head unit

  1. K

    Can I keep my stock CD changer and change out the face?

    I'm not a car audio techy! I have a thirst to change my stock audio but not sure what i can do. So I have a 6-disc changer that is stock, and I have a Motorola Droid Bionic. I want to know if there is something I can switch to that would mirror my display. I've seen the head units that can be...
  2. D

    Best Bang for My Buck

    Sorry, I feel like I should clarify that I'm a bit of a noob. With that out of the way, I have a 97 Grand Cherokee with a stock head unit (and stock speakers). I'm looking to upgrading my car's sound system and I thought I would start with the head unit. Looked around a bit but was kinda...
  3. O

    Need Advice on Head Unit, PLEASE

    Okay, so for the past 2 weeks I have been doing countless amount of comparing, shopping, and searching for the right stereo unit, and I just need someone to tell me hopefully straight up. I want a stereo unit that is anywhere from 100-600 dollars and has the following: -voice activation...
  4. thatguy12

    trouble tuning pioneer deh 80 prs

    new to the forum but have been reading them for some time now. i just upgraded my headunit to the pioneer 80 prs and im having trouble tuning it. ive read the manual and know what most of settings are ( you can change so much) but no matter what i do or have it set at the bass has that bass...
  5. eskibro

    iPad Mini NBS Silverado/Sierra?

    So I was talking with a friend today while sitting in my truck about iPad's in the dash, and I thought "If only they made an iPad that fit into a double din slot :rolleyes:". Then I remembered the new iPad Mini! So I whipped out my phone and checked up on the dimensions. I double checked the...
  6. S

    Electrical Fire: Now HU Not Turning On, But Car Charger Does Work?

    The accessories fuse is fine. Last night, smoke started coming out from the base of the steering wheel column and the whole cabin was filled with acrid smoke. If it was a short circuit, could it have been because I disconnected the cables inside the sub box in the trunk? Because the subwoofer...
  7. k3n12ock

    Pioneer DEH6000UB

    Item(s) for Sale: Pioneer DEH6000UB Item(s) Description/Condition: I have a Pioneer DEH6000UB. It's a great deck but I upgraded to something else. Has 4v preouts and a bunch of eq settings. Has rear AUX & rear USB and direct ipod control. Comes with cage, trim ring, remote, and 4ft+ usb...
  8. S

    Is this any good!!!

    Power Acoustik PD-718NB 7" INTEQ Single-DIN Multimedia Receiver: Auto Electronics : Walmart.com It looks awesome and at a great price. i want a cheap head unit that has bluetooth audio streaming. any suggestions would be great.
  9. S

    What Turns U On (Head)?

    Hola doods, I was getting alternator whine, so I decided to see if swapping my Kenwood HU for a Clarion HU would help at all. Now after I had plugged it in and turned it on, the display came on fine, but as I was reaching for a CD to test it with, the HU just turned off by itself. I noticed...
  10. S

    Pioneer DEH-P880PRS W/ iPod Adapter AND XM Tuner Kit

    1. Product: Pioneer DEH-P880PRS 2. Specs: General Features: In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote Motorized, detachable face White organic electroluminescent (OEL) display Wireless remote control included Switchable blue and red button lighting MOSFET50 Power supply Power...
  11. D

    HPF and LPF

    I need some advice on setting the LPF and HPF on my H/U. I really have no clue what to set them at. Thanks for any help.
  12. C

    New Head Unit Causes Fuse To Blow

    I recently purchased the Pioneer AVH-4400BH from Crutchfield and installed it in my 2008 Honda Accord LX-P. From what I know, I have installed it correctly using a wiring harness and a parking brake bypass. However, each time I turn the car on, the 7.5A fuse that controls the dash illumination...
  13. T

    WTB: Head Unit

    Alright, last request. I want a new Head Unit, something newer. But not expensive. If someone has an old flip out unit laying around even better. Or a reg non flip out unit is o.k. as well. Dash Kit is a plus, as the one I have now is half broken. I have the harness already. I'm just getting old...
  14. S

    Can you bridge a Head Unit?

