Looking for stereo HU recommendations.
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Looking for stereo HU recommendations. I'm going to replace the head unit in my 2002 T/A
I'm not looking for an audiophile system, mostly I just want to get a HU with modern functions. I intend to keep the Monsoon amp and speakers.
Must have:
MP3 Playback
AUX Input Front
USB Input {front input desired but not necessary}
Steering Wheel Control Compatible with a hard-wired jack.
Nice but not necessary - XM Satellite Radio Ready
Would like to stay under $200.00 for the head unit.
Thanks for your help!
I'm not looking for an audiophile system, mostly I just want to get a HU with modern functions. I intend to keep the Monsoon amp and speakers.
Must have:
MP3 Playback
AUX Input Front
USB Input {front input desired but not necessary}
Steering Wheel Control Compatible with a hard-wired jack.
Nice but not necessary - XM Satellite Radio Ready
Would like to stay under $200.00 for the head unit.
Thanks for your help!
X2 for kenwood... this is what i have in my camaro... love it!!.
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entert...ver/KDC-MP438U
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entert...ver/KDC-MP438U
Kenwood! 
For the money they offer a lot of features. I put a kenwood in my sons car and was impressed with it. I've also have a kenwood in my car, and really enjoy it(kdc-x991).
For the money they offer a lot of features. I put a kenwood in my sons car and was impressed with it. I've also have a kenwood in my car, and really enjoy it(kdc-x991).
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On The Tree
Joined: Mar 2004
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I appreciate all the suggestions!
I am looking up everyone's favorite HU and comparing specs, so every reply helps.
One question has popped up. Some features & spec sheets will claim "powerful internal amplifier."
Do I need to be concerned that some HUs might overdrive the Monsoon amp and cause distortion or damage?
I am looking up everyone's favorite HU and comparing specs, so every reply helps.
One question has popped up. Some features & spec sheets will claim "powerful internal amplifier."
Do I need to be concerned that some HUs might overdrive the Monsoon amp and cause distortion or damage?
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No need to worry. Assuming that you will limit the overall volume to something that doesn't hurt your ears, a more powerful head unit will only cause the volume to go up faster as you turn the **** (i.e. a smaller turn of the **** will result in a greater increase in volume than it would with a less powerful HU). More powerful head units have the advantage of being able to produce more volume without causing the distortion that overdriving a lesser HU could cause.
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