Need a good, cheap headunit.

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:18 pm

MobileAudio219 wrote:Every 4v head unit that I used to replace a 2v one has sounded better. Of course most also had additional controls and were just overall better head units.
So yeah, maybe it's just a coincidence, but I'm set in my ways so F*CK YOU!

If you say so guy.

falkenbd · Post by **falkenbd** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:23 pm

Look into those clarions, they have everything you need, including MP3 capabilities via an IPOD, a CD, or a USB memory stick.

MobileAudio219 · Post by **MobileAudio219** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:32 pm

falkenbd wrote:Look into those clarions, they have everything you need, including MP3 capabilities via an IPOD, a CD, or a USB memory stick.

Yeah, I'll look into them. I haven't used anything from clarion, might be time to give them a try.

I just wish they lite up blue... to match the rest of the gauges!

falkenbd · Post by **falkenbd** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:50 pm

The 785USB you can select one of like 256 colors - might be the same on the 585USB, check the manuals.

Tim · Post by **Tim** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:48 pm

I havent used anything from Clarion for a long time. But back in the day, the Clarions I had were the shizzle. I had a Clarion Pro Audio and an older model tape deck (yeah tape deck), and they were both killer decks.

Give a look at least you might be surprized.

Tim

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 4:39 pm

Tim wrote:I havent used anything from Clarion for a long time. But back in the day, the Clarions I had were the shizzle. I had a Clarion Pro Audio and an older model tape deck (yeah tape deck), and they were both killer decks.
Give a look at least you might be surprized.
Tim

I havent used a Clarion since 1999

Ive been a JVC man since then, except for the 880PRS.

CaptainPioneer · Post by **CaptainPioneer** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:06 am

I think in retrospect, I wish that I could have saved my $$ and purchased a 880PRS back in the day... I also wish that I could of had the older Clarion touch face head unit that was all crazy looking... I always liked those things... too expensive though...

I'd say go with the Clarion right now since you have the selectable colors and the options you want.. They are also pretty easy to navigate their controls, as well as preset menus.

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:51 am

880prs's have lots of problems along with a lot of pioneer head units these days. Its kinda sad they have always been my go to brand for hu's but after the last 2 years of seeing the shit head units they have put out I'm done with them. Every time someone comes to use with a noise problem we ask if they have a pioneer radio.

I stick to panasonic alpine and kenwood.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 4:53 am

The 880PRS I had was a refurb without any issues/problems.

CaptainPioneer · Post by **CaptainPioneer** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:25 am

Bwcad1 wrote:880prs's have lots of problems along with a lot of pioneer head units these days. Its kinda sad they have always been my go to brand for hu's but after the last 2 years of seeing the shit head units they have put out I'm done with them. Every time someone comes to use with a noise problem we ask if they have a pioneer radio.

I stick to panasonic alpine and kenwood.

My Pioneer from 5 years ago was awesome, and performed flawlessly until I was working on my car with the battery still attached and grounded out on the HU...

Bill I agree though in the last 2-3 years their line up has become more about "flash" and looks than reliability...

I think Kenwoods have come a long way in the last 8-10 years as well... I remember them being very unreliable back 5-6 years ago and now they are great... Same with Panasonic as well.