Best Head Unit under $200?
Jun 18, 2009, 06:03 AM
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Best Head Unit under $200?
What are some good aftermarket head units out there under $200?
- Must have iPod touch compatibility.
- Simple plug n play. No extra battery, amp, etc.
I was close to getting an FM transmitter to use with the oem radio but I figuire I should just spend a little extra and get a better head unit.
Thanks
- Must have iPod touch compatibility.
- Simple plug n play. No extra battery, amp, etc.
I was close to getting an FM transmitter to use with the oem radio but I figuire I should just spend a little extra and get a better head unit.
Thanks
Jun 18, 2009, 08:50 AM
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I just bought this JVC: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KDR6...vc+600&tp=5684
Crutchfield includes the harness so you just twist together the wires and it's a piece of cake to install.
It has a usb slot, and aux in, plays mp3 data discs, cds, etc.. Just about everything you can throw at it. If you connect an ipod using the usb slot the headunit controls the ipod. If you connect it with the aux input the hu just handles volume.
I think is a great hu...especially tha ability to change the color of the face between like 25 dif colors. So I can make it match the red gauges or my green usb drive.
The next model up is about $20 more and add xm radio or something. Still under $200.
Crutchfield includes the harness so you just twist together the wires and it's a piece of cake to install.
It has a usb slot, and aux in, plays mp3 data discs, cds, etc.. Just about everything you can throw at it. If you connect an ipod using the usb slot the headunit controls the ipod. If you connect it with the aux input the hu just handles volume.
I think is a great hu...especially tha ability to change the color of the face between like 25 dif colors. So I can make it match the red gauges or my green usb drive.
The next model up is about $20 more and add xm radio or something. Still under $200.
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Jun 18, 2009, 10:31 AM
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i have an old pioneer which i am still using. (mp3/not ipod capable).
this one is pretty cheap and comes with the adapter. I think the only thing you need to get is the harness so you dont need to cut the factory wires. but you can get that on ebay for like $10.
http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-IDA-X30...d_bxgy_e_img_a
this one is pretty cheap and comes with the adapter. I think the only thing you need to get is the harness so you dont need to cut the factory wires. but you can get that on ebay for like $10.
http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-IDA-X30...d_bxgy_e_img_a
Jun 18, 2009, 10:35 AM
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Im wondering about these wiring harnesses.......the Evo MR's that came with sports meter kits had a piggy back harness that the sports meters tapped into. I wonder if I could use that on an after market head unit and not have to tap into the factory wiring. 
Jun 18, 2009, 11:56 AM
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My buddy just got one of these for his RSX. Not sure on which but if you need the built in Bluetooth built in its 220http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KDCX...3.html?tp=5684
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113BT74...U.html?tp=5684
Crutchfield has plug and play harnesses for everything
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113BT74...U.html?tp=5684
Crutchfield has plug and play harnesses for everything
Jun 18, 2009, 04:49 PM
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BB was selling the harness for $20 and Crutchfield gives you one for free so I went with them.
And don't worry about the wiring. It's amazingly simple to deal with, gauges or not.
And don't worry about the wiring. It's amazingly simple to deal with, gauges or not.
Jun 18, 2009, 05:56 PM
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I'm surprised someone said the word "splice." Don't hack up your car no matter what you do. That will just mean someone is going to have to fix that **** later on. Just be happy you don't own a car with a digital harness. Go check out the price of those and you will feel a lot better about the price you pay for an Evo harness.
I'm an Alpine fan so I will suggest Alpine. My bro works for BB so I get a great price for my decks. Just get a HU that fits exactly what you need it to do. Just because a deck is like $50 more doesn't mean it will work better for you. You may not need the extra stuff you're paying for.
I'm an Alpine fan so I will suggest Alpine. My bro works for BB so I get a great price for my decks. Just get a HU that fits exactly what you need it to do. Just because a deck is like $50 more doesn't mean it will work better for you. You may not need the extra stuff you're paying for.
