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  • cahomey
    E30 Fanatic
    • Mar 2004
    • 1201
    #1

    What headunit?

    Ok, I've been out of the car stereo game and I need someone to tell me what decks are good these days.

    -I'd like to keep it simple. No crazy screens, buttons or remotes .

    -Basic eq, no internal amps, dual rca out, aux in.

    -Under $200 bucks



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    • StereoInstaller1
      GAS
      • Jul 2004
      • 22679
      #2
      Pioneer DEH-P5800. Great crossovers, nice navigation of WMA/MP3 disks, 3 preouts, high and low pass filters. Simple ergonomics.

      Panasonic IMHO is the best sounding inexpensive decks...just make sure you get high pass filters if you want to build a small system.

      JMHO, but I hate Alpine. Nothing but trouble, ugly, diffucult to use, poor reliability.

      Luke

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        • AdironRider
          No R3VLimiter
          • Dec 2004
          • 3491
          #3
          I loved alpine sound quality, but after switching to a decent kenwood unit, Im never going back. Alpines skipped alot Ive found, and Ive had about 4 different models.
          Back to my roots

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            • hugh jass
              R3VLimited
              • Dec 2003
              • 2220
              #4
              I've owned several brands of head units, and the last 3 I've bought have been Alpines. I like the simple looks, very intuitive controls, clear display, and I've never had a single problem with any of them. Compared to the Sony and Clarions before, the Alpine is leaps and bounds better. Check out the Alpine 9856.
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                • kylebes1
                  R3VLimited
                  • May 2004
                  • 2804
                  #5
                  I have a 9842 (I think) Alpine HU. I would most likeley get an equally priced Panasonic- or bump it up to a DVD screen. My HU skips like a catholic school girl, and the radio recep SUCKS!

                  The simplicity is why I wanted it, but I think many other HUs have the Defeat option, since I have an electronic and passive crossovers...

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                    • netcsk
                      E30 Mastermind
                      • Apr 2004
                      • 1609
                      #6
                      yay for company discounts on Panasonic HUs. But until they make one with a USB connection, I sadly wont own one.

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                        • StereoInstaller1
                          GAS
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 22679
                          #7
                          Originally posted by netcsk
                          yay for company discounts on Panasonic HUs. But until they make one with a USB connection, I sadly wont own one.
                          Yup. Go kick soma azz in development!

                          Closing SOON!
                          "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                          Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                          Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                            • netcsk
                              E30 Mastermind
                              • Apr 2004
                              • 1609
                              #8
                              hey, we do OEM speakers where I work. I don't get to play with any of the high quality stuff (except for same builds of 18s... All for development purposes I swear!).
                              Speaking of, if you ever have the chance to pull the system out of a SeaRay boat, I'd recommend doing so. We're putting some sweet stuff into their next model.

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