Audio/Video Q&A Thread

[timot_one]

There is no such thing as composite audio.  There is composite video though.  PM me about this.

[mitchigan]

Tim can you please move back home to MI??? I would gladly hire you to build me a system.

[timot_one]

Tim can you please move back home to MI??? I would gladly hire you to build me a system.

Sorry, no.  I have living in MA, but I will only move back to a warmer climate with an economy that's somewhat stable.  I have no desire to move back to MI for any reason.  I am however willing to come out there to do your install.  My brother lives in Lansing, and I'm pretty sure he'd let me use his garage for an install.  I usually get out there once a year to visit family and friends.

[clapton924]

Can a EX 6-disc changer HU drive 4-ohm aftermarket speakers?

[timot_one]

Sure.  The speakers will be underpowered, but they will work.  If you just want to swap your speakers, you should be fine.  I'd recommend creating some sort of gasket with double sided tape between the speaker and the mounting location when you replace the speakers.

[clapton924]

Cool. I have a pair of these coming from Amazon for $80 shipped.  

http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/product ... l=SPS-600C

[timot_one]

I think everyone on the forum knows that you got those Greg!

[CrackerTeg]

I seem to recall a mass PM regarding those speakers. Its a vague recollection though. How about another PM reminding me?

[clapton924]

Haha....yeah I suppose you guys are right!

[CrazyCreashunz]

I have a question... If your ride came with the oem h/u with dual climate control then you got a harness to covert it over to single because a Metra Kit was purchased, would you be able to use the same harness that is now single into a oem h/u that has single climate control? I was just thinking about this cuz I found some oem h/u on ebay for a good price but they are single climate control.

[timot_one]

Sure.  Give it a try.

[CYANiDE]

Lets bring this thread back up to the top.



Does anyone know if the USA-Spec will work in a car without XM or Navi? Will it display text and allow me to use steering wheel controls?

[timot_one]

Yeah, it should work.  The best source of information is the manufacturer of the product.  The first place I would start looking for information is their website, or calling their tech support.  That's where I start with any research I do about a product I'm interested in purchasing.  I've done a few installs with OEM h/u's that had this and they worked.  I think it depends on which h/u you have (single CD/single climate; 6 CD/single climate; 6 CD dual climate) to determine whether it will display text.

[CYANiDE]

I have the 6 CD single climate. I've tried crutchfield and it tells me it'll work with my car so I think it'll work. I just don't know what I'd wire it up to since I do have a button to switch from CD to AUX (I guess I'd use a connector in the back that's left over or something). I'm not a big audio guy and I'd be doing this myself. I'd only be interested if I can get text and can use the stereo controls though.

I'm going to email USA-Spec and see what they say.

EDIT: Started browsing the site first and seems that if you don't have XM it will not display text (will only display playlist number and track name). Sort of a bummer. Don't know if there is a solution that will do both (control via Steering wheel and show track names).

[Mike]

To confirm I have dual climate, and 6 cd without XM, and when I had this installed it did not display text.