My radio has decided to go all crazy on me, so I need a new one. Since I have to replace it I want to get one with an aux input. The only problem is that I don't care much for the look of aftermarket radios. Are there any out there that look some what stock? I have room for a double din radio but I don't mind if I end up putting in a single din one. As long as it is simple and not expensive.

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1995 Mazda B2300 SE

Jvc single din for ssound quality

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2010 Ranger XL Reg. Cab 4 cyl... 5 speed manual... W/reverse.

Mods: 5% tint on rear window, JVC KDHDR40 Headunit, Kicker KS-68 speakers, Kicker TCVT102 (10TCVT102) Sub, JVC DRVN KSAX3102 Amp, JVC DRVN KSAX3101D mono amp, Ford black rubber mat, White LED license plate lights. Added 6000k HID Fogs, 6000k Digital HID Heads.

This isn't gramhar skool so dont cry and whine about spelling.

Just my suggestion, a new single din will most likely not look stock because they have colorful display and all that fancy stuff, I would go with a cheap double din so it looks like the truck came with a stock double din. By cheap I mean a good brand but one with the basics. Hope this makes sense

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2003 FORD RANGER EDGE
2WD. EXT CAB. V6 3.0L

Pioneer DEH anything. Tough to beat - even the baseline models now feature customizable colors displays as standard.


Edit: First in the Pioneer fanboys to come.

What GlideOn said.

I think you would be alright with any Pioneer or Kenwood. JVC is made by Kenwood.

Sonicelectronix.com sells the radio with the dash kit for the truck if needed.

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Team Sundown Audio

Why not put a stock unit in with an aux input? I've posted the instructions on another thread.
Here,
Aux

Well that's how my radio sorta broke. I tried taking it apart and found out that I have a slightly different radio than the one in the instructions (I think it has to deal with the premium sound). When I found out my radio's circuit board was different I just but it all back together but in the process I must if disturbed something. And now my radio is going crazy. Although I would prefer to have an aux on the stock radio I just don't want to mess another one up.

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1995 Mazda B2300 SE

Modifying the stock Ranger radio is almost not worth the cost and time considering how often they go bad, picking up a slightly used aftermarket headunit is more economical, IMO.

I just swapped my Pioneer DEH 2000 for a unit with Bluetooth and extra rcas, so I'm letting it go for cheap. I chose it originally specifically for the OEM-esque look and matching green lighting. Has aux input too. Not a thing wrong save for the lack of shiny material peeled away from the volume knob.

Haven't created a thread for it yet, but PM me if you have any questions. Don't wanna spam you but I'd thought this would help.

I bought a Dual receiver/iPod/ Bluetooth,etc from Crutchfield for my Vibe. It cost $72 delivered. It included everything. It is great. Took me an hour to install

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sent from DROID Bionic using tapatalk-2. (Ranger, 1999, reg cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD) (2006, Vibe, 1ZZ, Auto, AWD)

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

How much do you want for the radio?

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1995 Mazda B2300 SE

I think my thoughts are in line with the OP's - not everyone wants an aftermarket gadget that sticks out in a flamboyant fashion to let everyone in the world know that you were capable of spending money on a shiny toy to amuse yourself - no, some people care about form, function and that understated, classy look that comes from thought-out design. I like my equipment to blend in a not clash with the interior design already in place, because admittedly I like the design of the Ranger inside and out. It's a handsome and well-conceived machine.

I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or not, but many Pioneer Radios to me have always been of the savier bunch and have made tons of matching green-lit, understated and classy looking hardware that mate very well to many older Ford vehicles. I haven't cared much for the radios that have a completely different and hard to match colored backlight, or the crazy/wacky animations that burst across the screen and distract me while driving. Even higher-end Pioneers are guilty of this though.


Call me crazy, but one of the primary reasons I have been put off of buying any Chevy over the years is because of the turquoise-lit interior and never finding an aftermarket radio that would match their lighting. It was either Sony Blue, Pioneer Green or Kenwood Red for a very, very long time. Now you can customize backlights to have any color you want and surprise surprise! - Pioneer was one of the first to feature a headunit capable of doing just that. I believe all but the most baseline model Pioneer feature color-customization as a standard feature nowadays.


In short, there aren't many threads about this issue, even if I have made a bigger deal out of it than necessary. But to the OP and many others - yours cries are not unheard and are shared.




P.S. - I have since updated/modified my own Ranger's interior (LEDs, colored films) to match the all-new Light Blue color scheme featured in almost all new Ford vehicles - and a color-customizable Pioneer headunit to match!

No ! Not Dual ! Sorry. Good luck with it.

The pioneer was not much more. I have a Pioneer in my Ranger. It is not very good. So far the Dual is great.

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sent from DROID Bionic using tapatalk-2. (Ranger, 1999, reg cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD) (2006, Vibe, 1ZZ, Auto, AWD)

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2004 Ext Cab, 4WD, 4.0, Auto, 154k. (4.0 engine is out of a 2009 Ranger w/96k) ( as of 7/1/2017)

2004 Ranger, Ext Cab, 2WD, 3.0, 5 speed , 4WABS, crank windows, no cruise, Edge 116k.(6/5,2014) (SOLD).
1999 Ford Ranger, Reg Cab, 2.5, 5 speed, 2WD, no AC, 150k (SOLD).

I've had all kinds of headunits in all kinds of vehicles since the mid 70's when I got my first vehicle. Pioneer has always been the best. Alpine was pretty good, at one time.