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dan42 · 02-18-2009, 01:29 AM

O.K., I think I'm gonna cut my dash, and was wondering what the best bang for the buck out there is. I want a USB port, a real iPod port, and CD player.
It needs to be simple to use and reliable, being in an old truck. Right now I'm looking at a Clarion 585, Memphis power refence coaxial speakers in the kick panels, and an amp to make it sound a little better. Installed it'll run around $730.00, which is probably at the top end of what I want to spend right now. I like to listen to bluegrass, southern rock, country, jazz, and definitely no rap or dance music - I don't want tons of bass. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Twisted Minis · 02-18-2009, 01:45 AM

I bought an Eclipse 5100. It's got all the bells and whistles any average guy could want, as far as I am concerned. Got it on sale for under $250. It's the nicest HU I have owned so far in my life, and it's pretty easy to use. It's also got a lot of options to add onto in the future. Built in USB, two outputs for Ipods or CD changers, and lots of RCA outputs, and a lot o tuning built into the head unit. Plus it has an internal 200 watt 4 channel amp if you want to utilize it. I'm sure that last bit is pretty standard now, but my last head unit has about half the output, and maybe 1/3 of the other options if I am lucky.

AceX · 02-18-2009, 04:12 AM

Probably the best bang-for-the-buck headunit out there right now is the Pioneer 510UB or 610UB.

I think that they fit best given your criteria.

The Eclipse 5100 is also a good choice as well as the Kenwood KDC-MP438U.

As far as an amp, I would find something cheap from a good brand for now until you decide to upgrade. Look for a small two channel amp from Alpine, Arc Audio, Rockford Fosgate, or Zapco.

Twisted Minis · 02-19-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AceX

Rockford Fosgate

Speaking of Rockford Fosgate...

02-18-2009, 01:29 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Best Bang for the buck O.K., I think I'm gonna cut my dash, and was wondering what the best bang for the buck out there is. I want a USB port, a real iPod port, and CD player. It needs to be simple to use and reliable, being in an old truck. Right now I'm looking at a Clarion 585, Memphis power refence coaxial speakers in the kick panels, and an amp to make it sound a little better. Installed it'll run around $730.00, which is probably at the top end of what I want to spend right now. I like to listen to bluegrass, southern rock, country, jazz, and definitely no rap or dance music - I don't want tons of bass. Does anyone have any suggestions? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-18-2009, 01:45 AM	#2
Twisted Minis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Windsor, CA Posts: 500	Re: Best Bang for the buck I bought an Eclipse 5100. It's got all the bells and whistles any average guy could want, as far as I am concerned. Got it on sale for under $250. It's the nicest HU I have owned so far in my life, and it's pretty easy to use. It's also got a lot of options to add onto in the future. Built in USB, two outputs for Ipods or CD changers, and lots of RCA outputs, and a lot o tuning built into the head unit. Plus it has an internal 200 watt 4 channel amp if you want to utilize it. I'm sure that last bit is pretty standard now, but my last head unit has about half the output, and maybe 1/3 of the other options if I am lucky. __________________ If you can find it cheaper, I can fix it! Last edited by Twisted Minis; 02-18-2009 at 01:46 AM.

02-18-2009, 04:12 AM	#3
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Best Bang for the buck Probably the best bang-for-the-buck headunit out there right now is the Pioneer 510UB or 610UB. I think that they fit best given your criteria. The Eclipse 5100 is also a good choice as well as the Kenwood KDC-MP438U. As far as an amp, I would find something cheap from a good brand for now until you decide to upgrade. Look for a small two channel amp from Alpine, Arc Audio, Rockford Fosgate, or Zapco. __________________ Living Life @ 130dB LED Tail Light Conversion; How-to Friend. Father. Brother. RIP El Jay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLICK HERE and for less than $0.07 a day, you too can help support and build a better forum.



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