Best Radio
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: '83 camaro z28
Best Radio
Hi there, I just got my car its an 83 z28 and i want to start by putting a radio in it so i have something to listen to while working on it. I am wondering what the top of the line best radio i can get is.
#2
Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: MC Michigan.
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1987 Firebird
Engine: 2.8l V6
Re: Best Radio
Bose is best for sound quality.
JVC Makes a couple affordable models.
Blaupunkt is always a favorite. (pricey)
Pioneer is nice and affordable, And they sound ok too.
I have kenwood everything in my firebird, and i love it, No sub and it kicks like it has one.
JVC Makes a couple affordable models.
Blaupunkt is always a favorite. (pricey)
Pioneer is nice and affordable, And they sound ok too.
I have kenwood everything in my firebird, and i love it, No sub and it kicks like it has one.
#4
Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: MC Michigan.
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1987 Firebird
Engine: 2.8l V6
Re: Best Radio
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 586
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:27
Re: Best Radio
Yeah I'm 17, and putting in the radio was the first thing I did on my car as well. I knew nothing about car audio, and I didn't want best buy hacking up my car. After you figure out what you are doing (by reading the manual/wire diagrams) it is actually extremely easy. I figured out how to install a sony head unit, HD tuner, pioneer speakers all around, and an amp in the rear spare tire area to power all the speakers. If you need any help I would be glad to help you out. Anyway, the radio I would recommend to you is this one. LINK Not everyone can afford to pay $200+ for a head unit. I got this for $99, and I got the HD tuner for free because of a sale. I have all the features as the expensive head units, HD radio, XM and sirius compatible, Ipod hook up, and it sounds great too. I have the cash now to upgrade it if I want to but im choosing not to im so happy with it. It matches the red glow of the dash too. Here is a link to a video I took today of this set up I installed in my GTA. mirrors were rattling and I dont even have a sub!! Link
Last edited by BigBadGTA; 07-04-2009 at 11:02 PM.
#6
Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Peoria, IL
Posts: 990
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Car: 1988 Camaro Sport Coupe
Engine: 5.0 305 Carb'd
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Best Radio
radios are prolly the easiest thing to install on a car. the wiring is simple. just takes time to get everything looking right.
Trending Topics
#8
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Open 2.73
Re: Best Radio
Since your new to the whole radio thing, I would suggest buying from Crutchfield. They give you any kits, wire adapters, or wire harnesses you need for free. They also send a mastersheet that is basically a step by step guide through the whole install. Here's a link for the website http://www.crutchfield.com
When you first get on the website, they have you outfit your car so they can match up what installation kits, if any, are needed. I bought a Pioneer DEH-2100IB for my 92 camaro with some Infinity speakers from best buy and the system sounds amazing.
Good Luck
When you first get on the website, they have you outfit your car so they can match up what installation kits, if any, are needed. I bought a Pioneer DEH-2100IB for my 92 camaro with some Infinity speakers from best buy and the system sounds amazing.
Good Luck
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: O'Neill NE
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 83 Z28 Camaro
Engine: 305
Transmission: 5 Speed manual
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Best Radio
Eclipse head units are not bad either there pretty good for rough terrain not like you would in a camaro ( cough i didnt go off roading in a camaro cough )
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Atlanta, Ga
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 350 5.7
Re: Best Radio
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-YQdfUJl...l-KD-A305.html
That is the one I have. It is my favorite hands down. Very easy to control, looks great, and matches my orange lights.
That is the one I have. It is my favorite hands down. Very easy to control, looks great, and matches my orange lights.
#12
Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1991 RS
Engine: 305
Re: Best Radio
hit up www.crutchfield.com . They have tons of stereos with reviews and alot of helpful information. It should help you formulate an opinion.
#13
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: saint cloud,florida
Posts: 333
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1986 Iroc z
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Best Radio
HANDS DOWN any ALPINE!!! Ive never had a problem with an Alpine. I love them. They are in EVERY vehicle ive ever owned.
