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Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by tacomaman06, Jul 23, 2009.

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Jul 23, 2009 at 3:51 PM

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Pioneer DEH-1100MP

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these are a few i was looking into....just looking for feedback if anyone has experience with any of them.

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I had the kenwood 138 it sucked the volume knob double as an EQ setter, its very sensitive so a slight tap and your adjusting The eq. I gave it to a friend and got a Sony CDX GT620ip It also has an Ipod hook up and a remote. the remote is great for using while driving so you dont have to reach foward to change tracks, station and volume

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ive always had pioneers and loved them all

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Can't comment on those specifically, but I've always had good luck with Pioneer. Also Alpines have always treated me well. Never had a Kenwood.

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i have 4 pioneer cd players and love them all
so the way i see it pioneer is the way to go

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another HU i am looking into......

Pioneer DEH-2100IB

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out of the 2 pioneer HU i choose the first one just baised on looks

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too late higer hes already placed his order check the URE meet thread

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out of the 2 pioneer HU i choose the first one just baised on looks
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i ordered the last one i posted. should be a good setup..with the infinity speakers/components i ordered.

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I've had several DEH series pioneers and they have all been EXCELLENT for the price.

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I've had several DEH series pioneers and they have all been EXCELLENT for the price.
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awesome to hear! the ones i saw got great reviews, as did the one i ordered, so it should be good.

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I recently installed the Pioneer deh-p3100 and love it compared to factory. It took a little time to figure out the programming and such but I think it is a great unit.

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What's your budget? Can we recommend something else?

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What's your budget? Can we recommend something else?
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i would have picked up an alpine.

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dude really who does that... ur going to tell someone they bought something that u wouldnt after they already do it? most people know to keep that to themselves

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dude really who does that... ur going to tell someone they bought something that u wouldnt after they already do it? most people know to keep that to themselves
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what's wrong with saying i would have picked an Alpine? It's not like i bashed his purcahse.

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yeah,i could have,but the hu i got had better reviews and all then a couple of the alpines that were in my price range. the pioneer i picked should be fine.

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For the assumed budget (based on the items posted) I believe you made a fine choice. Never had any real issues with Pioneer HU's. I used to prefer Kenwood stuff, but the last 4 HU's I've had were all Pioneers and I see no reason to switch that streak at this point (unless I went to a DVD Nav system).

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