non-tacky aftermarket stereos

[95WhiteCamry]

so i decided on going aftermarket for my headunit. I used to have a scion double DIN unit in there and it worked perfectly, but i had bezel issues. made a custom one from fiberglass but it just never worked well.

My main needs in the stereo are (in no particular order) either MP3 playback or auxilary jack/iPod jack, satelite radio compatability, and non-tacky look.

can you guys post up pictures of your headunits installed? most aftermarket stuff looks so tacky and colorful, i was wondering if someone out there has found one that isn't all "lok at me!"

thanks.

[cykaaro]

Not able to take a pic so will have to see if I have one somewhere. I personally love my panasonic HU. It's not a huge ass lightshow everytime I use it, main display face is blue, and when driving at night I'm able to turn it off.

[bigbird]

the least tacky ones ive seen were the cheap ones with little frills or the expensive flat, black, fold out face ones...usually expensive.

[uibalnme]

Here's the one I'm thinking about getting...

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P800...wAll=Y&tp=5684

Clean, stock looking, and all the features you could want.

[Simpler=Better]

I'm happy with mine, though it doesn't have a frequency cutoff tuner(I forgot the technical term). Unless you're running component speakers and subs it will be just fine.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130DEH2...h+2000&tp=5684

[t3chnique]

I'd stick to Alpine, Pioneer, and Kenwood pieces. I personally have a Kenwood, good upgrade from stock.

[95WhiteCamry]

thanks for the input thus far.

uibalnme, that's a very clean looking unit, i like the way it looks, a lot!

[MrSo0h0o]

I have a DEH-P 5500MP from my old 93 camry. The color scheme goes very well with the 93 gauges and it accepts mp3/wma discs. Here are some pics:





If you are interested and need anymore info let me know

[eddie926]

I've got this JVC and have been very happy with it...

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_105KWGX...rch=double+din

[abew330]

this is a good stereo. i use to have one... then i upgraded.. and upgraded. and again...seems like im always upgrading/ changing stuff on my car

Originally Posted by MrSo0h0o

[abew330]

what were you looking for??

single din?

double din?

found these...

[/URL]http://cgi.ebay.com/CLARION-DUZ385SAT-Double-DIN-CD-MP3-Aux-USB-Car-Stereo_W0QQitemZ300301780733QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar _Audio_In_Dash_Receivers?hash=item300301780733&_tr ksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A15|39%3A1| 240%3A1318[/URL]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-KENWOOD-DPX303-DOUBLE-DIN-CD-MP3-AAC-RECEIVER-2-DIN_W0QQitemZ290299615521QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Au dio_In_Dash_Receivers?hash=item290299615521&_trksi d=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A15|39%3A1|240 %3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-JVC-KW-XG500-DOUBLE-2-DIN-CAR-CD-PLAYER-KWXG500_W0QQitemZ140309794727QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCa r_Audio_In_Dash_Receivers?hash=item140309794727&_t rksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A15|39%3A1 |240%3A1318

and of course this one by pioneer as mention above

http://cgi.ebay.com/PIONEER-DOUBLE-DIN-XM-RADIO-CD-PLAYER-STEREO-RECEIVER_W0QQitemZ400038670445QQcmdZViewItemQQptZC ar_Audio_In_Dash_Receivers?hash=item400038670445&_ trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1 |240%3A1308

[SexieWASD]

In my opinion the best looking head units are the expensive sound quality decks with little features.

McIntosh MX406

Nakamichi MB-X


Pioneer DEH-P800PRS

I doubt this will help you as not many people are willing to spend this much on a HU with little features, but the 800PRS isn't bad feature wise, and has more options to tune the sound than almost any other unit on the market.

[skuttduck]

I liked the Kenwood DNX 7120 that I recently bought. Looks good, and I also cut the gearshift trim with wall mount stereo plugs and a wall mount usb plug so it looks factory.

I took this with my cell phone to show someone.

[95WhiteCamry]

McIntosh quality is seriously above all else. My buddy has a full system in his car from McIntosh... and even though it cost him an arm and a leg, the quality is outstanding.

however, I can't forward a grand for just a headunit. Nakamichi is interesting, but if anything, that Pioneer got me interested a lot.

I was actually looking for a double din application, btw.

[SexieWASD]

Originally Posted by 95WhiteCamry

I was actually looking for a double din application, btw.

Then I think that uibalnme hit the nail on the head, unless you want dvd playback + satnav. Then your are going to be spending close to $1k anyway for something good.