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I have a 04 suburban with a factory dvd player and looking to get a new stereo put in. The place that is going to install the new stereo told me that the factory DVD will not be able to have the sound go though the speakers and also I will loose the middle console that the people in the backseat can plug their headphone into will no longer work. Is there anyway to have these work with a new stereo.
I don't think so; at least not with some very sophisticated engineering. The problem relates to the logic controls and I/O topology of the gm cars. But, it has a lot to do with the new head unit - which you did not specify.
I suggest you get a second opinion from Ernesto on this same allexperts page. He is an expert with this kind of problem. But, you must give him the make and model of the aftermarket head unit you are going to want to use.
You may want to replace the original with an oem replacement. Try http://www.oemautosound.com/c-239-gm.aspx for replacement prices.
For Ernesto try:
http://www.allexperts.com/ep/835-69262/Audio-Systems/Ernesto-R.htm
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Cleggsan
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Audio Design Engineer; systems, loudspeakers, cd/dvd players, etc. I am knowledgeable in all high end audio equipment and installations. MAKE SURE YOU GIVE A MAKE AND MODEL NUMBER AND CAR IF IT IS AN AUTO QUESTION. Note: I am getting some who ask good questions that take a lot of time to research but then the questioner fails to read the answer. Please don't ask questions unless you are seriously looking for an answer. If you find an answer to your question otherwise then let me know with your reply. Thank you.
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Have been associated with audio design, standards, testing and component systems for over 40 years.
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Life Fellow Member of Audio Engineering Society
Life Senior Member of Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers
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Review technical manuscripts for IEEE Spectrum
Write occasionally for high-end audio publications
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BSEE/MSCS/MBA
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Past Employee/advisor to several well known audio products manufacturers
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