hi every one, i no longer live in canada (moved to Rochester NY for school)
its time for a new head unit. my system is SQ on a budget.

i have 180 US $ to spend on a new HU, and so far only thing i found is pioneer deh-6000ub http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P600...?showAll=N&c=3
what other HU would you pros sugest that might be better then this pioneer for under 180 US $.

my car is a 2004 Chevy aveo5 with a infinity 6.5 kappas in the doors, and infinity refrence 3 way 6x9s in a custom fiberglassed rear hatch deck, amped by a 4 ch exile 600.4

PS: have to order a deck this weekend

 

cannot edit for some reason, i just found out that that pioneer is not sold any more, so now im complitly open to your sugestions

 

If you want SQ, you are going to need to upgrade your budget some or start looking for used and abused decks.

 

whats the best deck can get for 180$?

 

I'm sure you can find a used denford in that range.. RFX-8240 or RFX-8250. best sounding deck I've ever heard is my 8240

 

Don't listen to the pessimists. You can get a top notch SQ deck under your budget new.
How does 149$ with free installation accessories grab you?

Clarion DXZ785USB
Clarion DXZ785USB In-Dash CD Receivers with MP3 / WMA Playback In-Dash Car Stereo Receivers and Head Units Car Audio and Video - Sonic Electronix


It can do 3way active, has seperate left and right 3 band PEQ, T\A, phase shift and more.
Nothing comes close to this guy for thet price it is available for.

It doesn't get more SQ then that at your budget.

 

um clarion and top notch should never...........ever be used in the same sentence....... 20yrs in the industry have taught me that much!

 

^First I ever hear of it.

Needless to say, many people in the industry would have quite the opposite view.

 

OK I have never heard a Clarion head unit, YET. I am running Clarion signature series 6.5" components and 10 " subs. If the quality is anywhere near that of my speakers, get one. Also can't go wrong with the Kenwood Excelon line. Just so you know I am not basing this off my personal opinion of them. 2 second place IASCA SQ trophies should suffice, as well as many dbDrag SPL and bassrace...

20 years ago I would not have touched Clarion either, now however after using their speakers and dealing with them for waranty after blowing both midbass in a SPL comp I am a true Clarion fan.
Nick