    Yo yo yo yo yo, I've bought a set of Pioneer Head Unit + 2 speakers. The head unit is 4 X 22w RMS and the 2 speakers are 40w RMS each. So can I bridge them like you would an amplifier to make 2 X 44w RMS? Is there a reason it would not work? Tubular Dudes, Sho
  15. M

    El Kameleon JVC EXAD KD-AVX77

    im looking at getting a El Kameleon JVC EXAD KD-AVX77 and just wondering if anyone has any experience with these and android phone compatability. also if volume controls get annoying?
  16. Emvaz

    New H/U or new Amp?

    Ok, so I recently got a set of Clarus C61-2s and Feel the midbass should have more impact to it. My current setup is only sending 55w rms to each set, passive, and I feel this may be the issue. When I turn the subs off, the sound coming from the 6.5 driver is underwhelming. My initial...
  17. etm34

    Pioneer UB3200 HU

    Item(s) for Sale: pioneer 3200UB HU Item(s) Description/Condition: great head unit for getting into car audio, it sounds pretty dang good for the price, has a great sound processor for your ipod, THE BEST interface for the ipod, i absolutely love this interface, it is so good and every head...
  18. M

    HU recommendations: NAV+DVD+BT+SQ ... That's it!

    As the title says, I just need a basic NAV+DVD (for long trips...err sitting in the car with it in park), +bluetooth (Pandora), and the highest quality SQ possible. I have double DIN and am open for anything. Looking to spend $400 or less after all installation costs (wiring, harnesses, etc.)
  19. Sketchup

    $200 or less. 2+ pre amp outs

    I made a thread a while back about head-units, but times have changed. I am looking for a good quality, reliable head-unit that has 2 or more pre amp outputs, is less than $200. I would like it if there are good reviews on it. Maybe post a hyperlink to one that you would recommend?
  20. aaronwhitlock3

    Opinions on these head units. Wanting to get a new one

    Ok I have a cheap power acoustik 8.3in flip up. And I want somthimg diffrent not really looking for another flip up. but I really want it to have a sd card slot and I want it to be a quality h/u with hi volt prouts. i found a couple pioneers that look nice so if u have saw or used these lmk...
  21. Koltrain129

    Factory head unit to sub amp help plz

    Hello everyone, I have a 09 Charger with the mygig radio. I want to keep the factory radio but I have a Hifonics 1800D and two L7's from a previous setup. What do I need to hook up my amp to the radio? The battery is in the trunk.
  22. B

    Soundstream HU's?

    Hi, i'm doing an install on a buddy's car and he wants a Soundstream Head unit. Has anybody had experience with is head unit? It looks nice. Setup: Soundstream BX-20Z bass proccessor, 2 t6 12's with stinger electronics and Soundstream's Powerplant thing. Will this HU be a nice addition to the...
  23. A

    looking for a head unit

    i need some help finding a head unit. its hard to find what i want just by searching goodle images, and going to manufacturers websites. so heres what im looking for... 1) atleast one usp port in front 2) a turn volume control knob, ( i want to be able to make quick volume adjustments ) 3)...
  24. C

    Whats wrong with my head unit

    i had an old pioneer in my car and i switched it out for a alpine and now i cant turn my volume past 3 or else my speakers will start to distort, idk what the problem is, do i need new speakers? or is the wiring messed up?
  25. WashYourWinky

    JVC KD-G820 for a 10" D4 sub.

    Just picked up another head unit and would like to try and trade this one for a 10" D4 sub or a 12" D4 sub. Something that can handle around 600-800w rms. JVC KD-G820 Comes with wire harness, trim ring, install cage, remote (needs battery), face case, and Ipod interface. Cosmetic 9/10...
  26. D

    Pioneer deh-6300ub

    Item(s) for Sale: Brand new pioneer DEH-6300ub Item(s) Description/Condition: brand new Price: 100 plus shipping Shipping and Miscellaneous Item Information: Buyer pays shipping Item Pictures:
  27. aaronwhitlock3

    what head unit should i get??

    i been trying to decide on what head unit to get. i have a 4 15's eveything i need all i need is a head unit i was wanting on with a sd card slot and was kinda wanting a filp up but idk help me decide give me some opinions on what you think
  28. N

    Pure cd vs cd/mp3 head unit

    Hi all I currently own an Alpine 9825 cd player (does not support for mp3) and it sounds great. Initially I bought the 9826 (cd/mp3 model) but ended up returning it for a 9825 because cds sounded better (clearer, tighter sounding with more bass impact) with that unit. Since both units came...
  29. J

    Need Head Unit Help!!!!!!!!

