Headunits?

[babowc]

Well.. I'm officially looking for a new headunit for my s2k..

I'm looking for something that has an Ipod adapter mainly..
possibly with a motorized face, heh..

anyone have any suggestions? or should I just hit up BestBuy and check them out?

[Elizabeth Reed]

gtfo of best buy.

motorized cd players are kinda pointless imo

i personally like the Alpine 9886 check it out
i also like Pioneer's stuff as well, very user friendly

i think some of the pioneer premier cd plaers have a motorized faceplate if thats what you're lookin' for

[babowc]

Yeah.. I was looking at pioneer HUs mostly.
I didnt really like the layout of alpine ones..
neither sony

didn't really see much else than those 3 iirc.

[corday]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Pioneer-Double-DIN-CD-Receiver-FH-P8000BT/sem/rpsm/oid/218952/catOid/-13089/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

i was thinking of getting this one.
cleanest pioneer ive ever seen

[babowc]

Clean.. but I can't fit a doubledin on my car.

[Wes]

Anything Kenwood.
I've had the same headunit that I've used in about 6 different cars over the course of 4 years, and never really had an issue with it.

[Elizabeth Reed]

yeah kenwood is good shit i just like alpine

this shit is just like personal preference

[cartune]

Well.. I'm officially looking for a new headunit for my s2k..

I'm looking for something that has an Ipod adapter mainly..
possibly with a motorized face, heh..

anyone have any suggestions? or should I just hit up BestBuy and check them out?

dont u work at bestbuy now? u get very good discounts on pioneer HU and infinity speakers

[babowc]

Na.. didn't get hired :(

He didn't even give me a call back after I called several times.
shitty.
lol

going for an interview tomorrow tho.. travel agency as a tour guide lol

[cartune]

Na.. didn't get hired :(

He didn't even give me a call back after I called several times.
shitty.
lol

going for an interview tomorrow tho.. travel agency as a tour guide lol

if u stil want the job at Bestbuy. pm me. wad position were u aplying for?

so the travel job u gona travel around the US or world?



edit> bb ppl are ass, i got 2 interview. then GM called me ask for another interview. but no result

[corday]

http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/8696/8696609_sa.jpg
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8696609&type=product&id=1198888991266

[Burger]

I have a pioneer premier deh-780mp HU. Best HU I've ever owned, unfortunately i believe they have recently discontinued it. It has everything you are looking for as far a HU goes. You might be able to find one on ebay though. Good luck!

[Casey]

alpine

[Elizabeth Reed]

lol whats the point of having a tiny 3 inch screen? lol

[Casey]

lol whats the point of having a tiny 3 inch screen? lol

so he can jerk it to the 3" screen instead of holding his ipod while he drives.

[Elizabeth Reed]

HAHA got em

[SHIFT_2DRIFT]

ALPINE
iDA-X001 (http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=iDA-X001)

[Elizabeth Reed]

those are good units until you decide you may want to listen to a cd.

[Casey]

ive had my alpine for 3 years. its been awesome the whole time.

[SHIFT_2DRIFT]

i know. so that's y u can also get a:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Source/CD-Players/Premier/DEH-P700BT

or

http://www.xplodsony.com/xplod/headunits/CDX-GT720

[Buccaneer_9]

ive had my alpine for 3 years. its been awesome the whole time.
My Alpine is about that old as well and it's still ticking...the iPod adapter is giving me some trouble right now but it's an easy replacement.

I like the Alpine units because you can download parameter settings for your system based on some basic measurements in your cabin:
http://i-personalize.alpine.com/cgi-local/i-Personalize/common/ip_menu.pl

Plus they have iPod adapters as well:
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=KCA-420i

[Dominic49]

lol whats the point of having a tiny 3 inch screen? lol

its alot better than you expect. i have that headunit in my car and everyone loves it. i mainly got it for DVD audio. 6.1 surround in your car ftw :D

[Elizabeth Reed]

i know i've seen it before i just dont see the point of that small screen i'd rather have atleast a 7 inch screen. but i understand if you are cramped for space

[Turboboxer]

I use to be in the biz and all I will ever own is Pioneer for a HU

[Casey]

My Alpine is about that old as well and it's still ticking...the iPod adapter is giving me some trouble right now but it's an easy replacement.

