Factory Headunits make difference?
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Hi,
I am using the factory Pioneer headunit with Dynaudios and a JL Audio Sub running on a Alpine 5 ch amp. The system sounds very good while keeping the stock radio look in tact.
The question I have is would I hear an even greater improvement in sound quality by switching just the headunit to either the factory Nakamichi or Mark Levinson units?
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I am using the factory Pioneer headunit with Dynaudios and a JL Audio Sub running on a Alpine 5 ch amp. The system sounds very good while keeping the stock radio look in tact.
The question I have is would I hear an even greater improvement in sound quality by switching just the headunit to either the factory Nakamichi or Mark Levinson units?
Thanks,
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It's not really that simple as just "bolting them in". The wiring harnesses are different between the Nak and ML as well as the Pioneer. Not worth the headache!
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I have a 1993 SC300 and just swapped out the premium system for the Nak. The Nak is clearer, can't tell if it's the amp or HU, but the sound is a bit crisper. I'm sure there will be a bigger difference once i swap the speakers, too. One other thing is that the radio reception is better with the Nak head in my opinion.
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Unfortunately the GS 2nd generation isn't as nice for "dropping in" another head unit. Seems like all the good stuff for ease of modding, is going to the SC.
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