Bryan,
I did the same thing with my truck (2000 QC). Got it with a cheap factory
radio and installed aftermarket stereo equipment in it. All 8 speakers are
infinities and they sound great. The AM/FM/CD head unit is a cool looking
Pioneer DEH-P47DH that is designed to fit perfectly in the factory stereo
hole. All I had to do was use the two bolts that held in the factory one to
mount the Pioneer one. Absolutely simple. (Had to use an adapter wiring
harness) What I like about the Pioneer is the stereo controlled variable
high pass filter for the speaker outputs that limits the bass output to the
speakers so they aren't damaged at higher volume settings. It also allows
for remotely controlling the frequency sent to the subwoofer amp and the
level of boost to it. I have a MTX amp under the back seat providing the
bass to 2 truck boxes. All in all, the sound system is much better at a
lower price than anything the factory could have provided.
Adam
"Bryan Beauregard" <lazlo@best.com> wrote in message
news:200105142047.NAA21986@shell3.ba.best.com...
> Afternoon all,
>
> Wanted to say thanx to those who replied to my question list a little
> over a week ago. It's good to see folks are still willing to (patiently)
> put up with newbies here and there.
>
> A couple notes to those who repsonded to my questions:
>
> According to the Dodge site, the incentive ends July 3rd. Unless I'm
> going to claim to be a farmer (in the SF Bay area that's gonna be tough)
> then it ends July 31.
>
> My deposit is in for my ordered truck. Maybe I'll start calling to
> see how far along it is in a week or two (anyone have any insight on
> how long it takes them to get a vehicle started? I saw on the DML page
> how to check the status of your order, but no point in calling unless
> I'm gonna actually hear something). But I still haven't signed any
> paperwork yet. Is it possible/practical to do the paperwork to get
> the incentive even though the truck hasn't been delivered? It's sorta
> dumb to start paying for something before you get it, but if it means
> getting an extra $2k off the price I'd consider it.
>
> I've seen the group buy prices around the list, etc and I'm wondering
> if it's cheaper better to buy the equip. through the group buys then
> take it somewhere to be installed, or if it's better to just buy it at
> the place that's going to do the install (i.e. bedrug liner, exhaust).
> Things like cd players are usually installed right there (most car audio
> shops have installation on the grounds).
>
> Then speaking of car audio, I ordered my Dak, sans sound system since
> I can get something better installed after it comes in for at least
> the same price if not cheaper then sold through the factory. Anyone
> have any recommendations for cd/players/speakers? I've always had pretty
> good luck with Sony's stuff so I'll probably stick with them but I
> know nothing about speakers (and since the Dak has space for 8 of them
> I think, I'll need 8x the help).
>
> I thought about a CD changer, but saw that it tends to go under the jump
> seat in the back (I'm getting the club cab). Has anyone had problems with
> the placement there or know of a better one? If I have ot lift the seat
> for storage I'd rather not have the changer exposed for fear of damage.
>
> thanx in advance,
>
>
> -Lazlo...
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