Sugestions on an aftermarket head unit

thanks a lot guys for the in put..

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Originally Posted by Ru$kI

check out the top few Clarion decks (except the HX2 or woteva it is).

I paid $1000 for my deck 6 months ago...so im assuming it will be around ur price range now...although mine was from the '05 range...and originally retailed for $1400

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the dxz866mp model? i ve been thinking about this one too.. is the touch panel anoying or just good enough to use?

Hope this isn't seen as a hi jack, but while everyone is giving out opinions on HU, what are kenwood like? I'm in the market for a similar spec'd head unit as KITBKK

Personally I don't think Kenwood are that good...there is nothing that stands out about their decks. When I was looking for my deck...i narrowed it down to 3 companies: Alpine, Clarion, Eclipse.

KITBKK...I reckon the touch panel of the dxz866mp is perfect to use...there are 2 layout modes you can choose from depending on which is easier for you to use. I find its very intuitive and once you get the hang of it...you will never go back;)

Feature wise...honestly if you can get your hands on the 2005 model DXZ856MP...or DXZ956MP...then go for it! I myself have the DXZ856MP...and its got WAY more features that are offered in the DXZ866MP...and im sure it will be cheaper too

i got a kenwood KDC-X7533U and its got USB! RRP $499 i got it for $350
i highly recomend it. but its way under the price range and has only pretty basic features such as HPF and LPF (which is more than had with my clarion)

there is a model higher as well the X9533U.
http://www.kenwoodaudio.com/Australi...del=KDC-X9533U
http://www.kenwoodaudio.com/common/i...X9533U_500.jpg

i cant comment on the ipod connectivity but the USB kicks ass!
i hate ipods with a passion and sold mine as soon as i got my 4th replacement unit (had it for 6months and only got about a few days play out of it, the rest of the time i was waiting for replacement units)

anywho give kenwood a go cos ive never been let down by them regardless of when they were purchased. we got a 90 model pajero with a kenwood cd player and its still going strong!