Headunit selection

tsewell83
tsewell83 Posts: 3
edited October 2006 in Car Audio & Electronics
I am in the process of choosing a new headunit for my car. I am replacing a pioneer premier that i bought about 7 years ago. I have been very happy with it so was thinking about replacing it with another Pioneer. I have been told by a few people that they thought Pioneer was more worried about making a cosmetically appealing headunit rather than one that produced the best sound. Does anyone have an opinion on this or any recommendations on a good headunit for my explorer

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2006
    I don't know what that guy was talking about, but Pioneer's Premier HU's are very good for SQ. Especially the new 880PRS or whatever it is.

    Alpine is a pretty good choice, though I'd personally look somewhere else. Where? Glad you asked! ;) I'm fond of Kenwood's eXcelon HU's, any of Eclipse's HU's, and Pioneer's Premier HU's.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited October 2006
    how much are you looking to spend? IMO, Alpine has gone for the aeathetic/ipod generation moreso than pioneer.

    If you have the money, Id highly suggest the 880PRS, best SQ deck under a grand, period
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  • 1996blackmax
    1996blackmax Posts: 2,436
    edited October 2006
    Pioneer's Premier stuff is nice, so are the HU's from Eclipse.

    I feel the same way Cody does, but about the Eclipse CD7000 ;).
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  • killerb
    killerb Posts: 390
    edited October 2006
    i have a kenwood excelon x990. excellent sound quality and can be had for about $300 on ebay. 5 volt front, rear, and sub outputs and an auxilery input to run an ipod or anything you want to run. check it out. too many features to list.


    1-DIN
    Ez700SR
    Ez500
    KDC-X990
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    AAC/WMA/MP3/CD Receiver with External Media Control












    [General Features]

    AAC/WMA/MP3/CD Receiver with External Media Control
    Auto-Slide Detachable Faceplate
    Rotary Encoder & Jog Control Knob for Easy Operation
    4096 Color OEL Display
    Display Customize Function
    Maximum Output Power: 50W x 4 (MOSFET Power IC)
    ACDrive (Advanced Codec Drive)
    AAC/WMA/MP3 Playback
    G-Analyzer (Graphic Motion Analyzer)
    Built-in DSP: DTA/System Q-ex (4 band P-EQ)/Digital E's+/SRS WOW Digital Effect
    O.D.D. (Offset Dual Differential) D/A System for Sound Quality
    Installer/User/Backup Memory of Audio Setup
    SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready
    HD Radio Ready
    External Media Control — iPod Ready
    TEL Mute
    Dual Zone Source & Volume Control
    AUX Input
    Gold Plated 3 Preouts with 5V Preoutput Level
    kenwood excelon kdc-x991 h.u.
    Rockford Fosgate 360.3 DSP
    Rockford Fosgate POWER1000 running entire system
    Image Dynamics IDQ12 Sub
    Morel Elate 6 front stage
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2006
    I agree with the Pioneer sentiments. Especially for the Premier line.

    Alpine is still my favorite but their 06 offerings are lacking.

    Clarion makes some nice stuff as well.
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  • DaveSal
    DaveSal Posts: 15
    edited October 2006
    I highly recommend the Pioneer P880. Best combination I've seen of looks, performance, features, & price. I bought one a few months ago and absolutely love it.
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