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HELP! I am buying a new car stereo tonight
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| Sunshine79 |
can anyone suggest good brands?
pros and cons?
I am getting an MP3/CD changer with XM radio. I will be buying it from Crutchfield, most likely.
any advice is helpful. I am trying not to spend more than like $200 or so.
thanks!:toothless |
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| sandstorm03 |
| id say go to best buy, and ask them. a changer, and xm radio is probably going to cost more then $200, for decent quality. |
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| BitchBoyNYC |
| Bree, I would go with Kenwood. I've never had any problems with them. You can also check out www.Crutchfield.com for reviews and pros/cons of different products!;) |
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| Shamez214 |
| yeah bree, for real. for an mp3/cd CHANGER and xm compatability, i seriously doubt you'll find anything less than 300$. kenwood is great though, as bboy said. jvc is also very nice. |
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| Sunshine79 |
| I am getting a stereo that's XM ready...not the receiver for XM. that will cost me $150 |
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| sandstorm03 |
you basically need a reciever & a changer & installation.
i wouldnt buy a reciever non pioneer/panosonic. The cd changer doesnt really matter.
the mp3 cd changer is gonna be around $200
Sony CDX-757MX 10-disc CD/MP3 Changer
Compatible with Sony Unilink recievers with changer controls • CD-R/RW and MP3 playback • CD Text decoding with compatible receivers • 110 disc title memory • 12-second electronic shock protection • can be mounted at any angle between 0-90 degrees
$175 |
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| Sunshine79 |
what about this?
The DEH-P6600 CD receiver shows off with Pioneer's stunning Organic EL animated display. It uses full-motion 3-D graphics for eye-catching, animated backgrounds. With 15 brightness levels and a wide viewing angle, you'll be able to see it from nearly anywhere in the car and at any time of day.
Easy EQ, Sound Focus EQ, and EQ-EX give you tons of sound tuning capability. Easy EQ has six preset tone curves and a 3-band parametric equalizer. Sound Focus EQ enhances the soundstage in the front of the vehicle by clarifying the sound of the vocals and instruments up front, while boosting the bass in the rear
Key Features:
detachable, fold-down face
Organic EL display
soft-key variable controls
plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs
Supertuner IIID
18 FM/6 AM presets
Easy EQ — five preset EQ curves with 3-band tone adjustment
EQ-EX — boosts Easy EQ settings
Sound Focus EQ
loudness
XM Radio-ready (XM Radio subscription, tuner, antenna required to receive the satellite radio signal) — service is available only in the lower 48 states, not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories
CD changer controls
MOSFET50 internal amp
front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
low-pass and high-pass filters
optional auxiliary input
wireless remote
clock
22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 94 dB
FM sensitivity 9 dBf
warranty: 1 year
hmm..wait...no mp3s? |
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| sandstorm03 |
| yea i think it has to be mp3 ready, how are u gonna hook that up to your car, do you already have a place to plug your face plate in? |
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| BitchBoyNYC |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sunshine79
what about this?
The DEH-P6600 CD receiver shows off with Pioneer's stunning Organic EL animated display. It uses full-motion 3-D graphics for eye-catching, animated backgrounds. With 15 brightness levels and a wide viewing angle, you'll be able to see it from nearly anywhere in the car and at any time of day.
Easy EQ, Sound Focus EQ, and EQ-EX give you tons of sound tuning capability. Easy EQ has six preset tone curves and a 3-band parametric equalizer. Sound Focus EQ enhances the soundstage in the front of the vehicle by clarifying the sound of the vocals and instruments up front, while boosting the bass in the rear
Key Features:
detachable, fold-down face
Organic EL display
soft-key variable controls
plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs
Supertuner IIID
18 FM/6 AM presets
Easy EQ — five preset EQ curves with 3-band tone adjustment
EQ-EX — boosts Easy EQ settings
Sound Focus EQ
loudness
XM Radio-ready (XM Radio subscription, tuner, antenna required to receive the satellite radio signal) — service is available only in the lower 48 states, not available in Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. territories
CD changer controls
MOSFET50 internal amp
front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
low-pass and high-pass filters
optional auxiliary input
wireless remote
clock
22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 94 dB
FM sensitivity 9 dBf
warranty: 1 year
hmm..wait...no mp3s? |
Yeah, no MP3's. And Pioneer is not the greatest brand. It's better than most, but not good enough for me. |
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| vtec junkie |
Bree....get an mp3 player.....I swear once you go mp3...you will never go back!!! Ive always liked Kennwood....they make the best units for your money. Right now I have a JVC and its alright but I really miss my Kennwood:( It was in my CRX when it was stollen:( But yeah....get a Kennwood for sure. If your willing to spend more cash get Alpine.....they are top of the line but pricey.;)
This one^^^ would be great for you. its just under $200 and you can buy it at Best buy.:toothless
But holy look at this piece.........
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| vtec junkie |
 .......ok now im dreaming.:p |
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| BitchBoyNYC |
| quote: | Originally posted by vtec junkie
.......ok now im dreaming.:p |
Kenwood is the best quality for the money you will spend. My home stereo system is a Kenwood Receiver. |
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