What is a good head unit to replace the shaker 500 cheap?
08-29-2006, 02:59 PM
#1
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 141
What is a good head unit to replace the shaker 500 cheap?
I'd like to get a 6 CD changer, but I really don't understand how those work and I know most have a trunk console that comes with them... does this mean you have to put your CDs in the trunk part everytime you want to change them? Anyway I'm looking to spend 200 dollars max, what can you guys recommend?
08-29-2006, 05:22 PM
#4
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,165
RE: What is a good head unit to replace the shaker 500 cheap?
I wish i wouldve gotten a shaker instead of the tiny output the base stereo puts out. It aint that bad its a decent stereo but a shaker is a nice head unit to have. I personally wouldnt even replace it you can hook subs and amps up to it which is what i did on my base.
08-29-2006, 05:22 PM
#5
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,165
RE: What is a good head unit to replace the shaker 500 cheap?
But if you do replace it go with like an alpine or pioneer head unit those are 2 good brands. You should be able to find a nice 50W head unit at like best buy or something. You could check ebay. And when you go to look for a car kit most the time you cant find an 05-06 car cd player kit. A 2004 F-150 car kit fits our cars also.
08-29-2006, 06:56 PM
#6
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location:
Posts: 2,750
RE: What is a good head unit to replace the shaker 500 cheap?
ORIGINAL: LL88
Yea in dash 6-CD MP3 changer. Its a pretty impressive system if you ask me. Good quality sound
Yea in dash 6-CD MP3 changer. Its a pretty impressive system if you ask me. Good quality sound
08-29-2006, 10:02 PM
#7
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,794
RE: What is a good head unit to replace the shaker 500 cheap?
scrmin put it best.. stock is crappy.. aftermarket, even the cehapy stuff tends to be better than stock.. my deck (headunit) is an alpine, and the deck is soo souped up that i cant go past 17 on teh volume without fear of blowing my speakers.. its sooooooo LOUD and the quality is amazing! if im not mistaken, scrming wont go past a certain volume point in his too 
08-29-2006, 10:19 PM
#8
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location:
Posts: 233
RE: What is a good head unit to replace the shaker 500 cheap?
I am pretty sure my next purchase will be some 6x8 speakers for the rear deck. If you change the fader to only rear speakers its painfully obvious how bad then paper cone speakers in the back suuuuck.
That is, if my muffler makes the cut, and I don't have to buy another.
That is, if my muffler makes the cut, and I don't have to buy another.
08-29-2006, 10:25 PM
#9
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,794
RE: What is a good head unit to replace the shaker 500 cheap?
paper cones are good clearity if you dont blast them... but who doesnt blast their music... lol ive already gone through one rear speaker.. i had a stock replacement though.. (warrenty)
08-29-2006, 11:53 PM
#10
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location:
Posts: 292
RE: What is a good head unit to replace the shaker 500 cheap?
I dont know I have the shaker 500, and I think it sounds pretty good too. Its also really loud, so I like mine the way it is.
[IMG]local://upfiles/47209/CE5A9E9B8B6A46FCBB27485DADD71110.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/47209/CE5A9E9B8B6A46FCBB27485DADD71110.jpg[/IMG]