Need suggestions for budget deck "$200 dollars"

[soberfornow 10+ year member]

I need a new deck and hope somebody can suggest something I can buy. I don't want to spend more then 200 dollars. I don't need blue tooth, satellite, etc. But I would like one USB port "front of deck". I also need 2 RCA sets in the back. If it came with a remote control that would be awesome, but I dont need it if it doesn't have to be there. Thanks for any suggestions. I am going go be getting a 15" SA-15 in my vehicle if that matters or suggest anything from that.

PS- If It makes this choice impossible to buy at this cost. I could pay $250, But it would make me wait another month to buy. I really don't want to do this. But I don't want something cheap.

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[DoesDad 10+ year member]

Eclipse, Clarion, Alpine.... All good decks. You can get a pretty decent deck for 200 bucks.

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

Good choice on the sub by the way. Sundown is the ****!

 

[duanebro 10+ year member]

There are many choices, here is one that was recommended a few days ago.

Kenwood KDC-X395 (KDCX395) CD Receiver w/ LCD Display & SAT Ready

 

[CAT MAN 5,000+ posts]

someone has a pioneer 5900ib for 60$ in clasifieds

 

[Mike Hawk 10+ year member]

Pioneer AVH line won't do you wrong.

 

[soberfornow 10+ year member]

I am new to this whole audio stuff, and hope you guys could answer a question about these head units. When ever get the unit i want. I want to be able to hook up an amp to the rca connections on the deck. But I want it to be hooked up to where I can just use the bass levels to the subs, and not use the bass for my normal speaker.

My system now is old and if i want to turn the bass down it turns my amp "sub" and it also turns down the tweeters also..

If the deck has a "sub preamp rca output" will that do what im looking for?

The deck that duanebro suggested looks good to me and cheap. Thanks for any info

 

[accuab 10+ year member]

A lot of decks have a high pass filter built in so you can filter the bass out of your speakers. Having a sub out should solve your problem.

 

[Fiendstolemyamp 10+ year member]

There are many choices, here is one that was recommended a few days ago.
Kenwood KDC-X395 (KDCX395) CD Receiver w/ LCD Display & SAT Ready

This deck will do everything you want OP. I'd personally step up to the next in line, the -X595, as you can change the color to match any interior color you have, & the look is a little more understated.

 

[duanebro 10+ year member]

This deck will do everything you want OP. I'd personally step up to the next in line, the -X595, as you can change the color to match any interior color you have, & the look is a little more understated.

I will second that. I like the screen. And for only 20 more.

 

[soberfornow 10+ year member]

Hopefully I will buy a deck tomorrow, but hope that you guys could suggest a deck. I have 2 decks that I want to buy and hope you guys could narrow it down.

Here is a link from best buy that compares them so its easy to see them.

Product Detail - Compare Page

Can I use the usb port with a flash drive on it with mp3's ?

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from My other posts "7" I want to be able to hook up an amp to the rca connections on the deck. But I want it to be hooked up to where I can just use the bass levels to the subs, and not use the bass for my normal speaker.

My system now is old and if i want to turn the bass down it turns my amp "sub" and it also turns down the tweeters also..

If the deck has a "sub preamp rca output" will that do what im looking for?

Thanks for any info I really wanna buy one tomorrow //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Ninesvnsicks 10+ year member]

I got my deck for $166 from ebay and it's a Kenwood KDC-X895 I highly recommend it has all the features your looking for and more.

 

[wone 10+ year member]

op you got a pm i have a great unit for u

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Check out the Eclipse Head units.They are some of the best HU within the market,and most reliable with good voltage preouts also.Nevr had an issue with mine, Ive had it going on 6yrs, and having a hard time wanting to make a change.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

i'd go with the pioneer ,3 sets of 4 volt pre outs ,easy to use ,a remote,and can take usb and iphone4