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drunkencityworker

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Head Units
« on: March 30, 2011, 09:15:38 PM »
Ok so I am sick of replacing a head unit a year since 06. So I picked up a sony cdx-m30 for a little extra coin. Have people had better luck with a marine unit? I Was thinking of tining a splash guard of some sort in the rear to help protect her but still let her breathe.  Any input or ideas?
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Offline Jeffy

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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2011, 10:42:24 PM »
I have an old Alpine that has had rain water poured into the back of it a few times.  Still works.  I've had this since 1994.

A splash guard would work too.  You'd probably want one on the top to prevent water from coming into the case.

I need to get a new head unit as I want one with an AUX and a USB/iPod controller.  I wish I could find an inexpensive head unit that was only a media controller with no CD.
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« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2011, 03:38:41 AM »
2nd person to say old alpine still worked lol
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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2011, 06:58:52 AM »
I had similar issues, I decided to get one of the center consoles that house the head unit, stopped me from having to replace the head unit every 6 months, been working for 4 years now.

As a note my Jeep hasn't had more than the safari top on it in 5 years.
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2011, 09:57:19 AM »
Quote from: DodgeMudder on March 31, 2011, 06:58:52 AM
I had similar issues, I decided to get one of the center consoles that house the head unit, stopped me from having to replace the head unit every 6 months, been working for 4 years now.

As a note my Jeep hasn't had more than the safari top on it in 5 years.
The problem with doing that is the CD stabilization is designed for up and down movement.  So CD's tend to skip more.  Not a big deal with MP3's though.
Quote from: drunkencityworker on March 31, 2011, 03:38:41 AM
2nd person to say old alpine still worked lol
Maybe I should sell mine to help pay for the upgrade!
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Re: Head Units
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2011, 10:01:13 AM »
Quote from: Jeffy on March 30, 2011, 10:42:24 PM
I need to get a new head unit as I want one with an AUX and a USB/iPod controller.  I wish I could find an inexpensive head unit that was only a media controller with no CD.
Was just looking at some of those on JC Whitney, I need a head unit for my new to me tow rig and saw some with these features.

Quote from: Jeffy on March 31, 2011, 09:57:19 AM
The problem with doing that is the CD stabilization is designed for up and down movement.  So CD's tend to skip more.  Not a big deal with MP3's though. Maybe

My Panasonic almost never skips even when wheeling.
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« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2011, 04:22:23 PM »
always had alpines and the only reason I would ever upgrade it was to adapt to new technology!!!! 

I upgraded to a new Alpine with usb so I don't have to use cd's anymore.
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2011, 05:21:19 PM »
Hmm, I've had a Pioneer Pull-Out before my Alpine.  I went with the Alpine because at the time it was the stereo installers were using for boats.  Not cruisers but speed boats that do take a beating.

These day's CD is pretty much dead and with USB/iPod/AUX you don't have to even worry about skipping.  I think my next stereo will be a Pioneer.  Alpine's tend to be more expensive and you have to buy adapters to get it fully featured.  A lot better value.  Even the Kenwoods have more features.  Not all of Alpine's units have built-in iPod controllers.  Although if all you're looking for is a CD player then you can probably save a few as the technology hasn't change much and has started the downward spin to cheaper quality and components to lower mfg. cost.
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« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2011, 11:53:09 PM »
I saw that Alpine added a new head unit to their lineup recently.  I kinda like it since it's not too different looking then my current one.  Just adds USB/iPod controller built in and AUX.  Although it does cost $30 more then the Pioneer I was looking at.  Pretty basic looking which is what I want.  I hate the looks of some of the new head units with the shiny black plastic and flowing lines.


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Re: Head Units
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2011, 08:25:08 PM »
My Pioneer has been in my Jeep for 4 yrs with no problems. I do want to upgrade to one with an ipod usb port thou. I like quadratecs plug and play they sell not a bad deal for $109-189 depending on features you want.
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2011, 08:05:50 AM »
I've always like my alpines I have them in both of my jeeps. In my yj I have a marine one with ipod n aux input it works great in my xj I have a older alpine with built in ipod controls I do play more cds then use my ipod it does great on the unpaved roads around my house. My buddy just got a radio the fit him well since he only uses his ipod the face opens up and you put the ipod in like a cd n close it and it still has an aux input. That radio is for the people that don't do cds anymore
 
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« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2011, 10:35:05 AM »
this is one one I picked up. no ipod compatibility but I figured usb is lots and better in most ways then ipod. no cables laying around also don't need a ipod and usb sticks are loads cheaper then ipods not to mention if you need or want to run a ipod or any mp3 style player it has input on the front of the deck anyway and I carry that cable around to but it's still new in the package lol

http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-100/

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« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2011, 11:54:32 AM »
Unless they have changed in recent years (as in the past year and a half), Sony marine units should come standard with a plastic splash protector on the back to avoid water coming in from above in the rear part of the unit.
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« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2011, 01:03:45 PM »
I also got a tuffy stereo security console for my yj it works great keeps stuff dry and protected from theft.. I have my factory cassette deck player in my dash looks complete stock and un-interesting to theifs lol
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Re: Head Units
« Reply #14 on: April 04, 2011, 12:11:05 PM »
I really like my 30mm ammo can tho as a center counsil
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