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So I've been researching as of late for a new head unit as my HK gave up the ghost. I already bought the BT module/install kit because it was on sale, so no Aquatics AV, even though i considered it.
Sooo.. what head units are you guys running ? Heavily considering just a media unit as i won't really need CD's.
A lot of guys running Kenwood. You really can't go wrong with an upper end Sony or Kenwood. Both brands will have at least 4V preouts, Bluetooth, a couple of USB ports, aux port and Sirius/XM compatible. Will also have plenty of adjustability and option to turn off internal amp.
the 4v outs is one thing i considered. I'm running a PBR300x2 and MM651 combo right now.
I have heard anything less than 4v and you need to stick with the line level for that amp. I'm ok with that i guess but its still a variable. sound quality was never a complaint ran that way with the HK unit so...
Last edited by Frank Dukes; Nov 11, 2015 at 11:42 AM.
I'm currently using a Alpine CDE137BT for 2years now, no issues at all. Like you say only using media music....usb, IPod, IPhone, Pandora, etc.....Research and narrow your search for what you like. Good luck.
I have heard anything less than 4v and you need to stick with the line level for that amp. I'm ok with that i guess but its still a variable. sound quality was never a complaint ran that way with the HK unit so...
not true at all.
i too considered a media headunit but couldn't find one with all the features i wanted so instead i went with a pioneer deh-9600bhs. all the normal bells and whistles and 2 usb ports - one for my 64g stick and one for my phone.
A lot of guys running Kenwood. You really can't go wrong with an upper end Sony or Kenwood. Both brands will have at least 4V preouts, Bluetooth, a couple of USB ports, aux port and Sirius/XM compatible. Will also have plenty of adjustability and option to turn off internal amp.
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