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Old 08-21-2006, 05:24 AM
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Question Best looking cd player?

I love the look of the stock cd player on the inside, but obviously it isn't cutting it.

What is the least invasive looking good cd player I can get? Also, will an amp fit under the seat to power the 2 door and speakers behind you?

What are also the best speakers for the money to add?

I have Infinity Kappa's in my truck and am pretty happy with those.

Thanks!
Old 08-21-2006, 05:37 AM
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As for the speakers, i love MB Quart but not alot of people mention them on threads like these. What kind of music do you listen to? Instead of going under the seat, you might want to try mounting the amp in the cubby behind the drivers seat (unless you have the bose setup)
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Originally Posted by nothingremains
I love the look of the stock cd player on the inside, but obviously it isn't cutting it.

What is the least invasive looking good cd player I can get?
Good looking - I like petite brunettes ... I'm thinking that "good looking" be a personal thing and you'll have to do the leg work here. Have a look over at www.woofersetc.com or www.crutchfield.com for about 100-200 CD headends to choose from.

Also, will an amp fit under the seat to power the 2 door and speakers behind you?
Yes, a small one will but most ones of quality are going to be too big to stuff under there and will require to be mounted behind the seats.

What are also the best speakers for the money to add?
Define best. How much money? What kind of music? Define your listening habbits. You really ought to actually go out and audition various speakers until you find ones that YOU like rather than ones I like. While looking around at head ends gather up some speaker brands the strike your fancy and then have a listen to them.

I have Infinity Kappa's in my truck and am pretty happy with those.
As do I ... there's a good start to compare for your next set of speakers. Make sure you listen to the pairs you're auditioning side-by-side rather than at different stores. Bring your own CD demo disk to listen with.

Thanks!
You're welcome and good luck!
Old 08-21-2006, 06:09 AM
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I listen to heavy metal.

Chimaira Dry Kill Logic DevilDriver

and then softer stuff like Korn Stone Sour Slipknot Deftones

I love hearing that double bass!! I dont plan on putting a subwoofer in there. I dont have a bose system. Just the stock 06
Old 08-22-2006, 09:45 AM
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Old 08-22-2006, 09:46 AM
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IMO Pioneer!!!
Old 08-22-2006, 06:40 PM
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jvc kd-avx2!!!! its awesome!! i have it!!

it has its own lcd screen..it plays everything from cd to ipod..

Old 08-22-2006, 07:28 PM
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Desi ... this is arguably the most invasive CD player I have ever seen. Sorry


If you are looking for clean and uninvasive .. try Nakamichi
Old 08-22-2006, 07:34 PM
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well thats what i thought at first when i saw it on pic..but when i saw it in person...holy ****...its better!

but thats ur opinion..i dont think its invasive at all..it totally went with my car

to each own buddy!
Old 08-22-2006, 11:47 PM
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Imo Sony WX7700-MDX is by far the best looking aftermarket HU and matches the Z's interior perfectly.
The only problems are that is a mini-disc player (I guess you can add a Sony CD changer) and the radio does not work with all U.S. frequencies.

Here is pic (not mine, from SangWL):
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that looks awesome!!!!!!!

i dont care about ipods

i just kinda maybe in the future want a screen in there that can switch from navigation to dvd if thats possible.
Old 08-23-2006, 07:11 AM
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Sony all the way...that is a great setup
Old 08-23-2006, 11:13 AM
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Damn, too bad it is a Sony. I have a Clarion DX-945 with Boston Pros but that looks amazing.
Old 08-23-2006, 02:45 PM
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check his out. this is my setup, seems pretty clean to me

https://my350z.com/forum/audio-and-video/194223-jus-got-xbox-360-with-d2-installed-check-it-out.html
Old 08-24-2006, 05:04 AM
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and where do you put cd's in?
Old 08-24-2006, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by deluzrider
check his out. this is my setup, seems pretty clean to me

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194223
Let's keep this about the Sony CD player the thread is about. Any more model info?
Old 08-24-2006, 11:54 AM
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i just kinda maybe in the future want a screen in there that can switch from navigation to dvd if thats possible.


any specifics i need for that?
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Panasonic CQ-TX5500D - $1000



Pioneer FH-P009MD - $1000



or the most extreme

Sony WX-7700MDX - $750

Old 08-26-2006, 05:19 AM
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do these do what i need?
Old 08-26-2006, 05:32 AM
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That Sony is awsome!!! Looks like an airplane's dash.


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