Factory is ok for me.

**PepboysASETech** · 11-23-2007, 01:52 AM

Does anyone else think that GM did a good job at making a pretty good sounding system from the get go, and making the head unit look appealing? I sure like my 05 stereo so much that i just removed the after market pioneer for original. Got a good deal from a local car audio place that was ganna throw it away. Its got the cd and tape player for 20$. Alls i had to do was go get the radio modual programmed for my VIN. That was 100$ but well worth it to me cause even a reman one cost upwards of 500$. Just something to throw out there.

**TahoeFever** · 11-23-2007, 07:12 AM

i'm still running stock even though i got the ipod, for mp3's and sirius radio running through it and a parrot blue tooth kit also

**PepboysASETech** · 11-24-2007, 01:12 AM

Sweet, what kinda IPOD hook up you got going on? Eventually im ganna need one of those too. I want one that i can hard wire into the factory stereo and use my steering wheel controls to control my ipod. I heard its available but havent looked yet.

**Crawdaddy** · 11-24-2007, 08:56 AM

Most adapters of that nature are either FM modulators, or they hardwire in, and mimic a CD changer to the radio. The changer option's pretty nice, but, alot of times functionality is severly reduced. But, with the FM modulators, you have crappy sounds. It's a tradeoff I guess...

**finalday7** · 11-24-2007, 10:34 AM

I'm not that impressed with the sound in my 07 Sierra. The head unit looks great in my opinion. I'll only replace it to put in the touchscreen. But i'll be adding some aftermarket speakers, subs and amps in the near future. there's just to many things on the to-do list and not enough money.

**TahoeFever** · 11-24-2007, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by PepboysASETech

Sweet, what kinda IPOD hook up you got going on? Eventually im ganna need one of those too. I want one that i can hard wire into the factory stereo and use my steering wheel controls to control my ipod. I heard its available but havent looked yet.

i got that one it's done by prepherials ..gotta see if i got the box or something kicking around in the shop

my steering wheel controls the whole thing

**PepboysASETech** · 11-24-2007, 10:20 PM

Cool, ill be awaiting an update on the missing shop box, lol.

**TahoeFever** · 11-24-2007, 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by PepboysASETech

Cool, ill be awaiting an update on the missing shop box, lol.

it's a Peripheral Electronics - iSimple Apple iPod Interface for GM
Model: ISGM73 |

it plugs right into the factory radio just have to locate a ground and power

it charges the ipod at the same time and it runs through the steering wheel controls

**omegafiler** · 11-25-2007, 11:48 AM

Actually, I've always been very disappointed with the factory GM stereo's. Even the "premium" upgraded systems like the Bose I have in my YD are just "acceptable." There is no bluetooth, no bass, highs are "OK," sat nav isn't very intuitive, maps are out of date, no MP3 or Aux inputs (GMT-800), and over all sound quality just isn't great. The only thing I like is the integration with everything, like rear audio, rear DVD, sat nav, steering controls, etc.

But most of that can be kept with an aftermarket system and the right adapters. The only thing holding me back is the factory warranty and the high cost of replacing everything.

**TahoeFever** · 11-27-2007, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by omegafiler

Actually, I've always been very disappointed with the factory GM stereo's. Even the "premium" upgraded systems like the Bose I have in my YD are just "acceptable." There is no bluetooth, no bass, highs are "OK," sat nav isn't very intuitive, maps are out of date, no MP3 or Aux inputs (GMT-800), and over all sound quality just isn't great. The only thing I like is the integration with everything, like rear audio, rear DVD, sat nav, steering controls, etc.

But most of that can be kept with an aftermarket system and the right adapters. The only thing holding me back is the factory warranty and the high cost of replacing everything.

Huh?
Thats a pretty silly excuse not to replace it due to warranty issues there are some gm navigation systems out there or you could just hang on to the old system when there is a need for a warranty issue then plug the old unit back in. or just do what I did all you have listed I have already running through my factory radio exept the navigation i'm running a seperate harness for that one in turn still plugs into the back of the stock radio for audio