Need a new car stereo, mine was stolen last night

glenn1

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Bastards busted out my passenger window, damn near broke the shifter off to have room to remove the stereo, and of course took my radio.

Anyway, I guess I need a new one at this point. Any suggestions for a good one to buy?
 
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whats most important to you when it comes to a head unit?

looks, sound quality, ability to read different types of media?

whats your budget?
 

jagec

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What a coincidence, I happen to have a radio right here. I picked it up last night, and besides a few glass shards on the buttons it's in tip-top shape. PM me.
 

glenn1

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whats most important to you when it comes to a head unit?

looks, sound quality, ability to read different types of media?

whats your budget?

Well, top choice would actually be ease of use. I'm not an audiophile and just want to be able to play CDs and listen to the radio. I still have the factory speakers (Acura Integra) and no amp or anything else.

Since there seem to be a ton of people here with muy mucho knowledge on the subject, does this link look like a reasonable deal?
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: glenn1
whats most important to you when it comes to a head unit?

looks, sound quality, ability to read different types of media?

whats your budget?

Well, top choice would actually be ease of use. I'm not an audiophile and just want to be able to play CDs and listen to the radio. I still have the factory speakers (Acura Integra) and no amp or anything else.

Since there seem to be a ton of people here with muy mucho knowledge on the subject, does this link look like a reasonable deal?

acck...thats a jensen!!!!

Go JVC if you want ease of use and a low price. If you want quality, go Pioneer.

<disclaimer: I just sell this stuff so I have no idea what I am talking about>
 

glenn1

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acck...thats a jensen!!!!

Go JVC if you want ease of use and a low price. If you want quality, go Pioneer.

<disclaimer: I just sell this stuff so I have no idea what I am talking about>

I'm confused - it says Alpine on the face of the head unit and the CD changer.
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: glenn1
acck...thats a jensen!!!!

Go JVC if you want ease of use and a low price. If you want quality, go Pioneer.

<disclaimer: I just sell this stuff so I have no idea what I am talking about>

I'm confused - it says Alpine on the face of the head unit and the CD changer.

same company
 

mwtgg

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Originally posted by: rudeguy
Originally posted by: glenn1
acck...thats a jensen!!!!

Go JVC if you want ease of use and a low price. If you want quality, go Pioneer.

<disclaimer: I just sell this stuff so I have no idea what I am talking about>

I'm confused - it says Alpine on the face of the head unit and the CD changer.

same company

Are you sure? Jensen is owned by Audiovox and Alpine is owned by Alps Electric Co.
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: mwtgg
Originally posted by: rudeguy
Originally posted by: glenn1
acck...thats a jensen!!!!

Go JVC if you want ease of use and a low price. If you want quality, go Pioneer.

<disclaimer: I just sell this stuff so I have no idea what I am talking about>

I'm confused - it says Alpine on the face of the head unit and the CD changer.

same company

Are you sure? Jensen is owned by Audiovox and Alpine is owned by Alps Electric Co.

and where are either built?
 

Svnla

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I have an Alpine for a couple years. I recommend it. Pioneer is good too.
 

mwtgg

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Originally posted by: rudeguy
Originally posted by: mwtgg
Originally posted by: rudeguy
Originally posted by: glenn1
acck...thats a jensen!!!!

Go JVC if you want ease of use and a low price. If you want quality, go Pioneer.

<disclaimer: I just sell this stuff so I have no idea what I am talking about>

I'm confused - it says Alpine on the face of the head unit and the CD changer.

same company

Are you sure? Jensen is owned by Audiovox and Alpine is owned by Alps Electric Co.

and where are either built?

I haven't a clue. Japan? China? Taiwan? Timbuktu?
 

rudeguy

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Originally posted by: mwtgg
Originally posted by: rudeguy
Originally posted by: mwtgg
Originally posted by: rudeguy
Originally posted by: glenn1
acck...thats a jensen!!!!

Go JVC if you want ease of use and a low price. If you want quality, go Pioneer.

<disclaimer: I just sell this stuff so I have no idea what I am talking about>

I'm confused - it says Alpine on the face of the head unit and the CD changer.

same company

Are you sure? Jensen is owned by Audiovox and Alpine is owned by Alps Electric Co.

and where are either built?

I haven't a clue. Japan? China? Taiwan? Timbuktu?

AFAIK its mexico