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02-04-2005, 04:03 PM
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Head unit suggestions
I am looking to purchase a new headunit for my SVX after I pick it up. I am looking to get one that plays MP3's off of cds. I want to keep it in the range of $150 street price, give or take $25. It would also be nice to have an external input jack along with 2 sets of RCA outputs for amps and such should I ever feel the need to go beyond the units capabilities itself. Scouring through Crutchfield and BestBuy yields many options but I am not sure what brands are better than others. Brands I am considering are Sony, Panasonic, Kenwood, Aiwa, & Clarion. I'm open to other suggestions as well. If you happen to have an MP3 deck, I'd love to know what model, what you paid for it, and your honest opinions of it now that you have had a while to use it.
I am leaning towards models that have rotary volume knobs and all must have a remote. Your input is appreciated.  Johnny
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. 
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#2
02-04-2005, 04:25 PM
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tough set of constraints, but I think I'd go with this unit.
http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...ore=&catid=317
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02-04-2005, 07:08 PM
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I got a JVC kd-g700 200 watts and mp3 playback was like 150 with instalation rotary volume and remote though Ive since lost mine.
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#4
02-04-2005, 07:16 PM
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I have a 200W Clarion (345MP?) with MP3 and dual preouts. Picked it up on sale at 6th Ave for $90, sells for about $130 online. No aux input, but besides that, I'm very happy with it.
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#5
02-04-2005, 07:18 PM
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I've been very pleased with my Pioneer unit. Its got rotary volume, a remote control, and 4-channel RCA outs. I've got the DEH-740MP, and I'm thinking of upgrading to a newer one that was just released. I'll sell mine for $150, and it will include one of SVXdc's harness adapters already wired up so all you have to do is plug it in to the SVX harness.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. Last edited by mbtoloczko; 02-04-2005 at 07:22 PM.
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#6
02-04-2005, 07:55 PM
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Pioneer, Pioneer, Pioneer, PIONEER!!!!
Best looking units in my opinion. And very good quality. again can't go wrong with a Kenwood, or Clarion, but I just like the looks of the Pioneers. Plus I've been using them since 94' with happy results. 
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92 SVX #772 140k 6speed, ECU Tune stage II, Koni/Ground control, 3,270lbs. 91 Legacy Turbo 5spd. FMIC, crappy stock turbo, ACT clutch. 78 BRAT (New toy) (Soon to be EJ22T powered) 90 240 SX. RB25 powered!! DRIFT!!!111!!! (GF's car) To many cars to spend time on teh web!
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#7
02-05-2005, 08:30 PM
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Johnny 
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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#8
02-05-2005, 08:36 PM
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I personally prefer Alpine, Pioneer & Eclipse, but none of those will meet your cost figure, have MP3, pre-amp/sub outputs, and have an aux input (Pioneer & Alpine are at least a $30 add-on, Eclipse & you have to step up to the 5XXX series - $400+).
Clarion is OK in my book - I personally have had problems with Sony & Kenwood. Panasonic doesn't get much respect, but every time I buy one of their products it works as advertised (and after all the SVX OEM unit was Panasonic).
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#9
02-05-2005, 09:42 PM
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How about some blaupunkt unit? I had a San Jose MP 41. Acapucco (sp??) and L.A. MP72.
I am currently looking at MP74 for my Passat. MP 74 would be out of your price range but older MP 41/42 units would be ok I think They sounded great in my SVX as well
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#10
02-06-2005, 06:12 PM
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for a little more, this one is a nice double din option..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW
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-Ryan My first Subaru, 1997 LSi #004 - SOLD! Currently driving: 2002 Honda Insight, > 60MPG!
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02-06-2005, 08:01 PM
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#12
02-06-2005, 08:25 PM
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2005 Kenwood
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92 SVX AWD 130,000 w/ rebuilt SVX 4.11  97 Audi A4 1.8T (Daily Driver) 03 Ford Expedition(hers) SVXepidia SVX information warehouse Are you in? My Old Locker A 4.11 Founding Father "Tranny #6" I really need a manual  Reading IX [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Ya I was there
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#14
02-06-2005, 08:49 PM
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http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...496597,00.html
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads.
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02-07-2005, 12:09 AM
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