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10/17/2004
21:43:55

Subject: advice please?
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I'm new to the whole car audio scene and have been wanting to get a good sound system. i can't afford to buy all at once so i'll be piecing it together. but first i want to upgrade from my stock cd player. i was wondering what everyone thinks of the Pioneer DEH-P4600MP. here's the product description:

"An exciting new sound system for your car, Pioneer's DEH-P4600MP plays CDs, MP3s and WMAs and features a MOSFET 4 x 50 watt internal amp and the Supertuner IIID digital AM/FM tuner for superb sound. Plus, the wireless remote and intuitive menu design makes it a breeze to use while driving."

Detachable, fold-down faceplate
Displays MP3 and WMA titles (up to 16 characters)
Supertuner IIID for superior reception
18 FM/6 AM presets
Easy EQ features 5 preset EQ curves with 3-band parametric adjustment
Front image enhancer emoves high and mid-range frequencies from rear speakers
MOSFET 50 internal amp
XM radio-ready
Font and rear preamp outputs
Optional auxiliary input
Includes wireless remote
22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 94 dB
FM sensitivity 8 dBf

does anyone have this model with any opinions on it? it's about $170 at walmart. what would i need to get to hook it up myself? just a wiring kit or something. sorry for the long post but i appreciate any advice. thanks again.



FloriDak
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10/20/2004
16:09:00

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yep, I got the same radio from cardomain.com a few months ago and like it a LOT. It's not the same quality as an Alpine, but it's way better than most other MP3 models out there in the same price range. For $170 you can't go wrong! It's a night and day difference over the stock unit.

The only thing I don't like about it is the display doesn't dim with the headlights and it's a bit bright at night. After getting used to it it's not a big deal.

I've got a 1997 dakota so the radio mount may be different, but all u have to do is buy a Chrysler mounting kit with a wiring harness so it will plug right into the truck. It takes a couple minutes to get it set, but it's not too bad.

If you're planning on an amp someday, I would definitely recommend buying an amplifier installation kit. It's a bit easier to install the amp wires the same time as the radio because everything's already taken apart. Wal-mart has a good amplifier wiring kit with 4 gauge wire and all the other wires you need for $25. Thats what I'm using and it works real well.

Nice radio... I would highly recommend it

www.crutchfield.com also has a real good how-to section on installing car radios and amps and stuff.

1997 Dakota Extended Cab
318v8 4x4
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