New head unit

[amato2]

i wnaa buy a new hu for my car i currently have pioneer 6x9's rear and 6in at the front

im looking in the 200 - 350 price range what hu's do you think

-pioneer
-alpine
-jvc

[destrukshn]

jvc ones are nice.
pioneer ones are easy to use.. and look okay.
the.. alpine ones.. haven't had much expereince.. but it's quite hard to figure out.
i guess it depends on models.. most people would go for pioneer.

but personally, i love kenwood head units.
thought about them?

[stormridah]

a nice one is the jvc kdh-615.. (i think)
good bang for buck headunit and can be picked up for around 250

[mj3610]

i've got jvc they're really good head units.

[Bluish]

i'd consider the specs and func on the HU when buying it. things like no. of RCA preouts or AUX input are essential for future upgrade. will you run component speakers at the front and sub in the boot? if thats the case, i suggest you buy a HU with at least 2 RCA preouts, preferable with a sub level control as well, i'll consider appearance only when it matches my dash lights/speedo. But those brands you listed are good HUs, worth consider. good luck

[Fhrx]

We usually recommend the Pioneer DEH-2750MP (or 5750MP if a little higher budget) for that price range. :D

[amato2]

thanx guys for all your help im looking at a alpine 9858 and the pioneer5750mp

[J-MuN]

We usually recommend the Pioneer DEH-2750MP (or 5750MP if a little higher budget) for that price range. :D
Yeah the DEH-2750MP is a good choice or even the DEH-P4750MP. The DEH-P4750MP is retailed at around $399 but you can easily find it on sale around $250.

The JVC KD-G615 is really good too. It has a front mounted AUX input, so if you have and iPod and don't wanna spend anymore money to get a connection such as the Pioneer CDIB100 iPod adapter ($199), you just buy a 3.5mm headphone jack to 3.5mm headphone jack ($4) and plug your iPod or any portable music device to the unit.

[mrwillz]

i got a jvc kd-615

they're a good unit , all rounder really.
AUX input i hafnt but to use yet.. got myn for 200@knox jb fwe mths back :d

[amato2]

i have been looking at the sony 7715x its an awsome HU.. has many many fetures and for only 250 off ebay - new

what do you think

[Duesta]

i wouldnt really go for a sony. they dont make good stuff imo

[amato2]

why not?

and if not do you think that the JVC g615 HU would be the better buy

- went and lookied at strathfield in brodmeadows b4 they had the 2750mp and 6in combo for 250 i think - good buy

[Bluish]

i am using the older model of Sony 7715x for more than 1.5 years now, they are pretty expensive back then and they are great IMO, especially with that price, but make sure is an australian model coz US head unit will have different frequency range and you wont be able to listen to AM station here. but with only 250, you can have, 3 sets of 4v RCA, AUX, 7-band EQ, Sub Level control and rotary volume, why not?

[amato2]

yeah tough decision but the ting is id rather buy from and australia store like JB for these kinda things, i had bad experience with ebay few months back...almost lost 300 so now im a little aprehensive

- i have to see how much the 7715x is at jb

[amato2]

i dunno wot i should do.

i think i might just stick with a pioneer HU

[Bluish]

i dunno wot i should do.

i think i might just stick with a pioneer HU

Maybe have a play around with both HU then you decide which one

[amato2]

true

im going to autobarn latter on this afternoon, then maybe to JB hifi after that to price them