Which HU would you choose (low budget)?

[simplyxtrippin 10+ year member]

I know that they're low quality, but i don't really want to spend that much. My max is $100, doesn't mean that i want to go there. Which of these would you choose? These would be about $90 w/ installation kit, wiring, antenna adapter, shipping and tax which is about how much I would like to pay, except for the last one (~$95). Keep in mind that this is not a budget choice, this is an HU choice for this budget. Thanks.

Dual XDM6820

Dual XDM6820 - Car Stereo Head Unit In-Dash Receiver - Sonic Electronix

Kenwood KDC-138

Kenwood KDC-138 (kdc138) - Car Stereo Head Unit In-Dash Receiver - Sonic Electronix

Pioneer DEH-11E

Pioneer DEH-11E (deh11e) - Car Stereo Head Unit In-Dash Receiver - Sonic Electronix

Eclipse CD3414G / CD3414

Eclipse CD3414G - Car Stereo Head Unit In-Dash Receiver - Sonic Electronix

Dual XD6150 w/usb which is great.

Dual XD6150 - Car Stereo Head Unit In-Dash Receiver - Sonic Electronix

Dual XDMA690

Dual XDMA690 - Car Stereo Head Unit In-Dash Receiver - Sonic Electronix

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[TMali 10+ year member]

pioneer or kenwood....dont even look into dual

 

[skadude016 5,000+ posts]

the eclipse or the kenwood

 

[Jh8909 10+ year member]

Eclipse FTW

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

I have the DEH11e, and while it seems fair for the price, it isnt great by any means.

The Kenwood is similar to the Pioneer.

I vote Eclipse

 

[simplyxtrippin 10+ year member]

Thanks for the quick replies. I guess people got bad experience with Dual. On my last car which I just sold, my HU was a Dual where the faceplate moves down to show the screen, which I believe was a great feature. I loved it and didn't have any problems with it for 2-3 years. Maybe I just got lucky. Those are about $15 more than those I've listed.

 

[FIMPALASS 10+ year member]

Personally I would spend alittle more and you could get a way better deck. But stay away from dual

 

[O.G. D-Wet 10+ year member]

dual offers kool looking CRAP. It LOOKS kool to appeal to ghetto people and newbz... like Boss lol

 

[simplyxtrippin 10+ year member]

dual offers kool looking CRAP. It LOOKS kool to appeal to ghetto people and newbz... like Boss lol

I guess i'm ghetto. haha. Am I really the only one that like those? Ofcourse I can't say that my preferences are normal. haha.

 

[simplyxtrippin 10+ year member]

I should've made a little poll. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

From that list - Eclipse, but I'd rather buy something used from the classifieds section and get something a little nicer.

 

[ctt0002 10+ year member]

I would get the kenwood. The pioneer and eclipse doesn't have sub preouts, you would be sol if you wanted to add subs down the line. Whats your budget?

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

kenwood and pioneer have only one set of 2v outputs the eclipse has two sets of 2v outputs

 

[ctt0002 10+ year member]

kenwood and pioneer have only one set of 2v outputs the eclipse has two sets of 2v outputs

The front/rear outputs are used for amping his speakers right? If hes on a budget, i don't think he'll be amping his speakers but he might want to add a sub in his system later on.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

I just installed that Eclipse in a girls car I work with. Its a very nice deck and it sounds awesome. Here are the pics I took of it:

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/wiring-electrical-installation-help/467518-hu-install-99-malibu-2.html#post7014550