OK so the specs are as follows:

Pioneer head unit: DEH-P4400
50w x 4
XM ready

(4) Infinity 552i 5 1/4 reference series speakers

I am obviously not going for anything special here. I am just hoping that I won't be disappointed in my purcahse. I just wanted something thats going to sound better than stock. So what do you guys think?

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98 Hyundai Sonata GL
!power + onramps = problems

 

Best of luck with that Pioneer. Due to my past experiences with Pioneer (all BAD) I wouldn't own it if you gave it to me. I hope you bought it from an authorized dealer.

 

I had a pioneer HU in my old camaro. The head unit was 3 and a half years old and it never gave me problems. From what I understand about pioneer though, I got really lucky with mine. I guess it is all luck of the draw.

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Proud new owner of a 1997 Z-28 M6!!!!! Let the fun begin!

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1989 Blue Iroc-Z
Edelbrock Headers, High-flow cat, Fastchip, Airfoil, K&N's.

 

oh thats how it always goes push...

i just want a nice sounding stereo... atleast one that will play cd's.....

too many thousands of dollars later you are still not happy with your system....

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1994 Camaro Z28 Patriot Red
Mods: MSD Wires, K&N Filter, LOUDMOUTH, AVS TailCovers, CAMARO insert
Stereo:
HU: Clarion DRX7675z
Signal: Audio Control 2XS
Full Range: Infinity Kappa Components, Audio Art Amps
Subs: 2 Rockford Fosgate Power DVC 12's, U.S. Amps US 400 (old school rev. 4)
Power Wires: Scosche
Signal Wires: KnuKonceptz

E.T: 14.09 @ 94.73
Let off @ 1100'

 

Yes, I bought it through an authorized dealer. I also got a little insurance for it too. So hopefully it won't fu*k up but, if it does, it shouldn't be too big of a deal to have fixed. If they give me a hard time about it, I have a gun.

 

Thats me exactly and I know it. All I want right now is this and this. Then it beomes I want this and that too. I am just not happy with how this is but if I get that I'll be happy. Oh ****, now I need this to complete it but if I do that then I might as well get that other thing too.

 

I've never seen anyone have problems with Pioneer HeadUnits. I think you'll be very happy with the speakers though. Are you planning on running them off the deck? Or are you going to amp them? They are very clean sounding, with enough power, they would scream!!!

Shon

Edit: Any plans to add low end?

[This message has been edited by Gotbass (edited July 26, 2002).]

 

IMO Pioneer and Alpine make some of the best HU. Others are average, and Sonys are Over rated and over priced.

 

OK I got this stuff installed today. They did forget to give me my owners manual and other stuff back. I didn't realize it until after I got off of work tonight. Oh well, I will call them and let them know in the morning. Also, the light in the ashtray isn't working.

So about the system. I love it. It is sooooo much better than the stocker. Much better highs, mids and lows. plays much much clearer and louder. So far I'm not disappointed.

I am already thinking about getting amps and a sub. It won't be soon but I think the mod bug is biting me.

Edit: I forgot to mention that they were wrong on the speaker sizes and were to be 6 1/2 not 5 1/4 so I got the 6 1/2's instead. Also I had no door speaker so that where one set wnt and the others are in the back. The fronts are still stock. BTW I just got home from work and am tired so thats the reason if all this is hard to read.

[This message has been edited by gmeapush (edited July 27, 2002).]

 

That is how it used to be for me, now i have one of the cheaper setups i have ever had and it sounds by far the best.... It sounds so good that i don't think i am going to upgrade for a long time.... hell it has already been 7 months since i last upgraded.. for me the winning combination was as follows.
Kenwood 859 ($450)
A/D/S 236im coaxials ($170 authorized)
Arc 2100 (used $200, pushes the A/D/S's great)
Adire Brahma 12 ($305 on the preorder)
Infinity Beta 300 (borrowing, but it is for sale and i might buy it... or else i need to find something 600-2000 watts @ 1 or 4 ohm)

that comes to $1125 out of pocket along with my existing wiring (previous system) and all i need is a sub amp of my own or i can buy the Beta for $250.

I am still in awe of how great it all sounds all for under $1400... but you are right, i did spend MANY thousands searching for the right combination.... i am older and wiser now


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Excellent... glad you like the setup. I think a great sounding system is essential in a vehicle. I'm guessing you'll add subs in the future. Put a couple 10" Perfects in a sealed box, you'll never leave the car!!

Shon