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dober250R
10-17-2006, 07:36 AM
I'm in the market for a new CD player for my truck. I know Pioneer has really good quality and a good track record. How good are Panasonic CD players? I found a panasonic cd player with full color display for 200 bucks, Pioneer's equivilant(sp?) is 100 dollars more than the panasonic... Any input would be great. Thanks,


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rbgnwa45
10-17-2006, 07:42 AM
Eclipse, Pioneer, Panasonic, Alpine are all great. I have a $20 dual mp3 flipface one. It's chit, but for $20, I'll take it! Try to find one with a nice EQ ;) If you are shopping online, www.crutchfield.com
TGW_400ex
10-17-2006, 08:49 AM
Originally posted by rbgnwa45
Eclipse, Pioneer, Panasonic, Alpine are all great. I have a $20 dual mp3 flipface one. It's chit, but for $20, I'll take it! Try to find one with a nice EQ ;) If you are shopping online, www.crutchfield.com

No! not crutchfield! www.woofersetc.com unless you want to be ripped off. BTW I live by pioneer.
NorCalRacer
10-17-2006, 08:57 AM
Crutchfield is pricey, but their customer service is the BEST. They will take any return/exchange for any reason and will walk you through the entire installation. This day and age, that is worth a few bucks.
TGW_400ex
10-17-2006, 09:03 AM
Originally posted by NorCalRacer
Crutchfield is pricey, but their customer service is the BEST. They will take any return/exchange for any reason and will walk you through the entire installation. This day and age, that is worth a few bucks.

I payed 220 for my solobaric on a different site. Its a L7 15. They was 400 for a L7 12! Thats a bit too pricey
NorCalRacer
10-17-2006, 09:08 AM
You'll sing another tune if you need help or warranty:D
TGW_400ex
10-17-2006, 09:09 AM
Originally posted by NorCalRacer
You'll sing another tune if you need help or warranty:D

I bought it from a kicker dealer and had it for a year. I think I'm good.
rbgnwa45
10-17-2006, 09:52 AM
I'd say buy from wherever is cheapest, why not? (also check warranty :confused: ) Search on google for who has cheapest. BTW..on ebay, kicker compVR's and alpine type-R's are only in the 90-110 dollar range, that's very cheap! My friend bought a CVR15 a couple weeks ago.
TGW_400ex
10-17-2006, 09:53 AM
Originally posted by rbgnwa45
I'd say buy from wherever is cheapest, why not? (also check warranty :confused: ) Search on google for who has cheapest. BTW..on ebay, kicker compVR's and alpine type-R's are only in the 90-110 dollar range, that's very cheap! My friend bought a CVR15 a couple weeks ago.

If you make sure there a authorized dealer there is no reason not to buy subs from ebay.
dober250R
10-17-2006, 09:59 AM
crutchfield is actually cheaper for the player i'm looking at. And it comes with a free harness, shipping, and mtg. brackets........
TGW_400ex
10-17-2006, 10:12 AM
Originally posted by dober250R
crutchfield is actually cheaper for the player i'm looking at. And it comes with a free harness, shipping, and mtg. brackets........

If its cheaper go for it. I just know most of the time they aren't though.
dober250R
10-17-2006, 10:17 AM
I think i'm gonna go with the pioneer player, the panasonic only puts out 18 RMS and the pioneer is 22 RMS
TGW_400ex
10-17-2006, 10:21 AM
Originally posted by dober250R
I think i'm gonna go with the pioneer player, the panasonic only puts out 18 RMS and the pioneer is 22 RMS

Can't go wrong with pioneer.
PismoLocal
10-17-2006, 10:32 AM
Originally posted by TGW_400ex
No! not crutchfield! www.woofersetc.com unless you want to be ripped off. BTW I live by pioneer.
I live by pioneer also I have a pioneer head unit, subs, components, amp for my highs, but I'm running a kenwood 1800 watt amp for the subs simply because its the best for under $200( 900W x 1 @ 1 ohm rms).

Personally I like woofersetc.com a lot but www.sounddomain.com has awesome customer service along with great prices I mostly buy from them.
TGW_400ex
10-17-2006, 10:41 AM
Originally posted by PismoLocal
I live by pioneer also I have a pioneer head unit, subs, components, amp for my highs, but I'm running a kenwood 1800 watt amp for the subs simply because its the best for under $200( 900W x 1 @ 1 ohm rms).

Personally I like woofersetc.com a lot but www.sounddomain.com has awesome customer service along with great prices I mostly buy from them.

Amen someone that knows where to look! I should correct myself. I live by pioneer unless I find a good deal. I have a Premire head unit, JBL 1200.1 amp (actually bought it off a guy on this site), and a Solobaric L7 15. A bunch of different **** but hey I spent alot less then all my friends did and my systems alot louder then theres for the price I paid.