"mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin)
07/12/2017 at 14:40 • Filed to: None
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"mkbruin, Atlas VP" (mkbruin)
07/12/2017 at 14:40 • Filed to: None | 0
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I replaced the factory CD/tape deck in the Tundra for something more modern. No repairs ever go as planned.
I was ready to pull the trigger on that ridiculously cheap frys only Blaupunkt unit, when Frys decided to promo the Boss bv760b for only $20 more. It’s got decent (not great, but good) reviews on Crutchfield and amazon, so why not? I mean, it’s $100 for DVD, touchscreen, USB, SD, aux f/r, 80wX4, and Bluetooth with a built in mic that isn’t complete shit. I’m in!
Install was easy. Looks great! No hiccups at all. One of the easiest installs I’ve ever done.
Now the problems.
1) splash screen. I want to program a Toyota logo for the splash. No option to do so. It’s annoying, but whatever. Maybe there’s an updated firmware that allows that.... nope. From what it looks like, Boss Audio has no programmers, no support section, and does not release firmware updates for any model.
2) the big fucking issue. The EQ. Default is flat. I changed it to Rock, and made a few adjustments. Sounds great! Until I turn the car off and back on again.
EQ goes flat on startup.... so I go to settings.... nope, it’s still sitting on Rock with my custom changes. But the EQ settings on the screen aren’t what’s being fed to the speakers. Flip to the next preset and back and it sounds great again!
TLDR: Installed stereo. Thought all was well. Have to fuck with the EQ every time the car turns on. It’s annoying.
Saracen
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 14:47 |
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Sounds like good reasons to return it.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 14:48 |
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No sploitable means of external access?
Tekamul
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 15:03 |
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All EQs should have a ridiculous number of sliders
I used to have one of these in my Civic. It made me feel like Trent Reznor in the studio.
Probenja
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 15:03 |
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You get what you pay for, this is why I tend to stay off from smaller or chinese brands (even though this one is US based).
Textured Soy Protein
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 15:05 |
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Unfortunately several rinky dink crap car stereo manufacturers have become common at stores like Crutchfield, and Boss is one of them. The others are Axxera, Dual, and Jensen. Looks like Soundstream is now selling headunits and while they make some nice speakers and amps the headunits look crappy.
Honestly for the price range you’re talking, I know you wanted something un-gaudy looking, but I’d rather have a double-DIN non-touchscreen headunit from a reputable company than some Boss touchscreen dealie. The cheaper JVCs and Clarions are kinda goofy looking but the Pioneer and Kenwood ones are alright.
ToyotaFamily
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 15:05 |
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what year is your tundra? My dad’s got a first gen and he put some cheap no name radio in it that does everything you just mentioned above.
RPM esq.
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 15:07 |
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I was thinking about installing this very device in my 4Runner...should I not do that?
crowmolly
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 15:09 |
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Ahem.
Don’t you have a date with a paper clip and ccc ignition system? :)
syaieya
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 16:10 |
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Trying to sort through previous aftermarket stereo installs gives me seething hate.
All but one of my cars has a busted aftermarket stereo. All have their power antennas broken or unpowered.
Now if i can find a single din stereo that doesnt look odd in an early 90s benz and installs clean id buy it in triplicate
BJ
> mkbruin, Atlas VP
07/12/2017 at 19:21 |
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Is Blaupunkt a decent brand? I can’t seem to find many reviews of their different models. I really like the clean, almost OEM looks of their radios. And I can’t stand the boy racer look of most aftermarket head units.