Inexpensive Double DIN Stereos

[Jefe]

Looking for an inexpensive double DIN sized stereo to put in my Classic Bronco and these 3 have pretty good reviews. Anyone have experience with these? Mainly want a clean minimal button screen for a clean look but will be used for bluetooth, auxiliary, AMFM, and possibly Android Auto/GPS. Any reason to avoid Soundstream, Planet Audio, Boss, Jensen, etc?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0YTO87
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCL9HGT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FHJ4GFI

Going for this look:

 

[Mpoitrast87]

Get any of the 3 links you posted. I personally am a big fan of kenwood.

 

[IronSnake]

The sony one that came out late last year is what I have in my truck. its about 400 but honestly is an amazing system for the money.

 

[VENOM1]

When I bought my first diesel truck in 2006 my buddy who worked at a Car Audio shop in Michigan sold me a Jensen Double Din Headunit that I ended up selling into several other vehicles and absolutely loved the ease of use and features/benefits for the cost.

 

[HudsonFalcon]

I recently bought a Pioneer Avic Nex unit off of EBay on the cheap. Remanufactured unit right from Pioneer. Thing works great amd has too many features to list.

 

[GNBRETT]

u want 4 volt preouts if u can find one cheap enough. makes for a much cleaner sound.

 

[Outlaw99]

Crutchfield.com

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[Jefe]

u want 4 volt preouts if u can find one cheap enough. makes for a much cleaner sound.

Im only going to be running two 6.5" speakers but I will probably run those off an amp. The speakers will be behind the front seats nounted in the rear quarter panels which won't be sealed. Component or Coaxial?

 

[GNBRETT]

Im telln ya order a set of Hertz Mille 6.5 in coaxials (MPX 165.3 Pro) they are they will blow u away! and their cheap I've seen em as low as $240 but usually around $260.

With a decent amp u will be say "Holy shit". gotta trus me on that. they will fill ur whole truck up.

listen to this video. of course its utube so u don't get the full effect but these are thru the factory stereo system with no amp. but listen to the highs their incredibly clear they are with a factory system with no amp.

Im only going to be running two 6.5" speakers but I will probably run those off an amp. The speakers will be behind the front seats nounted in the rear quarter panels which won't be sealed. Component or Coaxial?

 

[RES0574]

Is this your first Bronco? Just curious for the following reason. I have two, a 71 and a 77. One is a soft top, and one is open with just a roll cage. I did the fiberglass inserts in the doors so they are always open. I have always had issues with corrosion, then failure on my head units. I went through two on each of the Broncos. I finally just used marine units from Alpine. Just something to consider if you plan on spending a significant amount on the audio.

 

[lOOKnGO]

https://www.ebay.com/i/112800018969...3D711-117182-37290-0%26rvr_id%3D1436832946141


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[Jefe]

I wound up picking up the Kenwood DDX793, only $290 shipped thru NewEgg: http://www.kenwood.com/usa/car/excelon/ddx793/

Im telln ya order a set of Hertz Mille 6.5 in coaxials (MPX 165.3 Pro) they are they will blow u away! and their cheap I've seen em as low as $240 but usually around $260.
With a decent amp u will be say "Holy shit". gotta trus me on that. they will fill ur whole truck up.

I thought coaxials need to be in a somewhat sealed enclosure to sound good? Those are $223 on Amazon right now. Hows the bass? I need to see how much room I have behind my panels but these are seriously only 2.5" tall?

I have no hard top so there is going to be a lot of wind noise and old school 302 V8 to drown out haha

Im also looking at these Infinity Kappas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GHQX5O

Is this your first Bronco? Just curious for the following reason. I have two, a 71 and a 77. One is a soft top, and one is open with just a roll cage. I did the fiberglass inserts in the doors so they are always open. I have always had issues with corrosion, then failure on my head units. I went through two on each of the Broncos. I finally just used marine units from Alpine. Just something to consider if you plan on spending a significant amount on the audio.

Yes first Bronco, bought it in 2011. We drove it and worked on it a bunch for the first 2 years and then we just let it sit and rise in value. Got the bug again 6 months ago and we are a couple weeks away from paint. I have the fenders, grill, tailgate, windshield and cage at the sandblaster right now.

Ya I looked at the marine grade stuff and just don't see the need. The Bronco is garaged and im in AZ so its warm most of the year

https://www.ebay.com/i/112800018969

I looked at that one but wanted to avoid physical buttons making the screen smaller

 

[nxhappy]

nice, kenwood is good stuff

 

[BigPoppa]

I'm looking at replacing the radio in the Suburban and have decided to include single DIN faceplates that have a retracting screen.

There just aren't that many options for Double DIN.

 

[lOOKnGO]

I wound up picking up the Kenwood DDX793, only $290 shipped thru NewEgg:


I thought coaxials need to be in a somewhat sealed enclosure to sound good? Those are $223 on Amazon right now. Hows the bass? I need to see how much room I have behind my panels but these are seriously only 2.5" tall?

I have no hard top so there is going to be a lot of wind noise and old school 302 V8 to drown out haha

Im also looking at these Infinity Kappas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GHQX5O

Yes first Bronco, bought it in 2011. We drove it and worked on it a bunch for the first 2 years and then we just let it sit and rise in value. Got the bug again 6 months ago and we are a couple weeks away from paint. I have the fenders, grill, tailgate, windshield and cage at the sandblaster right now.

Ya I looked at the marine grade stuff and just don't see the need. The Bronco is garaged and im in AZ so its warm most of the year

I looked at that one but wanted to avoid physical buttons making the screen smaller

Good point! I do have that unit in a plow truck and have spent several hours waiting on weather sitting in the truck. After the first couple minutes of the movie, I get pulled in and haven't ever really noticed the screen size. Also something I really enjoy is the rear camera functionality, it can be turned on full time, just in reverse or off. It really is a great feature.


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[Jefe]

I think Im going to add a backup camera haha. I can also add a front camera. High tech in an old school Bronco!

 

[GNBRETT]

The Hertz will have more bass and clarity and sound better then any Coaxial u can buy period nothing else even comes close!

and no they don't need to be in a concealed enclosure. yea their not tall at all a lot of Motorcycle guys use em as well and u would shit if u heard how good they sound on a MC from even like 50 feet away. go on utube and see for urself their a plenty of HD's there with these exact speakers.

I have a very basic setup in my car it really is and when ppl hear my system their speechless! and all I got for speakers are front and rear Hertz coaxials. u mite wanna opt for the Milli MPX 690.3 Pro if u can't fit em but their really not necessary.

shit if their $223 now thats a no brainer. telln ya u gotta trust me here u will be amazed at how well they sound with even a small amp.

been an audiophile my whole life and I have no problem wasting money on shit I need or don't need lol but these simply sound best. top down won't mean shit with these which is why the MC guys love em. their just isn't a better sounding Coaxial.

its not often a speaker goes on back order for over 4 months. it means ppl in the stereo world who know good speakers buy them. so freakn smooth and realistic sounding.