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    whats the pros and con's of single DIN vs. double DIN?

    has anyone owned both?
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    Its just a size and style difference...
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    i know. clarion has the same radio in both styles. i didn't know if any on this forum had any input towards a certain style in regards to an 04+ car.
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    a radio is a radio is a radio.

    If your looking for signature characteristics nobody can help but your own two ears I personally prefer a DSP built into mine; single din wins out in that area.
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    i was thinking more of function and es of install.

    i can tune the sound to my liking no matter the radio.

    if i go single din im going to switch positions of stuff so the flip-out wont fold back onto the main vent above the radio. i wondering if this would be ok or just to skip the hassle and install a double din. but then the screen wont be as big and i lose the stealth/ security of a single din.
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    I just put a JVC KW-XR610 double din in my 04 and love it. Only paid $176 at best buy. Great sound and plenty of power.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BBluelandyacht View Post
    i was thinking more of function and es of install.

    i can tune the sound to my liking no matter the radio.

    if i go single din im going to switch positions of stuff so the flip-out wont fold back onto the main vent above the radio. i wondering if this would be ok or just to skip the hassle and install a double din. but then the screen wont be as big and i lose the stealth/ security of a single din.
    *shrug*

    You can tune anything? You have measuring equipment? Took me a while to figure out my crossover points doing it by ear. Lots of music and hours spent listening to the frequency range response and guessing Phase and crossovers is the hardest part imo. Once you got that down tone comes pretty easy. But who says you've installed correctly for a given set of variables? That's where measuring equipment comes in. Otherwise, EQ is kind of worthless since you are working blindly
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    you have alot more options with single din i've always personaly liked that fact and you have alot more that have a 3+v pre-outputs for the amps
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    ok single din is what is was going for.

    other than putting the A/C controls in the bottom position. how do i solve the problem of the flip-out hitting the main vent above the radio spot?

    i seen someone on here had a flip-out that they could adjust how far it folds back but i dont think the one i want has it.
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    Here is the single din flip I put in my 03. You have to buy a 1.5 din to 1 din housing though.

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