HU Recomendations

spackelman
spackelman Posts: 31
edited January 2011 in Car Audio & Electronics
Hey guys,

My Pioneer unit craped out (DEH-P960MP) - great sound, when it worked...

Anyway, in the hunt for a new HU -

Currently running Polk speakers (no sub-woofer or amp) fantastic sound, no complaints.

Budget = about $300 - only criteria - CD player and built in bluetooth - no ipod or iphone...

Just looking for clean, crisp, occasionly loud sound.

Funny part - re-installed my oem unit and it fired right up...after yrs on the shelf.

Vehicle - 2002 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab.

Any help is appreciated...

Thanks in advance
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,071
    edited January 2011
    I always stick with Pioneer and buy the model that suits my budget. They make great car gear.
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited January 2011
    Like anything else...go used if you want a bit more bang for your buck (if you're serious about SQ).

    I have this same HU but w/o Bluetooth (the 794) and absolutely love it - http://www.crutchfield.com/s_113KDCX994/Kenwood-Excelon-KDC-X994.html?tp=5684

    Great HU to build a system from IMO.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited January 2011
    Big fan of anything Alpine. Have had several of their products and have never had anything but great service out of them.
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  • arun1963
    arun1963 Posts: 1,797
    edited January 2011
    The p960 has a 13 band eq, time alignment etc. Were you using all these functions? If yes then you need to be a bit selective. If you aren't fussed about these features and weren't using them, then like Skip said a 100-150 unit will give you what you want.

    Pio, Alpine, Mid level Kenny, Clarion are all good brands for basic units.
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  • spackelman
    spackelman Posts: 31
    edited January 2011
    arun1963 wrote: »
    The p960 has a 13 band eq, time alignment etc. Were you using all these functions? If yes then you need to be a bit selective. If you aren't fussed about these features and weren't using them, then like Skip said a 100-150 unit will give you what you want.

    Pio, Alpine, Mid level Kenny, Clarion are all good brands for basic units.

    I was using the equalizer quite a bit, but not so much the time alignment.

    Would prefer a unit with an adjustable equalizer, not just pre-sets.

    I hope this helps.

    Thanks again....
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  • spackelman
    spackelman Posts: 31
    edited January 2011
    MacLeod wrote: »
    Big fan of anything Alpine. Have had several of their products and have never had anything but great service out of them.


    Never experienced an Alpine. but Alpine is on top of my hit list.
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  • eprater1
    eprater1 Posts: 175
    edited January 2011
    buy a used pioneer prs 800 or prs 880 off of ebay you will not be disappointed. i have seen them go as low as 95.00
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  • KIHerman
    KIHerman Posts: 1
    edited January 2011
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  • eprater1
    eprater1 Posts: 175
    edited January 2011
    u can get a bt adapter for an extra 80.00
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,803
    edited January 2011
    Pioneer, Kenwood, Ecloipse, Alpinee...really can't go wrong with any of them. They are all well built with looooong standing reputations. They all have features you're looking for at prices you can afford.

    Like what was already mentioned, you can go used too.
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