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Thread: Suggestions for a no frills head unit. |
    
Bronze Member Username: Videobruce
Buffalo ,
NY
Post Number: 14
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 08:26 am: |
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I know there are hundreds of radios out there, but I am looking for one that fits these parameters;
1. above average FM tuner regarding multipath
2. clock that is always visable
3. manual bass/treble & volume controls (if that is possible)
4. MP3 compatable
5. medium power
6. no remote control
7. no light show on the display
Or should I of asked, what should I stay away from?
This is just being used with 4 5 1/4" speakers, no outboard amp. Thanks in advance. |
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Bronze Member Username: Videobruce
Buffalo ,
NY
Post Number: 15
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 08:27 am: |
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I should add, how are the 'Boss' units?
http://www.bossaudio.com/home/catalog/public_html/catalog.php?sNs=1&deptNum=1 |
Silver Member Username: Illuminator
Post Number: 398
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 09:14 am: |
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They're terrible, stay away from them. What type of budget do have? |
Bronze Member Username: Videobruce
Buffalo ,
NY
Post Number: 22
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 09:40 am: |
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Why do you say that? Budget really isn't the issue. I don't 'live' in my car, so I don't want to spend a couple hundred dollars for a radio I use 30 minutes a day!
That 3130 I can get for $80. Ones (other brands) in stores I see start at $130 |
Silver Member Username: Illuminator
Post Number: 399
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 11:27 am: |
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Ah, ebay would be the best place to get a new(used) headunit. The Boss won't even last you a year before it fails, and their sound is extremely bad in comparison to other headunits. An Alpine or Eclipse headunit would probably be the way to go... |
Silver Member Username: Illuminator
Post Number: 403
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 05:10 pm: |
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After a bit of research, I found these possible units within your budget:
Panasonic CQ-C1300U or CQ-DP383U
Alpine 9807 (ebay)
Clarion DB336MP or DB345MP (ebay) |
Gold Member Username: Subfanatic
Walton,
Ky
Post Number: 4035
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 - 08:29 pm: |
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how about my Kenwood KDC mp822, 200 shipped if you want it |
Bronze Member Username: Videobruce
Buffalo ,
NY
Post Number: 23
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2005 - 09:31 am: |
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I don't want to deal with eBay. I assume you had a problem with a BOSS unit? If so, that doesn't mean all of them are bad. Can you explain why you don't like them?
I was also looking at the Pioneer 3700 for $120. Any input on this?
Others with experiance with BOSS? |
Silver Member Username: Illuminator
Post Number: 418
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2005 - 05:21 pm: |
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The Pioneer would be an excellent choice.
Boss...where to begin...they use cheap paint on the faceplate that wears off fast. The circuitry is poorly laid out and looks as if a child did it. They use all the cheapest parts to make a cheaper unit. Just to get an example of their reliability, search ebay(or anywhere else) for a used-not new-Boss unit in good working condition. Then, compare how many working units there are to other brand's used working units. I think you'll see the difference. |
Bronze Member Username: Videobruce
Buffalo ,
NY
Post Number: 24
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2005 - 11:23 pm: |
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You get what you pay for you say......... |
Bronze Member Username: Videobruce
Buffalo ,
NY
Post Number: 25
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2005 - 11:32 pm: |
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How would the Alpine CDE-9843 fit here? |
Silver Member Username: Illuminator
Post Number: 428
Registered: Apr-05
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| Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 11:40 am: |
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Yeah, that would be perfect... |
Bronze Member Username: Videobruce
Buffalo ,
NY
Post Number: 44
Registered: Nov-04
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| Posted on Thursday, June 02, 2005 - 06:59 pm: |
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Any difference between the tuner in the Pioneer and the Alpine? Multupath is a issue. |
