Whats a good head unit to replace the one for the monsoon?

[Golbez]

I mainly want one that will play MP3s. Im not sure with the stereo sizes too, but one thats like double size (I think my friends were sayings its like a size 2 or some ****?). I also want one that works with our system so it stays in dolby surround. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ January 13, 2003: Message edited by: Golbez ]</p>

[96firebird311]

Our stock size is 1.5 din. Not double din. Don't get confused and buy the wrong head unit!!

[firebirdman225]

Well looks like ur getting a single DIN, because with 1.5 your limited, and I personally haven't seen one that plays MP3s. I don't know your price range but i highly reccommend these two: Kenwood KDC-MP819 and Kenwood KDC-MPV7019. Also your gonna need a metra kit to mount it a wire harness and an antenna adapter, install is real easy. hope this helps

[firebirdman225]

oh yeah its gonna be hard i think cuz the monsoon is powered by a ****ty amp so u are probably gonna need some type of wiring harness or just rewire ur system, also don't worry about that dolby surround, our stereo don't have it!

[RSFireDog]

Replace everything, the monsoon system isnt that great.

[naptown]

Get an ALL ALPINE system! They are without a doubt the best. Kenwood is okay, Eclipse are good, but not for mp3 but ALPINE is the BEST!

[firebirdman225]

yeah alpine is amazing if you wanna pay top dollar, but kenwood excelons are right up there with them tho.

[RSFireDog]

kenwood is the same price if not more expensive..And there are too many buttons on a kenwood, I feel as if I need the manual out to change the radio stations.

Not because I have all Alpine, but because I found that they are the best. If you are looking for a good mp3 player, go alpine. I havent used the 7895 (I think thats the model number) but the 7894 is awesome. Me personally, I have the 7893 and the Alpine mp3/cd changer; works great.

[naptown]

Hey RS tell me where to find all of that Alpine stuff cheap.

[Golbez]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by firebirdman225:
Well looks like ur getting a single DIN, because with 1.5 your limited, and I personally haven't seen one that plays MP3s. I don't know your price range but i highly reccommend these two: Kenwood KDC-MP819 and Kenwood KDC-MPV7019. Also your gonna need a metra kit to mount it a wire harness and an antenna adapter, install is real easy. hope this helps<hr></blockquote>

Oh yeah, someone was telling me Ill have to do some weird stuff to get my steering wheel controls to work right on a new head unit, like it'd have to be wired to some remote or some ****. I guess I could get an FM modulator and an MP3 player, it works just about as good.

I'm not gonna blow alot of money on it, but I do want a decent head unit, most of the money Im spending is going under the hood, not for the sound system. Thanks for the links though, I really like that first one.

[ January 14, 2003: Message edited by: Golbez ]</p>