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Decisions... Stick with Shaker or go aftermarket?

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Old Aug 5, 2006 | 02:44 AM
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Default Decisions... Stick with Shaker or go aftermarket?

What started with looking for a way to run my XM to the aux port (thanks for all the help) has turned into something more.

At this point, I'm seriously considering setting up my Mustang the same way my Avalanche is setup. I have a Rockford-Fosgate OmniFi hacked with a 60GB HDD which holds my entire music collection. Since the Shaker1000 takes up a double-din spot, why not put the OmniFi in as well as a nice aftermarket head unit?

Here is my dilemma, though. I want to install the OmniFi, which will take up an aux port.... but I really want to hook my XM up as an auxillary device as well. I know I could use a hardwired FM modulator.... but I really want the sound you get from a direct input. Hell... I'm paying monthly for XM service, I might as well make it sound as good as possible.

So here's what I'm looking for in a head unit:

- Same, or better power output than the Shaker1000
- Able to drive the same number of speakers in the Shaker 1000 setup
- TWO auxillary inputs (a quick search at Crutchfield turned up none)


Here are some features I'd like to have, but don't really need:

- MP3 playback capability (not sure how much I'll use it with the OmniFi installed)
- Ability to read DVDs (again, with the OmniFi, not really necessary, but it would be nice)
- USB input (for a quick play of music without having to burn a disc or update the HDD)


If you guys can provide any input, I'd really appreciate it. I do know they have external switching devices for auxillary inputs, but I've heard bad things about them....
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