Who makes the best head units?
 

So who do you guys think make the best head units?

define best.

by my definition, i vote alpine and pioneer. btw, i didnt vote. :oh:

best = sound quality, design, company reputation.......:)

Out of that list, Clarion. Only the ProAudio, the low end is crap. Alpine's got some great decks too :thumbup:

Sound quality more has to do with how you have the EQ set up and what speakers you have. Who has the best design is a user preference. Company reputation? Rep for what?

none of the above
but from that list i would say alpine/Kenwood

i would say alpine

does nobody know about eclipse? best pre amp voltage i've ever seen, and there "nob" is sheer genious

From the list above...
Alpine
Clarion Pro-Audio
Kenwood is good, too.

Outside of the list, Nakamichi, Eclipse (eh... sometimes problematic) & some old Denon decks.

Clarion HX-D1 -- not the D10
Alpine 7909 -- (with a few choice mods)
Clarion 9255 -- (same as a mcintosh mx6 blah blah...something)
Denon DCt-Z1 <---- my choice as the best cd transport/DAC in one chassis combo around right now...

Yea, Eclipse isn't listed, so I didn't mention them. I'd take them over anything.

definately i think they're the most visually appealing IMO also, tilts, 4 8volt pre amp outputs? you can't beat that...

Eclipse is my deck of choice.

glad to know i'm not the only one who thinks so :rockon:

Damn sorry I forgot about Eclipse:doh:
Well so far I hear about Alpine and Eclipse being the best, so ill think about those 2 brands for now, lookin at the best model for me:) .

I have to say Alpine. Now of course you can talk about "micro" products like McIntosh... and you can pay $2000 for a head unit.

However, any HU that can be talked about being in best class can not have an internal amplifier.

i've had a kenwood, eclipse, and now have an alpine. i've liked features of all 3, but my kenwood broke (wouldn't change volume or cd) so i don't really like kenwood anymore. i love my new alpine (mainly because it plays mp3's). i used to hate alpine, but i would definitely go with them now. but eclipse has to be my favorite of all time.

kenwood eXceleon decks are great for consumer level, but they don't stand up next to Alpine, Clarion or Eclipse.

ur, most clarion products suck but there top of the line(especially HU flip screen) is actually a good deal

Yea, anything not ProAudio from Clarion is crap. I stated that in one of my orginal replies in here.

Alpine hands down. I've had experience with most of the manufacturers up there. Been the most happy with Alpine, bar-none. :D

i change my vote to alpine and eclipse :thumbup:

i like alpine and eclipse (due to preamps)
but Blaupunkt gets me because there Fm sensitivity (new series old series were crap)

Eclipse makes a great hu if you're looking to setup a SQ system.
If you're looking for features, you can't go wrong with a Pioneer or Pioneer Premier.