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Old 03-21-2006, 07:25 PM
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I'm tired of my boring 1 cd headunit, but I dont wanna spend a crazy amout of money and I want it to be 5 or 6 cd changer. 2 questions...

1) how much am I looking to pay for a reasonable(not awesome, and not cheap) head unti with a 5/6 cd changer

2) how much does it typcially cost for installation?
 
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Old 03-21-2006, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyb785
I'm tired of my boring 1 cd headunit, but I dont wanna spend a crazy amout of money and I want it to be 5 or 6 cd changer. 2 questions...

1) how much am I looking to pay for a reasonable(not awesome, and not cheap) head unti with a 5/6 cd changer

2) how much does it typcially cost for installation?
I dont even think they make an aftermarket indash cd changer headunit...
lol
 
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Old 03-21-2006, 07:36 PM
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I dont even think they make an aftermarket indash cd changer headunit...
lol

aww ****. What about the one that comes with the mach sound system?
 
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Old 03-21-2006, 07:37 PM
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You can get the whole Mach 1000 setup for around $1200.
 
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Old 03-21-2006, 07:38 PM
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you can always buy an aftermarket cd changer that hooks up to ur existing head unit (factory or aftermarket)....you can mount the changer anywhere u want as long as there is space....
 
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Old 03-21-2006, 07:45 PM
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I really think it's a waste of money. I have the Mach 460 (will eventually be Mach 1000 ) 6 disc changer and I usually just treat it like it's a one disc anyway.
 
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Old 03-21-2006, 07:46 PM
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um....where and how much for the unit and installation? I've seen a 1cd changer installed and its a pain so I wot even touch a 6cd changer
 
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Old 03-21-2006, 08:41 PM
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I used to have a real nice Pioneer head unit in my old 02 stang which just had the single CD player. When I got my current stang, it had the Mach460 system. I didnt want to lose the 6 cd changer so I sold my head unit for 200 bux. I love the Mach460 system.

I've heard from many stereo specialists that the Mach460 and 1000 are one of the all time best factory stereo systems
 
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Old 03-21-2006, 09:01 PM
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danny, if you dont have the mach system, youre just better off buildin your own. and IMO changers are overrated. most of the time they have to be installed in the trunk, which means you cant change cds while drivin...heres the one i just ordered cuz my other one went dead after three and a half years.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-WNnCMQg...0&I=113KDCX990
 
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Old 03-22-2006, 12:29 AM
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I am looking into a new head unit too. I want this one: https://mustangboards.com/show-shine...bout-sony.html
 
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Old 03-22-2006, 05:35 AM
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I just have the Alpine CDA-9855 (LOVE IT), 60 GB Ipod, and the Alpine Ipod Intereface Adapter.. works beautifully together and you have a bazillion songs right there that you control witht he head unit itself and dont have to mess witht he ipod while driving
 
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Old 03-22-2006, 06:03 AM
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I have a computer thats going in my car with almost 400 albums. screw all that ipod headunit crap.
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Old 03-22-2006, 06:27 AM
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400 albums is nothing for my ipod
 
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Old 03-22-2006, 07:07 AM
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hey danny, i have a 7" concept dvd player/cdplayer/mp3/tv tuner etc etc that im selling. it was like $1600 new and i only used it for 3 months in my old car before i bought the stang, i just never got around to putting it in the mustang. im selling it for $300. also, the screen adjusts up and down and also side to side unlike almost any other dvd player.


mp3 cd's are great because you can easily hold 1000 songs on a cd.
 
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Old 03-22-2006, 08:00 AM
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Just get an MP3 compatible head or alpine with ipod or car pc.
 
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Old 03-22-2006, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by csledd
I just have the Alpine CDA-9855 (LOVE IT), 60 GB Ipod, and the Alpine Ipod Intereface Adapter.. works beautifully together and you have a bazillion songs right there that you control witht he head unit itself and dont have to mess witht he ipod while driving
just bought an alpine last week....took it back the next day...biggest piece of junk deck ive ever owned. no offense christie. but im running close to 1800 watts and that thing just couldnt handle the power output i needed...
 
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