want want it. This headunit is compatible with both so u can always get the HDradio or Bluetooth adapters for it.
 
c40verload said:
Personaly i would go with the Kenwood-KIV-701 its basically the same headunit but u get a color display instead of the ugly text that comes on the X995. You do lose the built in Bluetooth and HDradio. I think HDradio is kind of a gimic anyway but if u want want it. This headunit is compatible with both so u can always get the HDradio or Bluetooth adapters for it.
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Oooo I like, thanks for showing me this :)
 
c40verload said:
Personaly i would go with the Kenwood-KIV-701 its basically the same headunit but u get a color display instead of the ugly text that comes on the X995. You do lose the built in Bluetooth and HDradio. I think HDradio is kind of a gimic anyway but if u want want it. This headunit is compatible with both so u can always get the HDradio or Bluetooth adapters for it.
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They removed the CD player on that model
 
Didn't even notice that. Honestly i don't even use my CD player that much since i have my ipod. Plus u can use Pandora with the 701.
 


You'll need a PAC SWI-X to reprogram your steering wheel controls. I doubt you find it cheaper than here. I just set mine up last week. PITA but worth it.
 
How hard was it to wire/program ur steering wheel control JGTP? Mine programed itself but i have problems with things like the play button controlling volume down for some reason. Thinking about getting a new one.
 
I saw that it didn't have a cd player and I'm ok with that. I don't own any CDs anyways lol. I really like that kiv701. Should I get that?
 
c40verload said:
How hard was it to wire/program ur steering wheel control JGTP? Mine programed itself but i have problems with things like the play button controlling volume down for some reason. Thinking about getting a new one.
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You only need to hook up 3 wires, so that part isn't bad. My biggest problem was that I spliced into the wrong wire twice. Then I realized that the instructions I was using were meant for an 04+ GP which has a different wiring harness than 97-03. Derp.

After finding the correct wire, programming the unit was frustrating. You're watching for various flashing lights as you go through the steps and if you make a mistake, you have to start over from the beginning. I almost rage quit a couple times, but eventually I got it programmed the way I wanted.

I was looking around for a write-up on installing it, but couldn't find one GP-specific. Since my interior is still in pieces, I may make one with some pictures for those like me that get a bit overwhelmed with the clusterf*ck of wires in there.
 


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Ya mine was a little easier. I just had to wire it up and as long as i did that right it programs itself. Which is nice sept for when it forgets what buttons do what. Guess i need to talk to teck-support lol.
 
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Its up to you i think it is a good headunit. Was thinking about upgrading to this unit form the Alpine unit i already have. But its up to u. Do as much research as u can until u feel satisfied that its the right one for u.

BTW: I think u mentioned something about some of ur speakers sounding like they r blown. If that is the case they well sound terrible with an aftermarket unit too. So i would replace the blow speakers before u even think about buying the head unit.
 
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c40verload said:
I saw that it didn't have a cd player and I'm ok with that. I don't own any CDs anyways lol. I really like that kiv701. Should I get that?


Its up to you i think it is a good headunit. Was thinking about upgrading to this unit form the Alpine unit i already have. But its up to u. Do as much research as u can until u feel satisfied that its the right one for u.

BTW: I think u mentioned something about some of ur speakers sounding like they r blown. If that is the case they well sound terrible with an aftermarket unit too. So i would replace the blow speakers before u even think about buying the head unit.
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I thought it was always head unit first, then new speakers?
 
I have a CDA-117 and PXA-H100 on order if you ever want my opinion on that deck. I don't think it'll come in until the first week of October if you're waiting on my review though.
 
I did it the other way around when i started building my sound system (Speakers then headunit). Its up to u though there really is a way u have to do it. It depends on what u want.
 


c40verload said:
I did it the other way around when i started building my sound system (Speakers then headunit). Its up to u though there really is a way u have to do it. It depends on what u want.
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Well actually next weekend I'm selling my guitar amp for 800 so that is what I'm going to buy speakers with
 
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