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I'm looking to change my car's head unit and only have about 200-250$ to throw at it. Considering I don't think that I'll be changing the speakers anytime soon, if at all. Here's what I'm looking for:
-around 160 watts and up
-single CD playback
-simple operation (no light shows please!)
-don't need RCA outputs or Changer controller
-obviously, quality!
-excellent AM/FM reception
Brands I prefer, but will not limit myself to:
Sony, JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Clarion
Any advice will help!
PS: models should be available in Canada!
Eric B. Ottawa, ON, Canada 98 Mystique V6 5spd. Toreador Red Modified Airbox with K&N drop-in, Cool Blue bulbs, Homemade solid brass shifter knob, Sony CDX-L300 head unit http://photos.yahoo.com/LBuzzer/
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Clarion I have the 2000 model and I love it. With the CeNET controls you can add anything to it and cotrol it through the head unit ( CD changer, TV's, EQ, etc.).
1998 Silver Frost SVT
Purchased 01/10/02
Mods so far:
-Fidanza aluminum flywheel
-Clutch upgrade
-Clarion ProAudio system, DSP, 13 Band EQ
Future mods:
-Intake upgrade
-Performance plug wires
-Autolite double platinums
-Konig 18 X 7.5 Toxxin's
-Koni's and Eibach coil overs
-Rockford amps, 3 12" Rockford subs, etc..
(Just needs to be installed)
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for the money, i would say you cant beat pioneer. its got solid sound, lots of options and decent price. the DEH 6400 is a really nice deck if you can find it in your price range. you should be able to get it for about 250$ without too much trouble. some other nice things it has are built in subwoofer crossover/controls, nice bright display, remote, 50Wx 4 power, etc. the radio reception and cd sound are both pretty nice too
thats what id suggest
also, hate to say it, but i havent been happy with the reliability of kenwood decks in the past. too bad, i like kenwood, ah well
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Nakamichi CD-40z Quality, simplicity, looks pretty close to stock (theft resistant), and no bells/whistles/gimmicks for $150. Nak CD40z 
1999 SVT #900/2760
Born on 1-20-99
Silver Frost/Midnight Blue
A few aesthetic and audio mods
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Originally posted by SVT Colin: Nakamichi CD-40z
Quality, simplicity, looks pretty close to stock (theft resistant), and no bells/whistles/gimmicks for $150.
Nak CD40z
yup! I got mine for $141 
Every time I come online I wonder if the forums will be up
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I love Pioneer. Very nice HU, but you won't find them for $150.  For $150 I would go with the Nakamichi; I have heard good things about the HU. 
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