Head Unit ideas?

"Ej8gUy" (vinniecap77) 10/28/2016 at 21:26 • Filed to: None

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Hey all

So, I finally have some time, and I am ready to pull the trigger on the first upgrade for my Civic, a new head unit.

It’s been YEARS since my last new car stereo, and the choices seem infinate. The Civic, like many Japanese cars is Double-Din. I’ve listed a few of my potential choices, but I am always looking for ideas and suggestions.

That being said, here are the few I am looking at right now. Oh, price isn’t a HUGE issue, but I am trying to stay under 300 for the deck because I am also going to be buying new front/rear speakers as well.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500UTE62BT/Alpine-UTE-62BT.html?avf=Y

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500W265BT/Alpine-CDE-W265BT.html?avf=Y

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XB100BT/Sony-MEX-XB100BT.html?avf=Y

Not usually a Sony fan, BUT this guy has a built in Class D amp that pushes 40Wx4 and 100W PEAKx4. Excellent reviews as well. Would be a good choice since I plan on upgrading speakers and would negate the need for an external amp (in theory).

And finally...

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130X380BHS/Pioneer-AVH-X3800BHS.html?avf=Y

As always, thanks for any input!!!

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Ej8gUy 10/28/2016 at 21:31

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Crutchfield is the way to go buy all my stuff through them.

When i did my trucks stuff few years ago i did it all through them. $80 kenwood head unit and cheapest pioneer speaker plus a 10in kicker ported sub with a sound ordinance mono amp. Sounds good enough for me.

I dont like screens in my vehicles so id go with the single din options

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Ej8gUy 10/28/2016 at 21:40

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I’ve always been disappointed in Sony. No experience with Alpine but I hear they’re a step above Pioneer, which is pretty good in its own right.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Ej8gUy 10/28/2016 at 21:50

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I have been happy with the Pioneer head unit and clarion amp combo I have in the Mini with the factory Harman-Kardon speakers. You are looking a bit further up market than I was.

Tristan > Ej8gUy 10/28/2016 at 21:57

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I’ve never met an Alpine that I didn’t hate. Their UI is terrible. A lot of people seem to like them for some reason, though.

 I’m a huge Kenwood fan, and I’ve always had good luck with Sony products, though they tend to be a bit tacky.

Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 10/28/2016 at 22:02

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You would be correct in all your statements.

Matt Nichelson > Ej8gUy 10/28/2016 at 22:19

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I have had several Pioneer head units over the years and none have given me any issues. I also had a Kenwood with a touchscreen and it was quite nice. Alpine units are all about the name imo. I had several friends who had different models and none were really spectacular.

Fpb > Ej8gUy 10/28/2016 at 23:11

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Get the pioneer, although it only has 14w rms and no android auto/Carplay support. I’ve been eyeing the 9903s and was surprised to see yours has the dual camera option that I want