attn: whoever said CD changer fits under passenger seat

HOW!!??

I just measured under there and it is about 2.5 inches clearence. How is a 3.5-3.9 inch CD changer supposed to fit under there? Are you sure? The only CD changer I saw that was 2.5 inches (the smallest I found) was a horrendously expensive Alpine 6 disc CD changer! I need to know if it really fits and if I just measured wrong or what?

what do you want a cd changer for? im not trying to crack on you but dude if your thinking well i dont want to have to change cds all the time well 6 cds isnt much and then when you want some new ones it will be a huge pain to switch them when its under the seat. this is what i recomend get a deck that plays mp3s you can put a lot of cds on one plus its easy to switch when your tired of it and it will give you track info. www.audiomyth.com they have some pretty good deals comparable to a cd changer im sure.

Originally posted by onesojourner
what do you want a cd changer for? im not trying to crack on you but dude if your thinking well i dont want to have to change cds all the time well 6 cds isnt much and then when you want some new ones it will be a huge pain to switch them when its under the seat. this is what i recomend get a deck that plays mp3s you can put a lot of cds on one plus its easy to switch when your tired of it and it will give you track info. www.audiomyth.com they have some pretty good deals comparable to a cd changer im sure. LOL! Where were you when he was deciding on it in this thread (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t37513.html)?

Originally posted by onesojourner
what do you want a cd changer for? im not trying to crack on you but dude if your thinking well i dont want to have to change cds all the time well 6 cds isnt much and then when you want some new ones it will be a huge pain to switch them when its under the seat. this is what i recomend get a deck that plays mp3s you can put a lot of cds on one plus its easy to switch when your tired of it and it will give you track info. www.audiomyth.com they have some pretty good deals comparable to a cd changer im sure.

Fair enough. At first I thought you were being a prick, but I see what you mean. The MP3 players are pretty tight, but (and I know some of you won't understand) I still like some of my tapes. Most of them I don't have the CD for and the CD for most of them was never made! I would really like an alternative to the CD changer, like a CD + Cassette player, but I've never seen one. So the only way I see to keep cassette playability is to get a CD changer. Pain in the butt and everything. Alternatives are welcome!!

but I still don't see how its gonna fit under the seat...

Darkwing, I feel your pain man, but, you gotta let go of the past, cassettes are dead.

Now, a cool alternative is an mp3 CD player. the great thing about mp3 is it's one of the most compressed file types for the pc, as opposed to .wav which is the format most CDRs are burned in to play in your car stereo. Another good thing about the .mp3 format is that currently, EVERYBODY uses it.

It's got a cult-like following. Now I don't know what kind of internet connection you're on, but if it's broadband (i.e. cable, DSL, T3, etc.. etc..) with a few gnutella client downloads (kazaa, morpheus, winmx), you shouldn't have any problem finding ANY song you want, I've never been left unable to find a with these three file sharing clients. Anything from the latest bass tester mixes to Yanni's greatest hits. I even found entrance theme for the chicago bulls for a school project on kazaa.

So, I think the mp3 CD player would be a GREAT alternative to your CD changer, and a lot less hassle too. Plus you'd be able to trade in your entire tape collection for one or two CDs (since like 100-250 songs will fit on each CD) so you won't be carrying around those ugly ass retro looking tapes in your pimp ride :)

Darkwing,

A single din, cd player/tapedeck combo does exist. Sanyo makes one, and you can get it at Crutchfield. The local shop sells it also. I have seen one. It isn't the flashiest thing in the world, but for US$250, it serves the purpose for those who need it.

darkwing, i would seriously suggest upgrading to a in dash cd player. I personaly can't stand the sound quality of the tape. you can also sell your tape HU for money for something else!!!!!!!!?

Originally posted by PerryB
Darkwing,

A single din, cd player/tapedeck combo does exist. Sanyo makes one, and you can get it at Crutchfield. The local shop sells it also. I have seen one. It isn't the flashiest thing in the world, but for US$250, it serves the purpose for those who need it.

Could you point me to a site? I havn't found one in hours of searching...

I have really been thinking about that MP3 player HU. It is sweet, I must admit. I'm really getting sold on it every time I think of it. And alot of the old tapes ARE coming back out on CD, I've noticed. and CD changers are a pain in the ass I've heard... I'm getting stomach cramps cuz I can't decide. MP3s...I love MP3s... Only $50 more... no hassle... in dash... install myself... 1 yr warrenty free... I could sell my cassette HU and the factory one I kept... All those tapes... but the CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, MP3s...

I ..... I ........ I give in!!!! :crying:

Its just too cool to justify keeping the tape deck!!!


So, I'm serious now, I'm going to post a new topic to address this so it doesn't get lost in the mix.

MP3 player baby, I have not bought a CD in three years. You can find any song on the net. I have everything from gucci crew to new edition:D

Why not go with something like Blaupunkt's 5cd in dash changer and get a tape deck to controll it. check it out at blaupunkt.com I think someone on this board sells blaupunkt too.

