Searching for a head unit...

[DoC-JoneS]

Looking for a head unit to replace my stocker.

here's my requirements...

Black/Dark face (no brushed aluminum or light faceplates please)
at least 20wx4 RMS 50x4 max
2 sets of pre amp outs with at least 1 sub level output
mp3 capability
a lighting scheme to match the stock blue/green EATC/Clock display or be green
under $250
detachable face/blackout anti-theft face

things that would be nice
sub level controls

things i don't care about
tuner
motorized faceplates
name brand (as long as it's not like Ghetto Soundz)
changer controls

any suggestions? i want something that will keep everything looking fairly stock. but i needs to be able to provide me with that bump in the night power our factory units just didn't quite have..

 

[93medusa]

This one looks like it meets all of your criteria, and the price should come out to exactly what you want when shipping is factored in:

Clarion DXZ645MP CD/MP3 Player at www.carmedia1.com
CD/MP3/WMA Player

Plays CD-R and CD-RWs
4 x 42 Watts per channel (208 Watt)
IR Remote Control
CD Text, CD Titling, Station Titling
2-Band Parametric EQ (Z-Enhancer Plus)
Radio Tuner With 18FM/6AM Presets
Screen Saver With User-Programmable Message Information
80 Variable Color LCD and Control Buttons (9 presets and 1 user)
5 x 7 Dot Matrix by 10 Digit LCD Monitor
Retractable Rotary Volume Control
Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
DVD Changer and 6-Disc CD Changer
Subwoofer Volume Control
Built-In Low-Pass Crossovers (off/50Hz/80Hz/120Hz)
6-Channel RCA Line Level Output
2 Zone Control With Dedicated RCA Line Level Outputs
CeNET Controls Optional TV Tuner, Optional Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver, OptionalMagna Bass EX
2-Channel Aux. Input
Aluminum Faceplate

 

[DoC-JoneS]

damn. that's it. and i'd been looking at a clarion too. now all i need is to finish everything else i NEED to do to my car. this summer, i swear i will finish my stereo...

 

[93medusa]

That was the first one I looked at, I did look at some others, but that is the only one that meets all of your requirements. I've worked with Clarion units before, and I'd have to say that they are generally pretty nice units.

 

[SHOALL]

head unit

I have a JVC unit like new only in car for 4 mths looking to get $200 Canadian for it and it is 50wx4 and has dual pre-outs PM if interested

 

[40BelowSummer]

If you still havent found one and cheaper is better then check this one out, I own it. I originally bought it from Crutchfield for $300 but price has come way down. It is great.

Heres some specs: BTW Dont let the price scare you, I have no idea why it has gotten so cheap.

Jensen MP5010K
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60x4 Watts (not sure on the RMS)
Rear, Front, and Subwoofer RCA Preamp Outputs
MP3 Playback
Multi-Color Face
Detatchable Face
5v Subwoofer Output (Versus usual 3V)
Rear RCA Aux Input
Remote
1 Bit D/A converter
3-Beam laser pickup
Front panel subwoofer level control
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Good luck

 

[K-Dawg]

Can't go wrong with Alpine or Clarion.

 

[SilverSleeper]

Ive had several different receivers in my 93, from alpine to sony to clarion. I dont have any experience to speak of with the 645MP, but i have run the high-end ARX9170, DRX9375z, and DRX9675z (all requiring external amplifiers) and have never been happier with these decks. The ARX9170 was the one i was happiest with (happens to be the oldest one out of all of them, 7 years old! still in the SHO =P )

Clarion stuff may not be the cheapest out there, but it is some of the highest quality car audio equipment i've come in contact with.

If you go with the clarion, you wont be disappointed. There are several of the 645MP's on Ebay right now too.

~Jeff

 

[Brandontw]

go with the clarion, it blends pretty well and you can change the color to match you car. i have the dxz735 cause i like mps capabitliy and the sub control is super premo excellent its just that little knobs on the right, push up=more bass push down=less bass its great!!!