HD radio

[pyro]

Im looking for a new headunit, preferebly something i can use with my steering wheel controls (with the adapter of course). I want one with HD support that has a good display (bonus for a red display/buttons) and isnt cheap...i found a Duel, but i dont trust the off brands. Not to break the ~$250 range please.
Post up your findings!

Thanks,
Jeremy

[Ajaxus]

im putting up anything with a red display in your price range..

Pioneer DEH-P5800MP
Pioneer DEH-P580MP (not a typo)

and HD Radio with red display in your price range (courtesy of crutchfield)

Eclipse CD2000

if this link works it is to the list of all HD radio's compatible with your 99 SE on crutchfield, a good place to start..

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-AoL88ay...xxvDi*5TnoivDi

[Mendoza]

Everything you buy new now adays is HD radio ready. Unless it's a off brand!

[jperryss]

Originally Posted by Mendoza

Everything you buy new now adays is HD radio ready. Unless it's a off brand!

Umm, no. Go to Crutchfield.com, search for HD Radio, and there's a link for 'all car stereos w/built-in HD Tuner'. They only have two. HD Radio isn't that big yet.

[Mirage85]

Originally Posted by jperryss

Umm, no. Go to Crutchfield.com, search for HD Radio, and there's a link for 'all car stereos w/built-in HD Tuner'. They only have two. HD Radio isn't that big yet.

I have a feeling he was confusing HD with sat radio, but even then, only higher end radios are sat radio ready.

[99GTCoupe]

Depends, I got a XM Ready Pioneer several years ago when XM first came out, and the HU was only like $150 or so. Heh, funny thing is, when I bought my GA, the guy had put in a Pioneer HU that was like last year's model. So now I have the old HU in my closet and it's newer model in the car rofl

I'm still looking for something better, though, I have my eye on one that is like $300 (I think, may be less now) that a cowoker has, a Pioneer one that has a full EQ and a bunch of other things.

Anyways, GL

EDIT - Actually, I looked at the site above and I think it's the Pioneer Pioneer DEH-P7800MP

[DrFabulous]

Only input I have- I recommend Pioneer. I have owned 4 different Pionner decks (deh1400 in 2 different cars, deh4800, deh6800) and they have all been top notch.

(I have the deh6800 in the GA right now[which is an older model, and might have changed now], and the only thing I could want more out of it is for the iPod text to be more descriptive.... it only shows the song number and time elapsed)

[pyro]

looks like im gonna be going this route:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-EKZYFyw...=257KDHDR1#Tab
not sure of the compatability with the wheel control box yet tho

[GrandAmGT1996]

Not bad, I was never a real big fan of the CD insert being part of the faceplate though.

[jperryss]

Originally Posted by Mirage85

I have a feeling he was confusing HD with sat radio, but even then, only higher end radios are sat radio ready.

That's kinda what I was thinking too.

A lot of times too, the manufacturer makes you buy a separate unit to plug into the radio to get XM or Sirius. Problem is that the unit ends up being $75 or more, and you can only use it in the car (as opposed to a 'mobile' unit that can be moved from car to car or hooked up in the house).

[pyro]

Originally Posted by GrandAmGT1996

Not bad, I was never a real big fan of the CD insert being part of the faceplate though.

****, didnt even notice that. it was a nice one too

my search shall continue...

[GrandAmGT1996]

Haha I take it that your not a big fan of it either? There is just something about it that really bothers me...I could never own one.

[pyro]

yea it looks cheaply made...
1 e-buck to whoever can find that model without the cd on the front (red/white lights as well) or a similar model...ok, GO!

[GrandAmGT1996]

I agree, it does look cheap. I dont think there are really any other choices out there. I just searched for a little while and didnt find anything except for the thing if you already have a kenwood head unit... http://www.kenwoodusa.com/products/L...k3=154&pr=2379

[Ajaxus]

pyro, check out that eclipse i listed, HD ready, red display, hidden cd insert, and not a bad design. hell, im considering it if i can't get the money to get a bluetooth enabled HU.

[DrFabulous]

Jeremy- check online for stuff. I found that there is 2 versions of my deck, and the other version has changable lighting for both the buttons and backlight. As far as I can tell, its the version sold overseas, but still! Of course, I found out all this well after I installed my deck!

[pyro]

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

pyro, check out that eclipse i listed, HD ready, red display, hidden cd insert, and not a bad design. hell, im considering it if i can't get the money to get a bluetooth enabled HU.

in the description it says white on blue display with amber button display :/

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

Jeremy- check online for stuff. I found that there is 2 versions of my deck, and the other version has changable lighting for both the buttons and backlight. As far as I can tell, its the version sold overseas, but still! Of course, I found out all this well after I installed my deck!

link?

[Hodge]

Good choice on the HD radio, i have a cheaper JVC i was given, but i love it. Make sure u get a headunit compatible with "Multi-casting" so you can change HD1 and HD2 on the same FM station. If you have a better antenna then I do it will sound amazing.

FM = CD quality
AM = FM now..

got any questions ask me, i'm family friends with one of the VP's in the automotive side.

[Mendoza]

Umm, no. Go to Crutchfield.com, search for HD Radio, and there's a link for 'all car stereos w/built-in HD Tuner'. They only have two. HD Radio isn't that big yet

Ugh i really should check this site more. I don't give a f what crutchfield says most radios now adays are HD radio "ready". Read my post I said HD radio "ready" meaning you can buy the add on HD box for that radio and wala you have HD radio. I wasn't confusing SAT radio with HD radio I run a car audio store for god sakes. Ugh newbs.

[jperryss]

Originally Posted by Mendoza

I don't give a f what crutchfield says most radios now adays are HD radio "ready". Read my post I said HD radio "ready" meaning you can buy the add on HD box for that radio and wala you have HD radio. I wasn't confusing SAT radio with HD radio I run a car audio store for god sakes. Ugh newbs.

No need to get all pissy about it. I've never heard of 'HD ready' headunits but admittedly I haven't been following the whole HD radio movement too much.

Excellent response, BTW. Some people come here to help other people, some (like yourself) get all jollied up when they get the chance to tell someone they're wrong. If your arrogant 'newbs' comment is any representation of how you 'run' your car audio shop, I'm sure you provide excellent, friendly, and professional service.


EDIT: BTW, I'm done crapping in this poor guy's thread.