Which CD-MP3 player is the best?

[kgout]

Hi gurus,

I want to buy a new CD-MP3 HU at 250-350$. I'm thinking of Sony CDX-MP450X or Kenwood KDC-MP8017.

Maybe even JVC KDSH99 or Panasonic CQ-DP171U.

Which one you think is the best? Any other recommendations?

Will they all play every (fix or variable) MP3 bit rate compression?

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[LegendZ28 10+ year member]

Originally posted by kgout:Hi gurus,

I want to buy a new CD-MP3 HU at 250-350$. I'm thinking of Sony CDX-MP450X or Kenwood KDC-MP8017.

Maybe even JVC KDSH99 or Panasonic CQ-DP171U.

Which one you think is the best? Any other recommendations?

Will they all play every (fix or variable) MP3 bit rate compression?

I have the SH99 and I highly recommend it. It plays ID-3 tags, has 3 sets of pre-outs, sub level controls, etc. The Sh99 will play any mp3 file (as I think all the others will) so that shouldn't be a big factor in your choice. The only thing is that the SH99 deck isn't that flashy, it's cool to look out but it doesn't have screensavers like pioneer decks have.

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

I agree the JVC is a nice deck. The brushed aluminium face is pretty cool too

 

[fasthead21]

get the sony, i bought one and i love it

 

[niceuk]

try the clarion

ally silver cool display preamp out aux in (handy for psx audio) and best of all it has a knob so its easy to control without fiddly buttons

give one a go

 

[sodamnmad]

I'm also thinking of getting a new head unit that can play mp3s. My biggest concern is of how the different players read the mp3's. For example, if I have a cd with about a hundred songs on it, separated by some sort of scheme into folders, how does the player play them? Is it possible to have a playlist like that from winamp? None of the spec's that I've read even touch on this subject. I know that some of you out there already have some of these players and I would really appreciate it if you would write a short review for me on these issues so that I know which player is best for me. Thanks in advance.

 

[kev7017]

Originally posted by sodamnmad I'm also thinking of getting a new head unit that can play mp3s. My biggest concern is of how the different players read the mp3's. For example, if I have a cd with about a hundred songs on it, separated by some sort of scheme into folders, how does the player play them? Is it possible to have a playlist like that from winamp? None of the spec's that I've read even touch on this subject. I know that some of you out there already have some of these players and I would really appreciate it if you would write a short review for me on these issues so that I know which player is best for me. Thanks in advance.

I don't know if this will help, but I'm going to add my laptop to my car system because it has a 6.4gig hard drive in it.and it is loaded with Mp3s and Gps software.

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by sodamnmad I'm also thinking of getting a new head unit that can play mp3s. My biggest concern is of how the different players read the mp3's. For example, if I have a cd with about a hundred songs on it, separated by some sort of scheme into folders, how does the player play them? Is it possible to have a playlist like that from winamp? None of the spec's that I've read even touch on this subject. I know that some of you out there already have some of these players and I would really appreciate it if you would write a short review for me on these issues so that I know which player is best for me. Thanks in advance.

The Kenwood and the JVC will read the MP3's in folders just like you store them on your computer.

 

[dbaxter01 10+ year member]

I just installed an Aiwa CDC-MP3 and have been quite happy with it. It is able to read a cd with folders as well. The wireless remote makes sorting thru them pretty easy.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Unregistered]

How about the Kenwood z828 and the Pioneer DEH-P7400MP. Which of those two do you think are the best?

 

[Unregistered]

If you want a top of the line Hard disk MP3 player, check this out: empeg.com. It says the units are sold out on sonic blue's page, but I've been told there are still some 30 GB models left.

The price dropped from about $1600 a year ago to $1000 to $400 for clearance. Not a bad deal at all.

-Biscuits

 

[syris 10+ year member]

from what i heard the kenwood KDC-MP8017 is the best affordable mp3 player out there right now. the cheapest ive seen it is $250

 

[Unregistered]

get the Pioneer DEH-P7400MP...

i just got it alongside the RioCar 20gb (empeg)

kicks ***!!!! beautiful display which blends together nicely with the RioCar.. super audio settings, and a wonderful lighting scheme that doesn't hurt the eyes, and the buttons are well positioned..

i recommend it highly!!!!

 

[cableboi]

Rockford Fosgate RFX-9300 is a very nice deck that plays mp3 cds...i just bought one and i love it

 

[Unregistered]

I GOT THE KENWOOD 8017 AND IT IS A REALLY GOOD MP3..HAS THE ID3 TAG AND HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS READING ANY CDS...YOU CAN PLACE THE SONGS IN FOLDERS WITH EASE...I HAVE ONE CD WITH LIKE 300+ SONGS....EVERYTHING WORKS GOOD AND EXCELLENT QUALITY..