stereo poll

[Nissan_2.0]

The Sony Active Black Panel units are real trick, plus they sound good. One of my friends has a Khameleon(or whatever.)in his truck(heh.)and it's even more showy. Also, Sony stuff tends to be really expensive, but it's usually real good. I found my ABP unit for $250 at www.jandr.com , which was $150 of the MSRP, although to find it, i had to search for the model number, as it was nowhere to be found through normal navigation.

[JustinP10]

Well, I had a Clarion 8575z deck, Infiniti Kappas all the way around, an Inifiniti Kappa Perfect 12.1 sub, and fosgate amp for the sub, but someone decided they wanted to stick a large object through my window and rummage through my car and take the faceplate (hidden) and remote (also hidden) for my deck. It's $220 for a replacement faceplate... DOH! So....

Now i'm looking for a new deck. I'm looking at the Pioneer DEH-P7300 I can get it for under 250 shipped, that's the biggest selling point right there. I'd love another Clarion, but they are more expensive.

[Maximadave]

Eclipse...
3year warranty
1st year over the counter exchange
1st year theft replacement
Best sounding cd player in the industry (Industry Poll)

With every Eclipse cd player you are investing in sound quality not a light show. That is why more and more competitors win sound offs with Eclipse head units.

[tekzilla04]

eclipse actually does rule, i had a 5303r for 3 years..it was actually sorta problematic, didnt matter at the time since i was friends with a rep.=) but i finally got a cd8061 not too long ago,all i have to say is that eclipse offers incredible quality now adays, and there stuff is definitely in the same arena as high end alpine stuff and whatever else that is out there, but if i had to choose between brands, id look at nak, alpine, and eclipse..

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[Maximadave]

Eclipse 7002 in dash video screen.

[ronnie_g]

Never again will buy Clarion! :finger: Had a very bad experience dealing with them. Gave me a hard time replacing a new alarm that I bought at Crutchfield. Clarion's manager didn't want to replce it, but thank God! for Cruthfield's 100% backing up what they sell. They gave me a brand new Clarion alarm. Well, the alarm now is sitting on the box along with my audio components. I don't mind Sony, Alpine, Kenwood and Nakamichi. Any suggestions on hooking up my stuff. I know what I have are not those High-End components, but for me, it's good enough for now. I'm satisfied with the sounds..., even the factory head unit(Panasonic) and the speakers for awhile.

ronnie g.

[Drager _G20]

Has anyone seen those Alpine subs? those are freaking clean...I want some real bad, like have 2 12inch R-types and an 8inch Stype in the middle.....i think i could cry...

[94GFrce13]

If i had to choose 12s id pick either JL W7 OR Rockford Fosgate 3112 OR the new Eclipse. as far as head units go...Rockford, Nakamichi, Eclipse or Blaupunkt. Just no sony or pioneer crap

[Free Flow]

Without a doubt, Nakamichis give the cleanest sound. Their units lack any glam, but they are highly practical, and effective.

I've run Clarion for a couple of years, and I'm pretty impressed. The user interface is not the best I've seen out there, but they give a good clean 4V line out, and the quality is pretty good. Clarion would remain as my pick for my next HU.

I've run the Rockford, and I haven't been too impressed.

Pioneer, I will always say, is possibly the best value for money. However, if you're looking for some more clarity and quality, spring for the Nakas, Clarion, or Alpine.