Date:         Thu, 5 Jan 2012 10:54:17 -0700
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Sound systems (yet again)
Comments: To: Gary Bawden <goldfieldgary@GMAIL.COM>
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          Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>,
          Derek Drew <derekdrew@DEREKMAIL.COM>,
          Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com>
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        May just want look into using these guys for output

http://www.gizmag.com/soundmatters-foxlo-subwoofer/21006/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=099b754cf8-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email


On 4 Jan , 2012, at 11:04 PM, Gary Bawden wrote:

> Thanks, George, Steven, Derek, OlRivrRat, Jeff & Jeff, and everyone
> else,
>
> That's a pretty good start, all right. I will be winnowing out the
> non-contenders and eventually will fill the gaping hole in my dash
> (with the decorative wires hanging out) with a proper radio/CD unit.
> After my long trip last summer I came to the conclusion that I
> missed having a radio!
>
> Cheers all,
>
> Gary
>
>
> From:    OlRivrRat said: iPod connectivity & controllability so I
> replaced the Alpine with a JVC KD-PDR30 & am
> quite happy
>
> George Laubach said: I recently bought a Blaupunkt Atlanta 110 ($119
> from MidwestElectronics.com)=
> . Thought I would stay German.
>
> Steven Johnson said: I have looked a many units over the years and
> have yet to see any unit
> that does not have selective tuning.   The only thing to be careful
> of is finding a unit
> that has the kind of selection control you want....
>
> Derek Drew said: I just bought the really great Alpine 4 channel x
> 150W RMS
> power amplifier (600W RMS total), which fits great under the dash so
> you
> don't have to take up the valuable under-seat space for your power
> amp. (snip) ......could not see the faceplate properly in a Vanagon
> and swapped their Alpine out for another brand in frustration.
>
> Jeff Schwaia said: I put a Pioneer DEH-7300BT in my Tristar.  By far
> the best stereo I've ever
> had in a Vanagon.  Great sound and the hands-free phone operation was
> excellent, even when cruising down the freeway
>