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by brentbarrie » Sun Dec 16, 2007 4:42 pm

I got a Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X589 that Im gonna be selling here in a little bit. Probably gonna let it go for $120-$150. Its only like a year and a half old. Ive never had any problems with it or anything. I just bought a new car so I dont need it anymore. I got a set of Power Acoustik RCA's as well. I believe they are a 2 gauge amp kit. Hit me up with a PM if your interested.

Loc

by 07grey » Sun Dec 16, 2007 3:34 pm

Just want to get through the holidays with some music. Is the degradation of sound quality noticeable with a loc? I will take a look at the 'better' Kenwoods. Thank You

by cargodz » Sun Dec 16, 2007 3:03 pm

Would a LOC work... Yes... Would I recommend it... No.
I only say this because if you are planning on upgrading your H/U in the near future, it would seem a waste of money... Just my opinion.

kenwood

by 07grey » Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:30 pm

Would a product like the Scosche LOC- 80 work as a short term solution? I know sound quality will be reduced, but there should be some good deals on electronix after the holiday.

by cargodz » Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:45 pm

I like some of the higher end Kenwoods myself and chances are you're still not gonna pay much more than what you paid for that Custom Autosound unit... I know those things are pricey.

HeadUnit Damage

by 07grey » Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:59 am

I definately would not purchase another CAS unit, they are just too expensive. I read that the CAS cd changer is a Kenwood unit and should work on most of their HU's with changer controls. Are Kenwood HU's ok? I have a Eclipse 4100 power amp set up wit h the rear bridged for a sub (single 10), so the Kenwood would be preamp only.

by MrSo0h0o » Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:58 pm

solacedagony wrote:There's a similar issue with the Pioneer 880PRS where a microfuse partly blows and gives a ton of noise. Only way to fix it is solder in a new microfuse or just put in a 0 ohm, FireProof resistor in its place. So unless you have a schematic for it and can figure out what's causing the noise, it's junk.
Your best bet is probably to get an aftermarket, like cargodz said, and mount it in the glove compartment or under the dash somehow.
sorry to threadjack, but one of my car fuses blew(for the radio) and now i have speaker noise plus alt whine.. is it at all possible the blown fuse could have messed up my HU? reference this thread:http://www.caraudiocentral.net/forums/s ... php?t=8995

thanks!

by solacedagony » Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:39 pm

07grey wrote:Jake, thanks for the info. The jacks still function, but the plugs do not fit snug at all, and there is a lot more 'system' (cd motor, clicking etc) noise than before. The HU is a Custom AutoSound unit for a 56 chevy (Kenwood clone) Not very good quality, but it looks almost oe.
There's a similar issue with the Pioneer 880PRS where a microfuse partly blows and gives a ton of noise. Only way to fix it is solder in a new microfuse or just put in a 0 ohm, FireProof resistor in its place. So unless you have a schematic for it and can figure out what's causing the noise, it's junk.

Your best bet is probably to get an aftermarket, like cargodz said, and mount it in the glove compartment or under the dash somehow.

by cargodz » Sat Dec 15, 2007 12:04 pm

Well as I said before... I've dealt with those custom autosound units in the past and I wouldn't rate them any higher than an Audiovox special at Walmart... I still suggest you put a decent headunit in it, hide it in the glove box, then you still keep the stock look ;)

Rca

by 07grey » Sat Dec 15, 2007 9:13 am

Jake, thanks for the info. The jacks still function, but the plugs do not fit snug at all, and there is a lot more 'system' (cd motor, clicking etc) noise than before. The HU is a Custom AutoSound unit for a 56 chevy (Kenwood clone) Not very good quality, but it looks almost oe.

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