Clarion NX-409 and Polk Audio DB-6501

bigdaddyjosh · Post by **bigdaddyjosh** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:19 pm

Just a few pics of the start of my system. This component set also has a 600 watt amp on them as well.

toronto_user · Post by **toronto_user** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:47 pm

Looks great. How did you wire it (what harness was used to connect Clarion into 2 GM plugs that come from Vibe insides and go into stock radio)? Have you used:1. an expensive harness that retains OnStar (Metra GMOS-100 and such), 2. cheap Chevy Aveo 2007+ sedan "hack" harness (has 2 female plugs that match GM plugs going into stock radio) - BHA2105, does not retain OnStar or 3. bypassed Big Brother by tapping supplied Clarion's harness directly into into GM wiring?

bigdaddyjosh · Post by **bigdaddyjosh** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 11:25 am

I used the GM Onstar box that I got for half price through Crutchfield when I bought my radio. I believe it was 64 bones at half price.

bonesmurones · Post by **bonesmurones** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:39 am

@bigdaddyjosh - how do you like the NX-409? I was looking into it cause it seems to be comparable to the Pioneer AVH-P4200 but with GPS built in. Specifically I'm wondering about the performance of the GPS, and what you think of the iPod interface. Is it easy to navigate your music, or can it become tedious to find what you're looking for?

bigdaddyjosh · Post by **bigdaddyjosh** » Sun Apr 04, 2010 9:57 pm

I love it!!! The GPS is very accurate as long as you live in the city. Ive found that SOME rural areas arent very accurate. DVD playback is perfect with a very nice looking screen. Now for the best part (IMO). IPOD/Iphone interface. The unit does not have built in bluetooth so no wireless streaming. Thats ok because the unit comes with usb. The only time there is a noticable lag is the initial input just after plugging in. For some reason its tries to do a play all and it takes a few seconds to read all the songs. But other than that there are no probs. You can browse the ipod from the touchscreen on the radio which makes music selection a breeze. Actually I think thats my fav part about it. Anyhow if you have anymore questions please feel free to ask.Ps. You can find some great deals on Crutchfield. I got mine from there for $400.

rsmith09GT · Post by **rsmith09GT** » Mon May 03, 2010 4:08 am

i want to put the same radio in my car wha is the part number on the harness you used? any chance you got pics of the wiring?

Clarion NX-409 and Polk Audio DB-6501

Clarion NX-409 and Polk Audio DB-6501

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