New Head Unit

[Andy123]

Looking for a new one. Not too many recent posts about them. So just wondering on your guys experiences with them. Currently trying to decide between a pioneer or alpine. Both just below $300

The 9886 and pioneer 6000 (a lot cheaper)

Thanks.

 

[Captainredeyez]

I only have a brand preference....Pioneer

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

read the features and compare, see if you are willling to pay the price difference between the 2 and go from there.

i go with features that i need, brand name comes later, esp for a system that is not competition.

 

[shredwin]

Pioneer

 

[Defiant]

I don't care about the brand. It just has to have a USB connection for me. I just got a Blaupunkt only because it doesn't look like neon-filled dung, and has adjustable display colors. No CD player, just a USB input and an SD slot. $160.

 

[DGajre777]

Pioneer.

If you want a model number, try Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS. Pioneer USA - Premier. Since you are trying to stay below $300, look for a refurbished one on eBay.

I have an older version of it, Pioneer USA - CD Receivers

 

[crimsonGST]

I don't care about the brand. It just has to have a USB connection for me. I just got a Blaupunkt only because it doesn't look like neon-filled dung, and has adjustable display colors. No CD player, just a USB input and an SD slot. $160.

Anyone have a link to the one Defiant is talking about?

 

[snowborder714]

If I had to guess which one he had, it's probably this one:
Blaupunkt Brisbane SD48 Digital media receiver at Crutchfield.com

 

[crimsonGST]

That's not bad for $150. No skipping CD's, no motorized faces that break. Sounds good to me

 

[DGajre777]

That's not bad for $150. No skipping CD's, no motorized faces that break. Sounds good to me

I almost bought that, then I found out that if you have more than 2GB of music, you'll need multiple cards on that one since it doesn't support SDHC (high capacity SD cards).

 

[snowborder714]

Would a larger USB thumb drive work (say a 4GB or 8GB)? Or possibly a laptop hard drive in an external case?

 

[Andy123]

no input on the alpine models?

the pioneer ones dont look as nice. would look for one on ebay but the dollar sucks.. def not worth it.

 

[Captainredeyez]

Alpine is alright but, I just prefer pioneer.

 

[3tcpower]

I would say pioneer. They have a great ipod interface.

I personally prefer sony, plus thier new models are great for ipods now. CDX-GT620IP

 

[Andy123]

ok thanks for your responses. I looked at sony's but since they were cheaper i pretty much ignored haha.

 

[Captainredeyez]

Hire a band to ride around with you like on the free credit report commercial. !

 

[NeMiZiS]

Pioneer over alpine any day!!

 

[crimsonGST]

I have a panasonic right now, and I've never once had a problem with it. I love it

 

[Defiant]

The Brisbane is the one I have- I run a 4GB thumb drive on the USB. I'm not sure if I've tried a larger-than 2GB SD in it or not.
In other cars, I also run a Dual CD player that takes MP3 discs, and a Wal*Mart VR-3 that has SD, USB, AUX socket and plays MP3 CDs. The Dual was $100, the VR-3 was $80, and they really do sound just fine.