Recommendations for a car radio

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited July 2011 in Car Audio & Electronics
My daughters' birthday is coming up in August and I thought I'd get her a better radio for her 2005 Mini Cooper.

GPS capability is NOT a requirement. However it should have aux and usb inputs and play cd's of course. I was looking at Pioneer but would like to have some suggestions from more knowledgeable folks.

Joe
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited July 2011
    Pioneer, Kenwood, Clarion and Alpine all make excellent stuff so Id look around for the features you want among those brands then find the best price. Any of these 4 brands will be great and you cant go wrong.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited July 2011
    Ditto.

    I'd recommend going with Crutchfield for their installation support but you should know enough about car wiring to not have an issue with installation. So find the model you like and then find the price you like on that model.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited July 2011
    Go to some local dealer/installers and compare equipment and prices. Best to put your eyes and ears to use.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    edited July 2011
    I just bought from Crutchfield 2 Pioneer DEH-1200MP's for my truck and car.
    I bought one for my truck first.70.00 total..

    With what Cruchfield provides it was a no brainer. The install instuctions were really, really good. The wireing harness provided came with instuctions too. Adapter mounts and acc. were provided free also.

    They are online only.

    This radio/cd..mps,aux. player is simple and powerful. for 70.00, I felt it was an economical easy choice for me.

    BB has a Pioneer 1300MP for 70.00 also. a little different face but seems to have the same specs. What they give extra for free, I don't know...
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • evil ryu
    evil ryu Posts: 41
    edited July 2011
    is there a Best Buy in canada? their car audio stuff usually sucks, BUT they do carry good alpine head units and they seem to be unloading stock cheap
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    edited July 2011
    I might have named the wrong company for the Pioneer 1300 model.
    I just saw it at Parts Express for 70.00, so it might have been PE instead.
    Sorry
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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