A real budget system

[AKDIVO]

I just bought a 93 Suburban with a non-working radio. I am going to get a new head unit this week, probably from best buy. The budget for the entire system is probably under 400 or so, but that is over time. This is my camping rig so it doesn't need to be to great but I'd like it to be decent.

I am eventually going to get new door speakers, and probably a single 12, and I'm leaning towards the type R. If you guys could give me recommendations on a reliable decent 12 with a good matching amp that would be great.

For the Head unit which I was going to buy in the next few days these are my choices.

It won't let me post URL's because this is my first post or something so this is all from the best buy website.

1.

Sony CDXGT350MP -

52 watts peak power x 4 channels (17 watts x 4 RMS)

Axillary input, 2 Preamp outputs, EQ presets

With high- and low-pass filters allow for customized sound? - Downfall no USB $89

2.

JVC KDR320 -

Subwoofer crossover, variable brightness and high-pass filter

1 preamp output (2.5V)

Front- and rear-mount auxiliary inputs

Downfall - No USB one preamp output $70

3.

Pioneer DEH-3300UB -

Front Aux - One Preamp Output - USB - 5 EQ modes 99$

There are a few other similar ones but it looks like I can save about 10-20$ for no USB hook up. I just want a head unit that has auxillary and it would be nice to have USB. It also needs to be compatible with a sub which means it needs preamp outputs and a high/low filter? I am a little confused on exactly what I need but from what I have gathered the Sony seems the best with its high low filters and two preamp outputs, what are your thoughts? Also for the sub / amp combo let me know!

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[AKDIVO]

Also if I was just going to power the component speakers with the head unit does that mean I only need the one preamp output?

 

[AKDIVO]

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[filedog 10+ year member]

If you are on a budget, you will find better prices on the interweb.

Check amazon and ebay to get a benchmark on the lowest price for the stuff you want.

 

[Nighthawk1192 10+ year member]

amazon is great for prices. all the websites that are listed on the forums main page are also great. if you want to run a sub and a pair of speakers you're gonna want to have a HU with 2 sets of preouts and if you also want rear speakers you need a HU with 3 sets of preouts. out of the choices i would run the sony just because of the preouts but their quality of products hasn't been great in the car audio section. i suggest not to power speakers off of a HU because you're basically giving them no power. just get a small 2 channel amp for your speakers to make em loud and sound better. as for recommendations for a sub and an amp a budget is needed. also what are you trying to do with your system? supersonic loud or sound quality based?