Supreme Cutlass Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 I've narrowed my choice down to these three... tell me which one would be the best choice to replace the 'ol tape player (btw, blue interior and lights; so the last unit would be my first pick, but I can't seem to find any reviews and I wanted to know how it compared to the other two) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Maybe I'm not keeping up to date with car audio.. but I've never heard of the brand "Dual". I'd go for either the Pioneer or the Alpine.. whichever has more features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 I'd go for the Alpine...my friend has had two Pioneers, and after about 4 months they start to scratch cds for some reason....that's the experience my friend has had with them... However I know what you want....you want to match the interior lights with the HU....I know it is hard to do lol....I've been trying to find one with red lights myself for my RX-7, so far it hasn't happened... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryk2003 Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 i'm kinda partial to alpine...though that one doenst look like it has alot of features, so maybe you should go with the pioneer...one of those...i'd stay away from the dual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Gyz5KN7hTM7/ Is your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Another question... In the website that Nichole gave, it lists that Pioneer HU as the only one that would "fit my car." Does that Mean that that's the only one that I wouldn't have to buy a harness or something for? or will all of the others simply not fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-lqrx0l9b8OG/learningcenter/car/cd.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MonteCarloChick Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Seriously though.. did that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Didn't answer my question EXACTLY... but kinda gave me the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f_399 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Alpine but get a CDA XXXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Don't forget about Kenwood. All my stuff is Kenwood and it's been good to me. 8) There are cheaper models, but I think this one looks nice. KDC-MP428 $179.99 @ sounddomain Full list: http://www.cardomain.com/shoplist~b~Kenwood~t~MP3+Players Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genEus Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I'd never buy anything except Pioneer. I love how I can tweak so many things beyond Bass and Treble. I don't know about the newer car stereos but rememer back a couple years ago no one except Pioneer had a lot of controls for you to customize sound to your liking, but maybe that's changed. I've never had any problems with my Pioneers, except the first one was stolen In any case, you really should buy it on eBay... The stores make a ton of money on car stereos and you can always get it cheaper off eBay. I've never had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I have a Pioneer DEH-P4700MP that I adore, though now I'm thinking about selling it because I hardly use the MP3/CD now that I have the Sirius. :shock: And that's saying something!! Pioneer, Kenwood, or Alpine. The "Dual" is a one-off brand. It's an alright brand, better than Jensen, IMO, but terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genEus Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I have a Pioneer DEH-P4700MP that I adore, though now I'm thinking about selling it because I hardly use the MP3/CD now that I have the Sirius. :shock: And that's saying something!! Pioneer, Kenwood, or Alpine. The "Dual" is a one-off brand. It's an alright brand, better than Jensen, IMO, but terrible. Hehe, I have the Premier P470MP, the brother of the P4700MP. I also adore it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Buy a stereo priced at $129.99 and up from Crutchfield, and get a FREE installation kit, wiring harness, and antenna adapter (if needed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Too bad Crutchfield only gives me ONE HU that says it'll fit... anything else, if I ask for the free harness, etc. it just says it won't fit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Too bad Crutchfield only gives me ONE HU that says it'll fit... anything else, if I ask for the free harness, etc. it just says it won't fit.... Crotchfield probably doesn't take into account that you can use a mounting kit to install the head unit. Tell it you have a Toyota or something that has a 1 DIN setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Crotchfield Typo? If I end up buying from them, I'll probably just talk to the service reps or somehting... I don't want the mounting kit that comes with it NOT to be for my car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 No, you're misunderstanding me. The 1 DIN doesn't require a special mounting kit, but you'd have to go to Autozone and get one yourself for your own car, and you can still get the wiring harness free and Crotchfield would say it's compatible with "your" car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Cutlass Posted August 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 The 1 DIN doesn't require a special mounting kit ahhhh, you didn't tell me that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94Z34 Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have a Pioneer DEH-P6700MP in the camaro and a DEH-P4700MP in the daily driver. I have been using Pioneer ever since I started driving. I don't like Alpine at all. Especially what me and my girlfriend at the time had to go through. We kept sending the damn thing in, it would work for about a month then break again . Alpine never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 All those decks look like entry level junk, but if I had to pick one of them it would be the Pioneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannymik Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Crutchfield has a chart for what will fit and what won't fit...well my Cutlass didnt have much depth for an aftermarket cd player(according to what they listed), but I bought an Alpine and made it work....no problems nonetheless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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