Which Deck should I buy for my car

[iskor12]

I have two of them in mind. Please feel free to vote and to voice your opion on both.
Please also keep in mind that I drive a Scion TC...if that matters.

KENWOOD EXCELON KDC-X993 CAR STEREO MP3 WMA CD RECEIVER

In-dash car audio AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, player
Model: KDC-X993 eXcelon

RMS Power: 22-watts x 4-channels
PEAK Power: 50-watts x 4-channels
Compatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch (1st & 2nd Generation), iPod Nano & Classic all generation.

USB direct control

MP3 ID3 / WMA Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
Detachable face

Built-in Parrot Bluetooth
Noise-canceling microphone
Supports A2DP Wireless music streaming
Supports auto phonebook download
Voice recognition dialing
Incoming/outgoing short-message service

Built-in MOSFET amplifier
Wireless Remote control (battery included)

Wiring Harness included


OR

PIONEER AVH-P3100DVD

Display Features
Screen Size/Aspect Ratio: 5.8 inch/16:9
Pixels: QVGA (480x234x3
Touch Panel
Anti-Glare Screen Coating
Graphical User Interface
Customizable Background Picture
Blue/Red/Amber/Green/White Customizable Display Illumination
112 Customizable Color Key Panel Illumination
Import Custom BG Pictures
Intelligent Dimmer Control
5 Selectable Viewing Modes
DVD/CD Player Features
DVD Audio
DVD-R/RWVideo Playback
CD, CD-R/RW CD Playback
ID3 Tag / WMA Text
MP3 Playback with ID3 Tag
WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback: DVD or CD
iTunes AAC Playback: DVD or CD
DivX Video Playback: DVD or CD
CD-Text
Auto Scroll
CD Text
MP3/WMA Track List
iPod Control Capability
CD-IU50V Required
iPod Video Compatible
Podcast Compatible
"Shuffle All" Compatibility
AM/FM Tuner Features
Supertuner IIID
24-Station/6-Button (18FM/6FM) Presets
BSM (Best Stations Memory)
Audio Features
Built-in Speaker Power: MOSFET 50Wx4
Continuous Power Output: 22Wx4
Equalizer: EEQ (3-Band Parametric)

 

[jander6442]

the pioneer is better... cost more too I bet.

 

[iskor12]

the pioneer is better... cost more too I bet.

Vote my friend.

You can pick up the Kenwood for about $250 and the Pioneer can be found for $305

 

[jander6442]

I pick-up this beauty last year. I feel it was a waist of money it won't even play dvds

Pioneer USA - Navigation Receivers

the one in the middle.

voted

 

[iskor12]

This kind of sucks for me. I am very torn between the two decks. I am sure that the Kenwood would have better sound, but the pioneer beats the kenwood hands down for looks.

 

[Meatball]

I work in Car audio retail.. and believe me... you'll want the Kenwood.

Kenwood is one of the few mobile audio companies that is still specialized in mobile audio/video.

Pioneer has been bought out numerous times...

They've become cheap.

I've had a Kenwood in my car for 4 years, and haven't had a single problem with it.

 

[jander6442]

get the one made in USA

 

[iskor12]

get the one made in USA

Which one is that?

EDIT: Kenwoods HQ is in the USA
Pioneers isn't

 

[iskor12]

I work in Car audio retail.. and believe me... you'll want the Kenwood.

Kenwood is one of the few mobile audio companies that is still specialized in mobile audio/video.

Pioneer has been bought out numerous times...

They've become cheap.

I've had a Kenwood in my car for 4 years, and haven't had a single problem with it.

I know that Kenwood Excelons are top of the line for Decks.
Another reason why I want this one is because of the Bluetooth

 

[iskor12]

I work in Car audio retail.. and believe me... you'll want the Kenwood.

Kenwood is one of the few mobile audio companies that is still specialized in mobile audio/video.

Pioneer has been bought out numerous times...

They've become cheap.

I've had a Kenwood in my car for 4 years, and haven't had a single problem with it.

I do believe you in this. My last deck was a pioneer and it didn't work well at all when the temp droped below 10 degrees

 

[Meatball]

I hope you can make a decision soon!

You should post picts of the install once you get whichever one in!

 

[iskor12]

I hope you can make a decision soon!

You should post picts of the install once you get whichever one in!

Will do....FYI I do my own istalls.
Early next year I will be installing this too.

 

[jander6442]

I wouldn't work that cold outside neither

 

[iskor12]

There is another factor for me too. The Pioneer will fit flawlessly in my car...where as the kenwood wont.

As you can see...there is a cover that goes over the radio.

Since the Kenwood has knobs on it...I won't be able to close that cover ever again. The pioneer on the other hand doesn't stick out, so I would still be able to use it.

Frustrating.

 

[iskor12]

I decided to go with the Pioneer. I shall be getting it late next week.
Later,
ISkor12

 

[Meatball]

Well hey it looks like it will become a clean looking install! I hope all goes well for you!

Edit: Post 444, with my rep power of 4!