DRSFUN
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I have a 2007 RT RS-Adventurous and love everything about it except the dash radio, which sounds tinny. Has anyone installed a better system in a Sprinter, and if so, how?
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Chirpnchicks
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"Tinny" is being very kind, but I haven't done anything about it either.
I'll be all ears on this thread.
Jay
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Hit The Road Jack
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DRSFUN wrote:I have a 2007 RT RS-Adventurous and love everything about it except the dash radio, which sounds tinny. Has anyone installed a better system in a Sprinter, and if so, how?
We own the 2006 chassis Sprinter also!
Our passenger version Sprinter had 2 rear speakers installed in the side wall panels. When I did my conversion, I mounted the rear speakers in my base cabinets, facing forward, which produce lower lows for a better sound quality...
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Hit The Road Jack
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Here's someone elses remedy
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spahn
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I agree about the radio. We went to Circuit City and purchased a new sony radio that had and audio, USB, and ipod inputs. We did not change the speakers just the radio and there was a 100% improvement. I don't know why but it sounds so-o-o-o-o much better.
One problem we had was the installer could not figure out how to route the ipod cable through the glove box like on most cars so we just had him tuck it in the back until someone can figure out how to do it.
Thanks... Sue Spahn
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Rodger
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Having been in the car stereo business sometime in the past, I will say that the system is only as good as the speakers. If the speakers are of decent quality, then adding a new head unit with more power will definitely make a difference. More amps, means higher volume, with less distortion. Sometimes if the speakers are not very good, just replacing them can make a huge difference in sound quality. I would check with a good local car stereo place, (not Best Buy, Circuit City, etc.) but a place where the employees know their products, and what their talking about, and see what they think. Tell them how much you have to spend, and see what they suggest.
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Hit The Road Jack
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Rodger wrote:Having been in the car stereo business sometime in the past, I will say that the system is only as good as the speakers. If the speakers are of decent quality, then adding a new head unit with more power will definitely make a difference. More amps, means higher volume, with less distortion. Sometimes if the speakers are not very good, just replacing them can make a huge difference in sound quality. I would check with a good local car stereo place, (not Best Buy, Circuit City, etc.) but a place where the employees know their products, and what their talking about, and see what they think. Tell them how much you have to spend, and see what they suggest.
Thanks for the input Rodger!
What I always stress for in the 'ideal' sound system is individual control of the treble, mid-range, and bass.
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topless
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I'm not a big stereo buff, but the Sprinter stock radio system ranks right up there with a $5 transistor radio for reception and sound quality. The stock Becker radio is the worst factory radio I've had since the '70s (it's such a joke to have such a lousy radio with a security code). The stock front speakers are about the same quality.
I spent $100 on a Sony radio with a front auxiliary input and $100 for a pair of decent 4" round speakers and I'm quite happy with the results. They are easy to install and will make a huge difference.
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robertmorehead
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Is it on a 6cyl chasis? There Electronics are very differnt from the old style to the new style. You should have the old style van 5cyl.
wiring is still funny and there is not alot of space to work in. Anything you do will help. I have seen some of the Commercial MFG screw up some installation, not sure what RT does. On the new vans most of them aren't going near the readio.
-robert
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SHADOWMCPD
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Hi,
First and foremost, short of a high end car purchase with a good OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) sound system intalled (even then you have to wonder) the very minimum you should consider is changing out the speakers, and Amp up the head unit.
As most folks who truly enjoy music will tell you, clear, clean sound is vital to full enjoyment. Problem is, in a mobile environment that is hard to accomplish.
If you really spend time behind the wheel and want full rich engulfing sound then look up a quality aftermarket sound system installer and let them know what it is you are looking for. Today's system can include everything from Multi Media surround sound, better gauge wiring, power conditioning, to GPS navigation, rear and side mounted camera systems Etc. Plus they can install the system out of sight or in a neat OEM look if you like.
If it were me, I would bypass the in-dash system all together (Hey some are tied into the vehicles electronics so this might be a way of not messing with warranties)
I would opt for a separate AV system install with both power arrangement and system monitoring. Sure it will run a few bucks but like the saying goes, "You get what you pay for" unlike OEM installs an aftermarket install can be upgraded or expanded as the market changes and new tech is introduced.
Hey, way I figure it if you are going to spend a lot of time subjecting your eyes and ears to it, then why not invest in a quality system right from the beginning.
Good luck
Fred S
NYC
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