Need a new headunit

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escape05xls

Discussion Starter · Oct 5, 2009

I havent bought a head unit for almost 10 years. I got a pioneer back then, I hear they are still good now. BUT I have 4 needs it has to satisfy.
1. USB port for external usb flash drive or ipod/iphone
2. Bluetooth for cell phone
3. HD radio(?) figure I should as the old stuff is phasing out sometime.
4. Be under $200.

My cobalt SS has the usb and bluetooth and I freaking love it, now that the escape is my DD and winter car I need something more than the freaking radio. I have a 2005 escape XLS no mach audio, 1 cd HU.

On crutchfield I see a Jensen, Sony, Boss and Dual. Ive never heard of Boss, Dual I think they made subs when I was in highschool. I have no want for an audio system, the stock stuff is fine.

Perfect fit:

Dual XHD7714

- HD radio, BT, USB, AUX, 1CD, $159

Missing HD
Sony Xplod MEX-BT3700

-BT, USB, AUX, 1cd, $199 but missing HD stock ($149 add-on)

Kenwood KDC-BT742U

- BT, USB, AUX, 1cd, $219. No HD radio. The HD version is $250

Jensen's BT1611I

- BT, USB, SD port, 1cd, music recording to SD or usb, $109. NO HD radio upgrade.

Missing HD and CD

Boss Audio's 755DBi

- BT, USB, AUX, SD, $149. Kinda cool but no cd and the ipod "tray" may break?

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jonas1022

· #5 · Oct 5, 2009

kkreit01 said:
I would stay clear of Dual, Boss, Jensen, Soundstorm, Pyle, etc. Stick with the better names like Pioneer, Kenwood, Eclipse, Sony, JVC, etc. You don't have to spend a paycheck to get a decent HU.

+1 for the above. Loved my Pioneer equipment, although they only send the USofA the lower level components now. Kenwood used to be very fine, I don't know that it's so good now. Eclipse, Sony and JVC were okay, always sound harsh to my ears though. Take a good listen in a sound room. Read the specs and compare.

Dual actually got started, or so I beleive, building needles for record players. And expanded from there. Boss? Never heard of them. Jensen was (I dunno if they still are) a British brand that was famous back in the 70's, not so much now. Soundstorm, Pyle: see Boss... :worry:

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