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    Still Hammerhead Fentonite's Avatar
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    The stock stereo in my ?05 Tacoma needs replacing, and I need to upgrade to something more modern (the stereo, not the truck), with Bluetooth, etc. Does anybody here do this? If not, any recommendations for a place where I can look at the stereos and get it installed reasonably? Do people still use Best Buy? Car toys?

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    https://www.crutchfield.com/S-RjnuBS1qxox/

    They have wire kits to factory plugs and mounting kits too

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    Check out PDA inc in Littleton

    303-761-6022

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    I did it myself in the 06 taco 20-30 minutes and a couple beers using the crutch field kit including running the Bluetooth mic i can help if needed
    You sir, are a specialist in the art of discovering a welcoming outcome of a particular situation....not a mechanic.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DFBrews View Post
    I did it myself in the 06 taco 20-30 minutes and a couple beers using the crutch field kit including running the Bluetooth mic i can help if needed
    What stereo did you use?

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    Bill Howard @
    Premier Car Audio
    565 E 70th Ave Unit 1W,
    Denver, CO 80229

    720-732-5479

    Bill put my stereo in 10 years ago when he had a mobile service (speed of sound) Went to see him just the other day for a little bug in that same & now obsolete stereo & he serviced it no charge because he's that kind of guy. Give him a call & he'll help you sort your options.

    & as a bonus, you can pop on over to shooter ready & say hello to the guys for a few minutes too. They're just across the parking lot.
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    Thanks for the ideas. I shouldn’t be hesitant to do it myself, just lazy....

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    http://https://www.crutchfield.com/S...FH-X720BT.html


    It’s a simple Bluetooth double din from pioneer

    it’s latency during phone calls is eh I may upgrade to one with nav and a backup camera because even parking a baby truck in the city is horrible
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    DIY with the right wiring harness is pretty easy.

    My next radio will be very basic with just the AM/FM tuner and BT and external mic for the phone. The software, including GPS/NAV mapping, was well as music/podcast features on your phone will always be ahead of anything in a car head unit. Your phone is being updated almost constantly and often with little or no intervention on your part. The only thing the head unit needs to do is connect to your phone.

    Unless you absolutely need a screen for a backup camera, I would skip that feature. It is nice to be able to see what is behind your back bumper but it doesn't need to be feed through your head unit and the screen takes up a lot of dash real estate for how often it is being used, IMO.

    Kenwood KMM-BT322U
    Pioneer DEH-150MP

    Both are under $100. Take the money you save and buy better speakers and/or some Dynamat or Noico to make the interior a little quieter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChickNorris View Post
    Bill Howard @
    Premier Car Audio
    565 E 70th Ave Unit 1W,
    Denver, CO 80229

    720-732-5479
    I used CN’s guy. I thought I’d need speakers too (they’ve been sounding crappy), but he told me to hold off and see how they sounded with the new stereo. He was right - they’re fine. He’s a stand-up guy, thanks!

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