I'm new to the whole upgrading car thing. I just bought a 2004 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V, it has the whole rockford fosgate audio system but no CD changer. I'm interested in getting a changer but i have no idea where to start or what will be compatible...The dealer is hella expensive and I don't know if I should get a new head unit too...
Just head on to Best Buy, look up the CD changer you like, get the attention of the guy working there, tell him to install it in your car and make sure it works with the factory equipment, and have a BIG smile on your face when its done.
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Just head on to Best Buy, look up the CD changer you like, get the attention of the guy working there, tell him to install it in your car and make sure it works with the factory equipment, and have a BIG smile on your face when its done.
I went to Best buy this morning actually and I was diappointed with their slim selection. I was looking at the Sony CDX - 757MX changer that plays MP3s but they didn't have it. The installation was a little pricey and i have someone who can install it...maybe...The guy said that any RF modulator changer would work...which means it goes through the radio...does that produce a bad sound?
I don't think you'd want an RF modulator. Its works by sending a radio signal that can be interrupted easily by another device running at the same frequency. Sounds quality also isn't exactly as great as some of the people say.
Don't just limit yourself to Best Buy. Look around Hhgregg and Circuit city. If you know someone who can install it for you, go and look for CD changers on Ebay. Hope you get what you need.
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"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist".
So i called Rockford Fosgate since that's what my system says it is and the guy tells me that although the head unit says Rockford...It's not...It's actaully Clarion....SO....does any one know anything about Clarion's products?
So clarion sucks? Would a suggestion be to replace the head unit and get a seperate amp to power my sub woofer? or is all that too complicated...ugh, i'm starting to hate Rockford for doing this to me....
Also I read that there's recalls for the sentras SE-Rs...does that include Spec Vs?
Have you looked on the back of the head unit? does it have a plug for a CD changer? Is a Cd changer an option on that car and if so, does it use the same head unit. Or, call the dealer tell him your interested in buying a changer from them, see if it is offered with that head unit. Then if it is tell them you want to know the make and model of the changer so you can look at consumer reports(or something) to see how it rates before paying that huge amount of $$$$. If you get that far you could go out and buy the same one without the dealer markup. As for a new head unit and amp, I would save that $$$ for something else unless you want to go all out on your audio. These are just my thoughts but, it may be worth a try. As for Clarion, it's not the greatest but, its allright.
Honestly, the best thing to do would be to just get rid of the whole freaking mess. The RF system in the Spec-V is garbage to begin with, and difficult to work with. With a new deck, you'll have better sound quality, and CD right up front. You will lose the sub, though, which is probably for the better.
I don't know that much about audio so i was a little weary of pulling out the head unit. I have an audio plug on the front for i guess for a Mp3 player...The changer was an option, but for some reason it wasn't put in, The dealership told me that the car was all prewired for a changer unit so it should be a quick 3 wires in thing. I will definitely call them and get the number...
So i guess if i get as far as getting the number then i can find the changer on ebay?
Yup, find the changer on ebay or at a local shop. The changer is going to be a Clarion if thats the kind of head unit you have. When you get the changer have a local place put it in or have someone you know put it in. Word of causion, if you have a friend do it make sure that they really know what they are doing not that it is that hard but, you will find that everyone"knows" how to do it. Another thing if your head unit has anti-theft make sure you know the code if you have to remove it or power is removed.
I found out that from 1998 to 2002 a company called Soundgate made an inteface module. This module allowed you to hook up an Alpine Cd changer direct to the head unit. The model # is Soundgate ALNS1. I'll look around and see if they make another product for 2004 model Nissan Sentra.
Yeah, kinda stupid that it says Rockford on the head unit but then i call and they say it's a Clarion. Yeah I have some who "knows" how to put it in...he's done alot work on his car so i trust him....well he knows more than me... I have no idea if i have an anti-theft, I don't think so...I hope not...haha.
What's your take on RF modualtors? I've heard everything from they suck and can mess up your signal easily to the guy at best buy who said that it's not GReat but if you're not an aficionado of audio you don't really notice it...
Also, if my whole changer thing goes under with trying to find the exact changer, I'd like to put that money towards upgrading what i already have, maybe a bigger subwoofer, i only have an 8in in there now, which is cool since i came from driving a 96 Nissan light truck, hell anything was better than that...i blew the speakers out of it...hehe... anyway what would be some cheap yet good quality suggestions? I"m working off of birthday money here...haha college drains you
I found out that from 1998 to 2002 a company called Soundgate made an inteface module. This module allowed you to hook up an Alpine Cd changer direct to the head unit. The model # is Soundgate ALNS1. I'll look around and see if they make another product for 2004 model Nissan Sentra.
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WOW thanks, this could work!
so...would it install anywhere? or just sorta sit on my floor?
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