'02 Tahoe radio recommendations?

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Scott in AZ

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I use a Sony in my 2001. No volume knob. No CD player. But it fits simple and clean in the dreaded “DIN-and-a-half” location without cutting the metal support bracket because it’s shallow dimension. I’m not sure if 2002 is double-DIN or 1.5-DIN.

I used the Crutchfield prewired harness and would highly recommend this.

Also, your speakers are probably disintegrated after two decades. I used Polk 6.5” and they were a near perfect drop-in.

Look forward to seeing some pics!

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I use a Sony in my 2001. No volume knob. No CD player. But it fits simple and clean in the dreaded “DIN-and-a-half” location without cutting the metal support bracket because it’s shallow dimension. I’m not sure if 2002 is double-DIN or 1.5-DIN.

I used the Crutchfield prewired harness and would highly recommend this.

Also, your speakers are probably disintegrated after two decades. I used Polk 6.5” and they were a near perfect drop-in.

Look forward to seeing some pics!

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'02 is 1.5 din unfortunately. That's pretty nice that you found one that fits without cutting.
My '05 doesn't have a volume knob and it's kind of annoying, so I will probably stick to one that has the knob.
Yours has a really nice fit though, that's a pretty clean looking install.
I'm guessing my speakers are probably pretty weak, but I haven't messed with them much yet. I'll check it out more tomorrow though.

Does upgrading the sub help much, or is there not much difference unless you also upgrade the amp?
 

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I went low end with Boss Audio through Crutchfield. I have a 2003 Yukon SLT. No cutting, used the GM prewired control module option from Crutchfield which makes the chime and steering controls work for volume. Backup camera added. Easy install. If I were to do it again I would have a volume knob. Only tricky part was where to push through the USB pigtail connectors. I drilled straight down into the open cubby next to the cigarette lighter with the heating control removed. AM radio reception is worse than factory but I suspect is has to do with the excessively long antannae cable that I should have shortened. I just stream AM through my phone and it is crisp.
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I used a kenwood ddx3 double din I’ve had it since Maybe 2017? Give or take she’s been a good radio for sure
I had it in my 99 Silverado and now it’s in my 07 Tahoe

Kenwood DDX376BT 6.2" in-Dash Car DVD Monitor Bluetooth Receiver w/USB/AUX https://a.co/d/3pgMvDu
I got this same exact model. I got the basic integration, so I still have chimes and the radio stays on for a while after it's shut off, but no steering wheel controls (it's supposed to have them but I couldn't get it to work). It takes a few seconds to turn on, but it has a knob and bluetooth, as well as time alignment, an EQ, and Front/Rear/Sub prepamp outputs if you're adding extra equipment like me. I've been satisfied, although if you're replacing the door speakers you'll probably want to add an external amp as it get loud, but not loud.
 

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