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Midnight Drifter · 08-29-2010, 03:46 AM

I'm looking for a new radio to replace my factory one. The requirements are short, but sweet:

-Must match the current 'amber' theme of the '10 Yaris and not be protrusive in hue
-Non-touchscreen - single DIN preferred
-Must be SAT ready
-Must be HD-equipped

Any suggestions?

sqcomp · 08-29-2010, 10:30 AM

You leave the door wide open. Let us narrow the choices down a bit. What's you budget? What brand biases do you lean toward?

jplelko · 08-30-2010, 03:48 AM

This JVC alows you to adjust the color of the screen and backlighted controlls.

There is also lower end versions of it.

Both are SAT and HD radio ready, just have to get the add on tuners for them respectivly.

sickpuppy1 · 08-30-2010, 05:47 PM

I do believe he wants HD raido built in. And from what I've read from customer reviews, it seems with HD radio signals being womewhat weaker, that the radio's with it built in seem to get better marks about reception than the seperate tuner. You'd think it would be the opposite with a specialized tuner,but.....

sickpuppy1 · 08-30-2010, 05:49 PM

I hope this link works, as it for my car. 2010 sedan, and is for radios with built in HD that fit Yaris.
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_300/Car...ner_Built%40in

Midnight Drifter · 09-03-2010, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sqcomp

You leave the door wide open. Let us narrow the choices down a bit. What's you budget? What brand biases do you lean toward?

Alright, first off let's clear out any budget concerns; my upper cieling is $599.99, which should be more than enough for the single-DIN pushbutton segment. I want built-in HD capabilities and, if possible, Bluetooth as well.

I'm quite partial to JVC and Alpine as I've had good experiences with them in the past; conversely, you can cross Clarion and Kenwood off the list unless they're absolutely 100% spot-on aesthetically speaking.

I really want this radio to look like it came with the car! >.<

By the way... Is the SAT button on the stock HU a lie? I don't see anything on the unit that says SAT-ready, or else I'd forego a new head unit altogether and just add satellite.

Midnight Drifter · 09-08-2010, 12:21 AM

Well, does anybody know? :/

Revsson · 09-08-2010, 11:41 PM

Maybe these are some answers for the SAT button:
http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ght=SAT+button

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ght=SAT+button

Hope that helps.

08-29-2010, 03:46 AM	#1
Midnight Drifter Going Retro Drives: '09 Tacoma \| '90 Tercel Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 148	Looking for a new radio. I'm looking for a new radio to replace my factory one. The requirements are short, but sweet: -Must match the current 'amber' theme of the '10 Yaris and not be protrusive in hue -Non-touchscreen - single DIN preferred -Must be SAT ready -Must be HD-equipped Any suggestions?

08-29-2010, 10:30 AM	#2
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	You leave the door wide open. Let us narrow the choices down a bit. What's you budget? What brand biases do you lean toward? __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

08-30-2010, 05:47 PM	#4
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	I do believe he wants HD raido built in. And from what I've read from customer reviews, it seems with HD radio signals being womewhat weaker, that the radio's with it built in seem to get better marks about reception than the seperate tuner. You'd think it would be the opposite with a specialized tuner,but..... __________________

08-30-2010, 05:49 PM	#5
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	I hope this link works, as it for my car. 2010 sedan, and is for radios with built in HD that fit Yaris. http://www.crutchfield.com/g_300/Car...ner_Built%40in __________________

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08-30-2010, 03:48 AM	#3
jplelko Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 6	This JVC alows you to adjust the color of the screen and backlighted controlls. There is also lower end versions of it. Both are SAT and HD radio ready, just have to get the add on tuners for them respectivly.

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Midnight Drifter Going Retro Drives: '09 Tacoma \| '90 Tercel Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Monroe, NJ Posts: 148	Well, does anybody know? :/

09-08-2010, 11:41 PM	#8
Revsson View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 810	Maybe these are some answers for the SAT button: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ght=SAT+button http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...ght=SAT+button Hope that helps.