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casedeez

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 12:12 AM / IP Logged

Hey guys,

Need some help. Looking into getting a new head unit. Where would the best 300 dollars go? Give or take a 100. Tanks... Head Units -- posted image.

harvey1959

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 5:49 AM / IP Logged

Try one of the Alpine 98 series HU. I just installed a 9807 in my friends 2003 Toyota Camry and this box really puts out some nice sound. It also contains different settings where you don't need a separate EQ and it has (3) 4 volt pre-amp outputs for front, rear and sub woofer.

Harv

alex75

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 10:02 AM / IP Logged

What's the price tag on the Alpine HU?

mross014

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 10:04 AM / IP Logged

I've got an Alpine 9805 and it sounds great. I hear you can't go wrong with Eclipse, if you want to spend a few more clams.

LivnLouder by the paycheck

customsuburb

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 10:14 AM / IP Logged

I would definitely look at Eclipse.

mross014

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 11:01 AM / IP Logged

Alpines range from $200 to $500. I paid $199.00+ shipping for a 9805.

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kickerstang

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 11:15 AM / IP Logged

if you get an eclipse from an authorized eclipse dealer you get a 3 year warranty plus they give you a 1 year theft warranty which means if it gets stolen within a year of the install, you send them a copy of the police report and they send you a brand new deck and if the police end up finding your original deck you get to keep them both

what!?!?! you want some??

casedeez

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 12:39 PM / IP Logged

So everyone likes eclipse and alpine I see. I had an eclipse deck a while back. Probably my best deck ever owned. Thing is in the last year I havnt kept up with stuff and now I have no idea what the good ish is on the market. I appreciate the help.

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 12:41 PM / IP Logged

So that does not help, sorry mross014, all that I see is specs and specs do not tell you how the cd player is going to sound or perform. Take any manufacturers specs with a grain of salt. You have a budget, that is a good start, after that consider the options that are most important. Another vote, be it biased but biased with fact for Eclipse. In your price range the CD8454 or CD5444 and you will never look back.

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mross014

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Posted: May 01, 2004 at 1:21 PM / IP Logged

I just wanted to give the guy an idea of what the Alpine decks go for. Those are pretty typical prices. And I believe you about the Eclipse Forbidden. I've only heard good things about them.

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