Replacement for OEM Headunit

krisdlm · Oct 2, 2009, 07:06 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions for a decent replacement for the oem headunit? I just bought a radio relocation kit and I figured I might as well change it while it's out. I was preferably looking for a headunit that I could plug my Ipod into via USB, so if anyone has any recommendations/experiences

awd_Boost · Oct 3, 2009, 04:20 PM

go with a double din screen!! best way to go they look sweet!

jluckyp · Oct 7, 2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by awd_Boost

go with a double din screen!! best way to go they look sweet!

lmao dude! i was just in the another thread and u said the same thing... hahaha. but really not everyone has that kinda money. also make sure to have a good alarm system before goin double din screen.

shogun86 · Oct 8, 2009, 07:16 PM

I had a flip out Pioneer radio that had a removable face. It had the connections for the Ipod, an you could get them for around $300 now. If you want just a CD player w/ AM/FM I would recomment the Alpine. I'll check which model # it is tomorrow.

vd · Oct 9, 2009, 08:24 AM

I had Pioneer P80RS (USDM) in silver and was happy with that. After it was stolen I purchased Pioneer P88RS-2 (EDM) in black and is still happy. Looks very neat and is easily controllable without any need to lookat it (very nice ergonomics). You won't be disappointed if you go with something like that.

fugiwara · Oct 9, 2009, 08:25 AM

Alpine is the way to go, it is a standard equipped in some evo oversea. do not get double din if you dont have JDM climate control, those people who modify the climate control looks horrible and chessy.

awd_Boost · Oct 9, 2009, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by fugiwara

Alpine is the way to go, it is a standard equipped in some evo oversea. do not get double din if you dont have JDM climate control, those people who modify the climate control looks horrible and chessy.

Are u serious? Horrible and cheesy? Those are the ppl that don't know what they're doing! Mine looks amazing looks oem don't hate on it unless uve actaully done it double dins look way better then the stock setup

krisdlm · Oct 9, 2009, 11:47 PM

i was looking at a couple headunits (kenwood, pioneer, jvc)

D-Mon3y69 · Oct 9, 2009, 11:55 PM

i got a pioneer flip up and love mine. but if your doing a radio relocation kit then both the double and the flip wouldn't work. my friend just bought a new pioneer and relocated it, it looks sick too. i think the model line is premier maybe. whatever it is it looks good and has amazing sound. let me see if i can find what it is.

D-Mon3y69 · Oct 10, 2009, 12:03 AM

i believe it is this one. good quality, sounds good, looks good, not a bad price either

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ier/DEH-P510UB

UGA Evo · Oct 10, 2009, 12:46 AM

Pioneer makes some damn good receivers. Best bang for the buck

yahu · Oct 10, 2009, 01:25 AM

OP - Anything is better than stock!

I have this model, or the previous version in my truck. It does iPod connectivity very well, as well as mp3 off of CD. I think it also does wma as well.

In the Evo I have a flip-up Pioneer with nav. I think it is the Avic-N1, which is cheap on ebay these days (I've had it since buying the Evo). It doesn't sound like an option for you though, OP.

EVOlX · Oct 10, 2009, 07:48 PM

Alpine iDA-X305 plays ipods and usb drives no cd drive. I have the previous model and absolutely like it. There are also cheaper models without the color display.

krisdlm · Oct 12, 2009, 01:32 PM

I know this isn't the most flashy headunit, but seems like a good deal for the price:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-KENWOOD-KDC-...item45eea512fc