stock deck vs aftermarket replacement advice

[NAC]

My current stock deck in my 99 GP GTP is bad and will need replacing and I am looking for a replacement and am wondering which direction to go whether to get a stock replacement or an after market unit. I hope to get some good input and possibly some advice on where to get the best deal as I see these decks on ebay rebuilt but for the money the 90 day warranty just seems not to be the best deal. Thanks all in advance for any input

 

[KeithGTP03]

You will get a lot more features with an aftermarket deck. The best deals on head units will be found on the web. I.E. Car Audio Stereo - Car Subwoofers - Car Amplifiers and Speakers , Amazon, Ebay, Crutchfield. I'd suggest going to a store that has HU's on display, find the one you like and check online for a better price.

 

[Nickell]

i highly recommend crutchfield

 

[tc300]

If you like car audio and SQ you should buy an aftermarket deck.. A good one also!

 

[NAC]

Ok thanks guys. I have had good luck with a few different brands such as Alpine, Sony, Infinity, but have been out of the loop for awhile. Does anyone have any good suggestions? I always thought the stock audio sounded decent on these and don't want to under power speakers and if anything look to improve.

 

[Ultra440]

I'd just find retail price of some name brand units and then find the unit with the greatest savings on eBay... That's what I just did. You can pretty much gauge the quality but the retail price with head units.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/CD-Receivers/DEH-P790BT

I found one of these for $100. It's an older model but top of the line when it came out in 07-08. Also got the steering wheel cpntrol interface, antenna adapter, wire harness and mounting kit all for ~ $50 via eBay. Not bad for $150 if ya ask me.

 

[burgundybullet]

Invest in a humount too. Grand Prix 1992-2003 - $65.00 : Humount, Quality Mounting Brackets

This is what mine looks like and I installed a dimmer switch for it too and absolutly love it!

 

[Bronco Boy]

HuMount FTW. :th_thumb-up:

I went with the JVC KD-A815 as it had front and rear USB. I wanted this so my iPhone cradle would always be plugged in. Sounds way better than stock too.

 

[mello518]

ok I know this might sound crazy, but I have an 07 GT and I like my HU. I don't like the amp or 6x9. I Was thinking get rid of the 6x9 jack the hi level input off of the stock amp from those 6x9 run it two a 2ch amp and to a aftermarket set of 6x9. And maybe patch the signal to another amp for a sub. The only real problem I can forsee is maybe some feedback if I don't jack the signal before the amp, straight from the Hu. Any ideas?