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Bronze Member Username: VideobruceBuffalo , NY Post Number: 14 Registered: Nov-04 | I know there are hundreds of radios out there, but I am looking for one that fits these parameters; 1. above average FM tuner regarding multipath 2. clock that is always visable 3. manual bass/treble & volume controls (if that is possible) 4. MP3 compatable 5. medium power 6. no remote control 7. no light show on the display Or should I of asked, what should I stay away from? This is just being used with 4 5 1/4" speakers, no outboard amp. Thanks in advance. |
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Bronze Member Username: VideobruceBuffalo , NY Post Number: 15 Registered: Nov-04 | I should add, how are the 'Boss' units? http://www.bossaudio.com/home/catalog/public_html/catalog.php?sNs=1&deptNum=1 |
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Silver Member Username: IlluminatorPost Number: 398 Registered: Apr-05 | They're terrible, stay away from them. What type of budget do have? |
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Bronze Member Username: VideobruceBuffalo , NY Post Number: 22 Registered: Nov-04 | Why do you say that? Budget really isn't the issue. I don't 'live' in my car, so I don't want to spend a couple hundred dollars for a radio I use 30 minutes a day! That 3130 I can get for $80. Ones (other brands) in stores I see start at $130 |
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Silver Member Username: IlluminatorPost Number: 399 Registered: Apr-05 | Ah, ebay would be the best place to get a new(used) headunit. The Boss won't even last you a year before it fails, and their sound is extremely bad in comparison to other headunits. An Alpine or Eclipse headunit would probably be the way to go... |
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Silver Member Username: IlluminatorPost Number: 403 Registered: Apr-05 | After a bit of research, I found these possible units within your budget: Panasonic CQ-C1300U or CQ-DP383U Alpine 9807 (ebay) Clarion DB336MP or DB345MP (ebay) |
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Gold Member Username: SubfanaticWalton, Ky Post Number: 4035 Registered: Dec-04 | how about my Kenwood KDC mp822, 200 shipped if you want it |
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Bronze Member Username: VideobruceBuffalo , NY Post Number: 23 Registered: Nov-04 | I don't want to deal with eBay. I assume you had a problem with a BOSS unit? If so, that doesn't mean all of them are bad. Can you explain why you don't like them? I was also looking at the Pioneer 3700 for $120. Any input on this? Others with experiance with BOSS? |
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Silver Member Username: IlluminatorPost Number: 418 Registered: Apr-05 | The Pioneer would be an excellent choice. Boss...where to begin...they use cheap paint on the faceplate that wears off fast. The circuitry is poorly laid out and looks as if a child did it. They use all the cheapest parts to make a cheaper unit. Just to get an example of their reliability, search ebay(or anywhere else) for a used-not new-Boss unit in good working condition. Then, compare how many working units there are to other brand's used working units. I think you'll see the difference. |
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Bronze Member Username: VideobruceBuffalo , NY Post Number: 24 Registered: Nov-04 | You get what you pay for you say......... |
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Bronze Member Username: VideobruceBuffalo , NY Post Number: 25 Registered: Nov-04 | How would the Alpine CDE-9843 fit here? |
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Silver Member Username: IlluminatorPost Number: 428 Registered: Apr-05 | Yeah, that would be perfect... |
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Bronze Member Username: VideobruceBuffalo , NY Post Number: 44 Registered: Nov-04 | Any difference between the tuner in the Pioneer and the Alpine? Multupath is a issue. |