Stock Radio Specifications

[PHO2GR4]

Well, I'm sure that audio opinions differ from listener to listener. My '99 Ironman sounded extremely good after adding an amp and a subwoofer.

I didn't even do any soundproofing. I'd planned on it, but after adding the sub, it sounded so good that I decided no further changes were needed!

I've changed head units on virtually every car I've owned prior to the VX, because stock units (and stock speakers) usually suck.

The VX is a happy exception.

[MZ-N10]

yea, it differs from ppl to ppl. but in my vx atleast it wasnt too great to hook up 2 10s, using the rear speakers as signal with the freq. on the amp turned down pretty low. the sub just didnt sound rite, sounded a bit muffled.

[Bulldoggie]

I'm not certain but I believe the stock head unit was made by a company called "Eclipse"

[PHO2GR4]

Really? Eclipse is pretty high-end!

[k4tmc]

Re Eclispe. See my first post above about the OEM of the radio unit. Then check this web page for Eclispe: http://www.eclipse-web.com/cd-index.html

You will see that the stock radio and Eclispe are both Fujitsu Ten products. Now that does not mean that they are built in the same factory by the same personnel, or the same engineering was involved. However, it is a good sign that the stock unit has good lineage.

Henry

[nocturnalVX]

but the speakers are Clarion. I had my system pulled & replaced with Alpine stuff. SWEET!

[k4tmc]

OK on the speakers being Clarion units. I have seen that mentioned in other posted messages; however, I not pulled mine yet.

Note that a review of the Clarion corporate web site does not show any connection to Fujitsu Ten which made the radio unit.

Re Alpine. Yes, I am considering that as my first choice on a replacement unit; however I am spoiled by the stock CD changer (works great so far with commercial discs). I really like being able to change CD's without having to fumble with the discs and holders while driving. If I change the radio unit, then I will be forced to find a CD changer that is compatible with the new unit.

Henry