head unit recomendation?

[beta14ok]

................but if anybody has any input, let me know.

I've been enjoying a new JVC KD-HDR71BT this winter. It's sorta the swiss army knife of relatively low entry cost HUs. Everything works like it should...even the bluetooth is pretty effective. I'm pleased....and yes the colors go well with the e30.


Here's the install thread from October 2012.

[madsedan]

I have an Alpine cde-124sxm2 that was great, does everything you are asking for and it has SiriusXM radio built in and came with the antenna, etc. I removed it before selling the E30 but used it for a few weeks. You can have it for $140 if you want it.

[campbellj25]

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500UTE42BT/Alpine-UTE-42BT.html?tp=5684&stop_mobi=yes

Alpine UTE-42BT

This one seems to fit what your looking for. Doesn't have a CD player though. I just ordered one for myself a few days ago.

[StereoInstaller1]

I have a 2010 JVC in my E34, the KD-R925.

The part I hate is the controls. There are 5 steps to get to sub level, balance, fader, etc. You can't search the USB drive if you use folders to organize your music. If you have larger than 2GB USB devices, the BT dongle gets stupid, eventually freezing the whole machine up.

The color match is nice and the SQ is wonderful. I have a knob on my dash for sub levels now, but it irked me no end when I din't. The only reason it is still in my dash is the awesome SQ, the Burr-Brown DACs really do seem to be better resolution.

The newer JVCs are not as annoying...but my attitude is still the same: all headunits suck in one way or another.

GL!
Luke

[xtos]

Yeah it's "KDC-BT92SD" in Europe, "KDC-BT92HD" in the US, this one be it. Looks like it's in your price range.

[aaron325ix]

the Kenwood doesnt look bad, but i dont see a price. I'm not looking to spend more than $200. anyone have experience with the JVC units?

[bmwguy325is]

I have this one http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...vers/DEH-80PRS
You can tune the colors to anything you want as that seems to be important on here.
I am looking at getting this one though..

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Stage4/CD-Players/DEX-P99RS

[xtos]

I'm seriously focused on this Kenwood
Planning on installing a usb input on the handbrake console so I plug in my iPhone there too. The illumination color mostly I love.Seems to blend in so good. Also found a guy on youtube that posted a video. Price ain't bad either.

[aaron325ix]

its that time again. Heres the baics. I have a luke box so i need a sub preout, as well as preout for my front stage. Blue tooth is a must as i want hands free talking and also pandora in the car from my iphone. A USB in the front would be nice. CD with would be nice but i dont know if i necessarily need that anymore.

Ive checked out some JVC models and they seem to be pretty nice, especially since you can match the color to the e30 interior, but if anybody has any input, let me know.