Why do car stereos look so goofy?

Philip Hamm · 04-09-2004, 08:15 AM

I'm looking for a budget car stereo headunit that plays MP3s and has an aux input that I can use for my MiniDisc portable. It seems they all have this kind of goofy futuristic sci-fi look to them that will clash painfully with the interior of any car. Isn't there anything simple and elegant out there?

John Watson · 04-09-2004, 08:33 AM

You look for simple and elegant too?

Born into the wrong time I guess.

Philip_G · 04-09-2004, 08:38 AM

it's like the cheaper they are, the worse they look.
The nakamichi always looked nice, and the alpines are OK but they're so damn expensive

Khoa Tran · 04-09-2004, 08:55 AM

Eclipse , great sound quality even on the lower line

Wayne Ernst · 04-09-2004, 10:42 AM

Phil,

Have you checked out some of the models by JVC? Specifically, the KD-AR3000.

Crutchfield has it listed on their site.

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Wayne Ernst · 04-09-2004, 10:45 AM

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and the alpines are OK but they're so damn expensive

Actually, a pretty nice Alpine that can play MP3s can be had for approx. $349.00. Then, the price goes up from there.

Andrew W · 04-09-2004, 11:53 AM

All current car stereos are designed by pimps.

Clinton McClure · 04-09-2004, 12:01 PM

Around here, a decent Alpine with MP3, WMA and another bell and whistle or two starts at $179. Things are a bit cheaper in the south....perhaps that's why jobs don't pay worth a crap here.

Kevin M · 04-09-2004, 03:22 PM

I really couldn't give a damn how they look as long as they sound good.

ChrisHeflen · 04-09-2004, 03:29 PM

I agree with Wayne. I really like the looks of Jvc.

I don't know if you consider this budget, but this scores high in the looks department for me. Nice and clean.

http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/JVCKDSHX700