MP3 Headunit suggestions?
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MP3 Headunit suggestions?
I would like to get one over summer since my head unit is dead .. i was wondering what the best value is. I'm not looking for the best, just one that works and is relatively inexpensive. less than $300.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (Glock'94)
pioneer 7400. Should find it for less than $200 on http://www.pricegrabber.com
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (Glock'94)
I just bought a Kenwood head unit. It should be here early next week. I paid $220 for it. I'll let you know how cool it is next weekend!!!!
Check my post:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=292826
Check my post:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=292826
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (Marcho Polo)
oh, also wanted to note that it is Satellite ready and has pre-amp outputs for front, rear and sub!
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (Glock'94)
The price changes all the time. 2 weeks ago it was $174. It depends on what vender has the unit in stock. I'd try again in a couple of days and see if you get a better price.
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (Glock'94)
I just put the pioneer premier 840mp in my car and love it, but that sells for around $380. The pioneer premier 740mp has xm satillite tuner, front, rear and sub rca outs and can be found under $300. The pioneer 7400 has the same features but minus the sub out only front and rear rca outs.
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (Glock'94)
Just bought the Alpine CDA-7892....50X4...preamp RCA's...mp3 and xm ready.....www.circuitcity.com or your local one, price was in the $ 265.00 range....www.crutchfield.com was in the $ 279.00.....this unit maxes out the FM sensitivity and CD signal to noise ratio.... :yesnod:
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (vette5)
Just bought the Alpine CDA-7892....50X4...preamp RCA's...mp3 and xm ready.....www.circuitcity.com or your local one, price was in the $ 265.00 range....www.crutchfield.com was in the $ 279.00.....this unit maxes out the FM sensitivity and CD signal to noise ratio.... :yesnod:
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (Glock'94)
Me 2......of course I'm biased cuz I just bought one....I'm sure there are better units out there but, for the money, Alpine had the features I was looking for in the Price range I wanted :cool: :cool:
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (Glock'94)
Here's the best site for choosing your MP3 player.
http://www.highwaymp3.com
Go to the message boards.
I bought the JVC-SH99 in February for $209.99! There's a lot better ones out than JVC right now, as their sound quality and reception isn't the greatest.
[Modified by CentralCoaster, 2:39 PM 5/21/2002]
http://www.highwaymp3.com
Go to the message boards.
I bought the JVC-SH99 in February for $209.99! There's a lot better ones out than JVC right now, as their sound quality and reception isn't the greatest.
[Modified by CentralCoaster, 2:39 PM 5/21/2002]
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (92TripleBlack)
pioneer 7400. Should find it for less than $200 on http://www.pricegrabber.com
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (vette5)
Just bought the Alpine CDA-7892....50X4...preamp RCA's...mp3 and xm ready.....www.circuitcity.com or your local one, price was in the $ 265.00 range....www.crutchfield.com was in the $ 279.00.....this unit maxes out the FM sensitivity and CD signal to noise ratio.... :yesnod:
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (DanC5)
Can someone take a picture of the single DIN unit in there's so i can see what it looks like? And what did you use to fill up the second DIN area? A little place to stick the only 2-3 cd's i'll ever need with an MP3 player would be nice :)
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Re: MP3 Headunit suggestions? (Glock'94)
I had to cut the outer trim ring because the design of the head unit basically required the silver trim ring to look right. I used a dremel and a sanding drum and just went little by little until it fit. It wasn't the best job, but you really can't tell when you are sitting in the car.