Getting a new head unit... suggestions?

Dr.Fowler · 05-25-2007, 04:13 AM

Hey guys, my cd player has died and i'm getting a new one. I have a mild system with two amps running subs and components, i like to run my mp3 player on an aux in, I don't use a changer, and I don't use any sort of video. I just need a good deck that has a dedicated sub input and crossover, good sound quality, and aux input in the back ( don't want cables hanging out the front...) and a nice, clean look. I've been using a sony cdx-m630 with a flat black face that looks so sick, I'm about to go find a used one on ebay... but if there's something more modern, I'd gladly upgrade. I'd appreciate anyone's input.

TeKKiE · 05-25-2007, 04:21 AM

As I've stated before, the Eclipse headunits look promising. I just recently bought one on Ebay NIB, for about $300 less than retail, shipped. I'm a kenwood fan, but this Eclipse HU has so many more features, and insane EQ options.

wellitsover · 05-25-2007, 02:19 PM

look into pioneer too. I think they have a great combonation of features and are very user friendly with the best blue displays out there.

KdubL · 05-25-2007, 03:00 PM

^^^I agree...I have a Premier (pioneer) DEH900R, user friendly, tons of adjustments, el gauges, etc...They dont make em anymore though...but I believe there newer ish is just as comparable if not better

mrsidewayzz · 05-25-2007, 11:28 PM

id say look into premier (pioneer) and jvc. i have a jvc dvd player i paid $200 for on ebay that im putting in my nx. maybe you can find a better deal. i can vouch for jvc and pioneer.

Dr.Fowler · 05-26-2007, 02:30 PM

I've looked into these before, but unless I'm mistaken, there was no way to dim the display, and I hate that nuclear blue glow, it's kinda blinding at night. I'd like something more subtle. If the new JVC's and pioneers have adjustable display brightness, I might be interested.

mrsidewayzz · 05-26-2007, 02:43 PM

lmao yea that nuclear light does hurt. something more subtile? look into alpine and kenwood. they usually have black displays with blue lettering. either that or a sony xplod. they have some nice older model xplods that would fit what youre looking for. would you like me to send some links or something?

mrsidewayzz · 05-26-2007, 02:49 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/SONY-Xplod-CDX-C...QQcmdZViewItem

i have that 1 in my mustang. it has some red and blue lights but the main panel is black with blue lights. its not bright so that would work fine for you. do your research first ***.