Looking for a good cd player

Chris Bronze Member Username: Chrisg001 Sussex, WI United States Post Number: 33 Registered: Aug-04	Posted on Saturday, January 21, 2006 - 07:02 GMT I just bought a 2003 grandprix GTP with the BOSE sound system in it and am looking to replace the factory head unit with a new one. I am wondering what are the best head unit out there right now. All i want to know are opinions based on what you purchased and used not on facts alone. I have always had Pioneer Premier head units but am wondering is there something better. I can spen upto $500.
Jexx Gold Member Username: Illuminator USA Post Number: 2507 Registered: Apr-05	Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 08:12 GMT No good. Bose systems are fully integrated-take one component out and the rest needs to be modified or it sounds awful-mostly due to the external factory amp and speakers with strange parameters. Although it's up to you, I feel that the top of the line Clarions are great headunits along with Pioneer Premiers as well as select Alpine and Eclipse. I've used them all.
Mark D Barnfield New member Username: Spkr589 Post Number: 6 Registered: Jan-06	Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 11:19 GMT Since you have the money, take a look at the Kenwood exelon 25th anniversery unit. That sucker is loaded with features. I have a lower excelon unit and I love mine. It is amazing If I would have had the money, I would have bought the 25th annv. in a heartbeat!
ty mutlow Gold Member Username: Tjmutlow Post Number: 1078 Registered: Sep-05	Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 13:30 GMT normally on bose you can not just add a radio, the each speaker has an amp on them. if you change the radio, i will bet the speakers need to be as weel, I know the Mazda Miliiinium is like that.
Chris Bronze Member Username: Chrisg001 Sussex, WI United States Post Number: 34 Registered: Aug-04	Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 22:34 GMT SHould i then replace the factory speakers with what kind. I am not really a buff on speakers though.
ty mutlow Gold Member Username: Tjmutlow Post Number: 1105 Registered: Sep-05	Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 22:42 GMT yes the book calls for 6x9 in rear and 6.5 in lower door, or 5.25. I have really nice orion set up 6.5 and 6x9 for $150shipped(no grills) but you should not need them.
Chris Bronze Member Username: Chrisg001 Sussex, WI United States Post Number: 35 Registered: Aug-04	Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 23:01 GMT What are the best brands for speakers. I am not a buff but have never heard of orion. I can spend a lot of money on this onwards upto and including 1000 or more. SO i just want to see what is out there. Now i read in here that 6X9's are no good for music why is this and should i consider mods to fit others.
Chris Bronze Member Username: Chrisg001 Sussex, WI United States Post Number: 36 Registered: Aug-04	Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 23:02 GMT DO i still need the bose non bose PAC interface if i replace everything or just the onstar interface and steering wheel interface.
ty mutlow Gold Member Username: Tjmutlow Post Number: 1112 Registered: Sep-05	Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2006 - 23:30 GMT your going to need two different harnesss, But call PAC direct at 800-854-3133 to verify what you need for that car.
Chris Bronze Member Username: Chrisg001 Sussex, WI United States Post Number: 38 Registered: Aug-04	Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 16:48 GMT OK i have decided to go with either the 25th aniversary edition deck or the Pioneer Premier deh-P860MP> Just having trouble deciding there are features i like in both ans some i don't just wondering if you guys have any comments or have used these HU before.
Chris Bronze Member Username: Chrisg001 Sussex, WI United States Post Number: 39 Registered: Aug-04	Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 16:48 GMT OK i have decided to go with either the Kenwood 25th aniversary edition deck or the Pioneer Premier deh-P860MP> Just having trouble deciding there are features i like in both ans some i don't just wondering if you guys have any comments or have used these HU before.
ty mutlow Gold Member Username: Tjmutlow Post Number: 1159 Registered: Sep-05	Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 18:27 GMT better call pac, at the number i gave you, the wiring harness and stuff could cost over 150 for them if not more.
Chris Bronze Member Username: Chrisg001 Sussex, WI United States Post Number: 40 Registered: Aug-04	Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 20:06 GMT THey only cost $100 dollars for the bose sytstem/Onstar wiring harness. THe other harness is 40 to 60 depending on the ONLINE store you go to. So i know that i want suggstions on the unit not the harness.
ty mutlow Gold Member Username: Tjmutlow Post Number: 1164 Registered: Sep-05	Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 20:21 GMT i do not think you would go wrong with either one, I do prefer pioneer, but it has drawbacks as far as aux in, you have to add an adapter to use it. not sure about the kenwood piece. price is about the same. i know that pioneer had a unit out the Deh-p90hdd, 10 gb harddrive, , it was a high end unit, but you can find the Pioneer refurbs on those for 400. Go to www.pioneerelectronics.com and search the specs on that deck. i ran one it was great, 160hrs storage time.
luke ellers Bronze Member Username: Luke5513 Post Number: 49 Registered: Jan-06	Posted on Saturday, January 28, 2006 - 03:32 GMT I'd go with the kenwood, i have the excelon 789 and it's great, the 25th would be even better. To me kenwood is the best out there!
Jexx Gold Member Username: Illuminator USA Post Number: 2574 Registered: Apr-05	Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 07:42 GMT Ty has been giving great advice...if you do need the aux-in adaptor, I have one that's brand new I'm willing to sell (CD-RB10-still might want to check for compatibility)for $15 with you paying shipping. Luke: Kenwood, from my experience, is an okay brand, but have you tried anything else?

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