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Posted by SgtFoo on Jan-25-2007 22:13:

In-Dash Decision, cmon, help!

I've gotta buy a deck to replace the stock deck in my 2002 Mazda Protege. The Car's black exterior and dark grey interior, so a black-ish coloured deck would prolly work best.
I've been shopping for the decks that have mp3/cd AND sd card and usb support.
I've found the few models that interest me and wanna know if anyone else has an opinion between them...

Blaupunkt St Louis MP56

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Product Key Features:
* DigiCeiver all digital tuner
* Detachable motorized faceplate with variocolour
* USB port
* Bluetooth-ready
* DEQ Max 6 band parametric EQ with automatic calibration with optional microphone
* MMC/SD card slot
* TEL/NAVI and AUX inputs
* Programable Bass, Treble and XBASS EQs
* Variable subwoofer output
* 4-CH preamp outputs
* iPod ready - Optional interface required

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RCA Mobile RCM728BT
http://www.rcamobile.com/
..all the details are on the site.. can't copy em

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Almaniaudio DVU-908

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www.almaniaudio.com
VD-Movie, DVD-Audio, DVD-MP3,
Video-CD, CD-Audio, CD-MP3, MP4-Video, USB-Hard Drive, SD Card, Front Mount Aux, AM/FM
-50 watts x 4 channel
-Optical Digital Output
-Remote Control Included
-Easy to read DOT Matrix display

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Out of the 3, I definitely am leaning towards the 3rd one (almani's), just b/c of the dvd-mp3-disc ability.
All of the decks sit within the "under-$250" range of prices.
I'm sticking with my stock speakers for the time being. In the future I might add a custom subwoofer. I fully understand all the technical stuff, but I'm seeking a simply out-of-the-blue type of opinion from anyone who's already tinkered with other or similar decks.

So what would you go for??

Posted by medinaM5 on Jan-25-2007 22:14:

i'd suggest PM'ing No_Gravity...he knows alot bout this stuff

Posted by JohnPaullino on Jan-25-2007 22:16:

get the top one

Posted by l�cid on Jan-25-2007 22:17:

personally i think Pioneer and Kenwood have the nicest decks.

btw, if you're not familiar with it already, Crutchfield is a great resource when shopping for car audio. they might not always have the lowest prices but they've got lots of great information.

Posted by medinaM5 on Jan-25-2007 22:20:

alpine yo

Posted by Marc Summers on Jan-25-2007 22:41:

yeah, lucid, crutchfield is great for researching to buy!

You should go for a CD player with an HD radio receiver, dude.

Posted by OrZonE on Jan-25-2007 22:41:

The last deck has a very low SNR ration, the first one has a very high one, I couldn't find any info on the 2nd one. I'd definitely consider this.

Posted by SgtFoo on Jan-26-2007 00:04:

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Originally posted by OrZonE
The last deck has a very low SNR ration, the first one has a very high one, I couldn't find any info on the 2nd one. I'd definitely consider this.

Where did you find those specs??

Posted by OrZonE on Jan-26-2007 00:21:

Google

From what I remember the SNR was 80< on the first one and 98< on the 3rd one.

Posted by Endgame on Jan-26-2007 00:21:

Almaniaudio will look much better in your dash. The more stock looking the better. That's probably how mine got jacked, all shiney and shit. And admit it, who the fuck is going to detatch the damn faceplate every fucking time you get out of the car.

Posted by TeKnoHe@d2025 on Jan-26-2007 01:24:

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Originally posted by Endgame
And admit it, who the fuck is going to detatch the damn faceplate every fucking time you get out of the car.

I've removed it everytime so far, you're not getting the entire Alpine unit out of my beater.