Help in Buying a basic head unit in USA for <130$

Sandegov · 12th April 2010, 06:38

Hi,
I am looking to buy a basic headunit, in USA, - with USB+IPOD connectivity for a Swift. Not very keen on Bluetooth/Sat radio/etc.

Budget is about less than 100-130$. From the below list I am kind of inclined towards Pioneer, request the gurus and fellow bhpians to take a look and let me know their thoughts/suggestions.

Pioneer DEH-2200UB CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control and USB Input>> 102$
Amazon.com: Pioneer DEH-2200UB CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control and USB Input: Automotive

Pioneer DEHP3100UB SCD Receiver with USB control and LCD>>125$
Amazon.com: Pioneer DEHP3100UB SCD Receiver with USB control and LCD: Car Electronics

Kenwood KDC-MP342U WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Satellite/HD Radio/Bluetooth Ready Front Panel USB/AUX Input>>120$
Amazon.com: Kenwood KDC-MP342U WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Satellite/HD Radio/Bluetooth Ready Front Panel USB/AUX Input: Car Electronics

Kenwood KDC-MP345U In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Receiver with USB/Aux Input>>92$
Amazon.com: Kenwood KDC-MP345U In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Receiver with USB/Aux Input: Electronics

Piyush_Vroom · 12th April 2010, 22:11

Try JVC KD-AHD59. IMO It has a Burr Brown DAC

blueraven316 · 13th April 2010, 00:51

Considering you planning to use the player in India (If not then ignore what is written below)

I think for the budget you looking at you can buy a player in Indian Grey market and get the almost same Value for Money as USA, Any way, you will not be able to claim warranty at a cost effective way if you buy it there.

Some new JVC or Kenwood players have come out in India which are good VFM for getting 2 years official warranty too along.

Sandegov · 17th April 2010, 05:28

Thanks for your inputs blueraven316 & Piyush_Vroom.

After doing some price checking back in India I felt its def worth buying it there, specially for my price range,with the warranty.

Thanks again.

12th April 2010, 06:38	#1
Sandegov BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 376 Thanked: 1,060 Times	Help in Buying a basic head unit in USA for <130$ Hi, I am looking to buy a basic headunit, in USA, - with USB+IPOD connectivity for a Swift. Not very keen on Bluetooth/Sat radio/etc. Budget is about less than 100-130$. From the below list I am kind of inclined towards Pioneer, request the gurus and fellow bhpians to take a look and let me know their thoughts/suggestions. Pioneer DEH-2200UB CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control and USB Input>> 102$ Amazon.com: Pioneer DEH-2200UB CD Receiver with iPod Direct Control and USB Input: Automotive Pioneer DEHP3100UB SCD Receiver with USB control and LCD>>125$ Amazon.com: Pioneer DEHP3100UB SCD Receiver with USB control and LCD: Car Electronics Kenwood KDC-MP342U WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Satellite/HD Radio/Bluetooth Ready Front Panel USB/AUX Input>>120$ Amazon.com: Kenwood KDC-MP342U WMA/MP3 CD Receiver with Satellite/HD Radio/Bluetooth Ready Front Panel USB/AUX Input: Car Electronics Kenwood KDC-MP345U In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Receiver with USB/Aux Input>>92$ Amazon.com: Kenwood KDC-MP345U In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Receiver with USB/Aux Input: Electronics
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12th April 2010, 22:11	#2
Piyush_Vroom BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NewDelhi/Noida Posts: 222 Thanked: 5 Times	Try JVC KD-AHD59. IMO It has a Burr Brown DAC
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13th April 2010, 00:51	#3
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,109 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	Considering you planning to use the player in India (If not then ignore what is written below) I think for the budget you looking at you can buy a player in Indian Grey market and get the almost same Value for Money as USA, Any way, you will not be able to claim warranty at a cost effective way if you buy it there. Some new JVC or Kenwood players have come out in India which are good VFM for getting 2 years official warranty too along. Last edited by blueraven316 : 13th April 2010 at 00:53.
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17th April 2010, 05:28	#4
Sandegov BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 376 Thanked: 1,060 Times	Thanks for your inputs blueraven316 & Piyush_Vroom. After doing some price checking back in India I felt its def worth buying it there, specially for my price range,with the warranty. Thanks again.
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