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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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Looking to upgrade the headunit in my car from the factory monsoon. I only have a couple requirements for the headunit to have:

1. Bluetooth hands free. Doesn't have to do BT media streaming but that's a plus
2. Sirius/XM compatible.

I don't care if it has a cd player in it or not. I also don't want to spend much more than $150ish. Later plans include upgraded speakers and a Double D's stealth box with a single 10. I'm not a huge audiophile so I just want something that works and works well on a relative budget.

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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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I would say a Pioneer but I would add a few more requirements:
4 volt preouts
high pass filter
low pass filter

the Pioneer DEH-X8500BH meets all of your requirements and mine plus it does bluetooth streaming and a few other features and if you look around (like amazon) you can find it right about 150
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Unfortunately that one doesn't have the satellite radio ability like I need.
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ok http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...rs/DEH-X8500BS Pioneers DEH-X8500BS has it but is very specific on what Sirius add-on module you have to use. Again Amazon is in your budget.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Done deal! That's exactly what I need thank you!
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Not to try and change your mind with the pioneer which is a good radio, but Alpine makes a SXM-145BT that does Bluetooth handsfree and streaming audio, plus it comes with satellite radio. All you would have to do is add the subscription after the 3 month trial period is over. It is a little above your price range at $230 but since it comes with the satellite radio built in you wont have to buy that piece later, so it may be worth a look.

Like said above you could probably find it cheaper on amazon as well.
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