Whats the best head unit for $300-$400??
i'm kinda new to the audio stuff, any help would be great.

 

This is one of the top of the line units. Ran $900 new, now worth about $450.00.

I am selling mine for $200.00. If you are running a high end system, this is one of the best.

Pioneer 9300, comes with steering wheel remote.

 

Could you post a pic of the steering wheel remote? I couldn't find one in Google Images.

 

 

I like my alpine 9815, it is last years model though. It was about $380.

After a quick look around it looks like the Alpine 9833 would be pretty sweet.

 

Clarion DXZ745MP. It will sound better than any HU in it's class.

 

I'd go with the Eclipse CD3434:



You can find them here for $300.00 and under:

http://search.ebay.com/cd3434_W0QQfr...wordredirectZ1

Some info:

-Full optical disc format compatibility — CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3.

-50W x 4 channels of power amplification with MOSFET

-Advanced FM and AM digital tuner section

-Source volume control (SVC) for uniform system volume setting from any program source

-LCD display readout with large alphanumeric characters with adjustable contrast control

-*** smart rotary encoder control

-Front/Rear/Non-fader preamplifier RCA output terminal pairs

-Remote control (1602) provided as standard equipment

-CD Changer control capability

-Flexible bass and treble controls

-Speaker crossover frequency setting

-Non-fader level phase control

-Guide tones to confirm operation

-Motorized tilting faceplate

-Digital Servo System (DSS)

 

Who knows if this will help. But I am going to be buying the Alpine 9835 and depending upon where you buy it, the HU could fit your budget.

It's a really tough marketplace and a lot of people are doing the same thing or making very "raver" oriented displays (red here, flashing blue there) and that's just not my style. I like integration.

So, the 9835 is currently capable of XM sat. radio and in the coming months with also handle Sirius. At the end of September (supposedly) the HU will also be able to directly integrate with the iPod.

 

you can get the 9835 for $400 online from www.hookedontronics.com And its the best HU i have ever used.

 

I'm selling my Apline 7995 for $250. PM me if interested .... includes the wiring harness for a Nissan as well as the box and all original packing materials.

Jim

 

is the ALPINE CDA-9831 any good??

 

Thanks for the link... Crutchfield should start matching prices because if their price for the 9835 was SOOO insane I would consider it because of their repuation, cust service, and free brackets.

But being over $150 more than competition, hell no.

 

http://www.350zfrenzy.com/forum/show...ighlight=stero

 

I think so, I am very pleased with this HU

 

How much of an impact can a head unit make on our stock speakers?

 

I would defiantely recommend the Alpine 9833. Have had it for a coule months now and is by far my fave that I have ever owned.

 

They won't make a huge diff. If you were to buy a quality amp for the stock components, it will sound better than just adding a HU. It will be pretty significant though. You have more control over the sound ie. eq, crossover.

 

My last 3 head units have been a Pioneer, and I just purchased my 4th for my 350Z. I got the Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP. Great display, nice remote, MP3s, and very hi voltage preamp outputs. It is definitely in your budget, I got mine for just over $300 shipped on eBay.

 

I think all of alpine's latest stuff is great. I have the CDA 7995 I don't think its in production any more but anything similar to it would be good. Only thing to watch with the 7995 is it doesnt have an internal amp but some of the newer models do.

 

Stu46,

Is that a detachable face? Also what face template (kit ) will I need for the Z?

Edit: I think I found it, Metra 99-7402 Nissan 350Z 2003 Stereo Installation Kit. How about the wiring harness?




Thanks,
Tony