help choosing a head unit

[berretta96 10+ year member]

I have a budget of $150

I would like nicer pre amps than I currently have (2.5v)

I would like new (for warranty reasons)

I would like blue tooth for playing off my phone w/o plugging in aux

I want a front USB port for i-pod

I don't care if it has a cd drive or not

those are my only requirements.....

my car is a 2000 civic sedan, my current set up is as follows

JVC KDS27 head unit

Hertz 6.5 front speakers

Stock rear speakers

Audiopipe (VVME actually) APSM1500

2 Kicker L7 (12"s)

I'll be replacing rear deck speakers and adding a 4 channel amp next

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[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I just put this in my Nieces Acura RSX just after Xmas(my Gift to her),and she Loves it!Comes with everything you need from this seller to get it installed free with purchase.http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_40310_Sony-DSX-S310BTX.html

 

[berretta96 10+ year member]

I'm looking into it.......thank you, I've never used any Sony equipment and I was curious.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I'm looking into it.......thank you, I've never used any Sony equipment and I was curious.

Ive used Sony HUs for a very long time,and have always performed very well,never had any issues with them..reliable units

 

[berretta96 10+ year member]

anyone else?

was considering the kdc-x696 for $130 from car toys

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

anyone else?
was considering the kdc-x696 for $130 from car toys

Im running the 396,and it works well,The only thing I dont like about the unit, is that the Face Release, and power button in the same location, so if not used to it, in the dark,you may end up pushing on the face release button since it sticks out further,but you will get used to it, and the brightness of the face,to see the functions during the day..seems like it could be a bit brighter,about all I can say..other than that Great HU

 

[berretta96 10+ year member]

bought the x696 from car toys for $130......can't wait

 

[berretta96 10+ year member]

kdc-x696 is installed and I'm loving it. It's amazing how much better my subs sound with a nicer HU.

my fronts sound better also!