aftermarket rf cd changer install
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aftermarket rf cd changer install
with a little bit of help from buelwinkle (thanks carl) i was able to install my mp3 cd changer. now i have the stock 6 disc changer and a 10 disc mp3/cd changer. this is an rf one, so it hooks up to your antennae and you don't lose anything but a little space.
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i thought i would lose my sunglasses holder (yes i know about the one in the glove compartment), but i found that if you remove the ash tray, there is plenty of room for glasses.
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How's the sound quality of the rf cd changer compared to factory CD changer?? ... I would've thought that the sound quality would be worse than factory CD changer since you connect it to your antennae receiver... is this true??
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harris,
i only have pennies left after the changer
bajaiman,
the quality of mp3 is a little lower than the regular cd audios to begin with. as for using audio cd's, to be honest, my ears can't hear the difference. maybe people with sharper ears can tell the difference, but i surely can't
i guess that is good and bad.
but of course, in theory and practice, the quality of a fiber or copper line is going to be better.
i only have pennies left after the changer
bajaiman,
the quality of mp3 is a little lower than the regular cd audios to begin with. as for using audio cd's, to be honest, my ears can't hear the difference. maybe people with sharper ears can tell the difference, but i surely can't
i guess that is good and bad.
but of course, in theory and practice, the quality of a fiber or copper line is going to be better.
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Originally posted by bajaiman
How's the sound quality of the rf cd changer compared to factory CD changer?? ... I would've thought that the sound quality would be worse than factory CD changer since you connect it to your antennae receiver... is this true??
How's the sound quality of the rf cd changer compared to factory CD changer?? ... I would've thought that the sound quality would be worse than factory CD changer since you connect it to your antennae receiver... is this true??
As far as I know, a RF CD changer will have more distortion. But like irvineC32 have said, people with less senstitive ears cannot hear the difference. Unfortunately, I can. :p
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Hey, irvinec32...
This is exactly the install I was considering. It even looks like the same Xplod unit! Anything overly tricky about it? Do you have printed instructions you followed that you could point me to?
I was looking at the changer in Crutchfield. Did you buy there? My wife has been suggesting the factory chager, but I want the MP3 capability. And the price is about $300, if I am not mistaken.
Anybody know if I could mount this in the glovebox (like the location of the factory unit)?
Thanks
I was looking at the changer in Crutchfield. Did you buy there? My wife has been suggesting the factory chager, but I want the MP3 capability. And the price is about $300, if I am not mistaken.
Anybody know if I could mount this in the glovebox (like the location of the factory unit)?
Thanks
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This is exactly the install I was considering. It even looks like the same Xplod unit! Anything overly tricky about it? Do you have printed instructions you followed that you could point me to?
you will need to buy some antennae converters. circuit city has them for $12 each. you need 2. the reason is that mercedes uses a different antennae jack than the standard ones
yeah i think it is about $280 at crutchfield. i think it is the same price at good guys online, expect there is no shipping or tax
no, it will not fit in the glove compartment. it is WAY too big.
PM me if you need more detailed advice. i'm in orange county if you are near by.
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hmm i wonder if i can do this to sony MEX-5DI http://sm.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-...MEX5DI&o=m&a=0
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Originally posted by Harris
Hey, irvineC32....that looks really cool!
But one question....how come you only put pennies in your ash tray? Pennies should be in your piggy bank! Quarters are what should be there!!
Hey, irvineC32....that looks really cool!
But one question....how come you only put pennies in your ash tray? Pennies should be in your piggy bank! Quarters are what should be there!!
also rattles like crazy....unless the tunes are up!
me personally - I'd rather hear the V6 Kompressor humming !!
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Originally posted by irvinec32
PM me if you need more detailed advice. i'm in orange county if you are near by.
PM me if you need more detailed advice. i'm in orange county if you are near by.
Thanks!
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kompress,
i am doing the same install on a c coupe this weekend. i will take some pictures for you. yes, finding a good spot for the changer is a little more difficult on the coupe. i will see what i come up with.
i am doing the same install on a c coupe this weekend. i will take some pictures for you. yes, finding a good spot for the changer is a little more difficult on the coupe. i will see what i come up with.
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here is what i did for the coupe.
i just used velcro to hold it in place. 2 strips on the back and 1 strip on the bottom. since i used velcro, you can still easily get to the first aid and fuse compartment.
i think it worked out well.
i just used velcro to hold it in place. 2 strips on the back and 1 strip on the bottom. since i used velcro, you can still easily get to the first aid and fuse compartment.
i think it worked out well.
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Re: coupe mount pictures
Originally posted by irvinec32
here is what i did for the coupe.
i just used velcro to hold it in place. 2 strips on the back and 1 strip on the bottom. since i used velcro, you can still easily get to the first aid and fuse compartment.
i think it worked out well.
here is what i did for the coupe.
i just used velcro to hold it in place. 2 strips on the back and 1 strip on the bottom. since i used velcro, you can still easily get to the first aid and fuse compartment.
i think it worked out well.
Stupid question: How did you run the wires to the front of the car without them showing?
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stuff them under the railing. next time you go to your car, just pry the plastic out a little bit. you will notice that it would be quite easy to put the wires underneath. run it to your back seat.
pull the seat down and put in underneath the trims.
a lot easier than you might think.
good luck
pull the seat down and put in underneath the trims.
a lot easier than you might think.
good luck
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