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    1996 Eddie Bauer Head Unit Instal

    Radio RECEPTION doesn't come from those lines........ ;) the reception only comes from the ANTENNA RECEPTACLE wire. Those wires have nothing to do with reception. All they have to do is control the antenna up and down. If that's the most important thing (up and down) then go right ahead and...
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    1996 Eddie Bauer Head Unit Instal

    BMXboy, my email should have said it all. :D Hope it helps, and if u have any other questions whatsoever, don't hesitate to email me or leave a message here. :) Talk with u later, -Mike Perry
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    Remote wire question

    As far as remote turn-on's, I've been told this and I have taken it to heart: Yes, you can burn up the Remote Turn-On switching in your HU. 3 or 4 units to turn on is fine, but what I did was actually fuse my Remote-On with 0.5A (that's 1/2 an Amp fuse) and am turning on my 1/2 DIN EQ, my...
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    Box question??

    Thought I'd add my 2-Cents, but YES, stick with Sealed or Ported/Vented. Bandpass is very boomy and may not give u the "kick-in-the-pants" that you are looking for in something such as TIGHT bass which can only be found in, again, Sealed or Ported. Ported Subs work more effeciently, can give...
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    97 Explorer audio wiring color

    Do u have the Premium Sound System? If you do, I can help u a great deal. But please, let me know. :) Talk with u later, -Mike Perry
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    1996 Eddie Bauer Head Unit Instal

    I am the man u are looking for I'll bet :) Hey, How's it goin MBXBoy? :) You sound just like me... because I was in the same exact situation. I also have a '96 Explorer Eddie Baeur with Premium Sound. I wanted to ask you if you've been able to get sound and all that jazz out of your...
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    I need help installing new head unit

    Here's what I had to do... What's up Austin... First question: Do you have the NEW BODY style Explorer or the older style? If it's newer, follow below. I have a '96 Eddie Baeur w/ Premium Sound and if it's anything like mine, you'll have a fun time figuring it all out in your head how it...
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    Soundstream SPL 15???

    Hello there, All I know is, if you are looking for some serious SPL, you might want to check out http://www.cerwin-vega.com and have a look at their VEGA or STROKER series subs. I've heard nothing but positive stuff about Cerwin-Vega, and the SPL of these things just KICKS IT!!!!! Sorry...
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    Playstation/Video hookup question

    If I'm following you right, are you referring to if the AudioControl Four.1 has INPUTS for the Main Headunit? If so, then the ansewr is yes. Looking at the back of my AudioControl Four.1, it has: Main Input (L + R channel / 2-RCA plugs) Aux Input (L + R channel / 2-RCA plugs) Front Output...
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    Playstation/Video hookup question

    Let's look at something here for a Sec: -FM MODULATOR- I wanted to point out that FM modulators won't give the sound quality that you might want from your PS2. There is a MUCH BETTER alternative. ;) Check this out: http://www.audiocontrol.com/caraudio.htm Not sure if you've heard of...
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    HU Wiring for 96 Eddie Baeur (JBL w/ Sub)

    Learning More: Hey guys. Just wanted to let you know that my nightmare isn't going to come true. YEA!!! :D However, I do have ONE minor problem: The wiring harness that plugs into the SQUARE BLACK connector on my PREMIUM sound doesn't fit!!!!! I tried trimming only the NECESSARY and...
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    Remote Turn-On question...

    Mike, Yes. :) That is exactly what I was talking about. Thanks again, -Mike
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    Remote Turn-On question...

    And on top of that, JT, I have one more question: For the FUSE, I read that it should be like 0.5 or 1.0 AMPS, is this correct? Let me know, -Mike
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    Remote Turn-On question...

    CRAP!!! (my little picture didn't work) Anyway... Basically, I would have the REMOTE ON coming from the radio, FUSE, then branch off to the EQ, Capacitor, and Amplifier. Is this correct? :) Thanks again, -Mike
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    Remote Turn-On question...

    Hey JT, thanks for the post... However, I do have a question about fusing it then: Where do I put the FUSE In-Line? Like this?: RADIO-----FUSE-------EQ | | | |________ Capacitor |...
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    HU Wiring for 96 Eddie Baeur (JBL w/ Sub)

    QUICK UPDATE: Hey Gang... Just wanted to let you know that I went down to the Ford Dealership here in Cheney, WA and talked "STEREO" with a guy that worked there. I, of course, wanted to know the WIRING DIAGRAM for the Stock Stereo for my Eddie B. and he showed me the PICS in the book...
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    Head Unit Suggestions?

    OH DEFINATELY, I would personally recommend Alpine. And as mentioned before, don't get the cheap ones, because you'll get what you pay for in most cases. ;) I have an Apline CDA-7863 which I bought (last years model) and the looks, features, and use, as well as Sound Quality, is amazing...
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    Dead Speaker

    Sorry for my NUMBERING skills ;) hAHahahah :D I would have fixed it, but it was too late. ;) -Mike
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    Dead Speaker

    Hey Paul. :) I have removed the door-panels before, and just so you know, those panels are held in ther with some rather large PUSH-CLIPS up underneath the panel. There is an actual tool that you can use that is make specifically for prying off the Door Trim. :) I used it... and the reason...
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    HU Wiring for 96 Eddie Baeur (JBL w/ Sub)

    Thank you cobrajeff... :D I will go and double-check the connections tonight. I'll bring back ALL the wire colors and supposed functions for each. I want to get this thing nailed down. ;) We'll have this figured out by tomorrow's end. :D Thanks again Cobrajeff, -Mike
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    Remote Turn-On question...

    Sweeeet... Thanks again Mikey, Also, that fuse on the back of the aftermarket radio is for the CONSTANT 12+Volts (memory wire to keep the time, etc..). :) -Mike PS: Thanks again for the help...
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    Remote Turn-On question...

    Thanks Mikey, Do u just have them all soldered together coming from the Headunit? Do you have any of them FUSED? Let me know, -Mike
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    Remote Turn-On question...

    Hey guys, I know if anyone could help, it'd be you all. :) So here goes... I'm about to hookup my stereo and I needed to know if my Remote Turn-on lead would actually work turning on the following components. I'll be going from my headunit to my 1/2 DIN Audio Control Four.1 (EQ/Gain...
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    HU Wiring for 96 Eddie Baeur (JBL w/ Sub)

    Hello again everyone... Just to clarify, for my question, I just need to know what COLORS go to which function on the OEM wiring (for the stock stereo). Please let me know guys, -Mike
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    Which brand amp do recommend?

    Well, here's my $0.02 ;) Personally... I've heard, actually heard, the differences in-store between JBL's and Phoenix Gold's and I have NEVER heard one thing bad about PHOENIX GOLD's. I have the Titanium edition ZX600ti amp that will be going into my X pretty darn soon and I will be powering...
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    HU Wiring for 96 Eddie Baeur (JBL w/ Sub)

    Hello Forumers!!! I really need someone's help if you could please. I have a wiring harness that is correct for my 96 Eddie (JBL w/ Sub: BLACK Square (OEM) and long gray connector (OEM)) and noticed that some of the wires' functions (not colors) don't match up correctly or that there are...
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    Stereo Wiring Diagram

    Hello there... this is my first post, so I thought I'd use it for something useful. ;) As for an answer to your question, I also have the integrated cell phone in my '96 Eddie Baeur. I have an Alpine CDA-7863 and have not yet installed MY SYSTEM yet, but there is a cable that is labelled...
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