Stereo -Pioneer to Nakamichi?
#1
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Stereo -Pioneer to Nakamichi?
I have a 94 LS with Pioneer radio unit. I bought a used Nakamichi head unit that came from a 1993. Would I have issues with a basic swap? Is the harness the same? Please let me know your best thoughts.
Last edited by RA40; 08-31-15 at 09:45 AM. Reason: descriptive title
#3
Different harness, different amp, it'll be a real hassle to get it to work.
Aftermarket decks sound pretty good on pioneer LS400's, but like garbage on Nakamichis, so that is an easy option as they make harnesses for aftermarket decks to work on pioneer, but NOT nakamichi.
Cheers!
Aftermarket decks sound pretty good on pioneer LS400's, but like garbage on Nakamichis, so that is an easy option as they make harnesses for aftermarket decks to work on pioneer, but NOT nakamichi.
Cheers!
#4
i've had a 90 pioneer, 90 nakamichi, 93, pioneer, 94 pioneer, and 94 nakamichi
90-94 pioneer cars will accept...
90-92 nakamichi head units & 90-94 pioneer head units as the plugs are the same.
93-94 nakamichi head units only fit 93-94 nakamichi equipped cars.
90-92 nakamichi head units have the nakamichi symbol and say "nakamichi"
93-94 nak head units have just say "nakamichi"
I found the 90-92 nak head unit in a 94 pioneer equipped sound MUCH clearer compared to the pioneer head unit.
if you can find NAK tweeters, those also sound much nicer and clearer. plug and play
hope this info has been helpful
90-94 pioneer cars will accept...
90-92 nakamichi head units & 90-94 pioneer head units as the plugs are the same.
93-94 nakamichi head units only fit 93-94 nakamichi equipped cars.
90-92 nakamichi head units have the nakamichi symbol and say "nakamichi"
93-94 nak head units have just say "nakamichi"
I found the 90-92 nak head unit in a 94 pioneer equipped sound MUCH clearer compared to the pioneer head unit.
if you can find NAK tweeters, those also sound much nicer and clearer. plug and play
hope this info has been helpful
Last edited by omarg; 08-31-15 at 03:05 PM. Reason: grammar
#6
all I know it that it worked and sounded better.
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i've had a 90 pioneer, 90 nakamichi, 93, pioneer, 94 pioneer, and 94 nakamichi
90-94 pioneer cars will accept...
90-92 nakamichi head units & 90-94 pioneer head units as the plugs are the same.
93-94 nakamichi head units only fit 93-94 nakamichi equipped cars.
90-92 nakamichi head units have the nakamichi symbol and say "nakamichi"
93-94 nak head units have just say "nakamichi"
I found the 90-92 nak head unit in a 94 pioneer equipped sound MUCH clearer compared to the pioneer head unit.
if you can find NAK tweeters, those also sound much nicer and clearer. plug and play
hope this info has been helpful
90-94 pioneer cars will accept...
90-92 nakamichi head units & 90-94 pioneer head units as the plugs are the same.
93-94 nakamichi head units only fit 93-94 nakamichi equipped cars.
90-92 nakamichi head units have the nakamichi symbol and say "nakamichi"
93-94 nak head units have just say "nakamichi"
I found the 90-92 nak head unit in a 94 pioneer equipped sound MUCH clearer compared to the pioneer head unit.
if you can find NAK tweeters, those also sound much nicer and clearer. plug and play
hope this info has been helpful
#9
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Thank all of you. One more time please, plug and play means I do not have to get the special Nak amplifier? I do not have the Nak amplifier. I have the plain Pioneer.
#11
this is what a 90-92 nak looks like.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-90-91-92-LEXUS-LS400-RADIO-STEREO-CASSETTE-TAPE-PLAYER-DECK-N004-NAKAMICHI-/311408116387?fits=Model%3ALS400&hash=item48815ec2a3&vxp=mtr#viTabs_0
What are you trying to accomplish? Why do you want to replace your current Pioneer Headunit? I DO NOT KNOW if a pioneer CD changer will work w/ a nak HU.
Probably will though
Good work on the restoration BTW! Its so nice to see these old beasts given the TLC they deserve
#12
I do not remember seeing any kind of Extra Amp for the smaller speakers in the car. There is one for the big woofer under the rear window and that is on the left hand side in the trunk behind the front trunk panel.
#15
sorry to hear that. Its really just a matter of time before 25+/- year old Head units quit working. the bad thing about nakamichi is that parts are unavailable.
Maybe best to focus your efforts on new speakers.
good luck and keep us updated on your progress!
Maybe best to focus your efforts on new speakers.
good luck and keep us updated on your progress!