I need to replace the stock CD/Radio deck in the GTR.

Looking for something good, affordable, etc -- I'm not a stereo junky - as long as it works well, plays CD's and looks good - thats fine with me.

A nice double din unit would be ideal - but they dont seem to make nice double din (like sony used to) units anymore.

New or Second hand is fine.

Comments and Suggestions welcome.

Dan

Eclipse are generally well regarded in the SQ circles, although I'm not too sure about their lower end stuff. If you are only spending $400 odd then I reckon you can't go past the Alpine gear. Good sound and build, if not as flashy as some, but I like the understated look of their units.

I have just bought an eclipse. Cost me 350 and its great. has lots of good features for the price (Triple 5volt pre outs etc) Its a flip face and has adjustable face angle. I was always an alpine man but Im very impressed with the unit. Has had some great reviews in car audio / motor magazines

2nd that, Alpine r the shit.

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Dan, Double din units generally don't fit into a double din slot all that well (believe it or not). They tend to be smaller then a genuine double din slot and you need to make a surround for it to make them look good. My advice is to buy a decent single din unit from one of the major manufaturers (Alpine, Pioneer etc) but I tend to stay away from Sony. Hope this helps,

Darren

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Sony is a no no

Why?

I've had sony shit for years and its been fine...

I'll agree....the cheap shit is shit. But the higher end stuff isn't too bad for the price.

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I don't mind coming to work, but that eight hour wait to go home is just bullshit....

i second that

go 4 an alpine deck, they are fairly user friendly and have plenty of extra features. only downside is the radio on the alpine decks i'v found to be fairly crappy

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Ive got an alpine deck with the ipod connection thinga. very easy to use and didnt cost me a my arms and looks neat and tidy and it carrys good performance.
I thought kenwood make some good looking double din touch screen type stezza's. cant comment on how they perform tho.

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WRX - Stealth Spec - So stealth i cant even see it

I have alpine CDA 9815 with ipod connect and will play mp3 files - great quality and cost will come in around $500.

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