Head Unit

[johnprocter]

Hey was looking to install a new head unit what are the best brands for head units? I need something with either AUX or some sort of ipod control.. I am not looking to spend over $550 for it and i dont have any amps or subs just factory speakers etc at the moment

[Zdster]

Brands:

• Alpine
• Clarion
• Pioneer
• JVC
• Sony
• Panasonic
• Kenwood
• Blaupunkt

Pretty much all of the major brands will have what you are looking for. It really depends on what you are trying to achieve (ie SQ etc etc).

[johnprocter]

lol i know what brands but i'm asking what particular brands are better for headunits..

[Zdster]

First four and the last one I would say, but everyone has there opinions.

[Fr3aKi3]

Pioneer:
www.pioneer.com.au

DEH-P5950 - $469
DEH-P6950 - $569 (should be able to get it under 500 with some haggling)


Alpine:
www.alpine.com.au

CDA-9852i - $399
CDA-9856i - $469
CDA-9857i - $599
CDA-9855R - $799 (see it on sale for $550 or so at JB)


JVC:
www.jvc.com.au

KD-PDR35 - $325
KD-PDR55 - $389


Clarion:
http://clarion.com/au/en/products/20.../cd/index.html

Eclipse:
http://www.eclipse-web.com.au/

Kenwood:
www.kenwood.com.au


Just keep in mind that some headunits need an external control unit to controll the ipod and some have a cable that connects directly to the ipod. Pioneer, Alpine and JVC now have headunits which can connect directly to the ipod.

Can't go wrong with Alpine or Pioneer, I think you'll need an additional ipod adaptor with Eclipseunits. JVC is good value for money. Another thing to consider is how the headunit actually sounds. No point in getting a headunit that has all the features that you like but doesnt sound pleasing to you.

[johnprocter]

thanks for your help mate i can find some of these on ebay for fairly cheap then get it installed somewhere

[Fr3aKi3]

Is this going to be for the euro?

If it is then you might want to take a look at this thread as well:
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64966

[D4rk4n63l]

I use Premier P880PRS one of the top of the line range from Premier (Pioneer premium brand) should be just right on the budget ($550) does have ipod control and aux in but will cost extra for the interface... JVC decks also good value for money with lots of features such as USB and built in AUX

[Zdster]

thanks for your help mate i can find some of these on ebay for fairly cheap then get it installed somewhere

Careful when buying off ebay with warrenties and overseas models being sold (messes up radio settings etc).

[tRipitaka]

definitely vouch for alpine..

[teaseR]

i can get cda-9857i for $500 posted. with ipod cable
PM me for details

[theseven]

mmm... sq still goes to pioneer and clarion for me...