Hello All my Bose HU is giving me problems (my left speakers keep going out)... https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance-and-repair/133665-bose-stereo-left-side-speakers-random-on-and-off.html
My warranty is up i have a 2004 350Z Roadster (2003 made). I am looking to replace the HU with something simple.. I dont need Navi/DVD player.. just need something that plays MP3s off CDRs (off DVDs too would be great) and has a line in so i can plug in my IPOD...

Any ideas? 200-400 range. If cheaper would be great.. But willing to go up/down.

Thanks
Dmitriy

 

Check Crutchfield for ideas. 2-400 isn't much.

 

you will be able to find plenty nice pioneer cd players in the range..

 

The Kenwood DPX 302 is in your price range and it's a double din with a front auxiliary input. I've been toying around with getting this headunit because of the price and it has everything that I need.
The Link:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-WnOjp4B...02&i=113DPX302

Specs:

General features:
» CD player with built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
» plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files (will not play Digital Rights-protected music files on disc)
» remote control

Audio features:
» System Q Sound Control (6 EQ curves and a 3-band equalizer)
» "Supreme" audio processing for better sound from your compressed MP3 and WMA files
» speaker settings that allow you to tailor the sound to the size and type of speakers in your car
» high- and low-pass filters

Expandability:
» front-panel auxiliary input
» compatible with Kenwood's Bluetooth® and iPod® control adapters
» satellite radio-ready (XM or SIRIUS tuner, service subscription, and antenna required)
» HD Radio™ tuner ready
» CD changer controls
» two sets of preamp outputs

Other features and specs:
» clock
» CD frequency response: 10-20,000 Hz
» CD signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB
» FM sensitivity: 9.3 dBf


or the Kenwood DPX 501 which has a USB input in the front.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-FNWZEbG...01&i=113DPX501

 

If this is an option (if it fits and you want it). I have all components HU - base speaker and all other speakers plus the 'amps' that drove them. PM me if interested.

 

I've got the premier 780mp,nice graphics,way too many settings and adjustments that I'll never use,but the only thing i really dont like is how they went with the rotarty **** instead of buttons. It looks alot cleaner but i just have to get used to it. I chose premier and pioneer hu's due to the fact that I can fine tune my system,I've tried alpines before but simply prefer the premiers. The 780mp is the same as the 980bt I believe,it just doesnt have the bluetooth feature. The bluetooth was only like 100 bucks more,but when I'm driving I'd rather be listening to music and enjoying the ride than talking on the phone. Theres alot of other reasons why I like it but really you're just gonna have to shop around and see which one you prefer.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...159491,00.html

 

id agree with checkin crutchfield

 

A friend of mine just installed the new Alpine (iDA x001). The best and fastest IPOD or USB interface to date, it was just released last week and is awesome for the price(399). So throw away your CDs and get to installing. I am ordering mine very soon.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-WX3aBOD...1&i=500IDAX001

 

Well so far this is the best choice.. i dont know anything about sound quality.. or features.. but as far as this goes.. it has the sickest looks, plus bluetooth compatibility ..

Plus it is only $70 more than:

Hrm.... Anyone else ? as far as which is better.. i might raise my range up to 500.. if you name what i should get.. i am not a big sound freak =) no offence to some eheh

 

pioneer DEH-P7800MP is what i ordered yesterday got it for 299 from sonicelectornix dang good price and it looks to be a awesome unit and the way you can adjust the sound is amazing on it.

 

Check out www.woofersetc.com as well, better prices than crutchfield and just as reliable. I tend to lean towards Eclipse and Alpine.