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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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Seems the Bose AM/FM Tape bit it. The radio comes on when it feels like and and the tape keeps flipping sides till it just ejects. Does anyone have a recommendation that's affordable just to replace the AM/FM tape unit? I've seen what appears to be a Pioneer DEH-P47DH in Ecklers.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1026
Has anyone used this unit? I just need some tunes and don't need to rattle my teeth. An iPod ready unit would be cool. Any thoughts? I dont want to replace amps or speakers due to limited funds. Steve
 
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 03:28 AM
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hello..I just bought an dinstalled this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7624987820 great thing about it is the USB port...just download some songs from your computer to it and ...intant Ipod ...no kidding you can get a 1 gig flashdrive for 40$$ it also plays MP3s burnt to CD as well...sounds pretty good too!
 
Old Jun 19, 2006 | 03:43 AM
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i like the alpine heads. they are very affordable, though they are not a direct fit like that pioneer. i personally think that one is a rip off, $300+ dollars for a head that hardly has any features. the new alpines are directly compatable with ipod....watch out...some heads say they're ipod ready, but you have to buy a $100 box to connect the two. the new alpines are plug and play with the ipod.

i think it looks just fine to have a regular size head, especially if you can find a nice mounting kit. you can just bypass the amps to avoid replacing the speakers (wont sound as good, but it works)
 
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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Wow- love the USB feature! Awesome. I just nabbed one too on FeeBay. Did you self install yours?
Steve
 
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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here is my .02 whatever cd unit you get be sure to get the front i-pod port. you will never carry c-ds in your car again..
 
Old Jun 20, 2006 | 07:40 PM
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here is my .02 whatever cd unit you get be sure to get the front i-pod port. you will never carry c-ds in your car again..
 
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