I like the Alpine units because you can download parameter settings for your system based on some basic measurements in your cabin:
http://i-personalize.alpine.com/cgi-local/i-Personalize/common/ip_menu.pl

Plus they have iPod adapters as well:
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=KCA-420i

i dont think mine has those features...

[Turboboxer]

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/images/normal/dehp600ub.jpg

This does everything I need....

[afwfjustin]

I have a Modifry DCI controller available that will allow your factory controls to work with an aftermarket stereo.

$50 if you want it.

[PSINXS]

just get a kenwood or an alpine.

you can do either of three things for an ipod.

1) Buy a unit that has a front rca INPUT or 3.5mm jack in front and it will plug into the headphone section of your Ipod. (no recharging during driving)

2)Buy the cigarette lighter FM transmitter for 26 bux at Circuit City and play it through a blank fm station. Will charge your ipod and play music all at same time.

3)BUy the optional headunit specific AUx adapter that comes with the recharge plug sou can play thorugh aux source but still charge your ipod. rather than just aux source and no charge if you use RCA ior 3.5mm inputs. The one i am buying for my kenwood is 45 bux. Price will vary between headunit manufacturers

[justjuiceit]

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=070XHD6425&tp=5684
I got a brand new one from ebay for $69. If you like 96.1 then you will love 96.2 HD. Also, with HD, you can still get 99X. I got a bluetooth adapter microphone for $40 and it works just like sync, it uses the stereo speakers.

Whats really cool is one day I forgot my mp3 and regular cds and I was out of HD radio range and everything else was crappy (driving up towards SC). So, I just streamed all the music I had on my cell phone to the radio. It sounded almost as good as from a cd; had to turn up the volume a bit more though.

[jsta240]

i suggest pioneer premiere series then apline then kenwood. all i have ever owned is pioneers all of them are still going strong

[Cash]

pioneer avic d3

cheap on ebay.

[rtrhead]

be a frikin badass and get a nakamichi 700II and smoke everything else

[NismoS4teen]

Well.. I'm officially looking for a new headunit for my s2k..

I'm looking for something that has an Ipod adapter mainly..
possibly with a motorized face, heh..

anyone have any suggestions? or should I just hit up BestBuy and check them out?


go to best buy tell me the headunit you want like the brand and the model number i can get it for you

[TaiKneePony]

get the alpine ida-x001. it is pretty much a ipod and friggin badass. i have one in my 240 and it works great

[Blood Riot]

Anything Kenwood.
I've had the same headunit that I've used in about 6 different cars over the course of 4 years, and never really had an issue with it.

What this dude said.

[babowc]

I actually just want the aux input for an ipod.

I don't want it to be a shitty HU either.

I'm gonna look at some pioneer HU and see what fits me budget.
I was looking around and there was some adapter that lets me run aux input off the stock radio, but it was $100 after shipping.

I'd rather get a decent HU.

[babowc]

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/images/normal/dehp600ub.jpg

This does everything I need....

deh-p600ub, right?

does it come with those cables?
I think i'd get the 600ub.. cheaper than 700bt and it got organic display versus single line.

[rickgiblin]

i would highly recomend the avic series... you can get a little older flipout or even a d-din for a great price. i have a pioneer with the ipod cable to the headunit and love it. i can control my entire ipod with the remote for my headunit. great option. and if you buy a pioneer, i got a sirius setup for pioneer for sale

[Zippy69]

Pioneer FTW.

[babowc]

I'm more than likely gettign the deh-p600ub when i get the $

[cktenders]

I work at the circuit city off cobb parkway. We have those in stock. Let me know if you wanna stop by. I can see how much i get it for after discount.

[HMGDRFTER]

i think alpine, kenwood, and pioneer are mostly the same, i have all 3, just mostly depends on which one you would perfer

[skanknastys13]

i got that pioneer in the vw..everything is amazing on it, except the ipod interface..however i think it was my user error that made it so difficult.
It is however the best ipod interface on a single din that i have used, its just hard to scroll through a ton of songs on about 3 lines

[iluvcumming]

As far as looks, mine's not amazing. It's one color, no lcd shit. It is iPod capable, plus it has an 1/8th inch jack and usb on the front. Throw some mp3s on a flash drive and go. Also works for phones that have mini USB and a microsd.

[redmond240]

go alpine they last forever and have the best features