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?



Now, I already have 4 new Sony Xplod speakers for the car. 6.5" fronts and 6x9 rears. Opinions on those?



I have a 12" Kicker XPL that I'm gonna hook up also. Opinions?



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?



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



Thanks

 

I can't believe I just said "hip hop"

 

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?



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.........

 

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.