Guys,

I know this is an idiotic question but I know nothing about audio and was wondering what exactly this meant. I have seen single, 1.5, and 2 DIN. Is this the size of the headunit?? So if someone says it needs a 1.5 is that in relation to the gap to put it in??

Thx,

Jonny

 

DIN is just the size of the headunit. Most head units are single din. 2 DIN would be a head unit the size of 2 single DINS stacked on top of each other. So if you had a hole that was a 2 DIN you could fit a 1.5 DIN in there, but it would need a trim kit to fill in the gaps. Certain cars will only fit certain sizes, not sure what you drive, but most newer Lexi have a huge headunit area that can accomodate 2 DIN.

 

Hey man,

Thx for your help. Is there a specific measurement that equals 1 DIN? Like a certain amount of inches?

Peace,

Jonny

 

Does "DIN" actually stand for something?

 

"DIN" = Deutsche Industrie Normen(German industrial standard)

i dont have the exact number but single DIN opening is about 2 inch height. 1.5 DIN size ussually found in GM?chrysler cars, while japanese cars use single or double DIN

 

Our SC3/4s would be 2.5 DIN, I'm installing a single-DIN Alpine, have a single-DIN pocket and now have to fabricate something to fill the remaining 0.5 DIN gap

 

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There is a full spec for DIN measurements that spells out the dimensions in mm. It is a standards document that governs the manufacturing of anything that you would market as being DIN compatible (single DIN, double DIN, etc.) DIN is actually a European (German) standards governing body. DIN does not only porovide standards for autosound, but for many electronic devices and many other areas of technology.

For full info, see this website:
http://www2.din.de/index.php?lang=en
For an idea of other things that they standardize, click on the "Standardization" button.

 

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