Forcedbird

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113KDCX...&ssi=0&tp=5684

Is it worth it?

Opinions on the head unit in the deal?

rob-2

Seems like a good buy for $180. Do you have to run the ipod off the front of the HU?

I perfer to tuck mine out of site so I don't get my top sliced.

drewmob

I have an Excelon in my s2k. It is the second I've owned. I may go ahead and pick one of these up for a DD as that is a really good price for the features.

Excelons have excellent features including independent high-pass filters for the front and rear channels, low-pass filter for the sub channel, and sub level control. They also have high/mid/low gain controls. Turn the "loud" feature off and you can really clean up your signal with these tools.

The only complaint that people have is that the head unit is difficult to use since there are so many features packed into so few buttons. It took me a while to get used to. Don't get it if you aren't tech-savvy.

I also stopped carrying CDs or a ipod thanks to the integrated USB input. I have a half-dozen USB sticks in the car which hold my entire music collection (over 80 gigs.) The artist and track name/# come up on the screen. It is a really nice perk considering storage is at a premium in our cars. My whole music collection is in a holder that is the size of my wallet.

don2007

I have a premier unit that like this one lacks number buttons. I dont like it for that reason

revhi

Get the x693 for the minimal price difference.