Decent head unit for ~$150 that looks good?

[The_Head]

I have this kind of old Kenwood deck in my new wagon and would like to replace it. I was thinking Alpine CDE-121, but I don't know. The main thing I want is it to look good, lol. I don't do run an ipod or an iphone, I have an Sirius Starmate that I run with the radio, that's all I do.

[sonikaccord]

That's kind of hard cause we don't know what you like...Are you looking for a simple design or something that's flashy?

[real_mckoy]

with your first selection Alpine, they make goooooood quality stereo system top a di line ting if you get that radio . Power Acoustic is also good and Pioneer is also a good brand.. they also have this brand out there called SoundSream thats even better. but to some up the alpine would be good

[Lucien]

Stick with Alpine/Pioneer/Eclipse

Go to crutchfield.com or onlinestereo.com.

choose whatever kind of deck you want; i.e. cd/mp3/hd only

set search parameter to your budget.

choose your favorite.

Done.

[Ravens_CB7]

Best buy or frys electronics sell some sony units for around 100 bucks with 2 speakers included, kenwood does that too.

[BIGRICH]

pioneer deh6300ub

[LOWnSLW]

Check out this website, they have great prices http://www.sonicelectronix.com/

[WhiteShift]

imo pioneer is the best, you can also watch for alpine or clarion, jvc also is not bad.

[HB-II]

$150 is not a bad amount. You should be able to compare different models. I would stick w/ Alpine

[supabrad]

Whatever head unit you decide to go with. I recommend one where the faceplate can be removed.. I had my car broken into twice for the same indash unit. Thieving bastards!!

[SilverShadow]

Absolutely go with a removable faceplate no matter what brand. I got two stolen when I first got my wagon and forgot to take the face off. Third one I remember and it's still there, a Kenwood.
I really like the sound of my Kenwood...The Pioneer was my favorite though. I don't care for either Sony or the awful sound and look of Clarion or JVC. Yes, the Alpine is great and a bit more expensive. You get what you pay for. I just wonder if you can use some sort of attachments to the unit and to the body of the firewall to keep thieves from pulling out the unit?

[supabrad]

Absolutely go with a removable faceplate no matter what brand. I got two stolen when I first got my wagon and forgot to take the face off. Third one I remember and it's still there, a Kenwood.
I really like the sound of my Kenwood...The Pioneer was my favorite though. I don't care for either Sony or the awful sound and look of Clarion or JVC. Yes, the Alpine is great and a bit more expensive. You get what you pay for. I just wonder if you can use some sort of attachments to the unit and to the body of the firewall to keep thieves from pulling out the unit?

I've thought about that as well (sorry not to thread jack), but maybe if one were to use these types of screws:



it would definitely be more of a pain in the ass to screw out. Honestly I didn't care much about the radio when it got jacked. I was more pissed my CF center console got all scratched up from those bastards prying it off.

[noahrexion]

imo pioneer is the best, you can also watch for alpine or clarion, jvc also is not bad.

X2, well put!

[90blueCb7]

Pioneer FTW! Bestbuy or Walmart.. yes wally world has a pioneer with rca, aux, usb, and adjusting eq all under 150$... My pioneer deh-6000 has a secondary aux port in rear for sirius/xm hookups... May need to up from the 150$ headunits to be able to hook up to sat radio..

[ferenza]

go pioneer. the headunits for the price are great.