New double DIN

jmo214

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just had a double din installed and I couldnt be happier with how factory it looks. unit is sony ax1000 and kicker speakers. bought everything on crutchfield but i think the head unit may be faulty. it makes a loud noise as if it was changing discs, but it doesnt accept discs.... I requested a new unit because i dont know what else it could be nor do i know anything about audio.

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Been thinking about doing the same but worry about resale value afterwards. Ya know, messing with the original parts. Also worried about someone slicing my new Supertop to steal it haha.
 
Been thinking about doing the same but worry about resale value afterwards. Ya know, messing with the original parts. Also worried about someone slicing my new Supertop to steal it haha.
You could keep the original parts and return to stock. Most buyers would prefer the after market stereo anyway.
 
You could keep the original parts and return to stock. Most buyers would prefer the after market stereo anyway.
That’s what I thought initially but then I saw you have to cut into the plastic separating the radio from the ac unit. Not sure what that part is and if it’s easily replaced if someone wants to go back to stock.
 
That’s what I thought initially but then I saw you have to cut into the plastic separating the radio from the ac unit. Not sure what that part is and if it’s easily replaced if someone wants to go back to stock.
On the Sony radio shown you don’t have to cut anything, the main frame of radio is actually single din with double din screen
 
You could keep the original parts and return to stock. Most buyers would prefer the after market stereo anyway.
this specific unit doesnt require any cutting :) i do still have every stock jeep part in my garage in california! my grandfather collects cars and has always told me to keep cars stock, or at best keep the original parts, but he mainly preached the stock part lol
 
That’s what I thought initially but then I saw you have to cut into the plastic separating the radio from the ac unit. Not sure what that part is and if it’s easily replaced if someone wants to go back to stock.

More people will appreciate the bluetooth upgrade than care about the non-originality
 
More people will appreciate the bluetooth upgrade than care about the non-originality
As folks here know, I couldn't possibly care less about bluetooth, and wouldn't have a screen in my dash on a bet - BUT - there's about 3 people on the planet that would care about a stock stereo, and I'm NOT one of them. Install what you like - stereos are disposable, replaceable, upgradeable - if a buyer doesn't like whatever stereo is in the vehicle, s/he can change it! Build your Jeep for you, not for the next guy - besides, the stereo is about the last thing I look at when evaluating a vehicle!
 
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Me too. It is a nice upgrade and easy install.

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As folks here know, I couldn't possibly care less about bluetooth, and wouldn't have a screen in my dash on a bet - BUT - there's about 3 people on the planet that would care about a stock stereo, and I'm NOT one of them. Install what you like - stereos are disposable, replaceable, upgradeable - if a buyer doesn't like whatever stereo is in the vehicle, s/he can change it! Build your Jeep for you, not for the next guy - besides, the stereo is about the last thing I look at when evaluating a vehicle!
Great post and just want I needed to hear. Thanks!

Didn't realise the Sony units didn't need sawing into the dash. Looking at getting the Sony AX 5050D. Looks swish!
 
As folks here know, I couldn't possibly care less about bluetooth, and wouldn't have a screen in my dash on a bet - BUT - there's about 3 people on the planet that would care about a stock stereo, and I'm NOT one of them. Install what you like - stereos are disposable, replaceable, upgradeable - if a buyer doesn't like whatever stereo is in the vehicle, s/he can change it! Build your Jeep for you, not for the next guy - besides, the stereo is about the last thing I look at when evaluating a vehicle!

Exactly! You don't hear people saying they saw a Jeep that was perfect, but had to pass because of the radio lol. Besides, unless you're keeping it bone stock, buyers expect there are going to be some upgrades.

I figure the guy that must have the OEM radio is buying an old Camaro or another hot rod.
 
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Very nice, looks clean. Years ago I had a head unit that would put out a god awful sound upon initial startup. It was replaced and the noise went away. It may have been wired incorrectly, I’m not sure. I was to big and had Best Buy install it and they probably wired it up wrong.
 
Yea I wasn’t keen on hacking behind the dash but this stereo is perfect with the single din!

does anyone have the console subwoofer and connected it to one of these Sony bad boys?
 
it's time. Your Jeep now. Build it for YOU. Any future buyer can like it or not. The next guy won't care. Include the old stock head unit with it if you ever sell. IF you ever sell.
 
it's time. Your Jeep now. Build it for YOU. Any future buyer can like it or not. The next guy won't care. Include the old stock head unit with it if you ever sell. IF you ever sell.
yup thats a big IF. the reason I bought another jeep was because I regretted selling my tj :(
 
Just ordered this genius bit of kit. It’s a old head unit cover plate to go over your new head unit and hide it from prying eyes. Following this thread I decided to go down the double din route. However, I live in a city and just put a fancy new Twill Bestop on so didn’t want to constantly be worried someone was going to cut through my top to get to the head unit. Anyone used one of these before?

XTRONS® Security Face Panel for Double Din Car DVD Player https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00JRUIMHM/?tag=tjforum0a-21

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