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Is it too much work to put Infinity in my 98 Cherokee?

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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Default Is it too much work to put Infinity in my 98 Cherokee?

Got a 98 Cherokee Classic.
Radio is good... but I have an Infinity radio that would fit.
(Don't have the amp.)

Assuming I find an amp... is it too difficult to re-do the whole wiring harness?

I am assuming I can't use the harness that's in there.

Thanks.
Any tips will help.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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It's a waste of time and money. Factory Infinity equipment is garbage. Go with mid-grade aftermarket equipment and you'll be much happier.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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yeah i dont think its worth it either
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DIRTDOGXJ
It's a waste of time and money. Factory Infinity equipment is garbage. Go with mid-grade aftermarket equipment and you'll be much happier.

My Durango had the Infinity system in it. I dumped it for a Sony that cost me $150, IPod ready, USB ready, HD ready, Sat Radio ready. CD/CD-R/MP3. Sounds awesome.
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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I recommend Pioneer/Premier, Blaupunkt
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Metmknice
I recommend Pioneer/Premier, Blaupunkt
Thats funny, thats the same exact setup I am running and it sounds amazing. I also sound deadened my doors tho which helps a ton.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Metmknice
I recommend Pioneer/Premier, Blaupunkt
I second the Blaupunkt. Bought their speakers one time for a good deal. Well turned out to be a great deal. They pounded. Super clear, very loud, and just a great product.

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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperGlue
Thats funny, thats the same exact setup I am running and it sounds amazing. I also sound deadened my doors tho which helps a ton.
How'd you do that?
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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With all the time and wiring it will take to put that all in, you would be much better off putting in an aftermarket amp and headunit. They can be had rather inexpensively, and sound quality will be 10x better.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Thanks everybody.
I'm gonna bail on the Infinity idea.
An OEM look is not as important as good sound.
Plus, wiring a new harness seems a bit crazy.

And ... having USB ports and iPod inputs on a stereo is critically important to me now.

Thanks again.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ooteedee
How'd you do that?
I bought sound deadening and lined my doors with a lot of it. And my floor, and a layer on my ceiling. And my back hatch, and my a pillars, and behind my plastic trim paneling. Sounds so much quiter and the sound quality from the radio is way better
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