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Old Jun 8, 2010
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Deck blew up... need a new one

My Alpine stopped working and its out of warranty so I need a new one.

Anyone have any suggestions on a new deck under $200?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2010
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Single or Double Din?
 
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Probably single but I wouldnt be opposed to double.
 
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^^ That one!
 
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Originally Posted by stephen.g.fiddes


^^ That one!
Those ***** look too big and tacky!
 
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But its an awesome deck! lol

I'd post a pic of my friends touchscreen we just installed in his jetta, but its like, $500 lol
 
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see if any of pioneers premier line fits your budget, ordered my p7000bt with all the ipod and bluetooth with mic for like 240 to my house from sonicelectronix.
 
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i have the same deck fiddies has, if you liked your alpine you should like it, and hd radio ftw
 
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my friends GF has it to, and she loves it.
 
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not to derail, but new truck yet?
 
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no :( I'll have all kinds of threads open with it when I do. It'll be a while tho... I cant afford jack ****... Hopefully my friend can get me into the les schwab that he works at so I can get some moolah
 
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What model is that Stephen?
 
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uhh... I cant remember off the top of my head... lemme see if I can see it in the picture


EDIT: Kenwood KDC-HD942U
 
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Originally Posted by Melt
not to derail, but new truck yet?
Not to derail again, but I'm gunna try this one... Me purchasing it depends on whether or not I can get a job... not a bad rig at all tho!

2002 Ford Ranger. Runs, Drives, May need motor?

Getting more information as we speak, and hopefully I can get my foot in the door at the les schwab!
 
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Originally Posted by stephen.g.fiddes
uhh... I cant remember off the top of my head... lemme see if I can see it in the picture


EDIT: Kenwood KDC-HD942U
just went and checked mine, same deck / model # exactly ...

Originally Posted by stephen.g.fiddes
Not to derail again, but I'm gunna try this one... Me purchasing it depends on whether or not I can get a job... not a bad rig at all tho!

2002 Ford Ranger. Runs, Drives, May need motor?

Getting more information as we speak, and hopefully I can get my foot in the door at the les schwab!
for 3k that dudes smoking crack, if you can talk him down and you can put the motor out your truck in it that would be cool though
 
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Originally Posted by Melt
just went and checked mine, same deck / model # exactly ...



for 3k that dudes smoking crack, if you can talk him down and you can put the motor out your truck in it that would be cool though
IE its high or low? I think its low, cause a new motor doesn't cost that much. its the labor that the mechanic charges to put it in that costs an arm, leg, and kidney. But, since I do my own work that shouldn't be an issue. lol. and yes, I'm gunna try to talk him down... And I think its actually something stupid simple that's wrong. timing chain rattle? hahaha


EDIT: I meant a JY motor that runs... IE, my old one... hell, or a newer one that I know runs properly
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010
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Anyone else?

Specific models...?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010
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Pioneer F700BT. Yea it's pricey, but IMO it was worth every penny.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010
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I have the pioneer premier 510ub. Its awesome. I didnt see the 510ub but here is the 610ub. Its only $228.
Pioneer Premier DEH-P610BT CD,MP3,WMA,AAC Receiver W/ Built-in Bluetooth,iPod-to-USB Direct Control
 
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Old Jun 10, 2010
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Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X494, just got it love it.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2010
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What type of deck are you looking for. OEM look, Cool Look, Fancy Features, Audio Quality? can't have them all. whats the rest of your system consist of? speaks,amps... what brands do you like?

... and did you find out why the first deck blew? did the internal amp blow or did the RCA's blow or is it something else?

the kenwood KDC-X494 mentioned above is combo cool look, and good audio tweakablity. good price.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2010
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I have a Alpine 9883 right now and it broke. I have always like Alpine and have good luck with them besides this one.

I like the looks of them and the Pioneers.

I have a MA Audio 1000w amp and 2 Alpine 12" type E subs.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010
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I don't know if you can scrap up enough money or find a used alpine 9887. or i found them new for $229 many places also.

it has the 4volt rcas , 5 band parametric eq 7, band graphic eq, 6-channel digital time alignment, and high- and low-pass crossovers.. 24bit Digital to analog converter. slightly more features then the kenwood 494 but worth the extra $40 if you can do it.

It looks nice and you have amazing control over your audio. Its also very easy to screw up the sound with so many options built in. I don't know if you are into audio like I am but this is probably one of the best units out for the price. Its built for the audio enthusiast. its also "Imprint" ready which is a sound processor that does all of the tuning for you.

pioneer also offers a few units with AutoEQ and 8Band EQ with 4 volt rcas and high\low pass crossovers they are the highest priced single din units available from them. but in your price range i believe. (as long as you don't buy from Crutchfield you just have to decide what one you like the looks of better..

if your not really into audio that much just look for something has the 4v rcas and high power internal amp. with the looks you want. there is tons of those units avail. just pick one.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010
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Get this
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X494 CD receiver at Crutchfield Signature
 
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