New Audio Stuff w/ pics

TonyMS · Oct 22, 2006, 09:34 PM

So when I decided to go up to Deals Gap and then I remembered I have that low rent stock radio and there is no way I can stand that long of a drive with it so I got some upgrades. Pioneer DEH-P980BT and Sirius S50 (already had) so tell me what you think.

I used an S50 Home dock cause I didn't want that long arm thing in this car I have to finish up little base thing I made cover it with something not sure what yet. Also, any of you guys with sirius that want a super small ant. get the xm mirco2 unit it works the same actually picks up really well. It works in my garage with no terrestial signal around cause I live in a rural area.

BigBallin · Oct 22, 2006, 09:45 PM

i love where you mounted the antanna, and i am in the process of buying that same deck! where did you mount the mic, and pics please

TonyMS · Oct 22, 2006, 09:58 PM

Here you go. I love the way the bluetooth works I have a Sony Ericsson w810i phone w/ Cingular and phone book and everything works great. I haven't used it while driving yet but just sitting in the garage everyone hears me just fine.

ntwaddel · Oct 22, 2006, 11:20 PM

does the antenna work pretty well right there? thats perfect!

BigBallin · Oct 22, 2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyMS

Here you go. I love the way the bluetooth works I have a Sony Ericsson w810i phone w/ Cingular and phone book and everything works great. I haven't used it while driving yet but just sitting in the garage everyone hears me just fine.

nice, did it come with that holder?

kmcconn9 · Oct 23, 2006, 06:27 AM

antenna works perfect there as I have had my gps and xm antenna mounted there for 3 years.....

S50 looks alright, but is that a wood base they used? I would have at least carpeted or fiberglassed it and painted it the same color as the dash...also looks like it could sit down lower...

Roldy · Oct 23, 2006, 06:43 AM

Nice set up.

Mitchubishi · Oct 23, 2006, 06:51 AM

Well done!

TonyMS · Oct 23, 2006, 07:17 AM

It will sit down lower once I finish it and I am going to cover it to match the dash I was just test fitting the thing. I went that route cause I love my s50 but hate the friggin car mount so I went with the home mount to try something different. It is all completely reversible in a few secs so if I don't like out it comes. The antenna works great so far. I am in a rural area so I get no terrestial signal only sat. but I still get reception in my garage with the door shut. I will post pics of the sat mount when I finish it.

Jamdown · Oct 23, 2006, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyMS

That is the perfect spot!

stingerbtry · Oct 23, 2006, 11:56 AM

Looks good and I like where you mounted the antenna as well. Just for another idea on where to mount the mic, I put mine behind the little vent looking thing next to the hvac controls. I ran it behind the dash and wrapped the mic in double-sided tape so it would stick securely in the square plastic box behind the little vent. It's perfectly hidden and works great. Just an idea for anyone needing to install a mic. I didn't want it out in the open and this was the best I could come up with.

nashmage · Oct 23, 2006, 04:09 PM

wow really good idea with the antenna i would have never thought of that

TonyMS · Oct 23, 2006, 04:34 PM

I was looking for just that kinda of spot for the mic I will probably move it now because I don't want it in the open either kinda big and chessy looking. Pioneer has been using that same mic for years with navi and such.

Lagsux · Oct 23, 2006, 05:17 PM

I like the look of the antennae placement as well.

Timujin · Oct 23, 2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamdown

That is the perfect spot!

It's the only mounting location for a RS or MR. I did mine two weeks ago after walking around the car for about 30 minutes. Looks clean & it's inside of the cabin.

Nice HU BTW