help me with stereo question?

bam-bam

Our '02 Xterra has started eating CDs(won't eject). OE radio is double DIN. There was an available Rockford Fosgate HU with built in 6 disc changer. Is there a decent aftermarket version of that? I see where you can buy an adapter to use a DIN with pocket, or EQ...

I'm NOT interested in a "system" or USB, ipod, blahblah. Only need a CD player 'cause there's not a station in ATL that plays the BeeGees, James Taylor, and Air Supply consistently.

Sooo... what to do? DIN w/ adapter, double DIN? I'd just as soon have stock, but they're more expensive than aftermarket.

If possible, I'd like a layout like an old string-tuner- on-off-volume on left, tuner right.

davens

A budget might help narrow down the possibilities.

Easiest/cheapest thing to do would be to get a OEM CD player off Ebay. You can get that Rockford-Fosgate version for under $100 and the standard CD Player for under $60.
Or you can try Car-parts.com

I think one of the double-DIN DVD/NAV touchscreens (like the Kenwood , Pioneer or Alpine) would be awesome. But they are $700+

bam-bam

Thanks for the info. Budget? This is my wife's car and I want her happy Seriously, anything within reason, I was looking for recommendations. The only hangup I have about an OE unit is what if it does the same thing- it's used, too.

To clarify: does anyone make a double-DIN tuner/changer aftermarket, or are CDs that passe? $700 don't scare me, but I don't watch TV at home, sure don't need one in my car. Told you I'm a retro-grouch!
Would it be better to get a DIN head and a remote changer?

bam-bam

It's also our !7th anniversary coming up, and she don't like flowers. I was gonna buy her parts for her Mustang 8)

ragenasian

I found these under 2002 nissan xterra with factory radio.

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/ ... 5684&avf=N

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/ ... 5684&avf=N

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/ ... 5684&avf=N

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/ ... 5684&avf=N

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/ ... 5684&avf=N

Most of the time you will get a wiring harness with this that will plug right into your factory one. If not they usually sell that stuff too. These are just a few of the ones that came up for the 2002 nissan xterra

bam-bam

Thanks. guess I need to learn to search, huh? I usually just walk into one of the big stores and walk out with something. I HATE to shop.

davens

bam-bam wrote:

Thanks for the info. Budget? This is my wife's car and I want her happy Seriously, anything within reason, I was looking for recommendations. The only hangup I have about an OE unit is what if it does the same thing- it's used, too.

To clarify: does anyone make a double-DIN tuner/changer aftermarket, or are CDs that passe? $700 don't scare me, but I don't watch TV at home, sure don't need one in my car. Told you I'm a retro-grouch!
Would it be better to get a DIN head and a remote changer?

The typical double din touchscreen does it all...all the functions you're used to in a car stereo, plus the ability to navigate, watch a movie on a long trip(she might like that), and bluetooth handsfree for cell phones.

But for a $100ish, you could be upgrading to (A) a working/functional unit, (B)5 more disc capacity, (C)bolt-in clean/easy installation...and if you're particularly clever, you'll get one of the later MP3 capable Rockford Fosgate OEM units and figure out how to install it in your '02. Six discs with MP3s burned on them will conservatively give you a 700 song library to pick from. Screw the remote changer.

Haydz

davens wrote:

Screw the remote changer.

It'd be hard to reach.

ragenasian

I found these guys while surfing the nissan forums.

http://www.shortcircuitrepair.com/

bam-bam

I bid on a couple of NOS RF HUs this AM, FWIW :shock: