Stock Radio Question

[wirehead814]

Does anyone know if I could swap a non bose head unit with the bose head unit to get the 6 disc plater without adding the amp or sub, or better yet could those be added later? Thanks!!

[philipa_240sx]

Hello wirehead814 and welcome to the NICOClub Rogue Forums!

The same question was just asked a few days ago in another thread:

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Bottom line: a 6 disc non-BOSE CD player that does not require an amp is available but only in Canada. This is not cheap or easy as the head unit is over $700 USD brand new and find a used unit will be near impossible as there aren't many Rogue's on the roads in Canada... especially considering it was only available on SL premium pack models. There a likely only a few thousand Rogue's with this configuration.

I strongly recommend you look at an aftermarket head unit with a CD changer. It's a much better value. Actually, I would be surprised to find many aftermarket CD changers out there... I think iPods have long replaced them.

Good luck!

[HalfJoey]

I was just going to post a similar topic... I have a 2008 Rogue - S AWD

The problem is that I really like the stock stereo unit that came with Rogue, but mine doesn't play MP3s, which I NEED.

So if I were to find a Bose factory unit, then I would need to install an additional Amp? Is this something that can be done by an amateur?

I've been looking at after market units, but I just dont like the looks of any of them. I like the clean stock look that came with the car. Dont mind some of the big LCD screen units, but they're too expensive for me and I worry about someone breaking in and just taking it.

Does that SL/Bose unit have Bluetooth capabilities?

[philipa_240sx]

So if I were to find a Bose factory unit, then I would need to install an additional Amp? Is this something that can be done by an amateur?

Yes, you need the amp and it's not a simple DIY project. It's a pretty involved install requiring a few specialty parts and it will be quite expensive.

I've been looking at after market units, but I just dont like the looks of any of them.

The closest I've ever found to a stock looking radio with simple, large, easy to use controls:

Clarion DUZ385SAT:http://www.clarion.com/us/en/p....html

Clarion CX609:http://www.clarion.com/us/en/p....html

Pioneer FH-P800BT:http://www.pioneerelectronics....800BT

Pioneer FH-P8000BT:http://www.pioneerelectronics....pport

Does that SL/Bose unit have Bluetooth capabilities?

The Bluetooth capabilities are not built into the radio. It's a separate device/component that only works with the Premium BOSE system. You cannot add it on to the lower end audio systems, nor can you use it separately.

[philipa_240sx]

Quote »The problem is that I really like the stock stereo unit that came with Rogue, but mine doesn't play MP3s, which I NEED.[/quote]The cheapest, easiest solution if you want to play MP3's is to just buy an MP3 player. ie iPod, Zune, etc. and connect it to the AUX IN. It works very well, the sound quality is good and you can fit far more MP3's than you could on CD-R or DVD-R.

[HalfJoey]

Thanks a lot for the reply, i'll weigh my options. I'll try and use the Aux In, but I change my tracks a lot and I've never been fond of changing them on my iPod or other MP3 player. We'll see.

Thanks for those receiver suggestions! Now if any of them come in orange

[edit]

Oh i see the Clarion allows you the change the color scheme. How is Clarion as a brand?

one of those Pioneers look perfect for me, except i wish it allowed me to change its color scheme. I'll keep looking at them.
Modified by HalfJoey at 8:36 AM 11/18/2009

[philipa_240sx]

I've owned a few different Clarion systems and have been very happy with them.

My wife has the DUZ385SAT in her car and loves it. She uses the direct iPod connection with her Nano (which is hidden in the glove box) and finds it very easy to select songs, shuffle, etc. Install took me an hour... I just used a dash kit and harness/plug kit. Nice features on the Clarion... direct iPod control from the receiver, plays MP3 from both CD's and USB memory sticks, and has optional sat radio and Bluetooth.

If she ever decides to sell her car, I'm stealing the receiver and putting it in my Rogue! If that doesn't happen, I am seriously looking at the CX609.

[HalfJoey]

Thanks for the recommendations and advice. I've never been into adding things to my car when I had my '97 Pathfinder - I only had a Pioneer CD/MP3 player installed. When I bought the Rogue, I knew i would want to customize it more. And im happy to have found this forum

that CX609, has definitely caught my eye. It seems to has everything I was looking for. I would probably bring the USB input in the arm rest like your wife's.

I was hoping to try and install the receiver myself. Is this something that easily done? I've installed a home surround sound system before and build a few computers, is the installation like that?

I would need the Stereo and a Rogue Dash kit, anything else?Does a Bluetooth mic come with it?

The part I'm most hesitant about is taking apart the inside of the car. I'm afraid I'll warp a piece or break something.

Thanks for the help!

[philipa_240sx]

I was hoping to try and install the receiver myself. Is this something that easily done? I've installed a home surround sound system before and build a few computers, is the installation like that?

I would need the Stereo and a Rogue Dash kit, anything else?

Well the installation is a bit more involved. The easiest way is to get a complete install kit which includes both the dash kit and wiring harness/plug. The harness/plug allows for a simple 'plug-in' connection without hacking or splicing wiring inside the car. If you decide to swap back the old radio, it makes it that much easier.

It's a simple process:

1 - Splice the harness/plug to the wiring on the back of the new radio as per the mfg. wiring diagram. Crimp style connectors are easiest. Thankfully the audio industry has a common color code so it can be as easy as matching colors. The only problem you might have is connecting the ground wire. Usually you just connect it to a screw/bolt on the metal frame of the dash behind the radio.

2 - Remove the stock radio. There are links in the Official Rogue FAQ to the Service Manuals. In the AV section it will show you how to remove the radio.

3 - Plug in the harness for the new radio (including the antenna), route wiring for the Bluetooth mic and iPod connection.

4 - Test the radio first, then once you are happy install the radio into the dash.

Does a Bluetooth mic come with it?

Yes, a Bluetooth mic is included with the CX609.

[takeshi]

Doesn't hurt to have a dash removal tool either. You can use a screwdriver or something but the dash tool is less likely to leave marks.

[HalfJoey]

Thanks for the advise,

Looking through stereos is driving me crazy

I just want the stock install to have an mp3 player, that's it. If it would easily just install the Bose stereo to get the ability to play MP3s I would get that.

I'll see, right now I have an MP3 player hooked up through the auxiliary input, but i change my songs a lot and I dont like having to reach down to an mp3 player. We'll see.