    I have a stock head unit in my 2004 Dodge Stratus and would really like to keep either the same stock head unit or to put a different compatible stock head unit (I do not want to intall an aftermarket head unit if I dont need to). The only problem with that is that the stock unit only has a...
  30. 3

    HELP! Pioneer fried, need new one.

    I had a Pioneer 9800 BT head unit with the xm but the main unit fried after 5 years. I dont know anything about headunits today and which is best for what. I currently am running one 10'' Infinity sub, aftermarket Infinity door speakers front and rear, one mono amp and one 4-channel amp. My...
  31. S

    head unit under 100$?

    i want a head unit for under 100$ dollars. it will be in a 2004 avalanche. thanks
  32. VerTigo456

    WTT for Double Din

    Hey, I have a gaming computer with 22" monitor, high end gaming keyboard, mouse and joystick that I would like to trade for a double din for my Vette. Just shoot me a reply or PM with what you have. I have an excellent ebay rep as well as on corvette forum. Thanks, Steven
  33. Z

    Alpine 3 Shuttle

    Item(s) for Sale: Apline 3 shuttle generation 1 Fully removable Head Unit Item(s) Description/Condition: It is Alpines First edition of the 3 shuttle, has fully removable chassis, in perfect condition with all the cables, remote, extra magazine, and even the original carry case Price: $100...
  34. J

    Wiring Issues, Please Help

    Okay so bought a head unit about 10-12 months ago and installed it, and everything worked wonderfully. Now for about the past 3 months or so my stereo works intermittently it cuts on about 1/4 of the time i start my car or some times at random while driving then just randomly cuts off. When I...
  35. phrostbyte0311

    Kenwood Excelon KDX-794 Review

    Review of Head Unit: Kenwood Excelon KDC-X794 3 sets 4 volt pre-amps i-pod control, usb, 3.5 mm AUX all rear connects 22 watts RMS Bluetooth, HD Radio & XM/Sirius Satellite Radio Ready Digital Sound Processing & 3 band graphic EQ After about 3 months of daily use, I have...
  36. H

    Lanzar vct2010? Help!

    Yeah, ok I know that the lanzar vct2010 is a cheap amp and all but will it work for me? I am a sixteen year old and am new to all this car audio stuff. Im not too serious about this stuff atleast right now and am on a budget. Like im not going for competitions or anything but I want my 2005...
  37. H

    Pioneer DEH-P4000UB? Is it good?

    I have the Pioneer DEG-P4000UB head unit and was wondering if it is good. I am new to car audio stuff and need all the help I can get. Is it atleast a decent HU? I need a HU with a USB plug for my ipod or atleast an Aux plugin for sure if you want to give me suggestions on other HU to look at...
  38. H

    Help! Best Speaker for $200

    Please help me. I am getting a 2005 Chevy Silverado this summer and need help choosing new speakers for it. They need to be 6.5" door speakers. They will be in the front doors. The speakers need to be as good quality as possible for $60 - $200 for a pair. I will be using a $120 pioneer...
  39. T

    Jeep Grand Cherokee Head Unit Ground

    I'm looking to upgrade my system. The Grand Cherokee doesn't have a ground wire in the factory harness, and I wanted to know if any one could recommend a good spot near the HU location to ground it?
  40. djarmy2004

    FS Sony MEX-BT2600

    Item(s) for Sale: Sony MEX-BT2600 Item(s) Description/Condition: Used i would say 8/10 The only thing missing is the cage, It came with the car i just bought and was mounted without cage. Has remote and Harness. Specs: In-Dash Receiver Specifications Receiver Size Single DIN Faceplate...
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