What to get? ($100-$350)

[myjaja 10+ year member]

not sure what head unit to get. I would spend up to $350 on a head unit.

id wait and get one of the new upcoming pioneer radios. I know im getting the new deh-80prs when it comes out.

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

id wait and get one of the new upcoming pioneer radios. I know im getting the new deh-80prs when it comes out.

Are pioneers really good hu? I just dont know much about them?

 

[myjaja 10+ year member]

Are pioneers really good hu? I just dont know much about them?

The old ones were very good, but for like the last 3 years or so, theyve been pretty crappy. These new 2012 models seem like theyre going to be pretty good from what I see.

 

[kingmanbc 10+ year member]

kenwood and alpine h/u's are also good

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

The old ones were very good, but for like the last 3 years or so, theyve been pretty crappy. These new 2012 models seem like theyre going to be pretty good from what I see.

I'm new to car audio, but how do you determine if a hu is good or bad I just have no idea

 

[MANTI5 10+ year member]

Every company has good and bad models, can't go by brand alone. You need to check the specs you're looking for and go from there.

 

[myjaja 10+ year member]

I'm new to car audio, but how do you determine if a hu is good or bad I just have no idea

Just depends, you can find a radio that has a lot of features like a lot of off brands but the radio could come out like crap. You wont know until you use it.

What kind of features were you looking for btw? 16 band eq? ipod? usb? aux? bluetooth? If you tell us what you want, we can narrow it down and find you a good radio.

 

[TheUnderFighter 10+ year member]

Kenwood, Alpine, and Pioneer are still making some good decks. Like said before, some are hit and miss though. The Kenwood x-995 mentioned on the final post of the 1st page is a good headunit, though I'd actually recommend the x-994. That's the one I have, and their essentially the same, except the x-994 supports bluetooth audio streaming. Kenwoods do have a difficult UI to navigate for a newcomer though, might wanna keep that in mind unless you're up to the challenge.

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

I want a hu that looks good obviously, practically everyone does. I would use it for ipod, possibly bluetooth. One that is good and reliable

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

Kenwood, Alpine, and Pioneer are still making some good decks. Like said before, some are hit and miss though. The Kenwood x-995 mentioned on the final post of the 1st page is a good headunit, though I'd actually recommend the x-994. That's the one I have, and their essentially the same, except the x-994 supports bluetooth audio streaming. Kenwoods do have a difficult UI to navigate for a newcomer though, might wanna keep that in mind unless you're up to the challenge.

I normally accept challenges, but this would be my first hu so idk if its a good ideer. if i do get a hu i would like it to be off of sonic and they are out of stock on both the models u mentioned. sry for typos i am typing wit one hand atm and eating popcorn with the other

 

[TheUnderFighter 10+ year member]

It's just difficult to learn on, but after 3 years of it, I'm used to it now. I bought mine used so it came in good as new condition, but it was $100 cheaper.

But if you insist upon buying new, I'd probably wait for the Pioneer they suggested before. If it's a system you plan on building on, and getting good speakers and want to strive for good quality, that'd be a phenomenal headunit.

 

[myjaja 10+ year member]

This one seems like its already out and doesnt seem like a bad radio at all .

deh-p940bh

but if you dont mind the wait, this looks like a nice radio. Id like to buy one and try it myself when it comes out. It might take over my 860mp. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

80prs

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

Yeah i think ill wait and see how mich the 80prs will be on sonic

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Eclipse are good units too..just another option,.Good SQ HUs, but may not have several options.Just another suggestion.

 

[Sketchup 10+ year member]

Yeah mu firend has one and it is rely nice. I dont know what model but he said it was $500 five yrs ago when he got it.