I am looking to figure out which brand that has a complete system like highs, lows, mids, amp, stereo i was thinking Alpine anyone have any info or suggestions. I dont like sony nor panisonic, nor jvc any info will be greatly appriciated

 

I have alpine type r components up front with the tweeters in the sail panels and it sounds amazing

Even on the stock HU

 

Yeah i am looking at a complete Alpine system stereo amp speakers i like these door speakers


http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...3&tp=105&avf=N

 

Those are nice, but our mids are 6.5"

 

infinity highs...jl audio w6/7 subs..pioneer avic d3 or clarion max675vdII hu

 

I have a company over by where i live that is gunna make me a color match box for my truck thinking about 2 10"s or 12"s

 

You also have kenwood, blaupunkt, sony(-shudder-), eclipse, etc
The problem is that no brand does everything 100% great.

Any particular reason you're going for everything in one brand?
Are you looking for a sponsorship or something related?
If you want the best sound you may have to mix and match a bit...

 

Crossfire

 

i bow to u sir

 

Really i was looking at some alpine stuff they seem to have a lot of nice stuff for a compete system. Yeah i just want ever thing one brand. I hate mix and matching stuff in a way

ANyone herd of earth quake subs?

 

JL subs are great. I had a set of 10" W6's in my old car and im kicking myself in the ass for not taking them out to put in my cobalt
Audiobahn are also pretty nice...

cruthfield is kind of expensive. you can usually find this stuff other places.

 

good setup to go with is jl or alpine.......alpine type x subs=incredible i had 2 10" type r's and there insane also

 

thinking of getting 2 earthquake MODEL: DBXi-10D
1000-Watts
Xmax: 3"
10" cast subwoofer
Dual voice coil 2 x 4-ohm
2" voice coil, aluminum bobin
120 Oz double stacked magnet

Hey can the stock pioneer sub woofer still work with just an aftermarket Head unit or will i not work at all?

 

I have 2 jl w3v3's a jl 500/1 to power them, polk 5.25s and eclipse 6x9s powered by a jl 300/4 and it sounds real crisp and clean. the subs also wail wicked hard...

 

Ok guys i need to know what i need and where to buy stuff for my car its an 06 ss/sc so i can keep my driver info when putting in a new head unit with out the stupid thing crutchfiled sells

 

u could also do mcintosh... if u plan on spending more on the system then the car

 

i think i am gunna put a head unit in for now really dont want all that weight in my trunk

 

they make hus (really famous for amps thou) along with a bit of speakers.

for a HU check out alpine and pioneer

 

ok what do i need to keep all my bells and whistles and where can i get it

 

I Like Kenwood Stuff. I Have A Ddx6019 In Dash Dvd That I Got For Like $550...

 

where

 

sonicelectronix.com, they wont have our harness but...as emperor jj and stealththx posted in the car audio and video sticky...


1.) If I install an aftermarket head unit will I lose my Driver Information Center (DIC) or throw a check engine light (CEL)?

No, removing the factory radio does not affect anything related to the DIC since it is located in the dash not in the radio like the new G6 and Malibu and a properly installed aftermarket HU will not effect the computer.

2.) Now do I have to relocate the factory radio in order to maintain any factory functions. (Do I have to run a harness from the front of the car to the trunk and hide my factory radio?)

No. Even thou the Cobalt uses the new GM-LAN system in the vehicle unlike the previous generation of GM vehicles which used the Class 2 Databus which some of you might be familar with the harnesses now available will still work with the GM-LAN system.

3.) Also, will I lose the factory door chime with the installation of an aftermarket head unit on an 05-06?

No, the factory door chime is still retained since it is not connected to the radio in any way.

4.) What about an 07+?

The 07+ cobalts have the door chimes play thru the speakers stock... So when you remove the stock HU you loose them unless you get a expensive module to replicate the chimes called the GMOS-LAN harness.

5.) What Harness do i need for my 05-06?

Metra = 70-2103
Warning the Scosche, AI and Bluewave harnesses are for Saturns... the plug will physiclly work but you will need to repin the speaker wires along with cut or remove the 2 red "jumpers". I dont recommend them but i have the part numbers listed.
Scosche = GM04B
American International = GM-4003
Bluewave = BW-H-GM20

6.) I have an 07+ and need a GM-LAN harness, which one do i get?

non pioneer = GMOS-LAN-03
pioneer = GMOS-LAN-04 *retains onstar*

7.) Is there another solution other then the pricy gm lan harnesses for 07+ vehicles?

Yes you can buy the regular harness that will plug in but you will loose your door chimes.
Metra = 70-2202
Scoshe =
American International =
Bluewave =

8.) What about the Scoshe dash kit that has the screen on the bottom and claims to retain the factory DIC functions?

