Recommend a car stereo

[Kramer.]

I'd like to get a new car stereo. However, I know nothing about car stereos.
The car I just got already has a real nice set of speakers and a nice equalizer. I just want a new main stereo component, because the current one has a CD jammed in it and it doesn't have an iPod input (and can't have one added).

My requirements:
It tunes into both FM and AM radio stations (ldo)
It must have a CD player.
It must have an iPod input.
Cheap.
Installed by someone other than me.

Pioneer from Circuit City
Same thing, but cheaper?

What say you?

[kipin]

Alpine makes the best head units (for the price) in my (limited) experience.

People who install car stereos, will normally back this claim up.

[z28dreams]

JVC has an inexpensive deck w/ HD radio that I picked up.

JVC KD-HDR1 - I paid around $150.

Pros:
- good sound quality
- plays every disc i've thrown at it
- HD radio! - next cheapest unit with this costs ~ $700

Cons:
- need proprietary cable to auxillary input
- no USB/SD slot

I'm not normally a huge fan of JVC, but the HD sold me on this radio.

Since you need an aux/ipod input, I'd probably just look for whatever is cheapest and meets your needs in either Alpine or Pioneer.

I ordered from here after looking around and doing tons of comparison shopping. Fast shipping, cheap prices, and includes an install kit.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/

Obv, if you can't do it yourself though, you may want to buy at a local shop that offers a free installation.

Other items you'll need:
- wire harness
- mounting kit (for most cars)
- antenna adapter (for GM cars and some others)

[Spellmen]

Here are a few Crutchfield

I remember my roommate got a pioneer with a plug for an mp3 and mp3 cd capability for less than $150 through Crutchfield, so hopefully I can find it

[Spellmen]

Here it is

[emon87]

If you want one with an iPod connectivity, get one that allows you to still use the iPod controls while playing it. I have one with the "great" feature of being able to (read: having to) control the iPod using the deck itself - but the controls are basically impossible to use.

[kassdog]

I install for a living and alpine are pretty decent. So long as your spending about $200 for one. Other than that Just don't go cheap. NO DUAL, JENSON, NAMSUNG, or anything else that you never heard of.

[Kramer.]

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I install for a living and alpine are pretty decent. So long as your spending about $200 for one. Other than that Just don't go cheap. NO DUAL, JENSON, NAMSUNG, or anything else that you never heard of.

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What if I only want to spend $100-150? I'm not an audiophile, and I'm not looking for superhi quality. Just something that works fine.