New Pioneer Deck Installed!!

[SHOpar]

I installed a new Pioneer DEH-P7600MP in the SHO this weekend. I used the wiring harness adapter and bypass cable available at Best Buy to install it, and it works GREAT!

I am totally blown away at the improvement in sound quality when the amp is bypassed. Before this deck, I had a nice, older Kenwood Excelon deck in the car (until it got stolen). I never bypassed the amp with that deck, and it actually didn't sound as good as the stock deck.

What's really great is I got the deck on sale for $155, and the wiring harness kit from Best Buy was only $17.00. I had to practically beat the salesperson and cashier off with a stick to get them to stop harassing me about extended warranties, "speaker protectors," and letting them "professionally" install it.

I'm really happy with this new deck, and am already enjoying the MP3 and WMA capability it has. I was thinking about buying an aftermarket amp and sub eventually, but with this setup, I can hold off...

 

[SinisterSHO]

I've always been a fan of the Pioneer decks. I have a DEH-P6400 sitting over on my shelf, and my car now has an older 7000 series deck. Nice stuff and good features.
After having a buddy install my stereo, I realized how easy it was to do it yourself.

 

[AutoSHO]

Nice choice on the deck - I like my Pioneer, but will be replacing it with an alpine because I think they sound a lot better.

 

[PROPHET]

Pioneer here too.

 

[SHO-Me-Up]

mI'm cranking a Pioneer deck as well.

 

[NiNeTy Fo SHO]

I had to practically beat the salesperson and cashier off with a stick to get them to stop harassing me about extended warranties, "speaker protectors," and letting them "professionally" install it.

I'm really happy with this new deck, and am already enjoying the MP3 and WMA capability it has. I was thinking about buying an aftermarket amp and sub eventually, but with this setup, I can hold off...

I went to buy a home stereo, the the guy wouldnt sell it to me unless I purchased the extended warranty...after 35 minutes of aruging I walked out (keep in mind the store closed at 9, and I walked out at like 9:30) and the guy's jaw dropped...went back the next day and got the radio...when asked about the warranty I was like "dont even ask if i want that p.o.s., just sell me the d*mn radio"....I got some looks from people, but i go the radio.

I also have a pioneer in the truck and in the car...mp3's make for less cd changing.

 

[SHOkid13]

Excelent choice! (see below)

What speakers are you running?

 

[PROPHET]

I had the experience at Good Guys that they would not sell me the product without a warranty, i said " Fine, as long as i dont pay for it and you include it with the price of the stereo."

Comes back and the manager says "include the warranty with the price of the stereo."

Never hurts to try, the worse that will happen is youll get a no, or may just get it your way.

 

[SHO-Me-Up]

May i suggest XM Radio over CD's or local radio to anyone! I have it and i don't make cd's or go to FM at all... A beautiful toy.

 

[SHOpar]

Excelent choice! (see below)

What speakers are you running?

I'm running the stock speakers right now. Eventually I'd like to upgrade, but it sounds pretty good running just the stockers...

 

[93EmeraldMTX]

thats the exact deck ill be getting in the coming weeks.

i found a really good price on it here:

http://www.shopharmony.com/product.asp?i=DEHP4600MP


i bought my cobra radar detector from that site too, i got it for 110 bucks when its 180 at bst buy

 

[SHOkid13]

May i suggest XM Radio over CD's or local radio to anyone! I have it and i don't make cd's or go to FM at all... A beautiful toy.

Good suggestion! I am saving up for the plug-in for my unit. It is XM ready and waiting!

 

[SHOkid13]

I'm running the stock speakers right now. Eventually I'd like to upgrade, but it sounds pretty good running just the stockers...

It is surprizing how good stock speakers can sound, isn't it?

When you do get ready to swap them out, I highly recomend eclipse. I have 4-way in the rear (oversized to 6x9, stock is 5x7 I think), and 3-way in the front. Perfect balance, no extra tweeters needed to keep the sound at head level.

 

[SHOkid13]

thats the exact deck ill be getting in the coming weeks.

i found a really good price on it here:

http://www.shopharmony.com/product.asp?i=DEHP4600MP

That's a nice unit too, basically the same electronics without the OEL display. I have the 4600 in my toyota pickup, and one will be going in my Le Baron GTC. Sounds nice! They have a nifty steering wheel mounted controller too.

 

[HoustinoJillian]

for anyone that had the DEH-P4600MP, i'm wondering about the AUX input adapter- i'm guessing thee's no RCA input on the back of the head unit? so how does this input adapter work, it had a separate plug on the back from the wiring harness that it plugs in to?

 

[SHOkid13]

for anyone that had the DEH-P4600MP, i'm wondering about the AUX input adapter- i'm guessing thee's no RCA input on the back of the head unit? so how does this input adapter work, it had a separate plug on the back from the wiring harness that it plugs in to?

They use what they call an "IP-BUS cable". It is for a multi-cd player. I'm not sure if you can get a non pioneer cd deck to plug in...

For the manuals: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0,,2076_4039_50410536,00.html

Hope this helps!

 

[HoustinoJillian]

on the way

etronics.com is great! i just ordered this head unit (same one we've been talking about AND this adapter for a total on 201 dollars INCLUDING SHIPPING! that's right 275 msrp/ and ~240 from bestbuy/circuit city (NOT shipped) i can't wait to put it in, since it's shipping from brooklyn and i'm in paterson NJ, it should get here soon.. i'm also getting one of those DIN compartments, where i'll mount the AUX in adapter, all this put together with my new 40gb Ipod (also on the way, 1/2 bought 1/2 birthday present from the 'rents) and the ~36gb of mp3's i have (completely legal of course ) i can't wait!

 

[SHOkid13]

Sounds good! I have bought several things from etronics.com, they seem to be pretty good.

Let me know how it turns out.

 

[sideSHO]

Good suggestion! I am saving up for the plug-in for my unit. It is XM ready and waiting!

How does the XM ready head units sound?
I have a cheap Fm modulated XM unit and it sounds bad.Sounds like you're playing a tape.I wonder if they sound as good as CD's?

 

[SteedaSVT]

XM ready Unit makes a CD sound horrible. I have my new XM tuner on its way for my AVH-6500. Between the DVD's the changer and XM im all set.

Now i need to get the SHO running again so i can take it out of the merkur