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Hi all, Would rather spend $500USD for a double din unit, but for the right one, could more than double that. new car, shopping new HU, speakers, etc. Have windshield mount 740tomtom which is superb with traffic, IQ routes etc. Bought before tomtom was showing massive $$ losses each quarter starting...

Hi all, In a recent post on budget 6.5" speakers, I noted the following: in increasing order of my preference: boston acoustics (sorry to see them go) infinity (not the OEM system type) diamond audio (very clear) I have a new car (kia optima sport edition), and of course, wish to upgrade the so...

Might take a look at Polk Audio db651s. Over the years, I've had boston acoustics (now leaving the car audio market), infinity (not the OEM variety), diamond audio (pricey) and enjoyed them in that increasing order. I have however, polk audio speakers in my home and LOVE them for clarity, quality, a...

heck, go to the philips refurb outlet (you can google it) and get an el-cheapo all in one home entertainment system for $130. Got one for master bedroom, and I didn't believe the specs. It's got class D amps (5x100w RMS; and reasonable 8 amp @120Vac fuse) and is no bigger than a dvd player. cheap ch...

Hmmm, both sound interesting. I have been looking at various eclipse units, and others.....too many choices...just give the choice of the blue pill or the red one. Anyway. One thing I "don't like" is MP3 even at high bitrates. But, I "do" like having a ton of music on one disk, o...

Just a quick look with a flashlight and a ruler shows the current drivers in all four doors at just over 6" (edge of rubber surround to the opposite edge). that's good news, IMO. I've heard recurring recommendations on all the speakers mentioned, in particular, the focal series. I've previously...

Yup, tried that, among others. Either you get "we've never examined that vehicle" or something like that. Folks who drive bigger volvos don't seem to do sound upgrades. (the typical S80 driver doesn't look anything like me; I also ride a harley, complete with beard, long hair, etc, you do ...

Good points all. I'm gonna pull a door or two panel this weekend and see exactly what i have to work with space wise (I think there were several options on those cars over the years) and make sure i don't wind up with something too deep/etc. I took a look this AM and i do have a couple secure mounti...

thanks for the advice. I didn't like a friend's MB Quart components, as the tweeters were just too bright (harsh; my ears are getting old...). I like clean, low, non-boomy bass, enough to shake the mirrors, but no need to pop the glass :-) warm mids. Hard part is accurate reproduction of female voca...

Hi folks, Lot of good info in the forums. Seems however, that no one owning an "old lady" twin turbo volvo S80 sedan (does a 14 second quarter mile...and cops don't give it a second look) does audio upgrades;-) Car is very quiet on the inside, even the trunk has 1"+ sound deadening in...