Getting Head

Ole Rusty · 04-14-2012, 10:36 PM

Unit

Thought the title might catch some eyes..

Okay, here's the situation. I've got a '10 Vert with Bose and I want to put a real stereo in to replace it. I have been looking at the GPS in-dash like the Kenwood everybody seems to be putting in theirs. The only thing is, I'd like to put in a headphone jack that comes off of the head unit so that I can plug in while I'm on the highway. Don't know if that is weird or not, but I do a lot of highway driving and am already past the half-deaf mark.

So, is there any way of hooking a headphone jack into a head unit? I'm thinking of doing something nice like putting the jacks somewhere in the center console.

Also, anybody have a suggestion for the best head unit out right now?

Thanks,
Mike

370ZilverZ · 04-14-2012, 10:43 PM

It should be difficult to find a HU like that. It is illegal to use headsets while driving since it would be hard to hear emergency vehicles.

Ole Rusty · 04-14-2012, 10:55 PM

Yeah, you're probably right. Having said that, I hear people blaring their stereos so loud you know they can't hear their own cars rattle.

370ZilverZ · 04-14-2012, 11:01 PM

No doubt about that. I have been known to one of them myself. Just wanted to warn you though as you would probably get the ticket for headphones before the boom boxers will.

Ole Rusty · 04-14-2012, 11:02 PM

Me too. That's why I'm half-deaf

Might have to get flesh colored ear buds.

370ZilverZ · 04-14-2012, 11:02 PM

Lol

BigNate · 04-15-2012, 10:32 AM

This possible just use the RCA-Preouts and an RCA to female head phone jack conversion. This is as stated very illegal tho

Ole Rusty · 04-15-2012, 05:34 PM

That's a great idea. Ok, so minus the headphones, what head unit does everybody suggest? Would love to have Pandora in it.

Armhunter · 04-15-2012, 07:58 PM

I know its illegal to have headphones on, but then why do they let Deaf People get a drivers License? Sometimes the law just doesnt make any sense.

Ole Rusty · 04-15-2012, 11:24 PM

Armhunter,
That's hilarious, I'd never even put any thought into that question, but you're right...

bigaudiofanat · 04-15-2012, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armhunter

I know its illegal to have headphones on, but then why do they let Deaf People get a drivers License? Sometimes the law just doesnt make any sense.

To add to that you can actually wear headphone while riding a motorcycle. I know because I do it from time to time. Makes you think how messed up our laws are

Ole Rusty · 04-16-2012, 09:34 PM

Yeah, do it all the time on my bike.

But now that I'm putting thought into it, there has to be an easy way to do it because my Denali has plug ins for the rear passengers. That isn't illegal, so I wonder if I just have to get the right HU or if I do like BigNate suggested and go RCAs on it. I'm kind of stereo stupid, so any help would be appreciated.

papishampoo16 · 04-17-2012, 07:21 PM

the new alpine INA-W910 is good but if your on a budget try this alpine CDE-135BT bluetooth and headphone jack

Ole Rusty · 04-18-2012, 08:40 PM

Always like the Alpines, I'll check them out!

04-14-2012, 10:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ole Rusty Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 120 Drives: 70 'Velle/'10 ZR Rep Power: 15	Getting Head Unit Thought the title might catch some eyes.. Okay, here's the situation. I've got a '10 Vert with Bose and I want to put a real stereo in to replace it. I have been looking at the GPS in-dash like the Kenwood everybody seems to be putting in theirs. The only thing is, I'd like to put in a headphone jack that comes off of the head unit so that I can plug in while I'm on the highway. Don't know if that is weird or not, but I do a lot of highway driving and am already past the half-deaf mark. So, is there any way of hooking a headphone jack into a head unit? I'm thinking of doing something nice like putting the jacks somewhere in the center console. Also, anybody have a suggestion for the best head unit out right now? Thanks, Mike

04-14-2012, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	It should be difficult to find a HU like that. It is illegal to use headsets while driving since it would be hard to hear emergency vehicles. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

04-14-2012, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	No doubt about that. I have been known to one of them myself. Just wanted to warn you though as you would probably get the ticket for headphones before the boom boxers will. __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

04-14-2012, 11:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
370ZilverZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DFW, TX Age: 67 Posts: 2,321 Drives: '11 BMW Z4 Rep Power: 19	Lol __________________ 370ZilverZ Journal BMW Z4

04-15-2012, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
BigNate Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Charlotte, nc Posts: 87 Drives: 07 Element SC Rep Power: 13	This possible just use the RCA-Preouts and an RCA to female head phone jack conversion. This is as stated very illegal tho __________________ MECP Master Certified Installation Technician Don't worry I've never done this before

04-14-2012, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ole Rusty Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 120 Drives: 70 'Velle/'10 ZR Rep Power: 15	Yeah, you're probably right. Having said that, I hear people blaring their stereos so loud you know they can't hear their own cars rattle.

04-14-2012, 11:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ole Rusty Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 120 Drives: 70 'Velle/'10 ZR Rep Power: 15	Me too. That's why I'm half-deaf Might have to get flesh colored ear buds.

04-15-2012, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ole Rusty Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 120 Drives: 70 'Velle/'10 ZR Rep Power: 15	That's a great idea. Ok, so minus the headphones, what head unit does everybody suggest? Would love to have Pandora in it.

04-15-2012, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Armhunter Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 338 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	I know its illegal to have headphones on, but then why do they let Deaf People get a drivers License? Sometimes the law just doesnt make any sense.

04-15-2012, 11:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ole Rusty Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 120 Drives: 70 'Velle/'10 ZR Rep Power: 15	Armhunter, That's hilarious, I'd never even put any thought into that question, but you're right...

04-16-2012, 09:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ole Rusty Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 120 Drives: 70 'Velle/'10 ZR Rep Power: 15	Yeah, do it all the time on my bike. But now that I'm putting thought into it, there has to be an easy way to do it because my Denali has plug ins for the rear passengers. That isn't illegal, so I wonder if I just have to get the right HU or if I do like BigNate suggested and go RCAs on it. I'm kind of stereo stupid, so any help would be appreciated.

04-17-2012, 07:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
papishampoo16 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: queens Posts: 151 Drives: 09 nimso 370z Rep Power: 15	the new alpine INA-W910 is good but if your on a budget try this alpine CDE-135BT bluetooth and headphone jack

04-18-2012, 08:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ole Rusty Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 120 Drives: 70 'Velle/'10 ZR Rep Power: 15	Always like the Alpines, I'll check them out!

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