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Thought I would post a pic since i was challenged to do so once before. I feel like i finally got something right after all the wasted money and time spent on "other" ideas and attempts to work with the factory HU. The best thing I did was replace the factory radio with this aftermarket one, and I have to say it looks flippin sweet! It's a perfect match for the interior lighting. The photo doesn't do it justice. The sound shaping capabilites of this unit are awesome. I installed a small Profile amp (200W RMS) under the driver's seat and it powers an 8" JL sub in a ported wedge box located in the rear. The box takes up minimal space. I have the factory speakers (to include the add-on factory tweeters) powered by the HU, and I have them crossed over at 80Hz. I've only listened to this arrangement for a few days now, and I'm already starting to change my mind on a few things. First, I considered using a 10" in the rear, but it would take up more space and well... the 8" just pounds! : ) Also, I thought I would replace the factory speakers but man... I was listening to the system today, and crossed over at 80Hz, they actually sound pretty bad donkey! That being said I may have another return to make to Crutchfield. ; ) Well, that's it. Oh, one more thing, I also installed the Pac Audio interface device that allows for the integration of the steering wheel audio controls. It works flawlessly.
Thought I would post a pic since i was challenged to do so once before. I feel like i finally got something right after all the wasted money and time spent on "other" ideas and attempts to work with the factory HU. The best thing I did was replace the factory radio with this aftermarket one, and I have to say it looks flippin sweet! It's a perfect match for the interior lighting. The photo doesn't do it justice. The sound shaping capabilites of this unit are awesome. I installed a small Profile amp (200W RMS) under the driver's seat and it powers an 8" JL sub in a ported wedge box located in the rear. The box takes up minimal space. I have the factory speakers (to include the add-on factory tweeters) powered by the HU, and I have them crossed over at 80Hz. I've only listened to this arrangement for a few days now, and I'm already starting to change my mind on a few things. First, I considered using a 10" in the rear, but it would take up more space and well... the 8" just pounds! : ) Also, I thought I would replace the factory speakers but man... I was listening to the system today, and crossed over at 80Hz, they actually sound pretty bad donkey! That being said I may have another return to make to Crutchfield. ; ) Well, that's it. Oh, one more thing, I also installed the Pac Audio interface device that allows for the integration of the steering wheel audio controls. It works flawlessly.
