Quote Originally Posted by PeppeX View Post
Planning to buy this head unit http://www.sony.com.au/product/cdx-gt490u#manuals

But while i was searching for head units i realised some has 2 pre out some has 1.

I have read pre out is for connecting up to amp which connects to sub. Could someone please give me an overview of what pre out actually is?

I have an EP3R with 4 speakers (2 front 2 rear) and i dont have sub. Can I still use this head unit in my car or do i need to get an amp for it to work?
basically, a preout allows you to connect RCA wires to an amp.

do you currently have an amp for your speakers? if not, will you plan to amp them in the future? you dont have a sub atm but will you ever plan to get one? if your answers are yes & yes then get a HU with 3 preouts.

do it once, do it right.


Quote Originally Posted by PeppeX View Post
Why not buy sony...

I believe sony is one of the better brands out there. Compared to JVC etc
sony is far from 'one of the better brands out there'. with no hesitation and without evening mentioning specific models, id rather an alpine, pioneer, eclipse, clarion and others over a sony. dunno how you got that perception of sony being great.