So I'm sick of the terrible stock head unit so I'm thinking about getting a new one. I've looked at a few and I like the Sony WX-GT77UI the best, but I want to know if it's a good one to have in my car. (Here's a link to it: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665801112)


Front speakers: Kenwood KFC-1662S (Peak 180W, RMS 35W)
Rear speakers: Kenwood KFC-6983PS (Peak 450W, RMS 110W)

Not sure if necessary but I have a 1996 TL 2.5L

 

I wouldn't spend money on Sony, but that's me. For hu's, I like Alpine. Pioneer and Kenwood are solid choices as well.

 

Seconded on all the above.

Good to think about running component speakers up front as well, maybe install those tweeters in the a-pillar for better staging.

Kenwood makes good speakers but there are much better options available to you. Phoenix Gold RSd are nice for the money, as are Pioneer ts-d models. Polk is good too, on a budget.

 

if that hu is anything like sony's dd hu with the monitor, it will produce well. i heard using realm components and it was blowing something hard and clear.

 

yup. i only use kenwood. I used it in both my cars and it works out fine for a cheap price. You can find decent ones for 90-120 at bestbuy or buy off amazon or sonicx.

 

Alright thanks everybody. Now how do I take the HU out? (can't find a tut)

 

The how-to's here in the forum have a full picture tutorial. Dig harder, its here.

 

i had a sony Sony XAV-70BT, in my camaro, and it was a wicked deck. Ive got a jvc 7inch now, and a pioneer 7 inch flipout, and hands down, the sony was the best. Easiest to use, produced good sound, and looked good. im just a novice, but i did have infinty kappa speakers, with a 12.1 sub and what not, but hey thats just my opinion. worst thing i ever did was get the jvc, hardest to tune.

 

yeah,

 

try going with pioneer, jvc, alpine or a kenwood. they are all good stereos.

 

Still having trouble finding that install tutorial...

 

10 seconds of searching:

https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/new-official-2nd-gen-tl-diy-thread-706083/

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JV89XXGB

 

and if that's not good,

http://metradealer.com/files/products/INST99-7868.pdf

 

fourthmeal,
Although I don't appreciate the tone of your message... I am grateful for the links. But I am still unsure about if I will need to buy adapters since it is a new HU and an older car (1996).

 

What tone, man? I find it appalling that new members do not bother to use the Search button. And I know you didn't, because the answer you were after was on the very first thread when I searched.

I may have a join date of Jul 2010 but I lurked and searched this site for months before I even purchased my vehicle. There is an incredibly dense, informative base of knowledge already on the site, and if I may say so, the search function works beautifully and without any issue, which is great because not all sites do.

I'm not trying to be a dick here, but let's be honest, spoon feeding is not the right way to learn, right? I hope not, because we're doomed if that's how it goes these days.

At any rate, what adapter are you speaking of? Usually just a dash kit and wiring harness is all you need. metraonline.com gives details for each vehicle. A 96 TL is probably different than a 99-03 to be fair.

 

Searching definitely helps, I can understand the frustration, ham all you need is a dash kit

 

Check out sonic electronics dot com. They are the cheapest on the web and very reputable. I got most of my system there it rocks. Alpine type R are great speakers for the price. There are better, but not for the $$ IMO. Pioneer and Alpine HU's are great choices too. Sony gear is low end junk.

 

Alright thanks for all the info guys.

 

i have an alpine ina w900 and its so worth it! alpine is way better than sony