Head Unit Advice

GeoffWithAG · 05-10-2008, 09:18 PM

Going out tomorrow to get a new head unit for my GA, I was looking at finally going for an in-dash dvd, any ideas as to brands or specific units i should be looking for? price limit $550. Thanks

cardude007617 · 05-10-2008, 09:20 PM

pioneer or alpine dude.
i run pioneer and love it.... done

Mendoza · 05-10-2008, 11:13 PM

kenwood kvt-512 done

ramair4thesoul · 05-10-2008, 11:24 PM

I don't think you could go wrong with Pioneer.

TbombsGT · 05-10-2008, 11:36 PM

your price range is cutting it close....might be able to find an Alpine W200/205 on Ebay. There are a ton of new, lower priced models out now, but a lot of them have a fixed face plate. Not a great idea for our vehicles. The radio sits to low to view.

I had the W200 and loved it. Sold it and waiting for price drop on W505. Whatever you do though....make sure it can tilt.

Of course, all of this is assuming double din....not sure why i didnt think otherwise. Just my style i guess, dont really like the single din motorized units. But the Kenwoods are nice....and inexpensive.

On the DD side though, dont forget about JVC. My brother just put one in his Silverado and loves it. Plays Divx, has USB.....great unit. My only gripe is just one pre-amp out!

ChaunB3400 · 05-10-2008, 11:37 PM

What kind of features are you expecting out of your unit???

Any kind of Navi feature??

You have the 1.5 din correct??

GeoffWithAG · 05-10-2008, 11:58 PM

price range just upped to $650 so thats an option now...yeah 1.5 din...what kindof prices am i looking at for a dvd unit? like fold out of dash and up 7'' screen? i think like 1000 right?

ChaunB3400 · 05-11-2008, 12:01 AM

honestly a decent brand new one will be in the $800+range...

Maybe a little lower if you search on ebay...

also no navi??

GeoffWithAG · 05-11-2008, 12:06 AM

dont need navi yet, only had my new car for 2 days and ive already got $3000 put into redoing the interior, so all i still need is my head unit amp and subs and im set as far as interior goes, and ive got $650 left but i can borrow some if needed for the head unit.

Ajaxus · 05-11-2008, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaunB3400

What kind of features are you expecting out of your unit???

Any kind of Navi feature??

You have the 1.5 din correct??

If he's lookin to spend no more than $550, GPS is out..as you won't find anything good at that price. There are "some" headunits around that price with GPS, but they won't give him the in dash DVD that he wants.

My vote goes with Pioneer or Alpine as a brand. Ebay is probably your best bet for a low price, just be sure whoever you buy it from is a reputable member so you don't get ripped.

Mendoza · 05-11-2008, 09:47 AM

If you go with the kenwood kvt-512 you can upgrade to garmin nav later down the road.

Bryan · 05-11-2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffWithAG

dont need navi yet, only had my new car for 2 days and ive already got $3000 put into redoing the interior, so all i still need is my head unit amp and subs and im set as far as interior goes, and ive got $650 left but i can borrow some if needed for the head unit.

What exactly are you going to do to your interior other than audio that's going to cost that much?

Mendoza · 05-11-2008, 10:01 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/KENWOOD-KVT-512-...QQcmdZViewItem

GeoffWithAG · 05-11-2008, 12:44 PM

Its a 00' SE that i bought this time and came with all stock interior, so I put in 2 Red/Black Sparco Racing Seats, all new carpet, exchanged all interior parts for red and black chrome metal parts, new mats, all stock lights exchanged for red led's new Mugen Wheel, new headliner, and new head unit. By the way i did buy my new head unit today, JVC KD-AVX44. $550 =]

Looks alot nicer in person, performs really well.

Ajaxus · 05-11-2008, 01:10 PM

I've been eyeballing that one myself, feel free to put up a detailed review to help me out.

Midnight GA · 05-11-2008, 01:20 PM

I've had my eye on the Kenwood DDX-6019 for a while. It looks real nice, but I haven't had any actually experience with it. It can be had on E-bay for about $450 if your willing to go that route. I think you'd have to make a few small changes to get a double din in there

Midnight GA · 05-11-2008, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffWithAG

By the way i did buy my new head unit today, JVC KD-AVX44. $550 =]

Looks alot nicer in person, performs really well.

Sorry, that post wasn't there when I started my post. I was looking at that one also when I had my 99 with the 1-1/2 Din. It looked like a really nice unit.

GeoffWithAG · 05-11-2008, 01:30 PM

okay guys i just realized how stupid i was...I completely forgot about din...i went over and measured the cd/radio section of my car and its 3" tall. my new head unit cant be more than 2.25" tall. what do i do if extra space falls in when i install the unit? i do not want a single glitch in my interior, but i spaced and didnt think about din when i bought the unit. plz help me out here.

GeoffWithAG · 05-11-2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

I've been eyeballing that one myself, feel free to put up a detailed review to help me out.

Ill be sure to post a review when I install it. A few friends of mine and I are going up to a friends body shop next friday to work on putting all interior parts into the car, so i will have before/after pics and a review on the head unit by next sunday.

