I need stereo suggestions

[jgarcia408]

Hello everyone. Im looking to replace the stock stereo in my 2004 Vibe. Right now I have the stock stereo with 6 speakers and amp. Im looking for any suggestions on a stereo that is not too expensive, but can be swapped very easily with the stock stereo receiver. The only other thing I would really like it to have is a USB and or auxiliary input on the front. I would like a quality stereo, but cant be too picky because of my budget, which is around $200. Ive installed stereos in cars before, but never one with an amp. I just want it to be an easy and smooth as possible install. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[ws6rob]

I believe you can find a 2din size aftermarket stereo unit for under $200. All you will need is an adapter harness plug and an antenna adapter plug for maybe $20 or so. Everthing else stays the same. IF you go with a 1din size you have many more option that will work for under $200 if all you want is a new stereo head unit with USB and AUX.This option will also require a new mounting adaptor.

[VforVIBE]

Try this...http://www.crutchfield.com/app....aspxThey'll tell you what you can put in your Vibe as well as vehicle-specific info and installation guides.

[KNINE]

[jgarcia408]

So with the adapter harness plug and the antenna adapter its pretty much an easy swap? Thats really what im looking for. Thanks for the info.

[A Psycho Martyr]

Be sure to check out http://sonicelectronix.com and/or http://crutchfield.comYou can check to see what fits your vehicle there and they give you free wiring harness and free antenna adapter.I got mine from there and only paid $299 for a h?u that retailed for $500I love mine. Oh, shipping is free also

[jgarcia408]

Thanks for the two sets. Does the wiring harness that they provide allow a simple plug in connection with the current wiring in my car or will I have to still crimp wires together. Last time I installed a radio was probably 10 years 8 years ago and it was on a car made in the early 90s that had no harness. I just had to twist the wires together that went to the appropriate speaker. I never installed a radio with an amp before and dont know what the wiring harness does.

[jgarcia408]

Hi folks. I finally got my new stereo. I stuck with a single din receiver from crutchfield. I got it yesterday and had it installed within 30 min. It was so easy with the harness they sent. I do have a question though that I hope someone can answer. There is one harness that connects to the new deck, but the stock stereo had to connection harnesses. The stereo works with the one connection, but I would like to know what the other connection is for. Can anyone answer what that's for?

[A Psycho Martyr]

What model stereo did you get? Can we expect pics in your garage?And I'm really not sure abot the two wire harnesses on your stock radio. That ? is for someone else

[jgarcia408]

I ended up getting a Kingwood KDC- HD545U. I can't post any pics cause my camera is not working, but the install us nothing special. The stereo on the other hand works great and I'm very happy with my decision.

[A Psycho Martyr]

this guy?

[jgarcia408]

Alcatraz the one. Its a really nice deck and sounds great.

[A Psycho Martyr]

I watched the video review. The iPod control looks pretty fluid. Nice easy controls. There are more steps to it on mine, which sucks! You get the remote with it?