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Vayber · 06-05-2009, 05:08 PM

So my cars cd player ate one of my cds and wont give it back. I have a beginning audio set up and I am going to start looking around for another head unit. Any suggestion I have been seeing that Eclipse is a pretty good brand for stereo, and input would be awesome

BustedS13 · 06-05-2009, 05:24 PM

pioneer head unit, 4 channel amp, good mids
you want something that has good controls, and you want power from an external source.

stiizy · 06-05-2009, 07:52 PM

^^ What he said!!

theronin · 06-05-2009, 08:02 PM

i fucking hate pioneer head units. i swear by alpine. but im sure people will come on here and say they hate alpines. at any rate... they are wrong.

neverrain · 06-05-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theronin

i fucking hate pioneer head units. i swear by alpine. but im sure people will come on here and say they hate alpines. at any rate... they are wrong.

Ugh, keep the Pioneer/Alpine argument out of threads regarding audio systems please.

***Future240*** · 06-05-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedS13

pioneer head unit, 4 channel amp, good mids
you want something that has good controls, and you want power from an external source.

He beat me to it. Go with this recipe and you can't fail.

Pioneer USA - Pioneer CD Receivers

Less money still good though

Pioneer USA - Premier CD Receivers

steve_o1989 · 06-05-2009, 09:08 PM

In my opinion if you want a common brand, high quality head unit, pick up either a Alpine, Eclipse, or Pioneer. They are all awesome brands. I myself am sworn on Alpine. That is all I will run now. I have had pioneer in the past and they are good too, but I just like Alpine. Those two are kind of like coke and pepsi, or miller and lincoln...everyone has their preference. I personally haven't ran Eclipse. I have installed them in friends cars and they were nice. I was going to pick one up but went for another alpine instead.

If you want to possibly start building a decent stereo setup further down the line get a headunit that you will be able to build on. Pay attention to the number of pre-outs (to run an external amp) and the voltage of the pre-outs. The higher the voltage, the cleaner the signal, the better the sound.

I have been out of the car audio scene for a couple years now so I'm not really up on the times..I don't really know whats out there right now.

What are you looking for in a head unit? Just something to play cd's or maybe plug your Ipod in to?

Ragnarok043 · 06-06-2009, 12:37 AM

cant go wrong with either pioneer or alpine, my personal preference is pioneer. i think the interface is easier to navigate.

I LUV MY S13 · 06-06-2009, 12:40 AM

pioneer, sony, or jvc...

dennydizzo · 06-06-2009, 01:15 AM

swimming dolphins in my pioneer deh-7700 deck ftw!!

BustedS13 · 06-06-2009, 07:38 AM

^i was pissed when i bought my new one and the cars/dolphins were combined into one animation >: (

***Future240*** · 06-06-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BustedS13

pioneer head unit, 4 channel amp, good mids
you want something that has good controls, and you want power from an external source.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stiizy

^^ What he said!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve_o1989

In my opinion if you want a common brand, high quality head unit, pick up either a Alpine, Eclipse, or Pioneer. They are all awesome brands. I myself am sworn on Alpine. That is all I will run now. I have had pioneer in the past and they are good too, but I just like Alpine. Those two are kind of like coke and pepsi, or miller and lincoln...everyone has their preference. I personally haven't ran Eclipse. I have installed them in friends cars and they were nice. I was going to pick one up but went for another alpine instead.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragnarok043

cant go wrong with either pioneer or alpine, my personal preference is pioneer. i think the interface is easier to navigate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by I LUV MY S13

pioneer, sony, or jvc...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennydizzo

swimming dolphins in my pioneer deh-7700 deck ftw!!

I think we have answered your question.

screaminfast · 06-06-2009, 08:35 AM

I've had the alpine w205 for a long time in my truck and its pretty much awesome. Has the dockable blackbird navigation, which overall makes it more expensive, but you can take it out and bring it with you in another car. You should really look into that. Pioneer is good as well, but I think Alpine has always made good quality headunits.

I also had all Alpine Type-R separates and a 10" Alpine Type-R sub (in my truck), which sounded great with a 5 channel Alpine PDX amp

Don't get me wrong though, Alpine, Pioneer, Eclipse... They're all going to be good.

steve_o1989 · 06-06-2009, 12:03 PM

Pioneer DEH-P5000UB

Pioneer Premier DEH-P500UB

Alpine CDA-9884

Alpine CDA-9886

Eclipse CD5100

Out of those, I would go with one of the Pioneers for sure. They both have the features you will want and 4volt preouts (compared to 2volt on the CDA-9884 and on the Eclipse) The CDA-9886 has the 4 volt pre-outs, but it is also $100 more. For the price and the features, you can't beat those Pioneers.

