Cheap Head Units

[Jason]

Any body know of any cheap head units that still give quality sound.. I know I'm asking a lot but I'm might be getting a small system for my Bday.

 

Is there any brand i should stay away from? I'm only looking at about $200 OMG CHEAP i no I'm probably asking the impossible but still.

 

What about second hand?

 

has to me MP3 :P got all my songs mp3

Edited January 12, 2005 by Jason

[demuire]

So you want cheap, you want good sound, and you want MP3. Not asking much are you?

 

I'd stay away from Sony, but that's just my personal opinion.

 

For that budget have a look at what JVC have to offer.

[Jason]

i know I'm asking a lot hehheh I'm looking at ebay :P

[Xany]

JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, Clarion

 

stay away from all supercheap stuff unless it has those brand names, i've been noticing they have been getting quite a few more brands into their stores.

 

if you want mp3 and only have $200, as nick said you'd be wanting to have a look in cashies.....but most of them don't come with the warranty if you install it yourself.

 

however, if you spend just a little more.....for $250 you could prolly get the base model of the pioneer range in MP3 players, Brand new, with a 1 year warranty.

 

and if you don't have the extra $50......tell whoever is giving you the gift to just give you the money and save up and then buy it.....cause anything you buy that is cheap in car audio will sound crap...and then when you can actually afford the good stuff you'll wonder why you didnt just buy it in the first place....i know from experience.

Edited January 12, 2005 by Xany

[Jason]

Well mum says she give me the value of my sisters camera and mini PS2 :P

[Super Jamie]

scph7000 ps2 is worth $249, plus the camera, i think you need to ask for more money :P

[Jason]

i know buts its a start, phh I'm just gonna put it towards my suspension, probably wont here it over the exhaust :P

[demuire]

Besides, why buy it now? By the time you get the car on the road, you'll be able to get much nicer fancier stuff with the same amount of money.

[Medicine_Man]

There will probably be a better model out by the time you get your car on the road, wait till then to buy it, I made the mistake of buying mine just before the mp3 units came out, spewing now, i'd love to be able to afford an mp3 unit.. Save your pennies or spend it where it counts!

[Jason]

good point

[irokin]

cheap and nasty. Avoid at all costs.... $200 should get you a basic brand name head deck. Look out for Brisbane Car Sound (or strathfield/whateverthef@$ktheywannacallthemselvesnow), wow and JB etc specials. You can usually find "last years" model going for HEAPS less than RRP. I picked up a diecent amp for 50% off. Keep your eyes and ears open.