heas unit help

[h0und10 10+ year member]

so i am buying a head unit and dont know a whole lot. what should i look for in buying one besides the specs like usb port and controlling ipod from it. looking for performance wise...

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[ashtrey1212 10+ year member]

Triple pre-outs, 7 band EQ, Time Correction, Built In crossover. I don't know, just throwing some things out there for you since know else will.

 

[dumple 5,000+ posts]

are you building the ultimate sound quality system or just a deck to use in your car?

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

I have an 880 PRS Pioneer deck and is awesome, but I don't use half the shit on it. Is cool if you want a bunch of features. I really think you will only use all of the capable features like my deck for instance is if you go active. I am not and thinking of selling my deck because I don't use that much on mine.

I say look for decent volts, 4 and up and what appeals to you as if you want BT, TA, and what not.

Should tell us a budget as well.

I like the NEW Eclipse 3200 for the price range.

 

[h0und10 10+ year member]

budget is no more than 200 like to keep around 130 140 if possible but if there is way better quality just above that i could be convinced....

i will be getting a new system in the future i am just learning this car audio thing...ill probably end up getting two 10s or one 15 or something...but for the head unit i would like to play my ipod through it with a good connection and have lots of power and sound clear and thats it.

 

[h0und10 10+ year member]

also wuould like cd player but doesnt have to have it

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

budget is no more than 200 like to keep around 130 140 if possible but if there is way better quality just above that i could be convinced....i will be getting a new system in the future i am just learning this car audio thing...ill probably end up getting two 10s or one 15 or something...but for the head unit i would like to play my ipod through it with a good connection and have lots of power and sound clear and thats it.

Well Kenwood has some decent higher voltage decks under 200.

Hit up onlinestereo.com and get some prices.

For under 200, I would check Kenwood, Pioneers (Not their premier line as it is more expensive). I am sure you could find something around your price range and iPod hook ups.

If you want, hit me up. I will be selling my deck for 215 with Brand new in the box iPod adaptor.

Let me if you are interested.

 

[h0und10 10+ year member]

thanks for the help but no thanks on the deck your selling? should i buy brand new or should i go for a better used one for the same price? i heard it can be bad buying used online when you dont know what your getting

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

thanks for the help but no thanks on the deck your selling? should i buy brand new or should i go for a better used one for the same price? i heard it can be bad buying used online when you dont know what your getting

Well buying online is fine. Just have to scope the person out and stay in contact with them. I mean people get scammed all the time, but for the most part the people on this forum are good people.

I have bought and sold a ton of stuff on here with no problems what so ever.

Also if you buy from an online retailer place like onlinestereo.com, just call to make sure they have the item in stock. Sometimes it will say in stock on the site, but it isn't. Just a heads up.

I would buy a better used one IMO. Just because I buy a lot of used stuff. But if you are leary about it, then hit up a new one with a warranty.