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I am pretty sure I am getting rid of my Alpine HU. I am in need of a HU that has greater than 4v outputs and good amount of options for tuning. HD radio would be a plus. Alpine i know can not give me this. Many people seem to have problems with Pioneer's and noise problems. That leaves it to Eclipse, Kenwood, and JVC. Eclipse has all new models out, i think, so i dont know if many of you have played around with them. I am going to spend up to $250 for the radio. Any suggestions??

Pioneer Premier Models should have HD, and Ipod control with at least 4v outputs... if not go with the Eclipse, the only difference is that u will pay more for the Eclipse but only a little more

given the parameters of what you are looking for i suggest a line driver.....that aint much to spend on a new hu with more than 4v preouts.....

Got any good options? I just dont know too much about line drivers. With me selling my old HU for $175 and me spending $250, I am actually only spending $75. Can i get a decent line driver for $75??

So far, I have found...
Pioneer P680-mp
Kenwood KDC-X790
JVC KD-AR870
Eclipse CD3000

all of these have either 4v or 5v outputs and seem to have a decent amount of tuning.

Get the Eclipse!

680mp imo eclipses are over priced when the premier models preform just as well.

I know Eclipse's are more expensive for what you get and i think that is mainly because of the navigation. No one votes for the kenwood or JVC yet?? I might go up to best buy to play with some HU's.

And does anyone know of any decent line drivers? I have no idea what is good and dont know what to look for in them.

Bwcad1 wrote:680mp imo eclipses are over priced when the premier models preform just as well.

I second that!

Eclipse has some great new decks out...but like others have said the pioneer premiers would do the job as well.

i got a eclipse cd8445 for $250 shipped.

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