[bigdaddychia]

This is a sticky refrence for everyone to post thier stereo upgrades be it a new head unit, or a full system. This will help New X owners get ideas on how they can upgrade thier stereo. I know there is already one like this but with this thread it will stay a sticky and I would like to see clear pics and a rough estimate of what you spent along with the compnents you used. Also if anyone has a question please ask the person in a pm. I would like to keep this as clean as possible. And if you have an update just update your post instead of making a new one.

 

[S_e_X-Terra]

Pioneer AVIC-N3 (DVD/Nav) ~ $2200 installed w/5yr free replacement

 

[usmc xterra]

I started with, JVC this Alpine that, Ummm ahhh who gives a crap all parts were left over from other installs and upgrades, I made the sub box and bought a harness and some like 1 wire. Rest in stock.

I have On board air under the seat and use under seat area, so, no amps under the seats! http://thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=58&highlight=air+anytime

My head unit a JVC with Aux in, plays anything!

Location of Sub close up. 1000 watts, Amp under floor.

Amps

Retains cargo area:

Room for a Bike!

This is the $2 cover Mod in How To's to deter theft. http://thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1804

This is the cover stored before the CF added, Black thing on dash.

This little cover is same as the one that covers it, slides in same slot but just cuts the glare fom the sun on face. Barely see it, look hard.

Don't think about getting my subs THAT easy!

Here is the way it looks parked, they don't need to know what is under there, no matter how cheap it is.

Oh! You like the dash? Maybe not but you can get any type, wood maybe? Linky ho to. http://thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1439&highlight=dash
My How to on this upgrade.
http://thenewx.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=1803
MC

 

[cHurt]

My first attempt at images included in a post. Here goes.... :drunken:

Pioneer DEH-P7800MP...

Close Up...

Open for CD (motorized)...

Ipod interface adapter wired through the glove box... (The bomb looking thing is just my sunglass case haha)

This is a great head unit. Definite change in sound quality. Full color (65,000 color, so no blur) Display. Cost me about $400-$450 including installation. HU was $350 on Circuitcity.com, and the Ipod adapter (CDIB100II) was $45. The Ipod is controlled through the deck and Pioneer did a great job of making the controls on the deck pretty close to those on the ipod. If you plan on going with a single DIN head unit, and have an ipod, i would definitly recommend this. I do however have the base (non RF) sound package, so i will most likely upgrade the speakers because they don't seem quite strong enough for the extra amplification coming from the new HU. Any questions, just ask.

 

[Muzikman]

Well, nothing to post yet, and not as fancy as a lot of your systems, but I got a JVC HD Radio HU for Christmas. It should be here in about a week.

 

[Smthrde]

Installed today

Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS $327
along with the Ipod interface... $50
with meta wiring harness $20
4 year warrenty $40

I all came to $430 from ABT Electronics... the unit retails for around $450


Here are the specs...

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069882_291159496,00.html

Here is product photo

Installed

Blue!!! it also lights all white....

 

[Kal_El]

Just got the Pioneer AVIC-D2 Navigation installed. This unit is awesome and I love it. It has tons of navigation features which I love, including millions of POI's. It also has XM navtraffic where it integrates the traffic into the map, haven't tried that yet but hope to soon. The unit fits great and the clarity is also top notch, I couldn't be happier. Check out the link.

http://www.dropshots.com/scottieku#date/2006-12-29/19:58:10

 

[Duck_Hunt00]

Alpine CDA-9857 with iPod full speed control. [30g iPod]

Alpine Type-R 6x9s (front)
Alpine Type-S 5-1/4s (back)
(i didnt take any real pics of the install)

 

[Deltaphi216]

Kenwood ddx-6019 with Garmin KNA G-510 navigation unit.

I FINALLY HAVE PICS! just 4 months after the install.

 

[IZVERG]

Sweet mods

Here we go...Alpine head unit, Infinity reference series speakers (6), Alpine Type R 12" sub with two Rockford Fosgate amps juicin' the whole kit-n-kaboodle. Pics to come, I'm currently TDY in Germany.

 

[Jang Pilmo]

here is mi Setup
In Dash - Jensen VM 9511 Touch Screen
Front and Rear Speakers - Rockford Fosgate Power
Subs - 2 12' P2 Punch
2 Rockford Amps = 325 and 475 one for mid and high
Wires = Rockford Fosgates
Capaciator - Rockford Fosgate Digital

here are some pics
i will upload the pic of the capaciator soon..

 

[MachineHead]

Jang, did you screw your amps into the back of your seats?

 

[max6spd]

Eclipse AVN-5495 in dash navigation. Sirius tuner in sunglasses holder. JL Audio Stealthbox in my mom-in-law's basement while I source out the rest of my setup. Still researching a 5 ch amp and appropriate speakers.

 

[max6spd]

Jang, did you screw your amps into the back of your seats?

And I guess he never hauls anything either.

 

[S_e_X-Terra]

Eclipse AVN-5495 in dash navigation. Sirius tuner in sunglasses holder. JL Audio Stealthbox in my mom-in-law's basement while I source out the rest of my setup. Still researching a 5 ch amp and appropriate speakers.

Now that is a cool spot for something! (inside the sunglass holder) I just wish i had that feature on my X.

 

[max6spd]

Now that is a cool spot for something! (inside the sunglass holder) I just wish i had that feature on my X.

I didn't have the sunglasses holder. I did that mod.

 

[Graytshirt]

Eclipse AVN-5495 in dash navigation. Sirius tuner in sunglasses holder. JL Audio Stealthbox in my mom-in-law's basement while I source out the rest of my setup. Still researching a 5 ch amp and appropriate speakers.

Absolutely my favorite setup, so far. Great job. Where did you mount your antenna for your Sirius tuner?

 

[Jang Pilmo]

Jang, did you screw your amps into the back of your seats?

yes i did..

 

[DanielD]

Ok so here is what I have so far.

Here is my head unit and siriius right below it. It's a pioneer DEH-P80MP (i think) and the sirius unit is a starmate with the DIN adapter sold at circuit city.

Heres a close up of the sirius unit

and a close up of the head unit

another picture

Heres the amp i have under the drivers seat. its an MTX Thunder 4501. 500RMS at 2 ohms.

with the seat all the way forward

with the seat all the way back

Then heres what i have in the cargo area, i had planned on fiberglassing the passenger side panel, i started it and havent finished, so until i do this is what i'm using. its an MTX Thunder 8500 12". 500RMS at 2 ohms. it makes my rear wiper jump around. its great.

thats all i've done so far, im going to replace the mids and highs probably with more mtx. i do need a capacitor though, my headlights dim badly and i can sit and watch my volt meter go down to around 10v then back up, then back down. its tons of fun. Also my amp gets too hot from the low voltage and will shut off for a few minutes every now and then.

 

[Jang Pilmo]

nice setup you got there

Daniel