I'm getting a head unit for my beater car,'98 civic EX coupe, for my b-day. After checking out Crutchfield I think Ive narrowed it down to the:



Pioneer DEH-P7400...$280

Kenwood MPV-??6022....$280

Kenwood excelon ???757 I think.....$280



They all have pretty much the same features and are all about the same prices. All have 3 sets of outputs. What do you guys think? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif



Now, I already have 4 new Sony Xplod speakers for the car. 6.5" fronts and 6x9 rears. Opinions on those? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif



I have a 12" Kicker XPL that I'm gonna hook up also. Opinions? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif



What amp should I get? I'm only going to amp the sub. I'm thinking somewhere around 300-400w RMS. Cost is very important since this is part of my present. What do you guys think? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif



Generally I listen to rap/hip hop, but mostly rock and alternative, If that helps any.



Thanks https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/bigok.gif

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683358.gif I can't believe I just said "hip hop" https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...O_DIR#>/11.gif

300-400w will be fine to push 1-12" sub, just bridge the amp, it should hit good and hard.



You really can't go wrong w/ Pioneer, IMO the head unit is only a means of controls, speakers are meant to be run off amps, not deck power.



When choosing a head unit I look for ease of control.

Thanks.



Anybody else?

A 300 W amp running the sub with the deck running the speakers will sound pretty out of balance, don't you think? Are you one of those people we can hear coming 2 blocks away? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



P.S.



PPI makes killer amps.

Find some one around u that sells memphis amps........The price is right AND QUALITY IS STILL THERE FOR THE MONEY U SPEND....... They have built in fans and all.........The head units are fine but they dont have a sub level control and if you ask me thats the only way to go with a system.....As kenwood they are still in buisness??????lol?????? thats just my opinion but heck what do i know i just work at a stereo shop.........

https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683561.gif I thought this was gonna be about BJ's..

I was just throwing around the 300w number. I just want something that sounds good but will hit hard.



For now I'm gonna go with the Pioneer p740mp Premier head unit. I'll figure out the amp situation later, I guess.

I would get a head unit that plays MP3s, do those play MP3s?

Yeah they all do I think. But the one I'm gonna get definately does.