Im about to get a new head unit

[jumpmanbsktbll 10+ year member]

Suggestions for a new head unit under 300$!

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[Wowimzz 10+ year member]

what are you wanting it to do? play mp3, control active... lots of different stuff to think about. I own a pioneer premier deh-p680mp. it was 270 shipped overnight from sonicelectronix.com it plays mp3 and can control an active frontstage.

 

[jumpmanbsktbll 10+ year member]

Any head unit willl do. I just want some suggestions to look at. I just have stock speakers so im not worried about controlling them. Any alpines would be good but I dont have excperience with them. Dont know how good they are, but a lot of people have them.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

This one may stay under $300 - then again it might not as there are 2 hours left on the listing.

Superb head unit - will do considerably more than necessary for OEM speakers. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[jumpmanbsktbll 10+ year member]

Are there any other good kenwood units besides that one for maybe a little lower? That one does look awesome though.

 

[MBrock4u 10+ year member]

Kenwood excelon KDC-X589 or the X789 if you want graphics. Awesome head units!!

 

[jumpmanbsktbll 10+ year member]

People have mixed reviews, but whats the best out of the 3? Pioneer, Alpine of Kenwood. Simply just good sound.

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

People have mixed reviews, but whats the best out of the 3? Pioneer, Alpine of Kenwood. Simply just good sound.

Depends on the specific model.

Your speakers will play a role in obtaining "simply good sound" as well.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

People have mixed reviews, but whats the best out of the 3? Pioneer, Alpine of Kenwood. Simply just good sound.

That's a never-ending argument with each manufacturer having their die-hard fans who would never buy anything else (example: me and Kenwood eXcelon - I suggested the XXV-01D as it is what I run and it is sh-weet //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif)

Each brand has some really outstanding decks and each brand makes some mediocre decks. Gotta have a model for everyone, right?

I guess you'e got the first step out of the way-deciding on a budget. Now decide what you need a deck to do for you, have a look around at what's available for $300 or less (that's a pretty broad range that a lot of units will fall into), and get the one that you like the best. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

Do you plan on upgrading anything else?

That will help you decide just how feature packed youll want your new deck to be.

Id suggest looking into a Pioneer deh-p860mp, should be able to find a used one for under $300, or a new one for a little more.

All the features youll need now, with more in case you ever want them. The same could be said for a lot of decks.......