Advice on new HU

[klavender1]

I remember a thread recently about a HU that really fits the look of the E30 interior. It had an old school look but modern features and I believe was less than $100. I can't remember the model. Basically would like orange illumination, rear sub output, rear aux. or RCA input and front USB. And not to look like it belongs in a F&F movie. Do not need a CD player. Any ideas?

I have this now:


It works great, just don't like the way it looks.

[bernzpeed]

go for amber lighting... looks stock. blue no good.

[DRTSRFR]

Pioneer DEH6300ub

[klavender1]

Thanks but looking for a more old school look. I KNOW I've seen a thread here but don't even know how to begin the search. I think Luke suggested one once.

[StereoInstaller1]

I have 2 "go to" decks: the JVC KD-R900 (about $200) and the DEH 6300 (about $120) that Mark mentioned. The 6300 is the best bang for ease of use, cheap, useful features, yadda yadda yadda

[DRTSRFR]

The only issue i have with the 6300 is navigating the playlist on my Commando Droid. It sucks compared to an ipod.

[StereoInstaller1]

Yeah, I would agree. I have not spent enough time making playlists with it, as I am a "full album" listener. I generally use a thumb drive for storage. I don't even know if you can make a playlist with that.

[5Toes]

^ Im like you too.

Either way, I wish it had the hidden sd card slot like the euro model

[StereoInstaller1]

I wish it had 3 5V preouts like the Euro model

[klavender1]

I don't have a iphone/ipod or any other of that apple nonsense. I hate itunes. I do have this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820235061

It's very small and you can barely tell it's there when plugged in the front of the HU. I currently have my XM plugged into the front AUX port. I know it's crazy, but I hate seeing that cable there. Doesn't look clean. Those 2 decks Luke mentioned def. look better than what I have but still too "new" looking. I usually only listen to XM or MP3's. I'll keep searching and let you know what I find.

[klavender1]

I think I found it. Something like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882184648

[StereoInstaller1]

Wow, what a pyle of shit! Dude, you will hate that turd, don't bother.

[5Toes]

Lol at the pyle. God I wish the euro model would work in the states, it is around $180..

[klavender1]

Didn't mean that unit necessarily, just old school looks like that. Oh well, think I'll just keep what I've got. Sound wise right now, I'm perfectly happy with my system. I think I'll paint the trim ring matte black to blend in a little better. Nice pun though! :D

Edit: I really do like the way it looks. I like clean and simple.

[StereoInstaller1]

Have you seen the Jensen HD deck? Search it up, I think it is nice.

What I want is my 20 year old Denon deck but with modern stuff...that is why I hane for a DCT-Z1, only I know it is a pile of shit too, damn things break like few other.

I wish the Clarion 9255 was less hideous...