Best aftermarket Single DIN Radio
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Best aftermarket Single DIN Radio
I’ve owned my 2004 Audi TT Quattro 225 for a year now, and the radio is too out dated and I’m tired of listening to CD’s lol. Any suggestions on a quality, affordable single Din replacement. Needs to have an aux jack. Thanks!
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I bought a Kenwood, but the model I have has been discontinued. This is very close to what I purchased:
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...DC-BT572U.html
It has an aux. input, you can match the display to the red color of the TT's instruments and it's very simple to install, at least with my Bose system. It looks like the cleaned up the controls on this model, compared to mine, which is a good thing. Also, I can still close the door over the radio.
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...DC-BT572U.html
It has an aux. input, you can match the display to the red color of the TT's instruments and it's very simple to install, at least with my Bose system. It looks like the cleaned up the controls on this model, compared to mine, which is a good thing. Also, I can still close the door over the radio.
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I bought a Kenwood, but the model I have has been discontinued. This is very close to what I purchased:
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...DC-BT572U.html
It has an aux. input, you can match the display to the red color of the TT's instruments and it's very simple to install, at least with my Bose system. It looks like the cleaned up the controls on this model, compared to mine, which is a good thing. Also, I can still close the door over the radio.
https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...DC-BT572U.html
It has an aux. input, you can match the display to the red color of the TT's instruments and it's very simple to install, at least with my Bose system. It looks like the cleaned up the controls on this model, compared to mine, which is a good thing. Also, I can still close the door over the radio.
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Yes, you do need a wiring harness, bezel and antenna adapter. I bought this one:
The wiring is very easy, the bezel doesn't fit that well, but with a little trimming, I got it in. I also mounted the microphone in the bezel. I had to modify the Kenwood microphone by removing the bullet shaped rear portion and drilling a hole to mount it in the bezel. It works surprisingly well.
The wiring is very easy, the bezel doesn't fit that well, but with a little trimming, I got it in. I also mounted the microphone in the bezel. I had to modify the Kenwood microphone by removing the bullet shaped rear portion and drilling a hole to mount it in the bezel. It works surprisingly well.
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This is what I installed in my 2005 TT roadster with Bose. The biggest plus is the display brightness, given the convertible. I like driving with the top down and the music loud.
One caveat: as far as I can tell, this unit cannot control the disc changer that was original equipment.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500HD1...E-HD149BT.html
One caveat: as far as I can tell, this unit cannot control the disc changer that was original equipment.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500HD1...E-HD149BT.html
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Would anyone be able to dm me and assist me installing an aftermarket head unit? I got a Kenwood kmm-bt322u and all the necessary parts/cables/wires. I got most, if not all, the wiring done. My problem is the head unit heats up like crazy after a minute of playing music. I got the bose system in a 2001 TT. I used the rca jacks instead of the speaker wires. Not sure that the issue is.
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This is what I installed in my 2005 TT roadster with Bose. The biggest plus is the display brightness, given the convertible. I like driving with the top down and the music loud.
One caveat: as far as I can tell, this unit cannot control the disc changer that was original equipment.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500HD1...E-HD149BT.html
One caveat: as far as I can tell, this unit cannot control the disc changer that was original equipment.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500HD1...E-HD149BT.html
Thanks!
-Chris
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Would anyone be able to dm me and assist me installing an aftermarket head unit? I got a Kenwood kmm-bt322u and all the necessary parts/cables/wires. I got most, if not all, the wiring done. My problem is the head unit heats up like crazy after a minute of playing music. I got the bose system in a 2001 TT. I used the rca jacks instead of the speaker wires. Not sure that the issue is.
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