SueInCali Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Hi all, I think I wanna surprise my hubby and get an AM/FM/CD player for the car. :) Of course, it's a surprise. SHHHHH! So, I need some help. Does anyone have any ideas where I can find a nice one for a great price? Any special features I need to keep in mind? Thanx in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMAN Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Very nice gift and what a lucky husband you have. What price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueInCali Posted December 12, 2004 Author Share Posted December 12, 2004 Ummm...I am thinking maybe in the low $100's? Don't really need all the bells and whistles, just a reliable model that can play CD/CDR/maybe MP3 (not ventured into that arena yet). I am leaning towards a Pioneer or maybe a Kenwood. They seem like the leading brands? I will look at the BB flyer tomorrow, I was there today just to get a looksee. Thought maybe you kind people could find me a better deal. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 For a basic unit I'd recommend the Pioneer DEH-P2600: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Pioneer-In-Dash-CD-Player--DEH-P2600-/sem/rpsm/oid/87378/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do If you want MP3-CD playback, go with the P4600 model for a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoXmom Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Heck I'm still trying to talk my DH into letting me get a better sound system with MORE speakers for the Explorer! He doesn't think I "need" them. Oh I beg to differ... I like it loud but with good quality and coming from all sides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 motoXmom, VERY nice way of putting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueInCali Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Despite seeing the Overstock low price for one of the Pioneer's, I just couldn't get myself to buy a "factory reconditioned" unit. So, I think I will get down to BB today (the HORROR!) and use a 12% off coupon for being a "rewards" customer(expires today) and use the $40 BB bucks that I have from a previous purchase earlier this year. I will then take Brad's advice and get the Pioneer DEH-P2600. They are also offering a set of free speakers and free installation as well. I think I can get a co-worker to install it for me (appointments are backed up a week). Seems like they can throw in little extra charges during installation, so I trust that my co-worker can do it (used to install them for a living). So, thanks to all for the ideas. And, thanks Brad. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest beatmix01 Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 beware the free speakers, they could be worse than your stock ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueInCali Posted December 13, 2004 Author Share Posted December 13, 2004 Well, not to worry about the speakers. Because I used my ENTITLED 12% off coupon and my BB bucks, they decided to charge me for the speakers. No big loss, as I really am not interested in changing them anyway. I told them to keep them and secure them somewhere special. Just the idea that they can take away something that they say is free with purchase is a reason I am not a huge BB fan. If I didn't have those BB bucks that were expiring, I would have gone elsewhere. I guess I am one of them there "devils"? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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