for Car-Decks you should check-out the current Alpines (All New models coming in May)

We had some new models on Pioneer that I installed today at work and they are just replacing the older models on looks. There at reasonable price $179-DEH-P4900I and the $219-DEH-P5900I

DEH-P4900I

DEH-P5900I

Other ones too look for are new Kenwoods


I think Sony, Daul and Insingnia are complete garbage

Yeah I am looking at that Sony CDX-GT410 too, $180(Cdn$) is not bad, has USB and a 1/8" input jack for iPod on the front too. They have one in the store demo wall & it sounds good. I've owned Sony stuff before and don't think it's particularly great but this seems to be a nice unit and good price.

I was gonna get a Pioneer because they have the best tuner maybe ("SuperTuner"), but they don't seem to have a deck with USB input in that price range. JVC also has some lower-priced decks with USB.

I'm watching the flyers for deals on last years deck models, have a 1992 Accord so don't wanna spend a lot. They had a Pioneer DEH-3700 deck really cheap a month ago (40% off) but it doesn't have USB or front input.

I might need an "install kit" as I'm replacing the original cassette deck, costs about $40, any way to avoid this expense?

Already got a pair of Pioneer 6x9" rear speakers and pair of 6.5" doors ready to install, gonna try without a sub. A new deck and 4 new speaks should sound a lot better than the ancient original equip, no?

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Originally posted by Boomer187 oddly old post, but I just bought myself a cheap lil sony deck and it kicks ass...for my needs at least. I had one back when I had a nice system and it worked perfect, dual rca outs n all. Sony CDX-GT410U try to find that. It plays mp3s and all them audio files, has usb + 1/8" input on the front, also comes with ipod cord coming out of the back. Also has dual rca outs, detachable face... for some reason i have always liked sony decks, even more than the pioneers ive had.

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Originally posted by tvmann Already got a pair of Pioneer 6x9" rear speakers and pair of 6.5" doors ready to install, gonna try without a sub. A new deck and 4 new speaks should sound a lot better than the ancient original equip, no?

in my experience, it is not gonna sound as loud. The sound quality will be better, but most stock radios push a lot louder than aftermarket decks. Thats the only thing I noticed, but I don't think you will mind it.

but you will want a sub sooon.

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Originally posted by Boomer187 but most stock radios push a lot louder than aftermarket decks

...I've never come across this.

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I just got the Pioneer DEH-6900UB the other day and I'm very pleased with it! It's so nice never having to burn a CD again, or deal with bringing an iPod. I can just buy a cheap 2GB or 4GB USB stick, load it up fast and leave it in my car.

Another USB deck is the Sony CDXGT610UI - similar to the 410 with front panel input jack. It has 2 pre-out pairs (410 has 1), and a 1.2m iPod connector cable (the multi-pin type with the big connector) so you do not need to buy that. Also satellite ready. They have another version, the CDXGT610U that does not have that iPod cable and slightly different appearance (red display).

review (video there too):
http://reviews.cnet.com/Sony_CDX_GT...l?tag=pdtl-list
They show it being used with 3 external sources at the same time - iPod, Zune mp3 player, USB flash drive.

(They had a good price on these web-only at http://bestbuy.ca recently $160 cdn).

Last edited by tvmann on Apr-16-2007 at 18:05