I need a good head unit that plays mp3s

any good suggestions?

There are so many, we need to narrow it down some.

- What is your budget?

- Any other features that you would like?

- What other equipment will be in this install?

- What vehicle is it for?

The Hammer

There are so many, we need to narrow it down some.

- What is your budget?

- Any other features that you would like?

- What other equipment will be in this install?

- What vehicle is it for?

The Hammer

Budget : Under $300-$400

Other Features : Motorized faceplate, removable or stealth, and maybe aux input?

equipment : hifonics bx1500d & two phoenix gold ti15ds

vehicle : 1998 5.0L v8 ford explorer xlt

At this time of year you should be able to find lots of last years model (brand new) on clear out to make room for the new stuff.

A few suggestions:

Clarion DXZ835MP ($229 almost half price)

Clarion DXZ645MP ($299... with free SIRIUS Tuner)

Panasonic MXE CQ-C8400U ($349)

Alpine 7998 ($399... that's $400 off)

I think if you stick to a good brand name almost anything in that price range will keep you smiling.

The Hammer

would you be willing to do ebay for a nice used model?

would you be willing to do ebay for a nice used model?

possibly?

link?

I love my Panasonic!!!

would you be willing to do ebay for a nice used model?

possibly?

link?

well I bring it up because it is easier to find companies like Eclipse who do not have online dealers, and you could find for much less than in the store

I love my Panasonic!!!

As do I, except when it is cold. Darn thing won't eject a CD for crap. Takes too long to heat up too.

I love my panasonic too

i have heard good things about pioneer and panasonic

but bad things about sony

is this true?

Every sony HU i've ever seen in my friends' installs have had problems in less than a year :thud:

pioneer 8600 from sounddomain is 369.95 very nice head unit from what i've heard(just ordered one a few days ago)I had mine pricematched and got it for $332.20 not bad at all.

http://www.tundraelectronics.com/ has a 9600 for $389 never heard of them but i would see if sounddomain will pricematch them.

Edited May 15, 200421 yr by Notloudyet

are the panasonic 8300 and 8400 the same model type?