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: N. Virginia
Posts: 660
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1988 Firebird - 1998 Z28
Engine: 2.8 - LS1
#15
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Dallas, Tx
Posts: 600
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1991 camaro rs
Engine: 305 tbi
Transmission: t5
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: Best Radio
lolness, personally i like my clarion simply because its not showy, that in it has 6 channel output =). but i do like alpine simply beacuse on some of their models you can add what they call a power pack, with gives you 50rms x4 pretty awsome
#16
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Lake Providence, LA
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Brougham
Engine: 425hp 350 bored .060
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 8.5 3.42 locker
Re: Best Radio
Yeah I'm 17, and putting in the radio was the first thing I did on my car as well. I knew nothing about car audio, and I didn't want best buy hacking up my car. After you figure out what you are doing (by reading the manual/wire diagrams) it is actually extremely easy. I figured out how to install a sony head unit, HD tuner, pioneer speakers all around, and an amp in the rear spare tire area to power all the speakers. If you need any help I would be glad to help you out. Anyway, the radio I would recommend to you is this one. LINK Not everyone can afford to pay $200+ for a head unit. I got this for $99, and I got the HD tuner for free because of a sale. I have all the features as the expensive head units, HD radio, XM and sirius compatible, Ipod hook up, and it sounds great too. I have the cash now to upgrade it if I want to but im choosing not to im so happy with it. It matches the red glow of the dash too. Here is a link to a video I took today of this set up I installed in my GTA. mirrors were rattling and I dont even have a sub!! Link
#17
Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Colorado Springs, CO and Billings, MT
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1991 Z28
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Re: Best Radio
I definetly agree I always use a clarion deck. but im a JL guy for subs at least. Crossfire makes great amps too!
#18
Supreme Member
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pepperell, MA
Posts: 3,079
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
Car: 1987 Trans Am
Engine: LQ9/L92
Transmission: 4L60E
Re: Best Radio
Its hard to just say there's just one "best" deck out there; certain decks are more perfect for certain people. For some, a basic, no nonsense CD player and FM radio is all they need; stock decks do this well (or should I say newer stock decks). For other people, nothing less than auto-eq, time alignment, and active 4-way processing will do. Figure out what you NEED for features and do some reading. A good deck will cost a few dollars, but you won't be buying something a year down the road because you didn't get exactly what you wanted or it broke down on you out of warranty.
#19
TGO Supporter
iTrader: (2)
Re: Best Radio
Besides the brands that eveyone is throwing out, think of what features you want down the road... Buying the least exensive deck to later realize it dosn't have a feautre you now need, selling and buying another, is not saving $$$...
Are you gonna be happy with the deck's built in amp? If you're keeping the stock speakers or replacing with inexpensive aftermarket, maybe... Do you want to run an amplifier later with nicer speakers? Do you want to be able to fade front to back & have a seperate sub channel?
Those are the things to look for, some decks have no RCA's, so you would have to use the built in amp... some have one set, 2 sets, or 3 and some bump up the voltage from about 2 to 4 for better sound quality...
Do you have an mp3 or Ipod you want to connect? Less expensive models have an aux input and some have direct Ipod controllers / chargers all done via remote too...
Look to where you want to go with the deck, you don't need to get all the amps / speakers and stuff now, but when you do, the deck will be ready... If that's the direction you want to go with...
I was glancing through Walmart, Pioneer decks start @ $79 for basic, and $165 for all the top of the line features I mentioned above...
Rafael
Are you gonna be happy with the deck's built in amp? If you're keeping the stock speakers or replacing with inexpensive aftermarket, maybe... Do you want to run an amplifier later with nicer speakers? Do you want to be able to fade front to back & have a seperate sub channel?
Those are the things to look for, some decks have no RCA's, so you would have to use the built in amp... some have one set, 2 sets, or 3 and some bump up the voltage from about 2 to 4 for better sound quality...
Do you have an mp3 or Ipod you want to connect? Less expensive models have an aux input and some have direct Ipod controllers / chargers all done via remote too...
Look to where you want to go with the deck, you don't need to get all the amps / speakers and stuff now, but when you do, the deck will be ready... If that's the direction you want to go with...
I was glancing through Walmart, Pioneer decks start @ $79 for basic, and $165 for all the top of the line features I mentioned above...
Rafael
#20
Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Posts: 482
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1991 Formula Firebird
Engine: L98 with headers/exhaust
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10-bolt
Re: Best Radio
I've used most everything out there for head-units and have to say Alpine has treated me best. For a budget-build I think Pioneer is pretty decent as well...
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gunner242
Electronics
7
12-25-2015 04:49 PM