whtbronco
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So I installed a Kenwood DPX794BH head unit(non-touchscreen) in my 2004 EB and I really like the sound quality. I sure thought that with a display brightness range of 00-31 it would dim a decent amount. Nope that range is really more like 15-31. I'm using the 00 setting for day and at night it's just too much. For perspective I keep the dash lights turned down all the way. The Cruise Control indicator doesn't dim with the rest of the dash lights and is too bright so I covered it with electrical tape.
Anyway, I'm pondering a few ideas to help dim this thing and figured I'd see if you guys have any ideas or suggestions.
Applying some black vinyl to the display with just pin holes in it where the button illumination is.
Tinting the display with 20% window tint, maybe even 5%. Kinda worried about the water though.
Painting over the lit areas, I doubt I'd do this very well.
I'd likely return it to Crutchfield if there was another radio that met my requirements, but this is the only one I found.
Anyway, I'm pondering a few ideas to help dim this thing and figured I'd see if you guys have any ideas or suggestions.
Applying some black vinyl to the display with just pin holes in it where the button illumination is.
Tinting the display with 20% window tint, maybe even 5%. Kinda worried about the water though.
Painting over the lit areas, I doubt I'd do this very well.
I'd likely return it to Crutchfield if there was another radio that met my requirements, but this is the only one I found.