Outfitting the Miata and Truck with the same Deck

[AJ]

So I'm looking around at upgrading the decks in both whips to something that will allow for easy USB connection and play MP3s, in doing so I found this:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1302200UB/Pioneer-DEH-2200UB.html

If I pick up 2 of those and a new set of Polk 6x8s

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_107DB571/Polk-Audio-db571.html

for the Miata I'll have new systems in both whips for under $315.

Thoughts?

[ClearCoatMiata]

do it

[ClearCoatMiata]

i was thinking are the stock speakers the same size as the aftermarket ones usaly the aftermarket ones have biger magnets and means you cant role down your window and i know for how small the door pannels are i realy dont think you have very much play

[DrWebster]

Pioneer makes good shit, I'd go for it.

[mOjO]

DrWebster is in Pioneers pocket. Don't believe a word he says.

[JohnnyT]

I've always had excellent thoughts on Alpine. Looking to stay within your price range I found the CDE-102:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE102/Alpine-CDE-102.html?search=Alpine+VENDORID500&ssi=0&searchdisplay=Alpine&tp=5684

I found it $20 cheaper on Amazon too!

http://www.amazon.com/ALPINE-CDE102-50WX4-DET-FACE/dp/B001QDMU9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1275416397&sr=8-1

Here's the comparo: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/CompareTo.aspx?g=300&cc=01&compareItems=01|1302200UB&compareItems=01|500CDE102

If that doesn't work:

Customer Reviews
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General Pioneer DEH-2200UB Alpine CDE-102
Chassis Size Code IEJ IEJ
CEA-2006 Compliant Yes Yes
RMS Power Output 14 watts 18 watts
Peak Output 50 watts 45 watts
RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz 20-20kHz
Preamp Outputs 2-channel 4-channel
Sub Preamp Outputs No No
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No Yes
Preamp Voltage 2 volts 2 volts
Display Color White White
Key Button Color Red or Green Red/Blue
EQ Bands 3 2
Sound Shaping Type EEQ Bass Engine
Wireless Remote Yes No
Steering Wheel Control Compatible No No
Security Detachable face
Detachable face
Flip-Down Face No No
Parts Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Labor Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Expandability Pioneer DEH-2200UB Alpine CDE-102
iPod Connection/Control Built-in audio Optional audio
AUX Input Front Front
USB Input Front Front
Memory Card Slot USB USB memory
A/V Inputs No No
Bluetooth Compatible No Optional
Satellite Radio Ready No No
HD Radio No No
Navigation No No
Changer Control No No
Tuner Pioneer DEH-2200UB Alpine CDE-102
Tuner Type SuperTuner IIID Not given
FM Sensitivity 11 dBf 9.3 dBf
FM Presets 18 12
AM Presets 6 6
European Tuning No No
Seek/Scan Seek Seek
Radio Data System No No
Playback Pioneer DEH-2200UB Alpine CDE-102
CD Frequency Response Not Given 5-20kHz
CD Signal-to-Noise 94 dB 105 dB
MP3 Playback Yes Yes
WMA Playback Yes Yes
AAC Playback No Yes
DVD Playback No No

[ClearCoatMiata]

i agree alpine is the best

[DrWebster]

I've had two Alpines die on me, fuck them right in the face.

Also, remember that if you get the HU from a place like Amazon, you likely won't get wiring harnesses/dash kits with them. Yeah, Crutchfield may be $20 more, but they throw in all the installation stuff for free.

[YSOSLO]

JT wins! And srsly, who kills 2 car stereos? I've never heard of one dying, much less two! wtf are you doing Colin?...switching from NPR to death metal and back?

I've had great experiences with both Alpine and Clarion, but I've got better things to do than spend an hour tracking down links n'shit...lol

[Big Nate]

Pioneer has been great for me. Alpine has died and kenwood died.

[Picklz]

I liked one Pioneer premier deck I had, tried a cheaper one and I was not all that happy with it. Guess it depends on the SQ and Features you expect them to have. I've had 3-4 Alpine deck's and have never had an issue with one. My favorite deck to date was an Eclipse I had before the Alpine I put in the MS3, it was missing some features of newer decks though so I upgraded.

Eclipse, Alpine, Clarion, and Pioneer Premier are where I'd look.

[AJ]

I've had two Alpines die on me, fuck them right in the face.

Also, remember that if you get the HU from a place like Amazon, you likely won't get wiring harnesses/dash kits with them. Yeah, Crutchfield may be $20 more, but they throw in all the installation stuff for free.

I agree, Crutchfield makes it nearly idot proof when getting the right shit, and getting everything you need.

I've also had Song, Alpine, Clarion, RF, and Pioneer all die on me at some point in my life. I'm not looking for a $100 solution to last 10 years.

[AJ]

revisiting this quick. Anyone looked at decks recently that would suggest one that has front access for USB and aux? Went to Best Buy tonight and it seems like every deck was the same, just differnet brands and looks. All in the $150-$200 range too... I remember when looking at stuff and you could spend $400-$700 on a deck to get what was needed, has shit just changed that much in the last 10 years (last time I fucked with a deck).

[DrWebster]

Here ya go:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1304300UB/Pioneer-DEH-4300UB.html?tp=5684&nvpair=FFBrand|Pioneer

For $30 more, you can get a version that has an HD Radio tuner (worth it if you listen to the radio a fair amount, much better sound quality):

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130DEH33HD/Pioneer-DEH-33HD.html?tp=5684&nvpair=FFBrand|Pioneer

[AJ]

Yeah, I think I'll order up the HD one here today. I'm also looking to replace the antenna I have with a shorty, though I with I had some other options so I could just shave that fucking hole. Oh well.

I think I'll be looking at some speakers as well, get some better sound out of thoe 6"ers.

[concealer404]

Check www.woofersetc.com

I like Pioneers current single DIN units. They're a far cry from what they used to be. :)