New Offroad Headunit!

That looks nice,they really used to be on top. I haven't heard one in a while, some things aint what they used to be, but the waterproof and capable of playing a cd in three foot waves would be perfect for my cj :driver:
 
For just over $100 I got this unit from AutoZone. I love it because it has a remote, usb outlet and accepts a memory card behind the faceplate. Never skips that way, and after 2 years you can afford to throw it away and buy something else!

BTW, do you like the genuine hard wood back plate??
 

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I've got to get the kids to catch me up on the new tech and get the 8 trk out, used to work good with the match pad crammed in the corner! the alpine unit is rated @18 watts and 50 watts max does that mean 18 min. and 50 max to get speakers to comply?
 
X2 on just getting one that takes a USB or memory stick. 100% solid state, no moving parts. It will never skip. You can get them cheap now.
 
BERTIE RENEGADE said:
I've got to get the kids to catch me up on the new tech and get the 8 trk out, used to work good with the match pad crammed in the corner! the alpine unit is rated @18 watts and 50 watts max does that mean 18 min. and 50 max to get speakers to comply?
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Its rated at 18 watts RMS output (Root Mean Square, fancy for saying average output), but will put out a maximum of 50 watts for a short time during parts of the music.
 
I work in the audio biz, so i cant be riding around with the cheapies in my ride. I tried about 4 different decks, with a marine cover and they kept smokin, so time for an upgrade. Prolly gonna do some jl tower cannons, and jl marine amp as well. Ill def post some pics when i get it goin.
 
A Marine head unit would be ideal but a cheapo one will probably be just as good for 3 years or so.

Only thing about the Alpine is that their iPod interface SUCKS. I hooked mine up and the damn head unit just skipped around to different tracks. Wouldn't follow an album nor a playlist. That is why I got rid of mine.

Also the controls were pretty small, so just check go check it out first.

Personally I go with Sony. I've had nothing but good luck. Great layout and interface. Sure, they aren't as good as a Kenwood sound wise but I can use the damn thing!
 
Problem with the full head unit is theft, and marine units are typically only a marine face. A jeep seems to like to dump water down the back of the dash and into the inside of the radio which is not marine rated. I run a Lowrance XOG in my rig for music, but now that it is discontinued I am not sure what I will switch too. I really like the GPS and audio mixed into one nice neat waterproof package.
 
Wife bought me a el cheapo in dash mp3 player from Wally World,there is a reason its only $40.I took it back it wouldnt push the factory speakers. I hate to put something too nice in it with the theives around here.
 
LR Max said:
A Marine head unit would be ideal but a cheapo one will probably be just as good for 3 years or so.
Only thing about the Alpine is that their iPod interface SUCKS. I hooked mine up and the damn head unit just skipped around to different tracks. Wouldn't follow an album nor a playlist. That is why I got rid of mine.
Also the controls were pretty small, so just check go check it out first.
Personally I go with Sony. I've had nothing but good luck. Great layout and interface. Sure, they aren't as good as a Kenwood sound wise but I can use the damn thing!
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you have obviously not used a newer alpine. I sell them daily with great results. Sony makes a great playstation :shaking:
 
jeepn-jason said:
you have obviously not used a newer alpine. I sell them daily with great results. Sony makes a great playstation :shaking:
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I have. I bought an alpine, installed it, didn't like it, took it back to trade for my current Sony.

The Alpine does have a little better sound quality but I think the controls of the Sony are A LOT better.

Sound quality doesn't mean anything if you can't use the darn thing! Also in a few months I'm going to be replacing all the speakers in the car and adding a sub in the back. I dunno what I'm going to do, but I am most certain that amp'd front speakers, tweeters on the door, with a set of nice 6x9 with the little tweeter in the back and a 12 in the trunk will perform nicely. With replaced and amp'd speakers, it'll sound super great.

Or I might just put the sub in and it'll be good enough :lol:. I like teh low end BOOM.
 
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