Guest Chillgoon Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 Hi guys i have been on the look out for mp3 head decks and the only real one that i have seen is the JVC one. I have had pioneer head decks in the past and they have been great for me with no problems what so ever and i love the look of them too I searched the net and found one that seems to be selling in the US its the pioneer DEH P7400MP has anyone seen any pioneer mp3 players for sale in australia i enclose a pic of it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy Posted November 12, 2002 Share Posted November 12, 2002 they sell these everywhere ... are there no car audio places in newcastle?? or any car accessory place at all?? ... well anyways this is the player that i want too but i'm short on cash right now ... it should cost you about 7-800 bucks cash. Also jvc are good ... as i've had a good look at comparing mp3 head units ... if ur on a budget get a jvc, if u've got a bit more cash got with pioneer ... like you said ... they just look heaps better ... and if you're bill gates ... got with the top of the line pioneer ... that one just rocks man!!! like you can download ur own animations onto the OLED ... thats just better than any other rice you can buy!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-90392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamBo Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 This kenwood MP3 headunit is currently on special at Strathfield Car radios for $398 I'd buy one if i had the cash to do so Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-90454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chillgoon Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Hippy, I have been to a few audio places here in newcastle about a month ago and they didn't have them. Hmmm might have to go look again. On a us website they had them on special for $229us thats still cheaper than 700-800 bucks i'll have more of a look around, if that is the price then i might go with a jvc as they do the same thing its just the look and i dont think i want to pay that much xtra for "the look" thanks all Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-90555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 go to www.pioneeraus.com.au and check it out ... i've had a little look at this one, and my cousin has the MD version ... i think its awesome... i want one but i can't afford it yet ... but will soon after i pay of half the skyline ... otherwise i think jvc are pretty good too ... its all up to u whether u like the OLED gimmick like myself Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-90567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tool Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Go to JB Hi-fi in Church St Parramatta I too have had Pioneer decks and am very happy with them and have invested in an MP3 playing deck. It cost be $1100 but I'm glad. There is a Sony deck around for under $500 i think but I don't know what it's like. Be warned, they do cost a bit, but if you're an audiophile like myself, and would otherwise be considering a stacker, save the money you would spend on a stacker & get an MP3 playing deck - hours & hours of music on there & so easy to change!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-90724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTST4G Posted November 13, 2002 Share Posted November 13, 2002 Heaps of places in Newcastle sell them. I bought my MP3 head unit from Newcastle pro sound, and i know JB hifi at Kotara sells them - i have seen them there. By the way i bought mine about 2 months ago. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-90757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chillgoon Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Man that is weird I went to JB Hi in newcastle about 2 months ago now and asked them what mp3 players they had for sale, a guy there told me that they only had jvc and kenwood mp3 decks. I specifically asked at the time about if they were going to get other brands such as pioneer and he said that they would probably come out in the new year. obviously had no idea Since they are there now I might have to go back for a look. Wonder how much for the baseline pioneer mp3 deck? Gtst4g: what brand mp3 deck u get ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-91441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 pioneer baseline mp3 deck is about 7-800 ... show them the cash first ... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-91599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTST4G Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 I got an Alpine CDA - 7894?? I think that is the one. Silver face, three pre out etc. Pro Sound have quite a few to choose from. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-91636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chillgoon Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 thanks for that guys Might have to start saving my pennies if i want a pioneer deck then. Unless there is some after xmas sales .... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-91699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SpecII Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Woohoo i made it through the registration, fantastic, What up peepls. Hey listen I just bought a JVC MP3 unit. it has been fitted in the car for about 36 hours now and it is quite nice. It has really good specs for the price I paid. I paid $440 but the retail i think is $510 or $500. It has 3 preouts, and remembers exactly what the alst mp3 played was, so you dont have to start all the way from the top. When you switch to radio then the antenna goes up, when you go back to cd then antenna goes down, which I know some of the more expensive decks do not do. I love it. I wish I had forked out for the next one up in the range which is the top i am sure and it is like $700, has a similar display to the pioneer i am pretty sure. just looks a bit better. But for the MONEY it is tops, and if you are running a semi decent amp/sub setup it should pass through just fine. Just my opinion though!!. I am stoked, been reading these forums for about a week and now that the car is licenced I am finally registered. Used the wrong handle though, doh!! peace Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-92041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTST4G Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 The expensive units don't have the antenna function because they are designed for the US. In the US, your head unit can pick up information about road conditions etc that is broadcast on the radio. Thus the antenna needs to be up to pick this up. However in Australia we do not have this function from our radio stations. On mu Alpine HU i put a manual switch in it that puts the antenna up or down. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-92399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ix9 Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Originally posted by SpecII Woohoo i made it through the registration, fantastic, What up peepls. Hey listen I just bought a JVC MP3 unit. it has been fitted in the car for about 36 hours now and it is quite nice. It has really good specs for the price I paid. I paid $440 but the retail i think is $510 or $500. It has 3 preouts, and remembers exactly what the alst mp3 played was, so you dont have to start all the way from the top. When you switch to radio then the antenna goes up, when you go back to cd then antenna goes down, which I know some of the more expensive decks do not do. I love it. I wish I had forked out for the next one up in the range which is the top i am sure and it is like $700, has a similar display to the pioneer i am pretty sure. just looks a bit better. But for the MONEY it is tops, and if you are running a semi decent amp/sub setup it should pass through just fine. Just my opinion though!!. I am stoked, been reading these forums for about a week and now that the car is licenced I am finally registered. Used the wrong handle though, doh!! peace my antenna output also switches on the rear amp, so having the aerial down when playing a CD would also turn my amp off.... that's ghey. unless there's a seperate amp on/off wire to trigger them Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-94484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GR33DyMANGO Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 ive got one of those pioneer oel decks. they're sick. people hop in your car and are like... "are u serious... there are friggen dolphins swimming through the water.." ... and mine about 2 years old. its extremely reliable and looks rediculously kewl... so i;d recommend getting a pioneer oel deck . ie that mp3 one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-94556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chillgoon Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 well i hope that they come down in price after christmas at the sales Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-94580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 specII i know of the one u are talking about ... and i agree that its ace especially for the price ... and also the next model up with the oled display is also cool ... even better cause its got more funcitons i think ... but i still like the pioneer just cause i think it looks cooler ... either way u can't go wrong .. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-94643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tool Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Originally posted by Strich9ine my antenna output also switches on the rear amp, so having the aerial down when playing a CD would also turn my amp off.... that's ghey. unless there's a seperate amp on/off wire to trigger them my series 2 r33 has an antenna switch (but my antenna doesn't work properly!) i split the blue remote lead from the head unit into the antenna trigger lead (or whatever u call it), and also ran another wire to the amp in the boot from this same lead that way the switch will only switch off the antenna i dunno if u have this switch but it is just a suggestion Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-95502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Sky II Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 Originally posted by The Tool my series 2 r33 has an antenna switch (but my antenna doesn't work properly!) i split the blue remote lead from the head unit into the antenna trigger lead (or whatever u call it), and also ran another wire to the amp in the boot from this same lead that way the switch will only switch off the antenna i dunno if u have this switch but it is just a suggestion I have read on this and other posts about an antenna switch on the series 2 R33 - where is this switch and what does the button look like as I can't find one on mine and my antenna doesn't go up when the radio is on Cheers, Al Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-112554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 I just got a JVC S785 mp3 head unit for $300 for JB hifi in ringwood but i still need to install it before i can tell you how it runs. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/5916-mp3-head-units/#findComment-112625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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