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Double DIN aftermarket replacement for the SC-810

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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bigdaddylee82
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Re: Double DIN aftermarket replacement for the SC-810

Post by bigdaddylee82 »

To me that says more about JVC than anything (I've never been a fan). I've got an older Alpine CDA-9851, single DIN mounted like j_cd did his (I put the "cubby hole" on bottom) and it blows the factory stereo away, on the same 16 year old stock speakers the factory stereo was driving.

- Lee

j_cd
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Year and Model: 1998 S70 GLT
Location: Los Angeles, CA

Post by j_cd »

How old was that JVC? Things like D/A Converters (digital-to-analog) get better every couple years. I don't know if the new cd changer is sending a digital or analog signal to the head unit, but that could explain it. That or the JVC either had a crappy amp or an impedance mismatch.

I too am using the stock speakers, which may be Alpines in the first place, not sure. The new Alpine head unit sounds better than the stock stereo. Wish I would hurry up and finish working on the car so I can listen to it again.

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