looking for head unit recommendations
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Topic: looking for head unit recommendations
Posted By: jdog0411
Subject: looking for head unit recommendations
Date Posted: February 14, 2007 at 7:36 PM
Hello all, I haven't been on the forum for a couple of years or so, and haven't updated my signature yet either. I now have a 2004 BMW 325ci and I'm builing a new system from scratch. I have been out of the loop for a while, so I'm looking for recommendations on a new Head Unit. I would like to go with Alpine, Pioneer or Eclipse, and am looking for mp3 playback capability. I'd like to keep the price below $400. I'm into SQ first and foremost. Being able to easily hook up an ipod or other mp3 player would be essential as well. I've been looking at the Alpine 9857. What are your thoughts on that model? Thanks everyone. ------------- 2004 BMW 325ci.
Alpine CDA-9885
JL 300/4 and 250/1
JL XR 5.25 comps
Infinity Kappa Perfect 12
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: February 14, 2007 at 9:54 PM
Can't go wrong with Alpine or Eclipse. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: February 14, 2007 at 10:31 PM
Old school Nakamichi, high-end Clarion also come to mind.
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Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: February 15, 2007 at 12:07 AM
just did a JL clean sweep on that car. $350
but you have to have amps for all speaks.
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Posted By: CTOH
Date Posted: February 15, 2007 at 12:13 AM
I have a 9857 in my truck and have sold quite a few of them, everyone seems to be very pleased with it including myself...
Posted By: t-roy81
Date Posted: February 15, 2007 at 12:40 AM
i like eclipse, but for more budget, pio premier makes alright ones
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Posted By: jdog0411
Date Posted: February 15, 2007 at 12:47 AM
Awesome...I'm thinking of going with the 9857 I think. Are the Eclipse decks still top notch? I notice that circuit city sells them now, so I wasn't sure if they were on the way down.
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2004 BMW 325ci.
Alpine CDA-9885
JL 300/4 and 250/1
JL XR 5.25 comps
Infinity Kappa Perfect 12
Posted By: roo-dog
Date Posted: February 15, 2007 at 9:56 AM
i have always had very good luck with pioneer/premier:and all the new bluetooth capabilities are pretty hot features. i used to love eclipse head units, but i can't think of one of them that didn't have at least one problem. everyone i know has moved on to something else- maybe they have improved, but i am still wary.
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Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: February 15, 2007 at 3:02 PM
Take a look see at clarion the 07 line up has some pretty nice options.
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: February 15, 2007 at 3:46 PM
Eclipse still makes top notch equipment. There are deals to be had right now as the line is changing to the new models.
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Posted By: jdog0411
Date Posted: February 16, 2007 at 5:41 PM
ok....I think I've settled on an Alpine. However, the 9857 does not have a variable color display. It has a blue display which contrasts with the red guages in the BMW. I can live with it if I have to, but It would be nice to get a deck that I could match to the color of my dash. Does Alpine make a good model that has this capability?
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2004 BMW 325ci.
Alpine CDA-9885
JL 300/4 and 250/1
JL XR 5.25 comps
Infinity Kappa Perfect 12
Posted By: brad h.
Date Posted: February 19, 2007 at 7:04 AM
The Pioneer P880 was my choice. The auto TA and EQ worked great in my truck. This unit is hard to beat for the money.
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