HU install on Mercedes

audiobliss
audiobliss Posts: 12,518
edited June 2005 in Car Audio & Electronics
My friend has a 1987 Mercedes 300E, and he's lookin' for an aftermarket HU. He's picked out and bought a Pioneer DEH-P3700M. The only problem is that the install guy at Best Buy said that he'll need two crossover cables. What in the world are they, and why would he need them? Those cables are $18 each, and my friend's really looking for a cost-effective upgrade from the factory HU.

Any advice or opinions would be appreciated; and they'd be greatly appreciated if they were prompt :D as he's going to get it installed or returned tomorrow.

Thanks!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2005
    Could these 'crossover cables' that this guy is referring to possibly be the same thing as wiring harnesses?

    Thanks!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited June 2005
    Ive never heard of "crossover cables". My first guess is to be leary.

    You could contact Circuit City or another reputable shop and ask if its a straight forward install and see what they say.

    There may possibly be some stupid connection that only a Benz would have but I doubt it especially since its an '87 model.

    All you need is a power, ignition, ground and speaker wires. RCA's and a remote wire too if youre running an amp.

    Bottom line is it sounds like a bunch of **** to me.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2005
    That's pretty much what I was thinking, but I wasn't sure. Thanks for the response!

    P.S. I just got a job!! :D So it shouldn't be but a few weeks before I'm seriously looking at an amp!! :D:D
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • denim
    denim Posts: 79
    edited June 2005
    if you need specific MB parts, talk to some of the guys on MBworld.org, there are some very nice guys on there
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited June 2005
    Originally posted by audiobliss
    That's pretty much what I was thinking, but I wasn't sure. Thanks for the response!

    P.S. I just got a job!! :D So it shouldn't be but a few weeks before I'm seriously looking at an amp!! :D:D

    Bout freaking time! You slacker! :p
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