what are some high quality head units
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Topic: what are some high quality head units
Posted By: bigox305
Subject: what are some high quality head units
Date Posted: December 13, 2008 at 1:44 AM
I'm trying to upgrade my current head unit. the issue that I'm having is that it skips when I turn my subs up. I'm only pushing about 800 watts so I feel it shouldn't be skipping. so I'm either trying to find a cd player that can handle some hard hitting bass, I'm also considering ones with usb connectivity for an mp3 player to solve the problem. my price range is not definite, but I'm trying to keep it under $400. I've been considering some high-end JVC's, Kenwoods, Eclipses and a few others. I sure could use some advise as to which high quality units i should be looking at. thanks for any help.
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Posted By: Steven Kephart
Date Posted: December 13, 2008 at 10:27 AM
The Eclipse 3200 is a nice unit in your price range. It has a USB input and built in bluetooth.
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: December 13, 2008 at 1:51 PM
Well, "high-end" and "JVC" are contradictions in terms. Same *mostly* applies to Kenwood. The Eclipse units are AWESOME sounding, and have excellent skip resistance, and some of the best sound quality around, to boot! Alpine deserves a look, as well.
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: December 13, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Definitely a Eclipse CD3200.
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Posted By: 04nata
Date Posted: December 17, 2008 at 1:55 PM
I just put in a Clarion ($149) it sounds really good and also got the cd changer,,,no skipping, also has USB and AUX inputs
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2004 Hyundai Sonata
Kenwood KDC-X599 HU
2-Sundown X-18D4
2-SQ Q4500.1
2-SQ Q90.4
1-Massive DBX4
8-Niche 5.25 mids
8-Niche Tweeters
4-Skar 8" mid-bass
OhioGen 220a alt
OhioGen 350a alt
156.0
Posted By: ccityroadshop
Date Posted: December 18, 2008 at 12:00 AM
+1 on eclipse and alpine, eclipse usually has high voltage pre-outs produce good sound high quality
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mustang GT convertible with lots of performance mods... Alpine M500 amp with sealed enclosure, 10 inch kappa perfect, clarion cz500 head unit, kicker ks speakers all around
Posted By: memfus_boi
Date Posted: December 18, 2008 at 1:07 AM
pioneer all the way, and alpine is good also, but with pioneer i would tell u to get the deh-p4000 ub
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