malekebraheem Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 hello all, . i am new here and this is my first post, also i just bought a 98 VOLVO s70 and its pretty awesome so far. i was doing some random research and lucky me i found you guys, i'm hoping we can share the knowledge together. ok, about my OEM stereo, to be honest it's running great, i'm just bored of the "CD to cassette"wiring to be able to run the music on my iphone and i want to buy a 2-din receiver... but im stuck on 3 brands not really sure which will be the good choice Soundstorm http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/EP79484802.htm?utm_medium=productsearch&utm_source=google BOSS http://www.amazon.com/Boss-BV9555-Double-DIN-Widescreen-Touchscreen/dp/B001QXDSS6 Clarion http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_20836_Clarion_VX409.aspx also if you could direct me to a good source of installation instructions too. thank you so much for the help. Malek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beewerks Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Welcome to VS! I hope you have a great time. I can't say first hand which one of those three would be the best (I personally would lean towards the Clarion), but have you looked at any of the Kenwoods? My friend had one in his car and it was pretty sweet. The BOSS's reviews didn't sound so hot when it came to the interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan850-t5 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 def clarion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave 54 Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 def clarion +1, out of your choices i'd go with the Clarion. I know when I upgrade the ICE it will be with a Clarion HU namely this one Clarion CX609 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPTDoh Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Boss and Soundstorm are both crappy pawn shop brands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSM(GA) Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Boss and Soundstorm are both crappy pawn shop brands +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malekebraheem Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 thanks all for the put in. The reason why i dont go for pioneer or kenwood is because they are too pricey im looking for something around $350 range(i got other tweaks to take care of later on) i guess then i'll go for Clarion. besides, do i need special tools to mount and connect this radio. thank for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 thanks all for the put in. The reason why i dont go for pioneer or kenwood is because they are too pricey im looking for something around $350 range(i got other tweaks to take care of later on) i guess then i'll go for Clarion. besides, do i need special tools to mount and connect this radio. thank for the help Go with the Clarion. Installation is really easy. Just remove the tab inside your dash opening (the one Chilled Man posted a picture of) with a Dremel, then connect the wiring harness included with the Clarion to a Volvo OEM adapter wiring harness (see picture below, and they're color coded, almost impossible to mess up) slide the Clarion unit in, and you're good to go You can buy a harness at any local A/V shop (Best Buy should have it too) or online http://www.crutchfield.com/p_120709220/Volvo-Receiver-Wire-Harness.html?tp=2977 Finished product (I got my Pioneer AVHP4000DVD for $350 shipped ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malekebraheem Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 wow andy your receiver is rockin', its like perfectly placed in there. also i got a black dash board, it'll be awesome i may be getting one of those instead... thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo5625 Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 if your stuck on those 3 brands go clarion.. i had a clarion HU in one of my other cars and i never failed me... i currently have a Pioneer AVHP3100DVD, the model just below the one posted above and i love it, no extra ipod cable to buy either hooks up via usb with on screen controls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb5 Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 wow andy your receiver is rockin', its like perfectly placed in there. also i got a black dash board, it'll be awesome i may be getting one of those instead... thanks for the input Thanks for the kind words man Actually the P4000 is discontinued, so you might be able to find one on eBay or CL, but you might be out of luck....I'd give the Kenwood DDX512 a look too. Its $350 from Crutchfield, and includes the wiring harness and install directions. Plus they're awesome to deal with too. http://outlet.crutchfield.com/p_613DDX512/Kenwood-DDX512.html?cc=01&c=3&tp=20220&avf=N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronD81 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I have the Kenwood DDX512 with nav and bluetooth and I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basudec1509 Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 My vote goes for the second one .... i just loved this ...... My vote goes for the second one .... i just loved this ...... lexus steering rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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