Sud
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Well, against what I thought I wanted to do... I'm considering replacing the factory 3.0 head unit. I've come across a great deal on a new Clarion Double-DIN headunit.
Sound system I'm contemplating running:
Speakers: JL Audio C5-650 components(front only, rears will remain stock for now)
Amp: Alpine PDX-V9
Sub: Sundown SD-2 12" (single)
Sub Box: Fox Acoustics single 12" sealed enclosure (advertised 1.25 cu ft.)
Processor (IF I use factory 3.0 unit): AudioControl LC7i
The new Clarion NX404 headunit would obviously be more expensive than the processor, but it gives me a MUCH nicer stereo/headunit than the factory 3.0. Adds a cd player, and Navigation (neither of which i currently have), along with several other nice features.
On the other hand, i'm assuming I'd lose my Aux port and USB port in the center console/arm rest. which is not really cool. I do not have steering wheel audio controls, so no worry as far as that is concerned.
I understand the hacking that has to be done in the dash to make a double DIN work. i'm ok with that i guess.
I guess I'm wondering 2 things:
1.) how much better would this NX404 head unit be, in terms of sound quality and adjustability, than the factory head unit and a processor (AudioControl LC7i, or even the JL Audio Cleansweep)
2.) I'm unfamiliar with Clarion stuff - Do/would they work well with a setup like what i listed above? And how compatible are they with the Ram trucks?
Sound system I'm contemplating running:
Speakers: JL Audio C5-650 components(front only, rears will remain stock for now)
Amp: Alpine PDX-V9
Sub: Sundown SD-2 12" (single)
Sub Box: Fox Acoustics single 12" sealed enclosure (advertised 1.25 cu ft.)
Processor (IF I use factory 3.0 unit): AudioControl LC7i
The new Clarion NX404 headunit would obviously be more expensive than the processor, but it gives me a MUCH nicer stereo/headunit than the factory 3.0. Adds a cd player, and Navigation (neither of which i currently have), along with several other nice features.
On the other hand, i'm assuming I'd lose my Aux port and USB port in the center console/arm rest. which is not really cool. I do not have steering wheel audio controls, so no worry as far as that is concerned.
I understand the hacking that has to be done in the dash to make a double DIN work. i'm ok with that i guess.
I guess I'm wondering 2 things:
1.) how much better would this NX404 head unit be, in terms of sound quality and adjustability, than the factory head unit and a processor (AudioControl LC7i, or even the JL Audio Cleansweep)
2.) I'm unfamiliar with Clarion stuff - Do/would they work well with a setup like what i listed above? And how compatible are they with the Ram trucks?