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I know it's a good HU (retail is $999) but I'm curious if anyone has heard of problems with this model. I know it needs an external amp.

I've seen it in an older S2000, but one concern is that the drop-out faceplate will hit my '04/'05 center console upgrade.

I'm also looking for solutions to hooking up the OEM controls. I don't think DJQube's mod works with this HU.

I've seen this HU for around $800 new or $400 for factory reconditioned. I would never have thought about a reconditioned unit, but I recently lost my Sony UX-400 PDA and I could only get a reconditioned one. I can't tell any difference in looks or performance from my new one. I'm still considering a new one, though.

http://store1.yimg.com/I/hypeaudio_1826_9383391

-Pete :hello:

High end Sony's have pretty bad reputations in the car audio world. This may be a great HU, but if it were my money I wouldn't chance it. I personally like HU's without internal amplification so that's a plus in my book. If you go with the Sony insist on a longer warranty because the more frequent problems with the decks is that they die after a year or two. There are several threads about Sony decks' unreliability if you do a search. But if you like it, go for it :)

For a great display you may also want to check out these Pioneer Premier decks:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...H-P8MP_big.jpg

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pi...4DEXP9_big.jpg

The other usual suspects are high end Eclipse, Alpine, and Clarion head units.

motorized sony = :thumbdn:

Go with the top 4.

You mean the ones that flitcroft is recommending?

-Pete :confused:

Yeah....1-Alpine, 2-Eclipse, 3-Clarion, and 4-Pioneer

Pioneer would be my last choice.

Ditto what Dave said.

I'm trying to find something high-end, and also something somewhat rare or unique. I don't want the same thing everyone else has.

I've been looking online, and I get some catalogs, like Crutchfield's, but I haven't found too much to my liking. The Alpines are nice, but the high-end (no DVD/screen) receivers are in the $300 range. I know they are good quality, but because they are relatively inexpensive, it seems like everyone owns one.

Don't get me wrong, I don't prefer to spend a lot of money, but usually it's a requirement if you want something unique.

I might have to start a new thread, titled "What is the best HU available that will fit in the OEM S2000 DIN."

Any recommendations on something outrageous???

-Pete :)

**THANKS FOR THE ADVICE!!**

There was this retro headunit that ff2skip posted awhile back. it looked strait out of the 70's but had a cool look to it. IMO would look wierd in the S, but a nice looking piece. definitely unique.

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/pro...020DXZ945.jpeg

This is a high end Clarion Pro Audio deck. Retails for $600, Crutchfield has it for $450. I love my Clarion ProAudio deck in my other car. Best I have listened to so far.

[QUOTE=Will,Jan 6 2005, 07:47 PM]http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/pro...020DXZ945.jpeg

This is a high end Clarion Pro Audio deck.