Got something today:
Pioneer DEH-6000UB
My 2 year old Kenwood KDC-MP332 was working fine, but since the cost and usability of headunits with integrated iPod control has improved, I wanted to upgrade. This way I can access my current library of 12,000 songs easier at my fingertips.
You can always use the auxiliary input found on most recievers to play an iPod or other mp3 player, which is what I had been doing for the past 4 years. The first was an Aiwa with front aux input, found that the front input made the dash look cluttered, then swiched to a Kenwood that had rear input, and played MP3 cds. But then, you are still using battery up on the iPod, and you have to deal with the clickwheel and it sliding around the cabin.
Now, I upgraded to the Pioneer where I run a USB cable to my glovebox and plug the iPod in, I control the 80 gb iPod from the receiver, and it stays charged in the glovebox, and uses a better line-level input.
I installed this new headunit today, not changing any of my other bits of my setup, and noticed that the sound was a bit clearer, I figure this is because the Pioneer unit has 4 volt pre-amp outputs, whereas my old Kenwood only had 2 volt pre-amp outs. I guess this means I am going to have to re-tune my 4 channel amp now. Sound is still great, possibly better. Plus it has a bad-ass look and motorized face.
Now I have the choice of terrestrial radio, satelite radio (with my separate Sirius tuner), CD, or iPod.
Enough chatter, time for pics
![](http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/ps2sunvalley/carstereo002.jpg)
![](http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/ps2sunvalley/carstereo004.jpg)
I got this sticker the other night:
Pioneer DEH-6000UB
My 2 year old Kenwood KDC-MP332 was working fine, but since the cost and usability of headunits with integrated iPod control has improved, I wanted to upgrade. This way I can access my current library of 12,000 songs easier at my fingertips.
You can always use the auxiliary input found on most recievers to play an iPod or other mp3 player, which is what I had been doing for the past 4 years. The first was an Aiwa with front aux input, found that the front input made the dash look cluttered, then swiched to a Kenwood that had rear input, and played MP3 cds. But then, you are still using battery up on the iPod, and you have to deal with the clickwheel and it sliding around the cabin.
Now, I upgraded to the Pioneer where I run a USB cable to my glovebox and plug the iPod in, I control the 80 gb iPod from the receiver, and it stays charged in the glovebox, and uses a better line-level input.
I installed this new headunit today, not changing any of my other bits of my setup, and noticed that the sound was a bit clearer, I figure this is because the Pioneer unit has 4 volt pre-amp outputs, whereas my old Kenwood only had 2 volt pre-amp outs. I guess this means I am going to have to re-tune my 4 channel amp now. Sound is still great, possibly better. Plus it has a bad-ass look and motorized face.
Now I have the choice of terrestrial radio, satelite radio (with my separate Sirius tuner), CD, or iPod.
Enough chatter, time for pics
![](http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/ps2sunvalley/carstereo002.jpg)
![](http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/ps2sunvalley/carstereo004.jpg)
I got this sticker the other night:
![](http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/ps2sunvalley/carstereo006.jpg)
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