$100 new...what's the best bang for the buck for my gf's car.

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

Been a while since I've shopped for HU's. For budget I usually go kenwood or clarion, but what do you guys think fits this budget best?

She just wants BT streaming from here phone. BT calling would be dope but not necessary.

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[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Got my Clarion cz702 for a lil over 100 (120 to be exact)

Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood, etc.

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

Yeah leaning towards Pioneer. Seems like those features are pretty standard across the board nowadays.

I remember when you had to have an adapter for the Bluetooth and another adapter for the USB. lol.

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

Pioneer 6900bt for 99$ cant be beat imo

Its listed as 2 2v outs, but its actually 3 active outs

 

[Ridinhi 5,000+ posts]

i think the Kenwoods for that price would be what she is looking for. Looks nice cosmetically and easy to navigate. Check out Crutchfield

 

[BSchrowang]

I put a jvc in my buddies jeep the other day, its got way more features than my kenwood and has "4v" preouts

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-MEXXB100-MEX-XB100BT-100-Watt-Hi-Power-with-Digital-Amp-Bluetooth/115668304?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=186&adid=22222222227053043258&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=152958347677&wl4=pla-265936219337&wl5=9012068&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=108360736&wl11=online&wl12=115668304&wl13=&veh=sem

i really like my sony with the built in 50rms amp for my wifes car.

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_117599_Sony-MEX-N5100BT-SiriusXM-Tuner-70-Mail-In-Rebate-and-3-Months-Free-Service.html

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_92647_Sony-MEX-N5100BT-SiriusXM-Ready-3-Sets-of-RCA-Outputs.html

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

definitely will be using on board amp for the door speakers, no external.

 

[Infinbaruyota]

Until very recently, I've been with Clarion for almost 16 years. Overall I'm in favor of the simple faceplate layout. There was a year like 2004 and 2005 where the faceplates looked like garbage... but I think they learned from it. I think the current CZ305 looks pretty nice, and it has sirius/XM expandability in the future.

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

think i may try that clarion

 

[BCotrell]

I put a jvc in my buddies jeep the other day, its got way more features than my kenwood and has "4v" preouts

Not sure if you connected amps to build but did you check the preout voltage when you were setting the gains on the amp. I went with a jvc deck that had great on the box features but i don't think preouts are anywhere near 4V. I doubt they're any more than 1v at a higher volume. I think moving forward i trust a 2v pioneer rating over a jvc 4v rating. I'm gonna end up using line drivers. anyways, that was my experience and wanted to ask what you experienced.

 

[cfox10 10+ year member]

cz702 is a great stereo for the price.

Otherwise the Sony MEX units are actually quite nice as well.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

cz702 is a great stereo for the price.
Otherwise the Sony MEX units are actually quite nice as well.

Question for ya: Have you owned the Clarion cz702?



It's in my s10 p/u.

 

[cfox10 10+ year member]

Question for ya: Have you owned the Clarion cz702?


It's in my s10 p/u.

For a couple months before getting the 80prs, yes.

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Can't seem to get the highs to sound more clearer. Like the treble is turned down. Any suggestions?