New to systems(HU)

[rateyes]

alright, so im new to electronics and sound systems to be exact.

MY Q is, how do i find a good HU for speakers I want to get? what do i look for in the HU?

i want a MP3 capapility/CD, and preamp outlet for one amp(and sub) bout it.

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[endofdays89 5,000+ posts]

look into eclipse, alpine and pioneer head units. You will want something with at least 4 volt preouts since they are cheaper now, but 2 volt pre outs will work too. Almost anything alpine and pioneer make are pretty nice, at least the newer stuff. All the information will be in the specifications either on the website you buy from or the box.

The higher the pre out voltage the better, remember that when looking because it is the very important as to how well your amps work and speakers sound.

 

[rateyes]

look into eclipse, alpine and pioneer head units. You will want something with at least 4 volt preouts since they are cheaper now, but 2 volt pre outs will work too. Almost anything alpine and pioneer make are pretty nice, at least the newer stuff. All the information will be in the specifications either on the website you buy from or the box.
The higher the pre out voltage the better, remember that when looking because it is the very important as to how well your amps work and speakers sound.

is this one good?

http://www.buy.com/prod/boss-audio-640ui-in-dash-mp3-cd-receiver-with-usb-port-boss-640ui-car/q/loc/111/204212083.html

says 5V preamp outlet.

now im reading is something about the wattage, does it matter for the HU?

 

[WKD TC]

that one is not that great dont get it

 

[endofdays89 5,000+ posts]

that one is not that great dont get it

x2, boss is a horrible brand. Look at pioneer, alpine and eclipse head units man, trust me here.

 

[rateyes]

hows this one look?

4V, and 6 channel preamp outlet, whatever that means haha.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130DEHP4UB/Pioneer-DEH-P4000UB.html?tp=5684&tab=features_and_specs

or

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_099CD1200/Eclipse-CD1200.html?tp=5684&tab=features_and_specs

 

[RowJoe 10+ year member]

look into eclipse, alpine and pioneer head units. You will want something with at least 4 volt preouts since they are cheaper now, but 2 volt pre outs will work too. Almost anything alpine and pioneer make are pretty nice, at least the newer stuff. All the information will be in the specifications either on the website you buy from or the box.
The higher the pre out voltage the better, remember that when looking because it is the very important as to how well your amps work and speakers sound.

Please don't listen to this knucklehead. Preout voltage does not matter, just set your gains correctly. Something that has 4v preouts like the Alpine 9887 will likely be very similar to something like an Eclipse deck with 8v preouts. Also, I think many people would agree that older Alpine > newer Alpine. If you have an amp, don't worry about your HU's power. Just use it for rear fill, if anything. I doubt having a few extra watts will make a big difference, anyway.

Do you want USB? iPod control? Bluetooth? Motorized face? EQ options? AUX input (perhaps on front)? Which brand's looks do you prefer? What's the budget? There's other good brands out there like Panasonic and Clarion, as well.

Basic deck that may work for you: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_099CD3100/Eclipse-CD3100.html?showAll=N&c=3&tp=5684&avf=N

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

I have an Eclipse CD4000 for sale

5v preouts

6 channel preouts

color changing buttons

aux in

mp3cd, sirius, hd ready

Pm me if you are interested. I have pictures.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

look into eclipse, alpine and pioneer head units. You will want something with at least 4 volt preouts since they are cheaper now, but 2 volt pre outs will work too. Almost anything alpine and pioneer make are pretty nice, at least the newer stuff. All the information will be in the specifications either on the website you buy from or the box.
The higher the pre out voltage the better, remember that when looking because it is the very important as to how well your amps work and speakers sound.

This.

Any real "name brand" company won't do you wrong. If you aren't going to get real into car audio, than any one will do... and no matter what people tell you... pre-out volts don't really mean much.

For lower pre-outs you have to put your gain up more on your amp... but that doesn't effect anything. That's why your amp has a gain knob to begin with.

I, of course, would rather go with 4 over 2... but if you find a unit you like in your price range that has 2, don't hesitate.

There is no correlation between distortion and pre-out voltage.

Some good companies are Pioneer, Alpine, Eclipse (like he said), and Kenwood is also another company that won't do you wrong.

If you're going to really get into car audio, it's better to go with an Alpine unit or a Pioneer unit. They seem to be popular. I love my Pioneer DEH-P6900UB.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

I have a Eclipse CD4000 for sale5v preouts

6 channel preouts

color changing buttons

aux in

mp3cd, sirius, hd ready

Pm me if you are interesting. I have pictures.

DAAAAAAYYYMMMNNN

EDIT:: Is that 3 pairs or 6 pairs?

 

[shaneb 10+ year member]

DAAAAAAYYYMMMNNN


EDIT:: Is that 3 pairs or 6 pairs?

lol 3 pairs silly

i'm not running dolby 11.1 surround //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[sbo2milly 10+ year member]

how about this one?

http://www.sbo2.com/en/product_detail.asp?id=100&bid=170&sid=15

 

[rateyes]

I have an Eclipse CD4000 for sale5v preouts

6 channel preouts

color changing buttons

aux in

mp3cd, sirius, hd ready

Pm me if you are interested. I have pictures.

is this one good?

 

[farmerehsan 10+ year member]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=180312122088&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=008 lmk if ur intrested

 

[rateyes]

how does all this look.

Speakers

http://www.buy.com/prod/pyle-plg69-3-gear-x-speakers-3-way-180w-rms-360w-pmpo-pyle-plg69-3/q/loc/111/201955896.html

Amp

http://www.buy.com/prod/pyle-marine-6-chnl-2000w-mosfet-amplifier-nic/q/loc/111/204226169.html

Stereo(i think i need a double DIN stereo)

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_13364_Pioneer+FH-P8000BT.html

Sub

http://www.buy.com/prod/power-acoustik-fx-10w-subwoofers-800w-rms-1600w-pmpo-power-acoustik-fx/q/loc/111/90144892.html