Help Deciding on new Head Unit

brentbarrie · Post by **brentbarrie** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:10 am

Im looking for a new head unit to go with my new setup. I will have the Hifonics BX1506D Amplifier and (2) 12" Alpine SWR-1222D Type-R Series Subwoofers (2ohm + 2ohm). I also have a 12 Disc JVC CH-1500RF CD Changer that I will be using.

I know I want one thats MP3/CD, and will also be able to have an in dash video screen sometime in the future so its gotta be able to work for that. Im looking to spend around $200 or so. I use ETronics.com and millionbuy.com so I can usually get stuff for cheap. Just remember what Im looking to spend when your giving me input.

What are the best brands and what features do I need to look for. I dont know much about head units so I need some help. I know you guys are the best ones to ask, I always get good resposes from good people.

Thanks in advance.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 2:13 am

JVC baby!

Mithrandir · Post by **Mithrandir** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:16 am

pioneer deh 8600 $335 shipped lol well worth it though, has everything youll ever need........or ill ever need lol

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 8:44 am

From ETronics.com:

Alpine CDE-9843 CD/MP3 Receiver $130

Alpine CDE-9845 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver $150

Alpine CDA-9827 XM Ready CD/MP3/WMA $209.99

Clarion DB355MP CD/MP3 Player $99.95

Clarion DXZ845MC AM/FM CD/MP3/WMA $189.99

JVC KD-G310 Sirius Ready CD/MP3 Receiver $99.00

JVC KD-G710 Sirius Ready MP3/CD-RW Player Receiver $128.95

JVC KD-LH810 MP3/CD Receiver $169.99

JVC KD-LH910 CD/SD Receiver $195

Pioneer DEH-P3800MP AM/FM/MP3/CD Receiver $125

Pioneer DEH-P4800MP AM/FM/MP3/CD Receiver $150

brentbarrie · Post by **brentbarrie** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 3:35 pm

Looking around on ETronics, theres a couple that I found that will fit my car.

1. Pioneer DEH-P7600MP CD Receiver w/ MP3 & WMA Playback
- I like the looks and features

2. Alpine CDA-9827 XM Ready CD/MP3/WMA Receiver/Changer Controller
- Has better/more features, But I dont like the look of it as much.

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 3:50 pm

if it were me id go jvc since you have the changer...plus they make some nice hu's

brentbarrie · Post by **brentbarrie** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 3:52 pm

Im not really liking the looks of any of the JVC's.

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:39 pm

yea but the performance of most rf changers sucks..........

brentbarrie · Post by **brentbarrie** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:41 pm

Ive decided to go with this one.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-4kzrhovIDL ... &s=0&cc=01

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Tue Dec 27, 2005 5:45 pm

i would seriously consider this if your not going jvc....it can be had for about the same money and the face is motorized and does not need an adaptor for the aux input

http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/st ... 0000005702