http://outlet.crutchfield.com/p_070XD1222/Dual-XD1222.html?tp=5684
as of right now debating between those two. You think any good?
i would say no. now don’t jump down my throat guys, let me explain why. the cd player has an absurdly weak internal amplifier. its 5 watts continuous(which is most likely a perfect conditions lab rating at 100% efficiency and we live in the real world where this doesn’t happen). it will not sound clean, even if u you get expensive speakers. its got a poor excuse for an equalizer, even by 1999 standards(im being serious here). the output signal on this is low volt, so if you hook up an amp to it later, it will sound like louder poop. garbage in, garbage out. this is basically sub-par even for an average listener. the one with the screen is also not that great. it will be somewhat louder than the cd player, but it wont be clear either. its lacking a proper equalizer or pretty much any other control over output other than volume. it doesnt list the screen resolution on it either. this kind is a wallmart type brand, i wouldnt recommend buying that. you wont enjoy listening to music. youre better off taking that 250 bucks and buying a NICE used headunit. u dont need dvd, its not like ull be watching movies on your way to NYC on the 3hr trip. if ur going to get one with a screen, may as well get a good nav system, so its worth it.
if ur going with a cheaper deck, this is better http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020CZ100/Clarion-CZ100.html?tp=5684
here are the nicer ones under 250
http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_500CDA105/Alpine-CDA-105.html?tp=5684
http://signature.crutchfield.com/s_500CDE103B/Alpine-CDE-103BT.html?tp=5684
pioneer decks are very good for their price. I actually prefer them over Eclipse/Alpine for non-competition because they can be difficult to operate for the average person.
I appreciate the input. However I have a clarion now and its broken… So I will probably stay away from Clarion for a bit. I think I might just pick up a cheap used on clist somewhere for 50-100 bucks? Are there any certain specific SPECS I should be looking for? Out wattage? or power etc?
Older Pioneers are great, but I’d consider my late 2008 Pioneer as being nearly impossible to operate.
u want a good eq in the deck, a 5 channel at least, crossovers, internal amp to ~25watt per channel continuous(rms rating number). cd/mp3 capability. from a good brand.
Alpine or Pioneer
I am shopping around for one now. Thanks for the heads up.
ps (unrelated): I just realized your the guy with the Audi I saw at the show.I will definitely be taking your advice lol.