Ok, im looking for a head unit that is vibration resistant, clean output, good looking (matching my interior, ill post pics if i am asked), plays MP3's and WMA's preferably (so i can keep one CD in for 3-4Hr drives), and i would like an RCA in too but that isnt required. I only need 2 sets of RCA's. I would like pause as well (if i ever want to compeate bass race it would be nice)

Im getting a $139 refund from Ikes Sound for the DEI1100D (its good because i paid $70 for the amp, send 29 to get it repaired. Im basically making $40) and soon ill have around $100 from my parents, maybe more if i score awsome on the ACT (lol).

so my budget is around $240 and the above is what im looking at. Feel free to make suggestions as well.

Im leaning towards the two alpines and the sony. But ill deffanitly take your guys's thoughts into account.

Not sure if you're into this....but if you watch the forums, you can find good condition used Eclipse 8053's for around $250. I would pick that over all of your above options. It, however, does not play MP3's.

not realy comfertable buying HU's used. If they are stolen they are never uninstalled correctly (plus i dont want to encourage stealing of car audio equiptement) and some times there is something wrong with them or they have cosmetic defects. good sugggestion though.

I have no idea what I voted for

Panasonic's are pretty damn vibe resistant and have decent preamps(at least stated): Panasonic CQ-C7413U http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/Pr...ProductID=16841

if ur looking for vibration resistant..look a lil higher up the sony food chain. that exact model is in our dodge ram dually quad cab shop truck....4 10" memphis pr's off a pr1000d..6 m class 6.5 coaxils off some pr 4 channel...and if u crank it...it skips. now that vintage dodge truck, 2000 model, is known for having shaky dashes, so that is part of it...but still yet, untill u get into sony's higher end, they could very well skip a beat.

my vote is alpine.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Leaning between the alpines and the pioneer. the more i look at that eclipse the more ugly it gets to me.

Save for a little while longer. It's worth it.

nG

Wow.

Tall order for such a short leash IMO.

i have an alpine cda-9851 it is a great unit, if you are interested i am willing to sell, because i want to get the new double din touch screen that is coming out in april from alpine. it is used but in perfect working condition. pm if your interested if not thats cool too.