hey guys, well like the title says. What would be the best head unit for my needs? i have a 94 z28. All im doing is replacing my factory speakers with ones with a litttle more kick. Also i have an ipod, so i need a unit compatible with a ipod. Thanks guys!

 

p5900ib, Very nice for the Buck. . . .Works very well with all Apple created crap.

 

alpine has best ipod controls hands down IMO

 

i have a pioneer 6000 that has xm,i pod and a usb imput for a flash drive.
it also has a 7 band eq and good sound quality.
i actualy was on my way to best buy to buy it then my wife needed some thing from walmart and i walked by the car stereo stuff and seen it on clearance for 150 and it was 230 at best but so i got it from walmart lol but it is a very nice hu.

 

well, i was doing some research on crutchfield and my local audio shop. So far im really leaning towards the Alpine CDA 9884. Any of you guys used this HU? Likes or dislikes?

 

anyone?

 

I just bought a kenwood excelon x792 and love it. Its ipod controls are great and it was like 200 shipped. I think the x692 i basically the same thing but with less extras and it cost less. If your going to add just some coaxial's and maybe a sub you dont need anything too spectacular id suggest the alpine 9884 or the kenwood x692. Prob the best headunit you can get now is the alpine 9886, you can control just about anything your stereo offers.

 

heh i just bought the alpine cda9884 today actually. I decided to go with alpine over other brands that actually were a lot cheaper in price just because i know alpine is top quality

 

^^^ how do you like it?

 

Dont know havent received it yet haha Ill post back once i get it installed and everything

 

sweet. I think thats what i really want to get. I love alpine and always have. They make great products. What are you guys using for door speakers?

 

i was using infinity 62.7i's for the front door. They were a perfect fit and sounded good for a coaxial. I just bought the digital designs ddc6.5 component set yesterday.

 

yeah i have a set of cheap *** pioneers in the front. Plane ole stock speakers in the back. Im wanting to get something with a little more umph for when i decide what head unit i want to get.

 

Don't know how much you're looking to spend, but if you're on a budget, check out the Pioneer DEH-P3000IB on crutchfield. It comes with the free iPod cable, dash kit, wiring harness, antenna adapter, shipping, and 24/7 phone support for that price. Figure all the parts into your price when you're shopping around. That type of iPod connection will keep your iPod charged, transfer all data to the Pioneer screen, and allow you to change songs from the headunit. (All unlike a cheap "AUX" input that many people use)

If you have a little more money and don't use CDs anymore, Alpine make several units that are strictly for the iPod. (No CD player) They are AWESOME. Large high-res screen with album art etc. Probably around $350. If I was in the market for a single-din headunit, I'd give them a SERIOUS look.

 

HOLY. CRAP. I cannot believe I have been listening to the stock HU for so long, the Alpine CDA9884 is kickass, it really brings out my amp and sub