New radio install today

[slitzell]

Yea its really not that hard to do. Ive done a total of 8 Sonics here at our Best Buy. All came out beautifully. 4 for radios, 2 satillite radios, and 2 for 4 speakers.

WHen are you going to come to orlando and do a home install for me? lol. Cash....

 

[blueturbolt]

Sonic007,
Is there a rear speaker replacement that will give more base, or do you recommend a sub with an amp.. And do you recomend a new head unit for more power or would it cost less to go with an amp? Trying to get more power without turning the volume all the way up, whats the most inexpensive way? thank you in advance

 

[djinn]

Does anyone know the resistance value of the stock speakers? BBY had a set of Pioneers on sale for like 30 bucks when I was here today. 6.5" 2 way.

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[ShavenYak]

Quick few questions for sonic007, or anyone else who knows - let's assume we're installing an aftermarket HU with nav, Bluetooth handsfree, XM, aux input, and USB, using the Metra kit, into an LTZ with all the bells and whistles.

Is it possible to interface any/all of the following factory equipment with the new headunit, to avoid having to install new redundant stuff?
XM and GPS antennas
handsfree mic (and steering wheel dial/hangup buttons)
glove box USB port and aux input

Let's also assume we aren't concerned with keeping any of the Onstar functionality, since some of those things probably interface with it as well as the factory radio.

 

[Lenny]

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[sonic007]

WHen are you going to come to orlando and do a home install for me? lol. Cash....

lol Im almost never in Orlando..If your in daytona anytime let me ill do it.

 

[sonic007]

Sonic007,
Is there a rear speaker replacement that will give more base, or do you recommend a sub with an amp.. And do you recomend a new head unit for more power or would it cost less to go with an amp? Trying to get more power without turning the volume all the way up, whats the most inexpensive way? thank you in advance

I mean you can go with more expensive speakers that will help..But after the money you spend on all that, your better off getting a sub. You can get some decent set ups for not too much.

If your looking at a new headunit, dont look for too much power. Your better off getting an amp if powers your issue. You jus get better features with a new headunit.

 

[sonic007]

Does anyone know the resistance value of the stock speakers? BBY had a set of Pioneers on sale for like 30 bucks when I was here today. 6.5" 2 way.

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They are 4 ohm.

 

[sonic007]

Quick few questions for sonic007, or anyone else who knows - let's assume we're installing an aftermarket HU with nav, Bluetooth handsfree, XM, aux input, and USB, using the Metra kit, into an LTZ with all the bells and whistles.

Is it possible to interface any/all of the following factory equipment with the new headunit, to avoid having to install new redundant stuff?
XM and GPS antennas
handsfree mic (and steering wheel dial/hangup buttons)
glove box USB port and aux input

Let's also assume we aren't concerned with keeping any of the Onstar functionality, since some of those things probably interface with it as well as the factory radio.

Yea the kit comes with the stuff to make that work. You would have to install a new gps antenna though. Im not 100% about the usb..I know the aux will work. But most rados come with usb's anyway.

 

[blueturbolt]

I mean you can go with more expensive speakers that will help..But after the money you spend on all that, your better off getting a sub. You can get some decent set ups for not too much.

If your looking at a new headunit, dont look for too much power. Your better off getting an amp if powers your issue. You jus get better features with a new headunit.

Thank You!!

 

[Toleynwa]

Hi Sonic 007,

Got a couple of questions:

- Does the stock radio have any USB port at the back?
- Can you push the stock further inside? Thinking to put the ipad mini without having to alter much.

Thanks!

 

[2012LTZ]

I did not see any usb on my radio but there are a couple in the glove compartment that are connected to the radio.

There is a small amount of room behind the radio ( I sliced into the harness there to run my amp) but I don't think you'll have much luck getting much more room.

 

[2012LTZ]

There are pics of the reccess on the board someplace. I have 1 but not sure if it will help.

 

[2012LTZ]

They are 4 ohm.

http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/post32532-112/

ya beat me

 

[sonic007]

Hi Sonic 007,

Got a couple of questions:

- Does the stock radio have any USB port at the back?
- Can you push the stock further inside? Thinking to put the ipad mini without having to alter much.

Thanks!

There are only usb ports on some radios that came stock in the glove box. As for the spacing are you keeping the factory radio in there? Then putting the ipad infront of it? There isnt any room to push it back. Its right up against the ac vents.

 

[Toleynwa]

There are only usb ports on some radios that came stock in the glove box. As for the spacing are you keeping the factory radio in there? Then putting the ipad infront of it? There isnt any room to push it back. Its right up against the ac vents.

There are pics of the reccess on the board someplace. I have 1 but not sure if it will help.

Thanks guys, that was the plan. I'll have to think of another plan then. Can you suggest a good place where I can hide in a single DIN unit somewhere?

 

[sonic007]

Thanks guys, that was the plan. I'll have to think of another plan then. Can you suggest a good place where I can hide in a single DIN unit somewhere?

Any reason you arent changing the factory radio? You can put a single din anywhere. Under seats, glove box, fiberglass or cut out a spot. Be creative.

 

[Toleynwa]

Any reason you arent changing the factory radio? You can put a single din anywhere. Under seats, glove box, fiberglass or cut out a spot. Be creative.

I will, if it's needed. What about the vehicle settings option that is accessible with the stock radio? Can I just set it up and leave it?

 

[sonic007]

I will, if it's needed. What about the vehicle settings option that is accessible with the stock radio? Can I just set it up and leave it?

There was a screen out that kept those features. But i havnt heard much about it. You can run a new radio elsewhere. You will just have to run your speaker wires up to the old radio, then run you constant ground and accessory. You will need an antenna adapter and extention as well. Shouldnt be hard at all.

 

[2012LTZ]

I will, if it's needed. What about the vehicle settings option that is accessible with the stock radio? Can I just set it up and leave it?

This is why I kept mine stock.
I do not like the way they are doing this.
I can live with the original head unit easier than I can live with them integrating stuff like onstar into it so I can't change it.
..If that makes any sense.