Does Not Fit - Crutchfield

[PapiBigP]

I’m hoping someone can provide some clarity on this. I have seen several stereos that folks have installed in their trucks. Most of them show up as “Does Not Fit” at Crutchfield. I’m currently thinking about getting the Kenwood DNX-697S but it is also showing “Does Not Fit”.

In nearly every case it says on Crutchfield that the depth is too long based off their max depth of 6.025”. But like I said, I’ve seen several folks post stereos that show on Crutchfield as being 6.4 to 6.7 inches in depth.

Does anyone have any insight on this?

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[Frenchy]

I’m hoping someone can provide some clarity on this. I have seen several stereos that folks have installed in their trucks. Most of them show up as “Does Not Fit” at Crutchfield. I’m currently thinking about getting the Kenwood DNX-697S but it is also showing “Does Not Fit”.

In nearly every case it says on Crutchfield that the depth is too long based off their max depth of 6.025”. But like I said, I’ve seen several folks post stereos that show on Crutchfield as being 6.4 to 6.7 inches in depth.

Does anyone have any insight on this?

Is it safe to say you have an XL? If so why not just do the Sync 3 upgrade? Yes it may cost you more but I feel it is well worth having.

 

[theanswer3]

Is it safe to say you have an XL? If so why not just do the Sync 3 upgrade? Yes it may cost you more but I feel it is well worth having.

you get way better sound quality from an aftermarket stereo, in addition you get android auto or apple carplay for navigation. My radio even has those items wirelessly which comes in pretty handy. you get way more value for 1/4 of the price

 

[PapiBigP]

Is it safe to say you have an XL? If so why not just do the Sync 3 upgrade? Yes it may cost you more but I feel it is well worth having.

Yes it’s an XL. I thought about the upgrade but at $899, the DNX-697S is at the top of what I’m willing to spend. Provided that it will fit which Crutchfield is saying that it won’t.

 

[Frenchy]

you get way better sound quality from an aftermarket stereo, in addition you get android auto or apple carplay for navigation. My radio even has those items wirelessly which comes in pretty handy. you get way more value for 1/4 of the price

I always find it funny when people state an aftermarket radio will sound better than the factory radio. Well if you are talking about the factory radio in a GM then you are correct but in my ranger I have plenty of fidelity across the board and love it!! Dont get me wrong, a simple speaker upgrade can still make a difference but I have seen way worse.

A good example, my older brother had to "upgrade his sterio" on his Mazda 3 and he spent probably close to $3,000 woth all aftermarket stuff. My ranger and my old 2016 Frontier still sounded better with stock systems. Now mind you he was more about that bass and I'm pretty sure he didnt have any treble what so ever

 

[TORQUERULES]

I always find it funny when people state an aftermarket radio will sound better than the factory radio. Well if you are talking about the factory radio in a GM then you are correct but in my ranger I have plenty of fidelity across the board and love it!! Dont get me wrong, a simple speaker upgrade can still make a difference but I have seen way worse.

A good example, my older brother had to "upgrade his sterio" on his Mazda 3 and he spent probably close to $3,000 woth all aftermarket stuff. My ranger and my old 2016 Frontier still sounded better with stock systems. Now mind you he was more about that bass and I'm pretty sure he didnt have any treble what so ever

I would think the aftermarket stereo business would have collapsed by now with how good factory systems are and how integrated they are as well.

Speaking of Mazda, every one I have ever had, and I have had quite a few, have had the Bose system and it is very nice. If they had the sub where you could turn up the gain to get more out of them, then I would, but otherwise a nice sounding system with not too much of anything. I had one without Bose and added a Bazooka tube (amplified) and it sounded very good.

Manufacturers have done quite well with sound quality in the last decade or so.

 

[TremorOwner]

Crutchfield's tolerance for things like "cutting" or "moving things around" to make a radio fit are very low because they accept basically any return and they try to avoid that. Every 2DIN on earth is close enough to be mounted in a 2DIN hole with an appropriate bracket. If you want to avoid any trouble, get the units without a CD-player. You aren't going to use it anyway. Those fit anywhere.

 

[theanswer3]

I always find it funny when people state an aftermarket radio will sound better than the factory radio. Well if you are talking about the factory radio in a GM then you are correct but in my ranger I have plenty of fidelity across the board and love it!! Dont get me wrong, a simple speaker upgrade can still make a difference but I have seen way worse.

A good example, my older brother had to "upgrade his sterio" on his Mazda 3 and he spent probably close to $3,000 woth all aftermarket stuff. My ranger and my old 2016 Frontier still sounded better with stock systems. Now mind you he was more about that bass and I'm pretty sure he didnt have any treble what so ever

It's 100% true. Number one power output... 45w by 4 or 50watt by 4, even if it is not truly those numbers it is still a huge step up from most factory systems. More power = clearer sound.
#2 factory equalization... from the factory they put eq settings in that cannot be changed, so you never get a truly flat signal as a starting point. You are missing certain frequencies since they are compensating for the loss and quality of the factory speakers and even adding aftermarket speakers that cannot be changed.
#3 being able to utilize proper high pass and low pass filters. Being able to properly route high frequencies to tweeters and mids and lows to subs is another area that cannot be recreated by a factory head unit.
There are a few other advantages as well but you can see why this is considered true. I was an installer for many years and I can tell you I have heard some of the best factory systems out there and they do sound good, bit when you add an aftermarket radio and speakers it is a night and day difference in every situation I have every experienced first hand.

 

[Frenchy]

It's 100% true. Number one power output... 45w by 4 or 50watt by 4, even if it is not truly those numbers it is still a huge step up from most factory systems. More power = clearer sound.
#2 factory equalization... from the factory they put eq settings in that cannot be changed, so you never get a truly flat signal as a starting point. You are missing certain frequencies since they are compensating for the loss and quality of the factory speakers and even adding aftermarket speakers that cannot be changed.
#3 being able to utilize proper high pass and low pass filters. Being able to properly route high frequencies to tweeters and mids and lows to subs is another area that cannot be recreated by a factory head unit.
There are a few other advantages as well but you can see why this is considered true. I was an installer for many years and I can tell you I have heard some of the best factory systems out there and they do sound good, bit when you add an aftermarket radio and speakers it is a night and day difference in every situation I have every experienced first hand.

I would agree if I had a much older vehicle. With my Ranger I don't see the point of changing the radio to an aftermarket deal because the power output is just fine now it is. Also the Sync3 systems pretty darn good

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