Metra kit is out
10-20-2008, 12:34 PM
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Oh and back to the A/C display problem..
I just disconnected/reconnected everything and gave the cables some more slack in case it was a pinching issue. Everything is back to normal.. except I have to reprogram my favorites in the headunit.
I think it is a combination of something that causes the unit to malfunction and glitch up. I am communicating with a metra engineer so I'll let you guys know.
I just disconnected/reconnected everything and gave the cables some more slack in case it was a pinching issue. Everything is back to normal.. except I have to reprogram my favorites in the headunit.
I think it is a combination of something that causes the unit to malfunction and glitch up. I am communicating with a metra engineer so I'll let you guys know.
10-20-2008, 01:01 PM
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They made me buy my RX8.
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can we get a poll of Bose users? Is anyone else who has the Bose system having problems with sound? Was it easy to hook up the Bose wire harness, etc. for people who kept the Bose speakers (like I plan to).
10-20-2008, 01:10 PM
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Picture Floood!!
Here is a bunch of pictures of my install. Enjoy.. or be annoyed.. either way
Click HERE for full-sized 12MP images. You can see the dust particles!.. if you want that is
Click HERE for full-sized 12MP images. You can see the dust particles!.. if you want that is
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10-20-2008, 02:50 PM
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Here is a bunch of pictures of my install. Enjoy.. or be annoyed.. either way
Click HERE for full-sized 12MP images. You can see the dust particles!.. if you want that is
Click HERE for full-sized 12MP images. You can see the dust particles!.. if you want that is
Thanks!
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10-20-2008, 02:52 PM
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10-20-2008, 02:59 PM
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I just installed a DNX8120 in my 8. Sound and everything is much better than the stock HU that was in it. I have the BOSE system in my 8.
My question is about the volume. I connected the speakers up per the metra directions and the volume is very loud for the NAV and BLUETOOTH. The system volume is also very loud even at the lowest volume settings. I know that the BOSE system has an amp, but the Metra kit didn't say to connect the pre-amp outs to the speakers. The pre-amp outs are RCA. Was I suppose to cut the RCA terminals and use those instead of the speakers outs? Is there a different way to do reduce the volume? Can I just cut the power to the amp? I did connect the Amp remote power wire to the new HU.
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Chris
My question is about the volume. I connected the speakers up per the metra directions and the volume is very loud for the NAV and BLUETOOTH. The system volume is also very loud even at the lowest volume settings. I know that the BOSE system has an amp, but the Metra kit didn't say to connect the pre-amp outs to the speakers. The pre-amp outs are RCA. Was I suppose to cut the RCA terminals and use those instead of the speakers outs? Is there a different way to do reduce the volume? Can I just cut the power to the amp? I did connect the Amp remote power wire to the new HU.
Thanks!
Chris
i still have my bose speakers installed in the back of my car and i was able to just lower the level to a reasonable volume by going into the setup menu and setting the rear's to like -6db. I have my 3 way components up front on an amp and my max volume is set at like 23 on a 35 scale on the ddx812.
10-20-2008, 04:20 PM
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I can't help what they play on sirius...
Nope no Bose here, the nav and bluetooth volume is normal. I believe you can adjust the volume for both.
Nope no Bose here, the nav and bluetooth volume is normal. I believe you can adjust the volume for both.
10-20-2008, 09:41 PM
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For nav, you go to the third page of AV Interface setup screen. Refer to page 73 of the manual.
As far as the finish goes, if I ever get time I'll sand it down and repaint it. But I really have no time for that right now. It will be only like $20 max for all the paint.
10-20-2008, 11:34 PM
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wow ... the more I see the Kenwood DNX8120 ... the more I want to trash my piece of **** AVIC F-90bt away ...
the faceplate ... hmm ... I guess the only good thing about Corksports/Kennatech kit is that the piano black finish is really piano black finish ... but the double DIN hole is ... *sweat*
nice setup man
the faceplate ... hmm ... I guess the only good thing about Corksports/Kennatech kit is that the piano black finish is really piano black finish ... but the double DIN hole is ... *sweat*
nice setup man
10-20-2008, 11:47 PM
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nycgps: yeah man.. you should.. it's niiiiceee
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10-21-2008, 12:11 AM
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A little off topic, but I have been considering the Kenwood DDX712, and DDX812, just wondering if you can change the bottom LED strips color?? I tried looking through the manuals but I couldn't find it.
10-21-2008, 12:23 AM
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Not that I know of, no. I was kinda saddened by this too, but all the pros outweighed the cons.
