Need Car Stereo Advice (1 Viewer)

[Adam Sanchez]

Hey guys.

Once again I am here on the HTF looking for advice, though this is the first time I have ever been in this section.

Basically I need some advice on a Head Unit for my Car.

Right now I have a pretty standard Sony CD-MP3 player that I got for one reason: A Front Aux plug for my iPod. From frequent use and plug/unplugging my iPod in order to put the Face Plate away, I have worn out the plug and now only get audio from one side. So I am looking for a new HU.

I mainly want a HU with the Aux in the BACK this time. Other than that, I'm looking to keep it pretty basic, don't care about Sat Radio Ready or anything. Would like a known brand, and am trying to stay around $100 to $130. I did find a Panasonic at Crutchfield that seems to fit the bill, but just want to see what else might be out there.

Thanks!

 

[JLAudioCavalier]

Pioneer
Alpine
Eclipse
Nakamichi
JVC
Panasonic

are all names to keep an eye on. find one with the features you like and then i guess it would come down to aesthetics mostly if you find more than 1 that works for you.
Crutchfield.com is a great place... HU prices are just about the same everywhere, and they include all install accessories with their head units.

 

[karl_burns]

Of those names, the Pioneer will have the most features if that's your decision point. If you're going to build-up into a large system in your car, then get an Eclipse deck (no contest).
My $0.02: My old Sony deck never wore out for 5 years.....
Karl

 

[Adam Sanchez]

Ended up going with http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Au7AMCP...300&I=133C3304 and am happy.

I just basically wanted a Car Stereo with a REAR Aux this time so I wont wear it out like I did my current one, which I barely had a year. This is actually the THIRD Radio I have bought. One is still good, I just bought my current one after I got an iPod and wanted an Aux Jack. And now I am replacing that since the jack wore out. Hopefully this will last me awhile.

I thank you for the input.