Why do the new head units look so bad?

eloplayspolo
eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
edited December 2012 in Car Audio & Electronics
So I have the stock deck in my subi right now and its fine, but I would like to get a sound quality piece.

Going thru all the current head units and they all look like trash!

I may have to fork over the dough for a double din.....

Anyone have any suggestions?
2013 Toyota Prius
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited December 2012
    Headunits have been getting pretty flashy for a while now. I just keep using the older gear.
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  • arun1963
    arun1963 Posts: 1,797
    edited December 2012
    The new Pio P80 is a good hu for around $300-350. It's basically a relaunch of the older 800/880 series.
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  • Syndil
    Syndil Posts: 1,582
    edited December 2012
    I agree, headunits today remind me of crappy mini-systems. All funky plastic and obnoxious lights. Seems the notion of putting a new stereo in a car and having it look like it belongs there is lost. One of the reasons I've not really looked for a replacement for my ancient Sony ES headunit.

    I have seen people replace the LEDs in a HU to get it to match the lighting in their car. That might be something to consider if you're good at soldering. Will make it look slightly less obnoxious.

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited December 2012
    Any features in particular you're looking for? Most additions these days can be done through the stock system which I prefer as it keeps the stock look.

    The only things I would install is a double-din touch screen as it looks very clean with no big buttons or flashy lights.

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  • eloplayspolo
    eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
    edited December 2012
    there are plenty of nice double dins that look classy. I have a nice car with black leather and a class interior, i dont need a ton of lit up plastic. That pioneer is alright..... some of the sony and jvc units look nicer than a lot.

    I might go back to the same style kenwood i had before.
    2013 Toyota Prius
    Audible Physics 3 Way: H6MB, AR3-A, AR2.0
    Image Dynamics iDMax 12" D2v4
    (2) Alpine PDX-V9 Bridged, Alpine PDX-M12 (500w Mid-Bass, 200w Mid, 200w Tweet, 1200w Sub)
    Mosconi 6to8 v8
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  • eloplayspolo
    eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
    edited December 2012
    zingo wrote: »
    Any features in particular you're looking for? Most additions these days can be done through the stock system which I prefer as it keeps the stock look.

    The only things I would install is a double-din touch screen as it looks very clean with no big buttons or flashy lights.

    72389d1232614283-nav-option-after-market-double-din-touchscreen-n588663568_1885854_7670.jpg


    obtaining a level signal from the stock unit is annoying. I have an MS8, but even then... Maybe ill try and find an older eclipse unit with good 7v preouts.
    2013 Toyota Prius
    Audible Physics 3 Way: H6MB, AR3-A, AR2.0
    Image Dynamics iDMax 12" D2v4
    (2) Alpine PDX-V9 Bridged, Alpine PDX-M12 (500w Mid-Bass, 200w Mid, 200w Tweet, 1200w Sub)
    Mosconi 6to8 v8
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