In-Dash CD Player/changer question
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Originally Posted by VAamg
Just trying to save the man some hassle as you already jumped on me for suggesting good quality sound in that you weren't looking (or VARDAR) wasn't concerned about stereophile sound as much as being able to play his music. for the application of simply playing MP3s and not really caring much about sound a modulated MP3 player sounds like a better way to go. I hate FM modulation myself too, sounds way to thin, but if you aren't concerned about the quality as much, then conveniece of it can't be beat.
Anyone with any creativity can find a nice place to mount a portable player that won't deface the car, during or after it's use.
Anyone with any creativity can find a nice place to mount a portable player that won't deface the car, during or after it's use.
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I too am trying to be helpful, as I think we'll agree there are many mistakes that can be made when shopping for sound equipment. There is a very large middle ground between FM modulated sound and uncompressed CD audio, and in that middle ground there are pleasant solutions at good price/performance.
It does not necessarily have to be seen as "hassle" to experiment with an HU. Compared to doing so in say, a W220, it is very simple and reversible, as long as the installation is not unnecessarily invasive--such as replacing or cutting stock wiring. Two adaptor harnesses, both available at Best Buy or Circuit City for about $10-$15 each (or free from Crutchfield if you buy the HU from them), enable you to install an aftermarket HU, without having to cut any stock wiring.
Vardar, if you're still reading, if you shop at Circuit City for your new radio and are considering purchasing installation, I would suggest asking if they intend on cutting any factory wiring, and weighing that into your decision. No need to take my word for it; search the forums here and at club202.com. Good luck.
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eharmony, I don't mind a good discussion either. I apprecaite the comebacks.
AS for Darth VARDAR, a word of warning, while the advantage of Circuit City of Best Buy is they will resintall the factory system should you change your mind (or wish to sell the car
neither of them in my area would install a head unit and use the Bose Amps, they just create a lot of problems and are hesitant to fool with it. However, if you purchase a unit and decide to do it yoruself or with Staples help or something, I would reccomend Crutchfield. I used to work with them at their headquarters in Charlottesville when I was with Sony and found everything about the company to be top notch.
My xm radio is messing up on me, so it looks like I have some work to do myself.
AS for Darth VARDAR, a word of warning, while the advantage of Circuit City of Best Buy is they will resintall the factory system should you change your mind (or wish to sell the car
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My xm radio is messing up on me, so it looks like I have some work to do myself.
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Originally Posted by VAamg
eharmony, I don't mind a good discussion either. I apprecaite the comebacks.
AS for Darth VARDAR, a word of warning, while the advantage of Circuit City of Best Buy is they will resintall the factory system should you change your mind (or wish to sell the car
neither of them in my area would install a head unit and use the Bose Amps, they just create a lot of problems and are hesitant to fool with it.
AS for Darth VARDAR, a word of warning, while the advantage of Circuit City of Best Buy is they will resintall the factory system should you change your mind (or wish to sell the car
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I researched this thorougly before changing my head unit. For those who changed the head unit using the VW adaptor and the procedure described by psnji on club202.com, I found no reports of amplifer or speaker problems as a result of the change. Fourteen months and counting for me, with no problems. If one can muddle through matching the wire for "right rear +" and "constant power" on the new HU's harness to the same wire on the VW harness, I do not see a downside.
The Circuit City and Best Buy stores you mentioned are either (a) playing it safe, (b) approaching the prospect from a narrow perspective, or (c) they know something that defies the months of discussion on club202.com, and the aggregate years of experience of the posters. My vote is somewhere between (a) and (b).
And FYI, I am in no way affiliated with the match making web site.
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The Circuit City and Best Buy stores you mentioned are either (a) playing it safe, (b) approaching the prospect from a narrow perspective, or (c) they know something that defies the months of discussion on club202.com, and the aggregate years of experience of the posters. My vote is somewhere between (a) and (b).
or D, want to sell you more stuff, i vote a and d
And FYI, I am in no way affiliated with the match making web site.
of course not, that would be amgmatch.com right?
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e harmon[/QUOTE]
You got any photos of how your head unit looks in your car?
The Circuit City and Best Buy stores you mentioned are either (a) playing it safe, (b) approaching the prospect from a narrow perspective, or (c) they know something that defies the months of discussion on club202.com, and the aggregate years of experience of the posters. My vote is somewhere between (a) and (b).
or D, want to sell you more stuff, i vote a and d
And FYI, I am in no way affiliated with the match making web site.
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of course not, that would be amgmatch.com right?
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You got any photos of how your head unit looks in your car?
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Thank you for lot of good info. Here is a NEW problem. My cd cartridge will not come out!!!! And, message says "No Cd Changer"Ouch! I hate it!
It happened before, I took the cartridge out, and problem solved, but now the cartridge will not shoot out.
It happened before, I took the cartridge out, and problem solved, but now the cartridge will not shoot out.
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Originally Posted by Vardar
Thank you for lot of good info. Here is a NEW problem. My cd cartridge will not come out!!!! And, message says "No Cd Changer"Ouch! I hate it!
It happened before, I took the cartridge out, and problem solved, but now the cartridge will not shoot out.
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It happened before, I took the cartridge out, and problem solved, but now the cartridge will not shoot out.
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The changer might be in some kind of fault mode, and like other electronic devices, a "reboot" might clear (or help it escape) the fault mode. Rebooting in this case could be accomplished by temporarily removing power from the changer.
This could be accomplished by either pulling the head unit out and detaching and re-attaching the changer cable (as this is where the changer appears to get its power supply), or removing the negative battery cable for a few moments before re-attaching it.
Hopefully you get better advice than this, but here it is anyhow. Good luck with it.
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Eharmony, very nice install, very clean. Nice head unit too, JVC's higher end stuff is nice.
Where did you get that shifter? I need a new shifter in a bad way, would like to do one in carbon to match my wheel, but I am hesitant because of cost and having carbon so close to the wood grain.
Where did you get that shifter? I need a new shifter in a bad way, would like to do one in carbon to match my wheel, but I am hesitant because of cost and having carbon so close to the wood grain.
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Originally Posted by VAamg
Eharmony, very nice install, very clean. Nice head unit too, JVC's higher end stuff is nice.
Where did you get that shifter? I need a new shifter in a bad way, would like to do one in carbon to match my wheel, but I am hesitant because of cost and having carbon so close to the wood grain.
Where did you get that shifter? I need a new shifter in a bad way, would like to do one in carbon to match my wheel, but I am hesitant because of cost and having carbon so close to the wood grain.
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The shifter is from an eBay seller that Vardar discovered, per this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c43-amg-w202/140998-quick-thread-amg-gear-knob-installation.html
(Thanks to Vardar for the find.)
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My pleasure sir!
I will try to reset the cd player today. Hopefully it will work, it seems like there is no solid connection between the head and CD Changer. On the other hand, cartridge not coming out might be a different problem. I wonder If I should make a new thread to get more attention for my problem
Other advices and comments about this problem is MORE than welcomed.
Thank you
I will try to reset the cd player today. Hopefully it will work, it seems like there is no solid connection between the head and CD Changer. On the other hand, cartridge not coming out might be a different problem. I wonder If I should make a new thread to get more attention for my problem
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Other advices and comments about this problem is MORE than welcomed.
Thank you
Originally Posted by e harmon
The shifter is from an eBay seller that Vardar discovered, per this thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=140998
(Thanks to Vardar for the find.)
e harmon
(Thanks to Vardar for the find.)
e harmon
Last edited by Vardar; 04-03-2006 at 08:52 AM.