Need a head unit with a rear USB... Options?

[MR 325]

Looking for a head unit with a REAR USB hookup for an iPod. Does not even need to have front aux/usb as I won't use them. Does not need to be anything fancy, I have no amps or subs. Would prefer $200 and under.

Thanks,
Matt

[MR 325]

FWIW Jordan recommended the Kenwood KDC-X995 to me which can be found for $210 through Amazon.

The thing I am not liking with it is there are no easy access preset buttons.

[nomansland92]

I used to have a Kenwood kiv 700, best head unit I've owned. No cd player but it's basically built for ipods so it's great if you have one.

[einstein57]

JVC KD-A900bt can be found on ebay for $125 and is recommended by luke. Hot little stereo too. I just ordered the 925 because it has more eq functions.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-KD-R900-USB-CD-MP3-Bluetooth-Player-Dash-Receiver-/370569519409?pt=Car_Audio_In_Dash_Receivers&hash=item5647aa2131

[mikeedler]

Everything JVC I have ever owned never worked correctly and broke very fast. I am a Kenwood guy these days.
I bought a cheap Kenwood that had CD changer capabilities, and hooked up a Kenwood i-pod interface to it (the interface I found for 10 dollars!!!) even charged my old ipod gen. 5- my newer one doesn't though! and can control it through the deck.

[TurboJake]

Alpine x305s

[MR 325]

I used to have a Kenwood kiv 700, best head unit I've owned. No cd player but it's basically built for ipods so it's great if you have one.

That one looks nice but I think I'd prefer to have the CD option in case I want to pop something in.

JVC KD-A900bt can be found on ebay for $125 and is recommended by luke. Hot little stereo too. I just ordered the 925 because it has more eq functions.]

Everything JVC I have ever owned never worked correctly and broke very fast. I am a Kenwood guy these days.
I bought a cheap Kenwood that had CD changer capabilities, and hooked up a Kenwood i-pod interface to it (the interface I found for 10 dollars!!!) even charged my old ipod gen. 5- my newer one doesn't though! and can control it through the deck.

I'm a little skeptical on JVC as well. I've always though they were a "cheap" brand. Although I'm not exactly in the expensive price point here, lol.

Alpine x305s

That one is $320 through Amazon, too expensive.

[MR 325]

I am thinking of going with Jordan's suggestion of the Kenwood though. I really do like the way this unit looks. I love the fact that the whole thing isn't bright silver, it can be set to amber, and the CD slot is hidden.

[TurboJake]

It's worth the extra money.
It's has a rear USB, but it also has a rear Full speed iPod connectivity.
It matches the interior illumination well.
Does pandora.

I'll find you a good price.


Second thought. That Kenwood is nice..

[einstein57]

Everything JVC I have ever owned never worked correctly and broke very fast. I am a Kenwood guy these days.
I bought a cheap Kenwood that had CD changer capabilities, and hooked up a Kenwood i-pod interface to it (the interface I found for 10 dollars!!!) even charged my old ipod gen. 5- my newer one doesn't though! and can control it through the deck.

I've had the exact opposite experience. Every kenwood deck I've ever owned cost over $300 and never worked right for more then 6 months. Every JVC I've ever owned was under 200 and worked flawless and sounded great. Alpines have been 50/50. And from what I've read on the car audio forums the new JVCs are the bees knees and the kenwoods are kind of a paine to navigate.

I am thinking of going with Jordan's suggestion of the Kenwood though. I really do like the way this unit looks. I love the fact that the whole thing isn't bright silver, it can be set to amber, and the CD slot is hidden.

I agree with you on the silver as well. One of the benefirts of getting the 925 instead of the 900 is all that silver gets removed. Well worth the extra $35 in my book. And it has all the pros you mentioned in for the kenwood. Although the kenwood does look sleeker it just reminds me of my alpine ida.

[mentaleeill]

ive got the kenwood x-995 and love it. if you dont need all the bells and whistles it has, get the model down. its a little cheaper, just doesnt have pandora, and a little less eq. i beleive its the 895.

[MR 325]

Went ahead and ordered the KDC-X995 Kenwood.

Luke's gonna be mad.

[BlackSpeed66]

Bumping this thread... I just ordered one of these Kenwoods for the e34. How'd the install go? Do you like it?

[MR 325]

Bumping this thread... I just ordered one of these Kenwoods for the e34. How'd the install go? Do you like it?

I didn't install it myself but it's in the car and working great! I haven't had a lot of time to play with it yet since I only drive the car a 1-2 times a week but I love it already. Takes a bit to adjust all the settings but after that's done all is well.

Sound quality is WAY better with the Kenwood vs my old Nakamichi.

[stamar]

i got the clarion cz 300 for like 60 bucks shipped last year

it sounds great it does have some low points

its not on sale right now on amazon but is frequently