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04-20-2013, 02:03 PM
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#1 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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| Noob Seeking Car Audio Solution
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2005 Toyota Matrix (stock audio deck)
Purpose:
Add an auxiliary input or bluetooth to my car while retaining its stock aesthetics. So, no custom car decks, etc. Preference is Auxiliary.
Cost:
Ideally a solution that cost <$100 as most new car decks can be found around that price range. Installation included would be great.
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04-21-2013, 10:36 AM
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you are probably better off buying an aftermarket HU, if you are not willing to spend more than 100 on components to add to your stock unit. you will get better sound quality anyways, as stock units are very underpowered. or ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...TY531&_sacat=0 | |
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04-27-2013, 07:31 AM
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#4 | | Ye olde moderator
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Originally Posted by BlueG2  you are probably better off buying an aftermarket HU, if you are not willing to spend more than 100 on components to add to your stock unit. you will get better sound quality anyways, as stock units are very underpowered. or ebay pac audio ISTY531 | eBay | Agreed. Plus you'll get bluetooth, USB, AUX input etc...
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04-27-2013, 10:40 AM
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$100 is a bit of a far cry unless you're willing to tackle the install yourself. Some people are good at tinkering, if that's the case then the PAC module catalin posted should work.
basically remove the stereo and plug in harnesses
Otherwise for a little bit more you can get ipod/aux/usb/bt/mp3 playback.
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05-10-2013, 10:28 PM
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just saw your post, dunno if you found the answer you're looking for, but there is a cheaper way to retain factory radio and have aux input as well... Scosche FmMod for iPod MP3 DVD RF FM Modulator FMMOD02 add to Factory Radio | eBay
uses fm transmission, directly wired in, it does require you to pull yer stereo out and run the antenna in line with this module...descent quality, but you WONT get the best sound unless you change yer stereo....
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05-10-2013, 11:03 PM
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#7 | | Ye olde moderator
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Originally Posted by superjhay just saw your post, dunno if you found the answer you're looking for, but there is a cheaper way to retain factory radio and have aux input as well... Scosche FmMod for iPod MP3 DVD RF FM Modulator FMMOD02 add to Factory Radio | eBay
uses fm transmission, directly wired in, it does require you to pull yer stereo out and run the antenna in line with this module...descent quality, but you WONT get the best sound unless you change yer stereo.... | FM modulation is barely worth mentioning. I assume the OP was looking for a realistic solution.
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06-28-2013, 08:15 PM
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#8 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Hey guys, I still haven't gone through with this yet. I just came up with this.. BlitzSafe TOY/AUX DMX V.2 EnfigCarStereo.com
Would this suffice? Even If I go with this.. I'd like someone to install it for me as I don't think I can tackle this myself. Any professional car audio installation place would do this for me? I'd rather pay than mess it up.
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06-29-2013, 05:41 AM
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#9 | | Ye olde moderator
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Any or our car audio sponsors can install this for you. I have two shops: one in Burnaby and one in Coquitlam.
We're more than happy to do it for you!
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