PhantomLover007 · 05-11-2008, 01:37 PM

Damn Geoff. That sh!t is pretty nice.

05-10-2008, 09:18 PM	#1
GeoffWithAG GAGT - Member AKA: Geoff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Watkins Glen, New York Posts: 34 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SE Coupe	Head Unit Advice Going out tomorrow to get a new head unit for my GA, I was looking at finally going for an in-dash dvd, any ideas as to brands or specific units i should be looking for? price limit $550. Thanks

05-10-2008, 09:20 PM	#2
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	pioneer or alpine dude. i run pioneer and love it.... done __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

05-10-2008, 11:13 PM	#3
Mendoza RK-GT AKA: Javin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Whitehouse, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 1,642 Vehicle: 2001	kenwood kvt-512 done __________________ 2001 RK-GT http://community.webshots.com/user/Mendoza1113

05-10-2008, 11:36 PM	#5
TbombsGT GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 48 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Cp	your price range is cutting it close....might be able to find an Alpine W200/205 on Ebay. There are a ton of new, lower priced models out now, but a lot of them have a fixed face plate. Not a great idea for our vehicles. The radio sits to low to view. I had the W200 and loved it. Sold it and waiting for price drop on W505. Whatever you do though....make sure it can tilt. Of course, all of this is assuming double din....not sure why i didnt think otherwise. Just my style i guess, dont really like the single din motorized units. But the Kenwoods are nice....and inexpensive. On the DD side though, dont forget about JVC. My brother just put one in his Silverado and loves it. Plays Divx, has USB.....great unit. My only gripe is just one pre-amp out! Last edited by TbombsGT; 05-10-2008 at 11:40 PM.

05-11-2008, 09:47 AM	#11
Mendoza RK-GT AKA: Javin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Whitehouse, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 1,642 Vehicle: 2001	If you go with the kenwood kvt-512 you can upgrade to garmin nav later down the road. __________________ 2001 RK-GT http://community.webshots.com/user/Mendoza1113

05-10-2008, 11:24 PM	#4
ramair4thesoul NICE AKA: Ashley Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Tre-Fo, NC Posts: 446 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Sedan	I don't think you could go wrong with Pioneer.

05-10-2008, 11:37 PM	#6
ChaunB3400 GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 29 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	What kind of features are you expecting out of your unit??? Any kind of Navi feature?? You have the 1.5 din correct??

05-10-2008, 11:58 PM	#7
GeoffWithAG GAGT - Member AKA: Geoff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Watkins Glen, New York Posts: 34 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SE Coupe	price range just upped to $650 so thats an option now...yeah 1.5 din...what kindof prices am i looking at for a dvd unit? like fold out of dash and up 7'' screen? i think like 1000 right?

05-11-2008, 12:01 AM	#8
ChaunB3400 GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 29 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	honestly a decent brand new one will be in the $800+range... Maybe a little lower if you search on ebay... also no navi??

05-11-2008, 12:06 AM	#9
GeoffWithAG GAGT - Member AKA: Geoff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Watkins Glen, New York Posts: 34 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SE Coupe	dont need navi yet, only had my new car for 2 days and ive already got $3000 put into redoing the interior, so all i still need is my head unit amp and subs and im set as far as interior goes, and ive got $650 left but i can borrow some if needed for the head unit.

05-11-2008, 10:01 AM	#13
Mendoza RK-GT AKA: Javin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Whitehouse, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 1,642 Vehicle: 2001	http://cgi.ebay.com/KENWOOD-KVT-512-...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ 2001 RK-GT http://community.webshots.com/user/Mendoza1113

05-11-2008, 12:44 PM	#14
GeoffWithAG GAGT - Member AKA: Geoff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Watkins Glen, New York Posts: 34 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SE Coupe	Its a 00' SE that i bought this time and came with all stock interior, so I put in 2 Red/Black Sparco Racing Seats, all new carpet, exchanged all interior parts for red and black chrome metal parts, new mats, all stock lights exchanged for red led's new Mugen Wheel, new headliner, and new head unit. By the way i did buy my new head unit today, JVC KD-AVX44. $550 =] Looks alot nicer in person, performs really well.

05-11-2008, 01:20 PM	#16
Midnight GA GAGT - Member AKA: Me Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 44 Posts: 53 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT Sedan	I've had my eye on the Kenwood DDX-6019 for a while. It looks real nice, but I haven't had any actually experience with it. It can be had on E-bay for about $450 if your willing to go that route. I think you'd have to make a few small changes to get a double din in there

05-11-2008, 01:30 PM	#18
GeoffWithAG GAGT - Member AKA: Geoff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Watkins Glen, New York Posts: 34 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SE Coupe	okay guys i just realized how stupid i was...I completely forgot about din...i went over and measured the cd/radio section of my car and its 3" tall. my new head unit cant be more than 2.25" tall. what do i do if extra space falls in when i install the unit? i do not want a single glitch in my interior, but i spaced and didnt think about din when i bought the unit. plz help me out here.

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