Hello all,

I am after a new head unit about the price range of $500.00 to $800.00

Its gotta have 3 pre outs i think?? preferably over 4V and play mp3

I have no idea whats good, but it gotta be able to run the following:

alpine 5 channel amp
2 type r 12'' subs
alpine spx 177a front splits
alpine 6x9

Everywhere I call tells me something different

Was hoping to stick with alpine but is there something better out there for the $$$$

Thanks

Shane

p.s i am a complete noob when it comes to car audio:cry:

How about a Pioneer DEH-P7750MP (http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/car_entertainment/cdtuners/dehp7750mp/index.html)? We have a lot of success with those decks.

http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/images/products/DEH_P7750MP_041021.jpg

what would be a good SQ deck about $1000-1500

http://www.eclipse-web.com/cd/images/cd5000.jpg

Eclipse CD5000
Multi-Harmonizer
Custom Mode
FM/AM tuner
Advanced 24-bit DAC
High 8V preamp output
(front/rear/non-fader)
3 prs. pre outputs
1 aux input + 1 aux input-ready
Memory Stick-ready
CD Changer-ready (2 units)
HD Radio-ready
GPS unit-ready for Area Shot
ESN security
Remote control
Advanced 2-mode Sound Control DSP:
7-band Parametric EQ (advanced on)
Time Alignment (advanced on)
Crossover
Listening Position Selector


You'll have to ring around, but i think they retail in the 800ish area :) Other than that, you could go for the CD300, they're only about 500 bcuks and have 5v pre out and loads of other features too. Check them out at www.eclipse-web.com

I have an older eclipse unit (CD5435 - last years model) with 5v preout and the sound is great :)