1daiwa1

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Hi,

I'm getting a new vehicle, as well as inheriting my wifes ride.

I want to get to matching decks so that things are easy for her no matter what vehicle she is driving. Problem is, i haven't purchased a deck since my last exlipse deck which had to of been 5 years ago.

I'll be running an assortment of hardware in both vehicles. a few USA-140 amps, an Eclipse amp, a couple Kicker Comp Vr's, some rockford components etc.

Ive always been a fan of quality vs quantity. So im looking for something that sounds great, looks good, and provides the most features.

Any suggestions?

luke99

alpine 102

Mr.DatSubishi

What features are u looking for? BT, iPod/USB, # of pre-outs. What price range? JVC decks provide good bang-for-the-buck. All models have a 24-bit DAC and anything with front or rear USB support iPod with no extra cables. Alpines are very nice (I have one in my car) but u gotta spend more to get the same features.

1daiwa1

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I had three pre outs on my Eclipse deck and they were all 5v. I prefer the 3 pre outs because i run 3 amps in one vehicle

I would really like USB,Bluetooth,Ipod contron like you said. I would say USBis a requirement.

I would also really like to have it support DVD

I was looking at the JVC units. they seem pretty solid as far as price and ratings. what seperates JVC and Alpine? ie why is it so much more expensive?

Mr.DatSubishi

Do u want DVD support for music or video? Are u wanting to run a single DIN or double DIN? I sell both brands and probably sell JVC 2-1 over alpine. With Alpine maybe u pay partially for the name and history?

JVC's high end single DINs with BT also offer triple 5v preouts. I'll probably put a JVC in my other car. (Hopefully it'll be on the road soon) LOL, projects. If your looking for single DIN video they offer the AVX-77 and might still offer the AVX-44?

1daiwa1

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Ok. Revision 2. I thought about it. Im a computer guy. realistaclly, i will never use a cd or dvd again once i have usb/ipod support. So there really is no need. I also thought about it, and i really don't need 3 pre outs. I'm going to drop down to 2 ampls in the new setup.

What i do like, is a non fading pre out. can you get that with only 2 pre outs?

I was also taught that high voltage pre outs were very important, especially when running long cables (i run 20" RCA's). How important is this? would i even notice?

That being said, i am also buying 2 matching decks. so price will ultimately matter.

thoughts?

Mr.DatSubishi

I use a mech-less HU and there's a few out there, but I like the Alpines. They have single and double din units. Nav is available on the DD.

U should have a non-fading sub preout with seperate control on just about any deck.

High voltage preouts allow u to run your amps gains lower, so your amps will run cooler.

shlitzer

I want to get to matching decks so that things are easy for her no matter what vehicle she is driving.

shlitzer

I want to get to matching decks so that things are easy for her no matter what vehicle she is driving.
get one she can plug i phone in lol

Shazzamy

I'm in a similar boat, up to three high voltage pre-outs, either double or single din, and with usb/ipod/bluetooth. Nothing too expensive but basically best bang for more buck. However, I'm not buying two decks, just one.

edit: whoops, sorry for reviving this..