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Aftermarket stereo install bezel

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#1 ·
I am looking to upgrade my 2012 Traverse LT stereo system. I am not a huge audiophile, but I like clean music without the real muddy bass (like bass, just very musical bass). The big thing I'm have difficulties with is finding an aftermarket stereo dash kit. I see some installs where the stereo is installed and it does not look well (stereo isn't curved/contoured like the dash, but neither is the bezel on the dash kit). Is there a installation kit that matches the curvature of the dash and allows a nice looking install. It won't look stock, but it will definitely look very clean.

I'm hoping to put in a decent double din navigation receiver with a backup camera, SiriusXM, and use the steering wheel controls (requires adapter). Then, I'm moving on to the speakers (Focal, JL Audio or other).

Car apparently was a fleet model, so XM/OnStar was deleted. I need the satellite radio for sure. But, the stock audio quality is horrible. Speakers will help, but I need more from the stereo as well.

On a side note (first post) - this place is pretty awesome. Been browsing for a while, and a lot of positive reviews from these forums sold me on the Traverse. :) After 3 days of being a Traverse owner, I love this thing!
 
#3 ·
Yes, I agree. Crutchfield is worth looking at. For my speaker replacement I chose the Kicker KS35 for the third row and the Polk db 651 for the rear doors. I selected these speakers based on reviews, price, and past history with the companies. If all goes well, i should have them installed tomorrow evening. There are lots of good speakers out there and any of them should sound better than the stock CRAP...lol.

Sometime in the future I will look to replace the head unit but for now I will stick with the speaker upgrades.

Years ago I replaced the head unit in my Acadia with a single din JVC. I never did like how it looked in the Acadia but it seemed to have more power to push the factory speakers and it actually sounded much better than the stock hu.