Which deck should I buy if I have around $220 to spend?

[Matt.]

I'm thinking alpine... also, where should I get it? And how hard is it to install myself? Is the harness pretty much just connect wires and plug in?

 

[anfrey]

are there any specific features you need?

 

[Matt.]

well... I need mp3 and wma playback, and I guess sub controls would be nice to have, but not needed.

 

[ryanM]

i can vouche for the alpine cda-9847, it has all the features you need, plus more. it looks great and is easy to use. the installl was easy and i would suggest getting it from crutchfield because you get the wiring harness for free from them.

 

[that VERBAL]

i can vouche for the alpine cda-9847, it has all the features you need, plus more. it looks great and is easy to use. the installl was easy and i would suggest getting it from crutchfield because you get the wiring harness for free from them.

or you could get it for half their price virtually anywhere and pick up a harness for 7 bucks.

 

[civster1285]

I can vouch for the alpine cda-9833, one of the best cd player from my pov. It has everything you need and I bought a PIE ALP/Ai-3.5M Ai-NET to 3.5mm Auxiliary Input adapter that allows me to get the best reception for my ipod. The install for a cd player is straight forward especially with numerous websites that show you step by step how to install one. I had to rewire my harness from the stock to the alpine, if you have a wire diagram, it is as simple as matching up the colors. I would go with alpine or eclipse, but im biased for alpine

 

[Trey99EK]

Buy mine for $220.....

 

[96greencivic]

Install is EZ. GL on the purchase.

 

[anfrey]

yeah u should buy trey's... better to give ur money to another member than a company.

 

[Shiznit]

i love my pioneer deck. it has wma/mp3 playback, plus all kinds of equalizer controls... some of them i dont even know what they do. best part is it was only $179 installed at bestbuy.

 

[x_civic]

i had a simple Sony one, not the best, but it has what you want and only cost like 80 bucks.

 

[DaGFTDOne]

Crutchfield is cheaper than best buy. I had them price a system for me... $1500... crutchfield wanted $900 for the same system and btw... best buy price didnt include installation

 

[Trey99EK]

What does it matter how hard it is to install? Who does all your technical crap? That's right... ME.... Now buy mine so I can get a new Ipod capable one.

 

[Revolver]

http://carstereoland.com/shop/shop_goodsview.asp?Top=1&g_code=2005725124207055475

Thats the deck I have and I'm satisfied with it.

 

[Matt.]

What does it matter how hard it is to install? Who does all your technical crap? That's right... ME.... Now buy mine so I can get a new Ipod capable one.

True... let me know what model it is... And I'll give you $200 bucks, lol

 

[Matt.]

http://carstereoland.com/shop/shop_goodsview.asp?Top=1&g_code=2005725124207055475

Thats the deck I have and I'm satisfied with it.

mmm I kinda like it.

 

[Revolver]

mmm I kinda like it.

The 728 variable colors sold me on it besides it being clarion of course lol

 

[Matt.]

The 728 variable colors sold me on it besides it being clarion of course lol

728 colors! I'm Buying it.

 

[anfrey]

installing a headunit is f**king easy. why would anyone pay for installation?

 

[Matt.]

installing a headunit is f**king easy. why would anyone pay for installation?

The wiring is the only thing that scares me.