My ICE Project
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My ICE Project
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.
-Pete
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.
-Pete
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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:
The other usual suspects are high end Eclipse, Alpine, and Clarion head units.
For a great display you may also want to check out these Pioneer Premier decks:
The other usual suspects are high end Eclipse, Alpine, and Clarion head units.
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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!!**
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!!**
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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.
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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.