wvuviv30

Well it’s that time for a new Head Unit, I have a 94 Toyota 4Runner. I have been trying to figure out what I want. At first I was looking at the Clarion DXZ745MP or Alpine CDA-9830... then 2005 head units started to come out and the 2004 are discounted (if new model line came out).

Well since I am open to more than just those two head units. Since the 2005 head units are being released here shortly. I am going to start looking again. I am open to anything that is good. I would rather have a cleaner sound than more options.

So here is what the head unit NEEDS:
- Under $275 (no shipping cost or EBay)
- 3 sets of preamp Outputs (Front/Rear/Non-Fader Sub)
- 1 AUX input
- Plays MP3
- Flip down face

Items preferred:
- iPod connection
- Wireless Remote
- Color change
- Screensaver
- Adjustable subwoofer level
- Adjustable EQ

Current specs: HeadUnit – None, Front Speakers - Lighting Audio, Rear Speakers – Pioneer, Sub – Orion XTR, Amp (sub) – Orion CS100.2. Everything is going to change in the next year or so (college student).
What I want in the future: head unit (helping me now), front and rear 6.5” Component, 50-75x4 4 channel amp, (2) 10” Orion XTR, and 1000x1@ 1ohm amp.

gn86r

since you're looking for a multi-color display id say get the alpine 9831. from what ive read it has the same features as 9830, but a better display. i was actually looking at the same hu, but i need something that will play dvd's. supposedly alpine is supposed to come out with new hu dva-9860 that plays dvds. if you decide on one of the alpines let us know how the time alignment features work out on it.

X-AWDriver

http://thewholesalematrix.zoovy.com/

You can get the CDA-9831 for under $300 shipped and it has everything you asked for and will control an iPod with an Ai interface. It has a fair amount more features than the 9830 including a more complete display.

gn86r

hey, didnt you buy the 9833? have you tried out the time alignment and crossover? im curious to know how it sounds in the truck. sorry, if i hijacked the post.