How do you choose a deck?

Prozon

Kris
Well that's just it.

I'm curious... how do you choose a deck? PRICE?
I want to upgrade my "Walmart" deck to something better, but the only thing I could really think of that would determine anything would be the price and brand. (But that wouldn't make much sense..)

At best buy the deck's all said "45w" "50w" or "52w" I believe. All x4 if I recall.
So should I figure out what my speakers find out and try to find a deck that puts out that much?

Just some information on the topic would be fantastic...
Thanks. :)
 

99Integrags

New Member
JGvtec said:
Screw the topic just buy mine. Ill give you a good deal ;).
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Lol! I go by my budget and of course by the features that I would like it to have. For example, my deck is a sony with a subwoofer control cause I have a sub. I aslso bought it so it would be fully compatible withe my iphone/ipod and it plays through the usb cord aqnd charges it also which I love about it.
 

GreenTeggy

My name is Ben
its all about preference from my experience unless you building some insane system the wattage doesnt matter i prefer alpine because i like how they lay out their system but kenwood is great as well and yes ipod adapters are a requirement for me check out crutchfield.com they hvae amazing deals install instructions and parts in packaging! awesome stuff
 


99Integrags

New Member
GreenTeggy said:
its all about preference from my experience unless you building some insane system the wattage doesnt matter i prefer alpine because i like how they lay out their system but kenwood is great as well and yes ipod adapters are a requirement for me check out crutchfield.com they hvae amazing deals install instructions and parts in packaging! awesome stuff
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Also, www.sonicelectronix.com is also a really good site! Lots of info. and good deals!
 

DustinXIX

New Member
stormnorman said:
for me the face plate has to look clean and have a nice color to it, preferably blue. easy to control all that. heres mine: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-CDXGT540UI-Player-Receiver-Black/dp/B002PK0SNM (got this 4-5 months ago.)-was 150 msrp
and this is what ill be upgrading to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGDSRZzMaIs
if anyone wants my deck let me know. the review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YTBFfCDzHE
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this^^^ ive been through about 5 different brands and this one was definately the best bang for the buck.highly recommend.
 

DustinXIX

New Member
when im buyimn a deck, i look for aux input, usb input, sub outputs, 52x4 watts, and color :p i have a thing for that blue led look haha
 

jcrabb13

Registered Abuser
ya I look for looks, features, and outputs. Also some of the EQ settings are nice to have so if you can find a 5band eq that will take you places :)
 

WAR 178

Premium User
figure what you want your system to do, and how you want it to sound.....then research alll the components needed.
also look at the decks RMS wattage rating(per channel) it might say 40w per ch x4 but only really put out 17w x4 RMS. when you see the 40 or 52 watts x4ch... thats max wattage. NOT the constant power that is being put out. You do get what you pay for with these electronics. Some numbers may look good up front...but look at all the specs.
 

mkl399

New Member
IMO Pioneer makes the best Heads out there, granted they can run a bit pricier. i have one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEH-P5000UB-Dash-iTunes-Receiver/dp/B0011MRCT8 and it is absolutly amazing. has every feature you could want, plus the settings and options allow you to adjust nearly everything to fit your car. The modern version of this headunit comes with bluetooth too, and is also very nice (my dad has it)
but honestly speaking, the sony one you were looking at looks pretty good to me. All just depends on what you want out of it and how much you are willing to spend.
 

WAR 178

Premium User
I like pioneer or alpine decks... also look into egay for somebody selling a good deck for a good deal....
 
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