Good, Cheap Deck

Mace · 12-06-07, 12:56 PM

Gonna put a stereo in The FJ60 and I am wondering if there is a reasonable, cheap (under $150) deck out there.

Single Din, with at least one set of preouts..

ideas?

Or shoudl I just go to Bestbuy and hope they have an open box for cheap

Godwin · 12-06-07, 05:32 PM

Bought an Alpine from Crutchfield for ca. $130 for the 80. Oughta work in a 60 and shipping was free.

Cheap is good if it works.

Grolar · 12-06-07, 06:29 PM

I'm on my fifth Blaupunkt (on five different cars

) and they're nice, sturdy and cheap. For $130, here's what you can get. Has two preamp outputs, bluetooth and iPod ready (adapters extra) when you're more loaded down the road:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...iego+MP27.html

brownbear · 12-07-07, 12:21 AM

I've never had problems with the lower end Sony explode decks. Had about 3 in different vehicles now.

Brindleboxer · 12-08-07, 01:03 AM

Mace,

I have had a couple buddies buy off Best Buy OUtlet on Ebay. They sell some nice decks for cheap (basically either discontinued, open box, or minor blemishes). Just read the description for all information. I bought an overhead console for 60% off retail and I even had the local store install it for me.

Glen

Mace · 12-08-07, 10:49 AM

Good to know!!!

Mace · 12-08-07, 11:00 AM

Anyone happen to know anything about HB stereos??

Seems to good to be true...

http://cgi.ebay.com/H-B-CAR-STEREO-a...QQcmdZViewItem

Mace · 12-08-07, 11:11 AM

Hmmm, so far I have seen no complaints.. But they are French

ginericLC · 12-08-07, 06:11 PM

The cheap Sony Xplods with the manual flip down face have served me really well. I had a 5000 and a 5500. They last really well in the dirt as that extra flip of the face saves the CD felts from all of the dirt hitting them. The 5500 I had in my 80s for almost 6 years. It is still going strong as far as I know. I put an MP3 10 disc changer on it. Not as cool as an ipod but for $120 I had over 1500 songs on deck.

12-06-07, 12:56 PM	#1
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,209	Good, Cheap Deck Gonna put a stereo in The FJ60 and I am wondering if there is a reasonable, cheap (under $150) deck out there. Single Din, with at least one set of preouts.. ideas? Or shoudl I just go to Bestbuy and hope they have an open box for cheap __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

12-06-07, 05:32 PM	#2
Godwin IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,019	Bought an Alpine from Crutchfield for ca. $130 for the 80. Oughta work in a 60 and shipping was free. Cheap is good if it works. __________________ Jim Godwin 1977 FJ40 with some stuff 1985 FJ60 with 3FE 1986 FJ60 now with stuff 1997 FZJ80 stockish Tallassee, AL

12-06-07, 06:29 PM	#3
Grolar Sick and destroyed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Below the Hollywood sign Posts: 822	I'm on my fifth Blaupunkt (on five different cars) and they're nice, sturdy and cheap. For $130, here's what you can get. Has two preamp outputs, bluetooth and iPod ready (adapters extra) when you're more loaded down the road: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...iego+MP27.html __________________ 12/94 FZJ80, 132k, stock but carbon neutral. Gallery "You can't fight in here, this is the war room!" FOR SALE: Infant car seat

12-07-07, 12:21 AM	#4
brownbear Mod in Hibernation Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Where diesels purr and turbos whine TLCA# 15584 Posts: 6,184	I've never had problems with the lower end Sony explode decks. Had about 3 in different vehicles now. __________________ -84 BJ60, Finally on the FN road! -91 FJ80, wife's ride Iron Butt award winner of the Cruise Moab 08 !

12-08-07, 01:03 AM	#5
Brindleboxer IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakewood, WA Posts: 301	Mace, I have had a couple buddies buy off Best Buy OUtlet on Ebay. They sell some nice decks for cheap (basically either discontinued, open box, or minor blemishes). Just read the description for all information. I bought an overhead console for 60% off retail and I even had the local store install it for me. Glen __________________ 1997 40th #3229, Antique Sage, Locked, Stock Height, LT265/75/16 Terra Grapplers Next Mod: ARB Bumper, OME Stock Height, and Custom Step-Sliders Awaiting install: factory fog light harness, factory switches (seat heater and CDL), and hood vents.

12-08-07, 10:49 AM	#6
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,209	Good to know!!! __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

12-08-07, 11:00 AM	#7
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,209	Anyone happen to know anything about HB stereos?? Seems to good to be true... http://cgi.ebay.com/H-B-CAR-STEREO-a...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

12-08-07, 11:11 AM	#8
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 11,209	Hmmm, so far I have seen no complaints.. But they are French __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

12-08-07, 06:11 PM	#9
ginericLC IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: MH, IDaho TLCA# 7328 Posts: 3,480	The cheap Sony Xplods with the manual flip down face have served me really well. I had a 5000 and a 5500. They last really well in the dirt as that extra flip of the face saves the CD felts from all of the dirt hitting them. The 5500 I had in my 80s for almost 6 years. It is still going strong as far as I know. I put an MP3 10 disc changer on it. Not as cool as an ipod but for $120 I had over 1500 songs on deck. __________________ Eric V. TLCA 7328 99 UZJ100 "T-REX Edition" under construction FJ68 PROJECT aka LEGO(60 body, 80 Chassis/Running Gear) 74 FJ15 (that is about all that is left of it) Lots of Parts FS http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...ml#post3693029 ADIDALC "real environmentalists don't pave roads" "dents are like tattoos with better stories" www.WildWildWestArt.com

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