Its not nessicary for the cobalt but it will work so if you really want it go for it. Part number is GM1593B


9.) So I'm not sure what exactly a DIN is or what size head units I can fit in the Cobalt

In a nutshell the DIN size refers to how big the opening is to fit a new head unit. The Cobalt has a big enough opening for a double din and currently the kits made for it are Single DIN, Double DIN, and dual Single DINs.

Single DIN kit number
Metra = 99-3302

Double DIN Kit Number
Metra = 95-3302

Dual Single DIN kit number


10.) I really want a new head unit but I still want to use my steering wheel controls!

No problem. Check out these bad boys PAC Audio Steering Wheel Interfaces.

11.) Now I have the XM option in my Cobalt and I want to get a new head unit but use that XM antenna up on my roof. How do I do this and do you recommend this?

Personally, I [stealththx] don't recommend this because it will be more of a hassle with various adapters and whatnot and you will not have a full function XM system. If you install a Pioneer DVD/Navigation system in your car it is able to receive XM NavTraffic information and with the factory antenna this is not possible. With XM NavTraffic service you can receive live traffic information, stock quotes, and more on your AVIC series head unit.

12.) I really want a DVD player and Navigation system so what do you recommend for me?

The Top three companies when it comes to high end head units or DVD units are Pioneer, Alpine and Eclipse


13.) Ok, I am installing a new head unit in my car and I can't find a switched acc wire for my remote turn on lead what do I do now?

The accessory for the radio is actually run by the GM-LAN system. You must find a switched accessory wire somewhere else like tapping into one in the fuse box. The best fuses to tap are the Sunroof fuse or Windshield wiper fuse.

14.) I have an 05-06 cobalt and i want the aux in like the newere 07+ radios. Can I just swap one of those head units in my car?

Quick answer is no... yes its been done by one person (SilverSS/SC) but in the end some of the functions were lost and most of the buttons were backwards. He knew someone that worked at gm and had extensive knowledge of the tech 2 software... even then it took quite a while and barely worked. heres the thread about swap
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/electronics-audio-video-49/2007-hu-does-work-05-06-vid-47419/

15.) I have an 07 oem radio with xm and the ipod and mp3 player in it.. is there any way i can buy the upgraded one with the 6 disc mp3 player in it?
Yes As long as its out of an 07+ vehicle all the connections are the same. If by chance you buy it used or from another member you will need to get the vin relearned via a dealership but other then that it would work.

16.) How do i and an amplifier and keep the stock radio?

You can either buy a Line Out Convertor (LOC) or if your amp has high level inputs use those. With either of those options you splice the speaker wires (either the ones from the 6X9s or stock sub if you have one.... it doesnt matter its just convenience) and connect them to either the LOC or to your harness for the high level inputs. Some LOCs require a ground as well as the speaker wires. A few companies that make them are Install Edge, Bluewave, Scousche, Perpheral, PAC, Stinger, American International, Ect...

heres a good how too for more info https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/how-install-system-stock-headunit-85131/

17.) I want to replace my speakers what sizes are they and how do i do it?

All cobalts have the same speakers. 6.5" in the front door and 6X9 in the rear deck. For the cobalts with the pioneer package the speaker is just held on via 4 screws and can be replaced easily. For the non pioneer people the stock speaker is actually built into the braket that is bolted on the door. To my knowlege you cant order the ones that come in the pioneer package (that would be too easy) so you must fabricate something yourself. A piece of wood is normally what i would use. Cut to the size of the stock speaker/bracket thing with a speaker cutout.

18.) Whats the stock sub size?

The stock sub is a Dual 2 ohm 10"

19.) How do i remove the dash trim to get to the headunit?

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/disassemble-dashboard-radio-related-panels-7236/

20.) I installed an aftermarket HU with my pioneer package cobalt and now my speakers wont play.... how do i fix this?

You must hook up the "remote" wire for the stock amp to the remote coming off the head unit. To do this you must cut the pink wire coming off the stock harness and connect it to the blue/wire remote wire on your aftermarket HU harness.

21.) What size is the stock battery and where is it located?
The stock battery is a group 34/78 and its located in the spare tire wheel well, in the bottom of the trunk

22.) Do only certain aftermarket head units require the antenna adapter or all of them?

Most aftermarket HUs will require the gm antenna adapter

23.) I have a system and my lights are dimming what do you recommend?

Normally the best thing you can do to prevent the lights from dimming is to swap the stock battery with a better one. I recommend the carquest NGT Extreme Battery.

Its comparable to the optima yellow top with slightly better specs and more importantly a much better price. For you heavy hitters with the bigger systems you may want to bump it up to a kinetik HC1800 battery. They are one of the best batteries on the market and work damn well but the price tag is going to be around double that of the optima yellow



I know there is a lot more to cover so you guys feel free to input your knowledge here so we can avoid these reposts.[/QUOTE]

 

what do u want just a deck? does brand matter?

 

Yeah i would rather has in dash navigation but a deck is fine. Brand dont matter just rather have a good brand

 

look at pioneer alpine eclipse and kenwood anything else is a waste of time