need a new unit

[KRYPTO 10+ year member]

I can only fit a 1 or 1.5din deck. Here is what I'm looking at

Pioneer DEH-P9800BT (like eq)

Pioneer DEH-P5900iB (cheaper then ^)

Power Acoustik PTID-4333NRB (touch screen & DVD)

JVC KD-A815 (usb and colors)

Kenwood Excelon KDC-X794 (usn and eq)

Right now I only have subs and stock door speakers, but will replace and run an amp to them in the future. I like the ability to control many frequencies to fine tune the system. Need to play MP3 either CD or usb, and would like to try HD radio. Not sure about satellite, never needed it.

I guess just an all around up to date good deck no more then $300

Any input or other suggestions are encouraged

Thanks

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[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

I would have to say don't make the same mistake I did, I bought mine because I wanted in-dash nav and the whole touchscreen but then I sacrificed EQ and I regret it now. Look for the best EQ you can so you can perfect it.

 

[KRYPTO 10+ year member]

yeah I'm really leaning towards the DEH-P9800BT although the JVC is rel nice also but doesnt have the better eq in return it has usb....

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

how many band is the JVC? I installed one for my cousin this summer with a 7 band, the only thing was I hated how they labeled it "ultra high, high, high mid," etc. instead of the actually frequencies.

 

[Cruzer 10+ year member]

i havent looked at the the other models u listed, but i was looking at the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X794 as well.

time alignment, 5 band eq, Sound Excellence DSP, plus imo it looks better than the others u listed.

though if u can afford up to 300$ might look at an active head unit, which has every feature u could want, then speakers + 4 channel amp and ur done.

 

[KRYPTO 10+ year member]

Not sure what an active head unit is, plus I only have so much room to fit a real nice deck in (wish I had a double din)

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

Not sure what an active head unit is, plus I only have so much room to fit a real nice deck in (wish I had a double din)

basically lets you control the tweets and mids independently, but you can also do that off a 4 channel amp.

 

[KRYPTO 10+ year member]

what would you recommend for an active HU