Originally Posted by ExPorscheGuy
no doubt. can a decent replacement audio system be had for less than $500?
You can get a top of the line radio from all manufacturers for under $500. When you start looking at LCD w/ DVD playback, then those are about $1,200+.
Here's my suggestions for a high end radio replacement.
Alpine CDA-9855
I just installed this radio 2 weeks ago and here's what I think:
+ massive amount of sound control
+ mp3 and wma playback
+ high res display (3 font styles, 3 complex moving graphic displays, 3 basic moving graphic displays)
+ 512 button colors (all adjustable with a R G B values)
+ unsurpassed sound quality
+ upgrade operating system and bios via cd-r
+ inexpensive accessories (RCA adapter $15, iPod controller $100)
+ versitile plug and play Ai-Net add-on system.
+ innovative GlideTouch slider
- very complicated button interface.
- not user friendly, high operating learning curve. I don't even know how to turn up the bass yet.
- took 5 days to get used to the slider.
Pioneer DEH-P80MP
+ ease of use with friendly interface
+ terrific display
+ best bang for the buck
+ high sound output
+ mp3 and wma playback
- expensive accessories. (iPod controller $130, RCA adapter with thoughput $80)
- questionable build quality and reliability