#11566, "Need advise on new head unit" Sep-29-05 02:09 PM by gramozeka
I did a little search but the market is so diverse and always changing so I want some current opinions and I have a couple of things i need form the stereo.
I am thinking of running some good components in the front in stock location... I know they don't sound good in the doors but that is the only place I want them. Cheap pioneer 6x9 in the rear (since I have them already). And a sealed box sub 12" in the trunk... the usual
For the stereo is where I want help. My demands as follows:
Price around 300 Must be black to match the dash orange back light to match the cars orange back light (there are some stereos that have multiple colors that would be nice) mp3 must be a major brand don't want sony Must have good screen to prevent glare ( in the sun I can’t see anything on the screen with my current stereo (older eclipse)) aux input for anything must be this modelyear model
Please suggest models I should look at. So many I just can't choose on my own and the specific things above that I want.
#11567, "RE: Need advise on new head unit" In response to Reply # 0
I don't believe they're made anymore, but I've always been partial to the JVC Kameleon's. I like the clean & shaved everything look when it comes 2 cars (handles, antenna, etc... uhhuh, I know what U're thinking, heh )
#11568, "RE: Need advise on new head unit" In response to Reply # 1
Yes that is a cool stereo, doesn't satisfy all the requirements I want ^^^
and I will have to add one more thing
detachable face is another must.
when i go to school work I park my car in a complete ghetto. My old 93 eclipse with 1.8 and a big dent on every 1/4 panel, peeling bumper with 154k miles was broken in and those stupid bustards were trying to steal it(they were too dumm to hot wire it, just demolished the ignition lock), I hat to hot wire it myself for 3 weeks before I found a good steering column replacement.
I know it's hard to fill all of those but help will be appreciated.
#11576, "RE: I think I found what I was looking for" In response to Reply # 4
that clarion is great. the little up/down "switch" on the side of the knob is awesome...one of the best ergonomic features for a headunit. ive had my clarion (with a similar design) for 5 years now and it runs like a champ to this day.
#11577, "RE: I think I found what I was looking for" In response to Reply # 4 Oct-05-05 05:12 PM by gramozeka
Hey jdpilot since I have been looking for new stereos lately I was looking at cars in my neighborhood, and one of them has that JVC stereo and it is obvious that it is a stereo and not removable face, so if I was a stereo thief I would go for it in a second. It is black that is good, but has red buttons, I will change the backlight later but now I want it to look classy with amber glow matching the dash
SPL_Eclipse
Oh really, you posted your message same time I posted this so this thanks for encouragement, will look in to that feature. Hey since you have same stereo, does lack of EQ only treble and base creates any problems? Or you don't even notice it?
Also it turns out that clarion stereo I wanted was discontinued so I am still in a search for car stereo or I ill wait till next year and see if clarion will come out with a different model (may be it will have screen that will show movies). Help Please.
#11578, "RE: I think I found what I was looking for" In response to Reply # 6
Nope, not @ all... I also 'had' a Kameleon (may it rest in pieces).
The bottom lip w/ all the buttons flips up to the same gloss black. The round knob also retracts flush w/ the LCD. All buttons you see are lit & they simply 'unlight'. The entire radio is flat & loox black when off. If you've got any kind of dark tint, you will not see anything there. It is VERY sleek, I must say. If I wasn't gonna build a carputer, I'd get the Xact same one again!!!
Mine died after abuse of a friend after 4 years of loyal service, - J
#11580, "RE: I think I found what I was looking for" In response to Reply # 7
"Mine died after abuse of a friend after 4 years of loyal service"
unfortunatly, the kameleons tend to fail relativly early. it was the most returned product in my department when i used to work at best buy. also...im sorry, but its plainly obvious that theres a headunit there even when in "stealth" mode. great idea..poor exicution.
as for the EQ question, im of the opinion that that less is more when it comes to headunits. honestly i just care if its easy to use and has the SQ features i want (high output voltage/good D/A converter/excellent s/n ratio/etc.). most people will only screw up thier sound with a massive EQ anyway.
sorry to hear that the clarion is discontinued. im sure you could find one SOMEWHERE, and probably at a discount.
#11584, "RE: I think I found what I was looking for" In response to Reply # 8
Finding one is not a problem, at a reasonable price too, but I want something new, what i mean is they discontinued them for a reason, and I would like to think the reason is they are preparing for 2006 model year. And looking at all the stereos around they have the fancy screen that shows small "cartoons" So I am thinking that for the 2006 they will have a stereo in the same price range with same features + the cool screen.
Also have u seen the s/n ration of sony they are way higher than everything else like 120 dB even for cheap stereos are they just inflating the # ? Or are they the real deal. The only good product form sony that I had so far and it had a good bang for the buck was headphones that go all the way in to the ear, yet they still have some negatives, they are too basy for my taste.
Back on the topic of car stereo first I said that I can't see anything in the sun, because the stereo reflects (blics) the light too much, now the sun went away (cuz it's fall already) and I still can't see shit during the day cuz the stupid stereo is on the angle ( I have to put my hand above the stereo to block the light so I can see something) Any one else have this problem? I don't have any tint, it will come but not now.
#11586, "RE: I think I found what I was looking for" In response to Reply # 9
anything above 100dBs where s/n is concerned is fine. you will never, ever, ever notice a difference. thats why i seriously base my choice on ergonomics.
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