So verdict says: Pioneer.

Although I'm still a sucker for Alpine haha

/thread

Bobafreak · 06-06-2009, 01:29 PM

i have a pioneer in the civic. But i like kenwood.

Ragnarok043 · 06-06-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennydizzo

swimming dolphins in my pioneer deh-7700 deck ftw!!

had the DEH-7700 before, but its the DEH-P880 PRS FTW.

06-05-2009, 05:08 PM	#1
Vayber Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chino Hills, CA Age: 34 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Audio Freaks?? So my cars cd player ate one of my cds and wont give it back. I have a beginning audio set up and I am going to start looking around for another head unit. Any suggestion I have been seeing that Eclipse is a pretty good brand for stereo, and input would be awesome __________________ -OoBeR NoOb

06-05-2009, 05:24 PM	#2
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pioneer head unit, 4 channel amp, good mids you want something that has good controls, and you want power from an external source. __________________

06-05-2009, 09:08 PM	#7
steve_o1989 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Regina, SK Age: 31 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	In my opinion if you want a common brand, high quality head unit, pick up either a Alpine, Eclipse, or Pioneer. They are all awesome brands. I myself am sworn on Alpine. That is all I will run now. I have had pioneer in the past and they are good too, but I just like Alpine. Those two are kind of like coke and pepsi, or miller and lincoln...everyone has their preference. I personally haven't ran Eclipse. I have installed them in friends cars and they were nice. I was going to pick one up but went for another alpine instead. If you want to possibly start building a decent stereo setup further down the line get a headunit that you will be able to build on. Pay attention to the number of pre-outs (to run an external amp) and the voltage of the pre-outs. The higher the voltage, the cleaner the signal, the better the sound. I have been out of the car audio scene for a couple years now so I'm not really up on the times..I don't really know whats out there right now. What are you looking for in a head unit? Just something to play cd's or maybe plug your Ipod in to? __________________ 1997 240sx SE 1998 Frontier SE 1990 240sx Coupe - Sold 1992 Talon Tsi - Sold

06-06-2009, 12:40 AM	#9
I LUV MY S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwalk, Los Angeles Age: 32 Posts: 3,349 Trader Rating: (35) Rides Gallery: I LUV MY S13 Feedback Score: 35 reviews	pioneer, sony, or jvc... __________________ -Jorge

06-06-2009, 01:15 AM	#10
dennydizzo Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SUNNY CA!! Age: 33 Posts: 204 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	swimming dolphins in my pioneer deh-7700 deck ftw!! __________________ LOVIN ME TOOFODEE!!

06-05-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
stiizy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC Age: 39 Posts: 6,332 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^ What he said!!

06-06-2009, 12:37 AM	#8
Ragnarok043 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SF Posts: 285 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	cant go wrong with either pioneer or alpine, my personal preference is pioneer. i think the interface is easier to navigate.

06-06-2009, 07:38 AM	#11
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^i was pissed when i bought my new one and the cars/dolphins were combined into one animation >: ( __________________

06-06-2009, 08:35 AM	#13
screaminfast Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 39 Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've had the alpine w205 for a long time in my truck and its pretty much awesome. Has the dockable blackbird navigation, which overall makes it more expensive, but you can take it out and bring it with you in another car. You should really look into that. Pioneer is good as well, but I think Alpine has always made good quality headunits. I also had all Alpine Type-R separates and a 10" Alpine Type-R sub (in my truck), which sounded great with a 5 channel Alpine PDX amp Don't get me wrong though, Alpine, Pioneer, Eclipse... They're all going to be good. __________________ 1990 240sx Hatch -- project twoforty 1989 240sx Coupe -- project streetcred motorsports.technoticmedia.com ihatestickers.com

06-06-2009, 12:03 PM	#14
steve_o1989 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Regina, SK Age: 31 Posts: 541 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Pioneer DEH-P5000UB Pioneer Premier DEH-P500UB Alpine CDA-9884 Alpine CDA-9886 Eclipse CD5100 Out of those, I would go with one of the Pioneers for sure. They both have the features you will want and 4volt preouts (compared to 2volt on the CDA-9884 and on the Eclipse) The CDA-9886 has the 4 volt pre-outs, but it is also $100 more. For the price and the features, you can't beat those Pioneers. So verdict says: Pioneer. Although I'm still a sucker for Alpine haha /thread __________________ 1997 240sx SE 1998 Frontier SE 1990 240sx Coupe - Sold 1992 Talon Tsi - Sold

06-06-2009, 01:29 PM	#15
Bobafreak Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 909 Posts: 2,207 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	i have a pioneer in the civic. But i like kenwood. __________________ *VIOLENT RUNNING TRIBE* "Love is god, hatin is satin!"

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