Tweet
Took the plunge - upgraded the stereo!
I upgraded Greta's stereo system today. We went with a double-din JVC KW-NT1 nav unit. I've been itching to do it since I saw Roger's (VintageMerlot) system back at Pappasito's in Atlanta a few months back. I was almost scared to do it, for fear it would look crappy and sound worse (usually my luck), but it is AWESOME! Sound is so much better than the factory unit, and it has all the features I was looking for.
The features include: In-dash nav and dvd, bluetooth, SD card and USB input, and MOST importantly, full support for ipod/iphone 3G.
The nav system seems to be very good. I have not played with it too much, but it is very quick and responsive, has an easy-to-use interface. Seems really easy to program with your favorite locations.
As I said, the sound is great. Much better than the several cheap FM transmitters and FM modulator I've used off and on; even better than the factory unit. The installer from Sound Depot said I really need to install new rear speakers (I had already noticed that one of them was sounding like it was cracked at higher frequencies), so I am doing that on Tuesday. They recommended a pair of Bostons for a hundred bucks. Anyone have any personal experience with those?
The installer from Sound Depot was great, very professional, and told me exactly what I needed - and DIDN'T need. I was about to buy an amp as well, but he advised against it. Said the unit was pretty good by itself, and likely did not need one.
It looks very nice, and has the "factory look" to it. The faceplate (the Lincoln LS one that several folks on the Nest have bought) looks and fits great. It's not EXACTLY the same shade of black as the rest of the console, nor is the faceplate ring for the unit itself, but it looks fine to me. I don't think I will bother to have it painted to an exact match, as others here have done.
Total price for the unit, wiring harness, steering wheel control adapter, faceplate, and installation labor was $1227, including a $50 tip for the installer. Took about 45 minutes total to install it. It was kind of an "impulse buy", since I had not planned on doing this till the end of summer or fall. But, it looked and felt right, so, what the heck?! And most importantly, Barbara was with me, so it was officially "blessed" by the Chief Banker and Finance Minister (the WIFE)! Course, now I owe her BIG TIME!
-bobby
The features include: In-dash nav and dvd, bluetooth, SD card and USB input, and MOST importantly, full support for ipod/iphone 3G.
The nav system seems to be very good. I have not played with it too much, but it is very quick and responsive, has an easy-to-use interface. Seems really easy to program with your favorite locations.
As I said, the sound is great. Much better than the several cheap FM transmitters and FM modulator I've used off and on; even better than the factory unit. The installer from Sound Depot said I really need to install new rear speakers (I had already noticed that one of them was sounding like it was cracked at higher frequencies), so I am doing that on Tuesday. They recommended a pair of Bostons for a hundred bucks. Anyone have any personal experience with those?
The installer from Sound Depot was great, very professional, and told me exactly what I needed - and DIDN'T need. I was about to buy an amp as well, but he advised against it. Said the unit was pretty good by itself, and likely did not need one.
It looks very nice, and has the "factory look" to it. The faceplate (the Lincoln LS one that several folks on the Nest have bought) looks and fits great. It's not EXACTLY the same shade of black as the rest of the console, nor is the faceplate ring for the unit itself, but it looks fine to me. I don't think I will bother to have it painted to an exact match, as others here have done.
Total price for the unit, wiring harness, steering wheel control adapter, faceplate, and installation labor was $1227, including a $50 tip for the installer. Took about 45 minutes total to install it. It was kind of an "impulse buy", since I had not planned on doing this till the end of summer or fall. But, it looked and felt right, so, what the heck?! And most importantly, Barbara was with me, so it was officially "blessed" by the Chief Banker and Finance Minister (the WIFE)! Course, now I owe her BIG TIME!
-bobby
Canadian Provinces, 8 European Countries, 3 Caribbean Countries, Countless National Parks and have attended well over 100 TBN Events since 2001 and counting. Best of all ... fabulous friends.
Comment