Suggestions for a single din head unit?

[deevergote]

I'm looking for a decent and affordable single din head unit. I'd be fine with withers CD/Digital Media unit, or just a dedicated digital media unit. I don't need anything high-end. $50-$100 is my range.
The features I'm looking for are:
iPod/iphone interface
Removable faceplate
Orange/Red color scheme (or custom selectable color)

My favorite brand is Pioneer, but most of their stuff is blue. I've never really liked Sony for their car audio stuff. Never owned Kenwood or Alpine. Had an old Blaupunkt that I didn't love. Saw a few JVC units that may have what I want, but I know nothing of JVC.

Also, I haven't seen anything that has this... but a rear USB port for the iPod cable would be ideal. Most have it on the front, but it would be awesome to be able to hide the cable!

[lbus9168]

Pioneer has colour changing ones for not much more

EDIT: oops! Half my message was cut off.

Look at the Pioneer DEHX6700BS. It's has everything you want except Rear USB. Rear USB is findable, not sure if it will fit your budget though.

If you can increase it slightly. The DEH-X7600S has rear input and looks nicer, and has everything you need.

When it comes to car radios I always use pioneer for head units!

[illinois_erik]

[deevergote]

Other than the color and the price, that does everything I want!
Do the Bluetooth units allow for Bluetooth-enabled devices (iPhone, Android, etc...) to stream music, while retaining control using the head unit's buttons? I haven't been able to figure that out by reading descriptions of various Bluetooth units.

[djkurious]

Other than the color and the price, that does everything I want!
Do the Bluetooth units allow for Bluetooth-enabled devices (iPhone, Android, etc...) to stream music, while retaining control using the head unit's buttons? I haven't been able to figure that out by reading descriptions of various Bluetooth units.

They sure do, no restrictions.

[illinois_erik]

Other than the color and the price, that does everything I want!
Do the Bluetooth units allow for Bluetooth-enabled devices (iPhone, Android, etc...) to stream music, while retaining control using the head unit's buttons? I haven't been able to figure that out by reading descriptions of various Bluetooth units.

yup, my CDE has the "pandora radio" option (not sure if that one does too?) and its funny because once it switches over, i can skip unlimitedly even though its a free account. but theres also just BT mode where the stereo acts as a media device and will play whatever comes over the phone, with basic control. then the ipod control. Ive never had the chance to connect an iPhone and see how it interacts. Works well with all the android's and ipod though.

There will be a mic to install somewhere close enough for you to speak into for the BT hands free.

The model I got Ive had a few years now was ~230 on sale and still works and sounds great

[buzz11]

+1 with Illinois_erik. I have a similar, if not the same, head unit. Works well and 100% satisfied. I use the BT feature way too much. I no longer use radio, usb, or even aux. Hand and wire free is very convenient.
The only negative for you Dever is the color scheme. I think its a bit hard to find orange/red color scheme. I think the Sony XPLODs have that color scheme but im not a fan of theirs.

[deevergote]

Yeah, I feel the same way about Sony. Not sure why. They always just look cheap to me!
I'll have to see what I can find on the color-changing ones. I may be able to find one that would let me set it to orange. I want to match my gauge cluster... though the HVAC controls are still going to be 90s green anyway, so I guess it's not a huge deal!