Well its headunit time for the Ranger. I got my tax return so its time to order one. I did some shopping around and these three are the ones I found from companies I trust. All are around 200-250 in my price range so it really comes down to which model to choose. I am running everything off amps so mostly look for the best SQ. The Excelon is kinda getting my eye because of the ability to turn off its internal amp as I wont be using it. So any input on these headunits would be great. So whats it going to be.. Eclipse, Kenwood, or Pioneer.
All 3 of our vehicles have Excelon. Never an ounce of trouble, and the only time I wavered was with an Alpine. That was a mistake. Of course, I have no experience with the other two, but the Eclipse door speakers in the wifes Ranger are unimpressive, to say the least.
They are ALL junk!!!!!! Get a kraco!!!!! Vintage 1984.......combination FF/eject button, with a tone control and analog tuner. It even comes with a nice floating ground low power ouput that is uneasily integrated into todays current systems, how can ya go wrong........ OK, seriously......Fujitsu Ten (eclipse) has been around longer than alot of companies. I have to say out of the list they would be my first choice for what you want...Second would be either the pioneer or kenwood, hell they are all a toss up!!! Just get the one with the highest pre out voltage.....And looks good. Do any of them have an potentiometer for the volume control?????
I had the cd5000 for a little while. I didn't like it. I like my kenwood 6019 better. even though the eclipse has 8 volt preouts.... and my kenwood only has 2 volt preouts.. the kenwood still sounds better. clearer, and less distortion. any excelon is a kicken head unit. thats my 2 cents.
well I ordered my new headunit just now... sadly i didnt get any of my original choices haha. I saw this one and just couldnt resist. I have always wanted to try Sirius and this one has it built in with everything I need to hook it up. What do yall think? http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lMfT7H...asp?g=300&tab=essential_info&i=613EZ700SR#Tab
built-in SIRIUS Satellite Radio tuner with roof-mount antenna — the EZ-700SR will not operate until you activate your SIRIUS subscription what about this?does it mean the whole radio will not work or just the sat radio part. man i wish my pioneer had the xm tuner built in.i just bought a tuner for it for 90.00 bucks at best buy.had a 12% off coupon and a 5.00 gift certifacate.saved a little somthing....it was 101.99.
It means that the radio WILL NOT work until you get your subscription. Hey DaveDSMer did you read that part. EZ-700SR will not operate until you activate your SIRIUS subscription That why we don't sell that perticular Kenwood at our shop.
i talked with crutchfield and they said to initially get it working you have to activate the sirius subscription. But, if you dont like the sirius you can stop the subscription and the deck will continue to work afterwords. So you basically have to at least have sirius for one month.
click on the "read more" at the end of the first paragraph and look at bottom. says. Important note: The CD player and AM/FM tuner on the EZ-700SR will not operate until you activate your SIRIUS subscription. If you discontinue your SIRIUS subscription, the EZ-700SR will operate normally.
I'm pretty much brand loyal when it comes to stereo equipment. I prefer Kenwood stuff at home, Creative Labs for MP3 players, and Pioneer in the car. I have an old DEH-1600 in my Suburban, ran a couple different shaft-style Pioneers back in the day in my Oldsmobiles, and I'm shopping for a shaft-style Pioneer for my Torino. My wife is shopping for a vehicle as well and I'm thinking a DEH-2000MP will do for her.
