badz2801

Well its time to upgrade the stereo in the car now that the performance mods are done for now.

I am going to build my stereo in sections and I am starting with the head unit. I currently have the monsoon 500 watt POS in the car with 12 disk changer. I would like to install a cd/mp3 player and replace the monsoon unit.

I am looking for cd/mp3 player that is performance oriented. I am not interested in displays and infact the less the better. I already have enough crap in the car blinking at me like SES codes, tach, and boost gauge. I would like the player to load tracks fast and quality sound output. I would also like to keep my steering wheel controls which I understand I will need a PAC II to do. I plan to replace the whole monsoon system, however; I am going easy on the bank account after the blower and engine work. Overall my plan is to put one 12 in the car powered by a separate amp that is removable for track days. All of the speakers will be replaced as well.

Please provide any information possible including your opinions and personal experiences.

Sincerely
Badz2801

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iTrader: (1)

first you need to look at your budget.

That will tell you what you can expect to get and whats available.

what are you looking to spend?

stavman

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JVC MP3 SD99 you can pick it up around 250 best bang for the buck. http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/jvc_head_units.html

SuperSound99SS

I've heard the JVC before...its very nice but doesn't have a very good EQ.....look at the one i have a Pioneer Premier DEH-740MP....only gripe i have against it is there is an 8 sec delay b/t mp3 tracks....but u get used to it............i got mine from SimplyCheap.com for about $260

badz2801

Thanks for your replies everyone. My budget on this item is somewhat unlimited (within reason). I have just spent a lot of money lately and I am not trying to dig into my account even more.

**** drives the net!

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if you doing the system piece by piece get a good head unit.

i would say a decent Mp3 unit with remote the Alpine Cda7894

decent price, Good internal amp and 3 sets of outputs.

Also is xm ready

00blkws6

I will second the CDA-7894. My brother is looking for MPS capability and that is what he has decided on. If you are lucky you can get ahold of one for $375.
Jay

SuperSound99SS

Not to burst anyone's bubble....but the Alpine Cda7894 has all the features that the Priemer DEH-740Mp has (excluding the motorized faceplate for the alpine and the Oragnic EL display for the Priemer)Also the Priemer puts out 50watts x 4 without having to "boost" its power. When the alpine is boosted it draws 17volts from the batt and if ur running subs u are going to see mad light flicker.

yogda

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by yogda:
<strong>I use the Rockford Fosgate RFX-9000
It has a red backlit display and the silver housing and chrome *** that matches my interior (perfectley) has mp3 playback and has great sound, not a top of the line brand but it looks awsome in my dash!!

my 2 cents</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">i forgot to mention its motorized face is a nice feature and its price

yogda

I use the Rockford Fosgate RFX-9000
It has a red backlit display and the silver housing and chrome *** that matches my interior (perfectley) has mp3 playback and has great sound, not a top of the line brand but it looks awsome in my dash!!

my 2 cents