s2000: Head Unit August 2014!
08-15-2014, 11:34 AM
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s2000: Head Unit August 2014!
Hello! I am new to the forums so this will be my first post!
So I've been an owner of an AP2 2005 s2k for half a year now down in San Diego. However, now the my CD is stuck and wont eject. Whenever I do try to eject the CD it makes this clicking sound.
So, I figured I'd just buy a new head unit. However, I would just like to see what you s2000 owners recommend since technology keeps getting better and I don't want to be out to date. Also, because I am not very familiar with head units.
I did look up certain head units and I found out that I really want is BLUETOOTH, USB, and CD PLAYER. I will be buying that "Modifry CDI" because I do want to use my controls, but I guess I'll pick up the Brand of Head Unit first?
Here are the Head Units I currently like, but don't know if I should get. They are pretty expensive, but they look nice.
Alpine IDA-X305S - However, no CD Player. LOVE the look of the Head Unit Itself + the Display.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1FG0D48362
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OHoXrXw...-KDC-X994.html
As you can see I love the display screens on those head units, but is it worth it to get those screens or are there better head units without those screens?
Like this one is around the same price, but looks outdated.
Pioneer DEHX9600BHS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...00D5-_-Product
The top two Alpine and Kenwood look more modern.
So I've been an owner of an AP2 2005 s2k for half a year now down in San Diego. However, now the my CD is stuck and wont eject. Whenever I do try to eject the CD it makes this clicking sound.
So, I figured I'd just buy a new head unit. However, I would just like to see what you s2000 owners recommend since technology keeps getting better and I don't want to be out to date. Also, because I am not very familiar with head units.
I did look up certain head units and I found out that I really want is BLUETOOTH, USB, and CD PLAYER. I will be buying that "Modifry CDI" because I do want to use my controls, but I guess I'll pick up the Brand of Head Unit first?
Here are the Head Units I currently like, but don't know if I should get. They are pretty expensive, but they look nice.
Alpine IDA-X305S - However, no CD Player. LOVE the look of the Head Unit Itself + the Display.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA1FG0D48362
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X994
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-OHoXrXw...-KDC-X994.html
As you can see I love the display screens on those head units, but is it worth it to get those screens or are there better head units without those screens?
Like this one is around the same price, but looks outdated.
Pioneer DEHX9600BHS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...00D5-_-Product
The top two Alpine and Kenwood look more modern.
08-15-2014, 11:44 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-CDE-HD1.../dp/B00CKYH9Q2 + it allows you to mess around with timing
Personally I like the old Alpines a lot more (biolite display) but no BT feature or timing unless you buy the accessories CDA-117
http://www.amazon.com/Axxess-ASWC-1-.../dp/B00B4PJC9K got this for the controls
Personally I like the old Alpines a lot more (biolite display) but no BT feature or timing unless you buy the accessories CDA-117
http://www.amazon.com/Axxess-ASWC-1-.../dp/B00B4PJC9K got this for the controls
08-15-2014, 11:51 AM
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http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-CDE-HD1.../dp/B00CKYH9Q2 + it allows you to mess around with timing
Personally I like the old Alpines a lot more but no BT feature or timing unless you buy the accessories CDA-117
Personally I like the old Alpines a lot more but no BT feature or timing unless you buy the accessories CDA-117
Awesome! ya see. I couldn't even find something like that. Looks like that ones on the top of the list! I doubt I'll be able to find anything better than this.
Thanks, S2Krazy89!
08-15-2014, 12:05 PM
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np fyi this should be posted in another subforum i think
Don't get anything lower than cde-148 during this time because anything lower is new and very cheaply made and have useless features
just in case you prefer pioneer http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-80...neer+deh-80prs
Don't get anything lower than cde-148 during this time because anything lower is new and very cheaply made and have useless features
just in case you prefer pioneer http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-80...neer+deh-80prs
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http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-CDE-HD1.../dp/B00CKYH9Q2 + it allows you to mess around with timing
Personally I like the old Alpines a lot more (biolite display) but no BT feature or timing unless you buy the accessories CDA-117
http://www.amazon.com/Axxess-ASWC-1-.../dp/B00B4PJC9K got this for the controls
Personally I like the old Alpines a lot more (biolite display) but no BT feature or timing unless you buy the accessories CDA-117
http://www.amazon.com/Axxess-ASWC-1-.../dp/B00B4PJC9K got this for the controls
08-15-2014, 01:39 PM
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Not sure if it's better. I just got it because it is available at most/all audio stores and it does the same thing except the multiple button function (maybe it does? never even tried lol). I don't find myself ever needing those extra functions while driving. If you do decide to get the universal control, wire it neatly and it'll fit right in the slot along with the headunit but have it so you can easily pull the headunit back out if you need to.
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I would like to hear about the owners with the alpine unit. I currently have the kenwood kdc-x995 hu and my only complaint would be that the screen is hard to see in the day time. Sun tends to glare off the screen and makes it really difficult to read your screen. Sound quality the USB port and Bluetooth have been great. Also the USB port is located in the back of the unit so that is something else to consider. I also bought the modifry dci and it has been great
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I would like to hear about the owners with the alpine unit. I currently have the kenwood kdc-x995 hu and my only complaint would be that the screen is hard to see in the day time. Sun tends to glare off the screen and makes it really difficult to read your screen. Sound quality the USB port and Bluetooth have been great. Also the USB port is located in the back of the unit so that is something else to consider. I also bought the modifry dci and it has been great
I wouldn't get any of the 2014 models based on the CDE-154. It feels cheap. They took out Time Alignment and replaced it with Bass Engine... There better options out there in that price range.
08-21-2014, 02:09 PM
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I've had the Alpine IDA-X305S for years now
Love it except the screen when top is down is completely useless because of the sun i cannot make anything out.
also you cannot stream bluetooth audio.
otherwise its a good radio i also have the bluetooth module so phone calls are good with it
people can hear me and i can def hear them. Even with the top down
Love it except the screen when top is down is completely useless because of the sun i cannot make anything out.
also you cannot stream bluetooth audio.
otherwise its a good radio i also have the bluetooth module so phone calls are good with it
people can hear me and i can def hear them. Even with the top down