thoughts on H/U
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thoughts on H/U what do you all think of the "dual" H/U...and would this be easy to replace the stock monsoon cd H/U w/? im also looking at getting some sony x-plosion speakers...what do you all think?
Well dual is junky but I had a dual Headunit in my oldsmobile for over 2 years and had very few problems with it. After a while it seemed to be having trouble reading burned CDs but if your on a budget then its the best bang for the buck but otherwise I would spend a little more on a pioneer or alpine or similar head unit. But I dont see anything wrong with the Xplod speakers if your on a budget. It all depends on how picky you are
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im on a VERY tight budget at the moment...this is just something to get me through the next 5 or so months....and my monsoon H/U just took a crap....and blew out my speakers...which is pissing me off to no extent....so i guess in short im looking for a cheap but livable repalcement...again only short lived...down the road i want focal speakers and an alpine H/U....
what type of budget? cause if you can afford 99 for a radio, then get the pioneer, or at least a sony... the duals usually seem to have problems reading cds and skipping after about 2 months.... (i have replaced several of these units since best buy started carrying them)
on a personal note, I usually don't trust any cd player that comes shipped with packing screws to keep the lens and tray stable..... (good idea in theory, but usually only done when the unit can't handle the abuse of shipping)
on a personal note, I usually don't trust any cd player that comes shipped with packing screws to keep the lens and tray stable..... (good idea in theory, but usually only done when the unit can't handle the abuse of shipping)
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Pioneer DEH-1700 : 99.99
Dash kit: 18.49
Wiring Harness: 18.49
Antenna adaptor: 12.49
Install: 49.99
Materials fee: 5.00
total: 204.45 plus taxes....
I recommend either waiting for a free install special, or buy a radio priced 129.99 or higher from crutchfield (comes with install parts for free that way) and then either install it yourself, or pay a shop 50 to install it for you...
that's what I would suggest... just don't go dual.
Pioneer DEH-1700 : 99.99
Dash kit: 18.49
Wiring Harness: 18.49
Antenna adaptor: 12.49
Install: 49.99
Materials fee: 5.00
total: 204.45 plus taxes....
I recommend either waiting for a free install special, or buy a radio priced 129.99 or higher from crutchfield (comes with install parts for free that way) and then either install it yourself, or pay a shop 50 to install it for you...
that's what I would suggest... just don't go dual.
Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
I would get a low end pioneer or just save my money.
Its not cheaper if it breaks and you wind up buying it again.
Its not cheaper if it breaks and you wind up buying it again.
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OK guys, what about pioneer premier DEH-P470MP? looking at buying from cartoys so i get a year warr. H/U is 170.00...and its about 70 for install? pushing the ammount of cash i can get(depending on how much my falken rubber costs)...but what do you think?...help!
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70 for installation is rediculous IMO. best buy and i think even circuit city install for free if the deck is like, over 99 bucks. but honestly you could install it yourself...its VERY easy
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ok guys....you read me wrong...lol the deck is 170 and install is FREE 
...the parts (ie. wire connectors, attenna connector and face kit) are what the 45 is for...no 70...45 for parts...free install...thats why im having cartoys install it ...and waiting to save up is out of the ?...i NEED music in my car when i drive or i go crazy...and i HATE to have to wear headphones 
(which is illegal)...and my deck isnt working...thats why im goinng cheaper right now...dont mean to sound like an ***...just telling the facts....
...the parts (ie. wire connectors, attenna connector and face kit) are what the 45 is for...no 70...45 for parts...free install...thats why im having cartoys install it ...and waiting to save up is out of the ?...i NEED music in my car when i drive or i go crazy...and i HATE to have to wear headphones (which is illegal)...and my deck isnt working...thats why im goinng cheaper right now...dont mean to sound like an ***...just telling the facts.... 