looking for new headunit

[deaf_rattle]

I have my eyes on a pioneer DEH-P4050UB has anyone used one?
Alternatively im looking for something with 3 x pre outs
adjustable crossover control front, rear and sub

and something that isnt too flashy.

prefer $250 or less, but will spend more for better unit.

cheers

[darkwolf]

I've been looking at a Fusuin CD 500.

http://www.fusioncaraudio.com/products. ... uct_id=394

Looks mint, pretty powerful too.

Aux in and motorized faceplate.

[Alex B]

My god, fusion made a headunit that doesnt look like crap. Always been a pioneer fan my self, just watch the fuseable links for the RCAs, IE dont plug in amps while the headunit/ amps are switched on.

[Snoozin]

+1 for Pioneer units, I've owned a few now and never had an issue with one of them, currently got a DEH-P6950 and couldn't be happier with it.

I have a Clarion as well which has served me well, but it's user friendliness is appalling.

[thegreatestben]

I have a Clarion as well which has served me well, but it's user friendliness is appalling.

CONCUR

also that fusion one looks the goods

[solitaire]

Im going for the DEH-P4050UB as well, seems to be the right price/performance ratio

I wanted alpine but its just too much for my bankroll

[Alex B]

Dont know about Alpines midrange gear, but i found their better gear (9835) was damn awful to set up. The pioneer i can pretty much set up the eq's etc while driving. Not recommended though

[solitaire]

Dont know about Alpines midrange gear, but i found their better gear (9835) was damn awful to set up. The pioneer i can pretty much set up the eq's etc while driving. Not recommended though

Do you reckon it sounds better than pioneer? Thats all i was really thinking of... the reality appeared to be that while pioneer did not sound quite as good, the different was so small that the pioneer was the smart money...

[Alex B]

I cant remember it was a year or so ago. Pioneer sounds mighy nice to me, if you want a good SQ based pioneer, grab a Pioneer P80RS, they seem to be coming up rather cheap second or one of the retailers was doing them for about $600 new on icemag. Bit over budget i know.

[darkwolf]

Things that annoy me about pioneer.

The stick thingee that changes volume, and track and folder.
.... Hit a bump and you can do all three at once.

The lack of random skip. Playing random songs, hear a song you aren't particularly in the mood for, press skip, next song on disc not next random song. Annoying as hell.

The glowing changing faceplate thingee. Anyone who drives with a pioneer at night knows this. It changes from blue to black and attracts your attention away from the road. Even more annoying.

But...
I can't say they don't sound good because they do.
I can't say they aren't easy to use because they are.
I can't say I wouldn't recommend them, because I do.


But just be aware they will piss you off.

[Mr.Phreak]

The glowing changing faceplate thingee. Anyone who drives with a pioneer at night knows this. It changes from blue to black and attracts your attention away from the road. Even more annoying.

You do realise you can turn this off........

[darkwolf]

Really,

You never used to be able to. That's good to know, but what would be even better... if it didn't do it to begin with.

[Alex B]

All the pioneers ive had you have been able to, its in the function menu if you turn the headunit off.

[NZVengeance]

IMO find yourself an Alpine 9835 second hand in good cond.
awsome H/U and with a lil help from some knowledgable easy to set up.
They have a webiste for the ipersonalise where u can set the Crossovers etc up and load it onto a cd and pop it into the H.U and bam your done.

Should be able to pick one up for around the $250 mark.

[sergei]

In my opinion Alpine sounds a lot better than Pioneer.

[Alex B]

IMO find yourself an Alpine 9835 second hand in good cond.
awsome H/U and with a lil help from some knowledgable easy to set up.
They have a webiste for the ipersonalise where u can set the Crossovers etc up and load it onto a cd and pop it into the H.U and bam your done.

Should be able to pick one up for around the $250 mark.

$250? Dont think ive ever seen one that cheap, paid $500 for mine about a year ago second hand. Sold it for the same 3 weeks later when i realized i hated it

[NZVengeance]

i got mine for $250 about 18 months ago. was in near new condition. just the odd scratch here or there.

look on http://forums.nzicemag.co.nz/index.php

they pop up every now and then.

[Alex B]

Yes im fairly familar with icemag

[Mr.Phreak]

Lies

And realistically you're looking at $300-400 for a 9835

[stalker]

Id have to vote Pioneer too...

But there is always this: Sony CDX-GT50Ui
It prob doesnt meet ya preout requirments, but its a good head unit for the price, plus it has 3 input options. 1) Direct connect Ipod 2) USB stick and 3) Aux plug
I have it in the company car, and it sounds great.

Plus ya cant beat the price either


http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 1.htm?p=11