Car Audio

[Vortex22]

Ok, I'm going to be getting a new headunit for my car soon and I need some advice/suggestions.

I'm dont really know much about car audio, and I'm not sure what brands are considered good... I'm looking at these 2 units:
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Other than MP3 playback, are there any diferences between these 2 headunits? Is sony an ok brand in car audio, and does anyone have suggestions for other headunits in this price range?
I'm keeping my stock speakers for now, I might upgrade later... I just want a CD player in my car for now (98 Civic)
Also, apparently it is very easy to install, so I will be doing it myself instead of paying some monkey at BB or whatever to do it for me
Is there anything I should know about before starting the install?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Vortex22]

Bump because it took me forever to edit

 

[Spac3d]

1.) Don't buy from Crutchfield, they are way too expensive
2.) Sony head units are poor at best. Look at some Pioneers at the same price, they are excellent. I have a JVC KD 909 and it is fantastic, you can find the 707 version for a little over $200 I would think.

 

[cchen]

After having a mp3 stereo stolen from my car, I'll give this advice:

get a cheap stereo that only have a cd player. but has aux in/outputs.

instead of getting a new mp3 player, i'm getting a cheap cd player and hooking an ipod up to it. no worries about theft. i might just have to carry the ipod around (which is ok for me) or keep it in some hidden compartment in the car.

 

[Rogozhin]

Alpine, Eclipse, and Blaupunkt all make very quaility head units.


Look in the back of car and driver for super cheap head units.

rogo

 

[Vortex22]

Are there any other good websites to buy from that would be cheaper, or would I do better just going to a store and getting something there?

 

[cchen]

ebay, sound domain, or buy one off the fs/ft forums