Hello all,

After trying the Aiwa CDC-MP3 for 3 weeks, I returned it to Crutchfield. Now, I'm trying to decide on a replacement. The mp3 playback is very important to me, b/c I've converted my 200+ CD's to mp3 format and like the "jukebox in a dash" idea. Here are a few I'm considering:

1) Pioneer Premier DEH-P740MP
2) Pioneer DEH-P7400MP
3) Alpine CDA-7894 (I have a 10yr old Alpine pullout CD player that still works PERFECT!)
4) JVC KD-SH707
5) Rockford Fosgate RFX-9000
6) Kenwood KDC-X859 (this one is a little pricey for me)

-I would prefer a black colored headunit with a volume **** instead of the push button. (JVC and Rockford are silver, so is Kenwood, but it's face is hidden when the radio is off)

Anyone with experience with any of these units (good or bad) please respond. Thanks,

-D

 

i have the jvc sh99 and can't say enough good things about it.

 

I'd go with Alpine all the way. My friend just put in a 7995 and it is amazing.

GC

 

What happened to the "stealth look" for head units? All the units I listed above scream STEAL ME, when installed in a car. My old Alpine 7903s CD/Tuner deck has a very factory look with minimal pizazz.

Who needs fancy lighting, labels like "high power" and "MP3 functions" on the face of the head unit? I guess I'm just old fashioned when it comes to radio design.

BTW, thanks for the responses, more are welcome !

 

If you want to go with the stock look go for the Nak-45z but you wont have your MP3 feature, but thats not a big deal for me, the Nak-45z is sappose to have stealler SQ and basic looks.

 

Ive got the Alpine 7894 in and I LOVE IT.....its so damn awesome, great SQ and great sound from it, lots of functions and MP3's!!

 

get the alpine? cda-7995 but i don't think that one is preamped so you'll need a amp power you speakers. but the cda-7894 is preamped also as lot of features.

 

After doing much research online (sounddomain's forums), I have decided to go with the Alpine. Now the only problem is find one in stock (preferably online).

Thanks to all who responded!

 

mp3superfreak,

Check out Ebay for the alpine. I picked up the cda-7894 for $350 w/ shipping. Now I just gotta find a gxe radio bezel so i can install it nice

 

i was at bestbuy on sunday and saw a phat sony for like 500.00... From what i saw, it look HOT!!! 52x4. They also had a pretty good kenwood there. Not sure ofany of the part numbers, sorry!