'07 H3; Aftermarket radio installation

[HumbleAg]

Peripheral is working fine for me, I don't recall seeing any complaints about it anywhere.

Neucleus sent me a new unit (all in one) to replace the first one that I got that caused a "pop". I haven't had a chance to hook it up and try it yet, but I plan on doing that so I can sell it with a good conscience. It has two sets of ports, amplified and non-amplified, so it would work with or without Bose. It is less than any of the others.

[JAYB1RD]

I have the soundgate digistar in mine, no cutting of the factory wiring required. Sometimes I get a bit of noise interference when using onstar, but most of the time it works just like it's supposed to.

I can't answer your 2nd question, but I'm sure the manufacturer of whichever interface you choose should be able to answer that when you're ready to order.

[kodiakz]

Go with the Soundgate Digistar

[96TL]

Originally Posted by JAYB1RD

I have the soundgate digistar in mine, no cutting of the factory wiring required. Sometimes I get a bit of noise interference when using onstar, but most of the time it works just like it's supposed to.

I can't answer your 2nd question, but I'm sure the manufacturer of whichever interface you choose should be able to answer that when you're ready to order.

Are you using aftermarket amps or stock?

Thanks.

[JAYB1RD]

Originally Posted by 96TL

Are you using aftermarket amps or stock?

Thanks.

My stock stereo was the non-bose system, so the only stock amp for me was inside the stock headunit. My door speakers are currently powered by the amp in the aftermarket headunit through the factory wiring. Same configuration, aside from the subwoofers and amp in the back

I just re-read your posts and realized you're pulling out all the stock monsoon equipment. If that is indeed the case, then I believe you'll want to get a non-bose interface like I have. Again, call the manufacturer and ask just to double check. I wouldn't want you to be stuck 1/2 way through an install because of a simple mistake!

The Digistar is nice because it's an all-in-one unit...door chimes, warning chimes, and onstar. There's also an adjustment knob for the door chime volume. The onstar volume is a bit on the quiet side for highway use and is not adjustable. It isn't any less useable, but you do have to listen closely to hear what's being said. In town, and at speeds less than 60mph or so, it's just right though.

[96TL]

Thanks for the info. I'll go with the Digistar, but I'll confirm if I need the non-bose or bose version first. I can't wait to get this installed.

Thanks everyone.

Dom

[HumbleAg]

I just wanted to follow-up my previous post with the results of some new testing.

Unfortunately, the Neucleus NC-GM39B from American International does not work properly on the H3. Although it does interface the chimes and onstar, it causes a "pop" in the speakers after shutting off that I found unacceptable.

I returned the original unit after talking to their tech support and received a replacement. Unfortunately, it functioned exactly the same.

Hopefully anyone doing a search on this part number will find this information useful (I guess I was a guinea pig on this one).

If anyone needs a $100 paperweight I have one for sale.