Darkwing,

Here is the link to the sanyo cd/tape combo at crutchfield.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-GrJYztBhIQG/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?i=140FXCD500&s=0

hey thats cool. I'll look into it. But I've just been so sold on this MP3 thing, that I'm not sure I even want tapes anymore! You see how quickly and easily I am swayed? Plus I found this:

http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-WK7QEZbSK80/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=62700&I=570CDCMP3&o=m&a=1

Its an Aiwa MP3 player for $199. got all the fixins too, except ESP, which only SONY has. thanks for the link though. I do appriciate it.

hey found these speakers too, good price, I'm just gonna get 2 for the front:

http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-oJqENCiiUhM/ProdView.asp?a=0&s=0&g=52000&id=essential_info&i=158XSW1620

these seem good. Any thoughts on the HU or speakers?

Darkwing -
I'm the guy who said it fits under the seat. And yeah I'm sure (i've got it under there right now!)

Funny thing is, is that i've got that Alpine 6 disc. :p

You might still be able to fit other ones under there, though. Just haveta look around i guess. I've seen other ones besides mine under there. Wish i could remember what kind and all, but i can't.

I just ran out and measured though, and I've got about 3.5 inches under my seat...

Originally posted by HXCivic97
Darkwing -
I'm the guy who said it fits under the seat. And yeah I'm sure (i've got it under there right now!)

Funny thing is, is that i've got that Alpine 6 disc. :p

You might still be able to fit other ones under there, though. Just haveta look around i guess. I've seen other ones besides mine under there. Wish i could remember what kind and all, but i can't.

I just ran out and measured though, and I've got about 3.5 inches under my seat...

lol :D You must have gotten a deal on that CD changer, else you are loaded!! Well, I decided against the changer, due to my enthusiasm for this MP3 player which I somehow never knew existed. Its too sweet a deal to pass up. It blends car with PC, the two most important items in my life!!! So I'm sold on it. If no one had mentioned it, I'd prolly have a changer by now. But now I'm getting that MP3 player, tight as phuck!! (see above two posts)

personally i dont care for mp3 decks as of yet.........ive only had experience with one, and it was my friends kenwood, which was brand new....they seem too slow, to find, and process/play the song...im gonna hold out on them until they become a bit less clumsy...unless they made them already :)

Originally posted by Darkwing


Fair enough. At first I thought you were being a prick, but I see what you mean. The MP3 players are pretty tight, but (and I know some of you won't understand) I still like some of my tapes. Most of them I don't have the CD for and the CD for most of them was never made! I would really like an alternative to the CD changer, like a CD + Cassette player, but I've never seen one. So the only way I see to keep cassette playability is to get a CD changer. Pain in the butt and everything. Alternatives are welcome!!

but I still don't see how its gonna fit under the seat...

ya they are a little( and i mean little) slower than a standard cd player but its no big deal at all. i love mine and i will never go back to a standard cd player

Most are slow, but the ones they got now let you browse songs by folder, instead of song-by-song. So you want song 165, you go to folder5, subfolder6, song8. 19 clicks instead of 165. much better. Also they have random play, so you can just set it to whatever.

Anyone on the Aiwa player I mentioned? I'm getting it VERY soon, so if its on sale for a good reason y'know, then let me know!!! It seems very good. Speakers too.

Originally posted by Darkwing


lol :D You must have gotten a deal on that CD changer, else you are loaded!! Well, I decided against the changer, due to my enthusiasm for this MP3 player which I somehow never knew existed. Its too sweet a deal to pass up. It blends car with PC, the two most important items in my life!!! So I'm sold on it. If no one had mentioned it, I'd prolly have a changer by now. But now I'm getting that MP3 player, tight as phuck!! (see above two posts)

Hehe ok here's the deal with that CD player. No i'm not loaded. No i didn't get a deal. I got this thing before i was into cars, about 4 years ago. Basically since I had the stock head unit, which is Alpine, I got this thing for like $400 or something because it didn't have to use a FM signal to adapt it to the head unit, which loses bass and clarity and stuff (the FM signal does). In retrospect, that was $400 or so that was poorly spent. :mad:

Were I you, I'd dfinately go with the MP3 player =)

I'd go with the MP3 player...but if you want a combo cd / tape player instead of a cd changer check this one out.

http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-nubhAXvWRXK/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=52600&I=158WX4500X&o=m&a=0

ok guys, any last comments? I'm gonna get my dad's credit card and buy them in just a few hours when he gets home! I'm getting the AIWA CDC-MP3 head unit, and two Sony XS-W1620 front speakers, all for $260 shipped. Its a deal, with what I consider quality stuff. If there is anything more you all would like to add please do so! If not, the next post by me will most likely be a review!!!

I'll be checking in soon!!

uhoh i dont know if your going to be real happy with that bottom of the line iawa. but let me know