The first round of major upgrades for my 2005 Sierra HD was done by Secured Sound Plus on Route 6 in Westport, MA ( 1-508-636-4999).

They installed the Kenwood DDX7015 in dash receiver. This unit has many features including a 6.5"-wide, 16:9 touchscreen display, DVD-Video/CD/MP3/WMA playback, 24-bit digital-to-analog converters, and a GUI on-screen interface with touchscreen control. The fully-motorized 6.5"-wide LCD screen slides down for disc loading, then returns to one of 6 user-selected angles for optimum viewing.

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They also added on the Kenwood KNA-DV4100 Navigation (pictured above the cup holders) -

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This unit works hand in hand with the touch screen. It has a graphical interface that includes 2D and 3D map views with split screens that show detailed routing information and pop-up point-of-interest icons from a database of over 10,000,000 points-of-interest. Voice guidance gives turn-by-turn instructions, and a new 3-route comparison display allows me to select a route that is the shortest distance, the fastest time or normal.

There is also a SIRIUS Satellite Tuner hidden in the console. This provides a wide variety of channels that can be heard from coast to coast.

Each of the front headrests have 9" Vizualogic screens (yes - 9" :) ). The screen on the passenger's side also has a built in DVD player. These came built into the headrests so they were a pretty easy swap.

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View from outside the truck. I expect people to be sitting behind me in traffice with soda and popcorn -

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A Microsoft X-box is mounted under the rear seat for when it's time to play some games -

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This truck will soon have a 9" lift and 37" tires so it's going to sit over a foot higher than stock. This camera will allow me to see what's going on back there and will also help with hooking up trailers. I'll be adding a second back-up camera over the license plate as soon as it's released. This will point directly onto the hitch.

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It will probably take me a while to get used to operating this system but here is a basic rundown of what it can do -

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The receiver can play the regular radio and satellite along with CDs, DVDs, MP3s and be used for navigation. Jumping over to the video feed option allows me to use the switch pictured above. I can then feed it signal from one of the two back-up cameras, X-Box or DVD player in the rear screen. I can also have any mix of audio/video options so I can have any video source displayed along with any sound source. The rear screens also have the option of receiving any video source. Sound for those screens is provided to the rear passenger's by a set of wireless headphones.

Secured Sound also installed an adapter that allows all of the steering wheel controls to function properly, a remote start with turbo timer, 20% tint on the side windows and clear protectant for the front of the hood.

All of the exterior mods will be done towards the end of next week and the wheels/tires and lift will be going on after Christmas.

Nice. Is it me or does the headreast not seem to be the same color as the seats?

It's you :)

I thought the same thing when I saw the pics so I went out to check. It must have been the lighting on the headrests. The switcher in the last pic is actually black/dark gray. Some of it looks purple in the picture.

And all that cost's ?

Here's my question. How does that nav program compare to MS Streets and trips, and what about if you go offroad?

Nice. Is it me or does the headreast not seem to be the same color as the seats?
It looks diffrent to me also. I doubt it is. Maybe it's a monitor thing.

That is f'n sweet!

No offense but I would take it back and ask them to fit the indash unit properly. There should be no need for a misaligned ring on the outside of the factory bezel. I am just trying to help as this is what I do for a living. :) Other wise it looks good! Enjoy.

I checked the headrests in the light today. They do match.

The whole package was about $7000. I haven't used MS Streets to compare but it is much better than my portable color Garmin GPS. The 3D function is cool!

Which ring are you referring to? Everything looks pretty straight to me but of course I'm going to have to go out and look at it again :)

They put a trim ring on top of the factory bezel. Over laps it as I see it. There is also a gap on the right side that doesn't look right.

Very nice system. I like the idea of incorperating the dvd in the headrest if that is what it is.
I do agree witl Retorical, the trim piece looks hoky. With that much invested into it it would look perfect.
Maybe you could also purchase some 3D glasses so when you go to back up to your trailers you can get a really cool show along with it. You might think about adding some sort of guide or protector to your hitch or reciever. It would suck to miscalculate and wipe out you camera.

They put a trim ring on top of the factory bezel. Over laps it as I see it. There is also a gap on the right side that doesn't look right.
yeah i saw that too...........it amazes me these days what people charge to do a system and then do it half assed.......nice though

That head unit is badass.

Im looking for something large and digital like that as well, just like the Escalade has, but my only problem is that i dont know where to look, or what to buy.
Id like to have something that is equipted (sp??) with a touch screen, navigation, and i can still have XM radio, but i want the head unit to fill the entire space of the stock unit. Personally, i dont really care for the look of the folding screens in my vehicles.

Tom your system is pretty cool so far, and im assuming it will only get better. Are you setting it up this way for personal preference, or more for your shop ??

I like it. One nice system.

I see what you guys mean about the trim now. I'll have that taken care of. The guys told me that it took them awhile to set the screen up so it's straight. The trim is off a little though.

The truck will be sitting about 12" higher after the wheels/tires go on in a few weeks so I won't have to worry about hitting the camera :)

Where do you get a hitch with a 16 inch drop??

That looks sweet Tom, by the way, when does the Cognito go on, i cant wait to see it, it will be so bad ass, i am so happy with mine

I have a link saved somewhere for a company that does with drop weight distribution hitches. I need one of those for my car hauler and a regular hitch for my boat.

The lift should be here right after Christmas. The last thing I need to decide on is tires. I really like the look of the Xterrains but find it really nice to drive the Sierra and not have to listen to tire noise. I used Terregrapplers in the past. They aren't as aggressive in the looks department but are also quieter.

tbyrne (http://dieselplace.com/forum/member.php?u=5999)<SCRIPT type=text/javascript> vbmenu_register("postmenu_438517", true); </SCRIPT> do you know what kind/make/model video switcher you have i see on the pic it has 4 video/audio inmputs and remote for them....thanks

I'll see if I can find the box to get the numbers off of it for you.