Radio opinions.

**Biohazed** · 02-08-2011

I'm looking ot replace the Kenwood Excelon X789 as it is starting to act up. I'm looking at a few new head units and have it narrowed down to the following 2:

Sony-DSX-S300BTX
Sony DSX-S300BTX In-Dash MP3, Digital Media Stereo w/ Bluetooth

Kenwood KDC-BT945U
Kenwood KDC-BT945U In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Receiver

I'm Kinda leaning towards the Kenwood but what do you guys think?

**The Guz** · 02-08-2011

I would go with the kenwood.

**machinegunsquid** · 02-09-2011

Likewise, Kenwood.

**1LoudGrandPrix** · 02-09-2011

JVC KD-R900 (kdr900) - Car Stereos with Bluetooth - Sonic Electronix

**I800C0LLECT** · 02-10-2011

TBH...Sony is trying to pick up on their quality and they actually have some decent head units out. Do they have dsp's and other items that enthusiasts like?...not really. But I definitely know some picky people that don't mind their sound.

Alpine...kinda sterile and harsh these days if I say so. Kenwood is a warmer sound. Pioneer is smooth and clean. I like a warm sound myself.

That's a nice kenwood btw. The x994 and it's replacement are nice ones too

The BT is probably the more feature rich while the former has more options for "tuning".

**Slick2500** · 02-10-2011

Kenwood

**Explicit_Spade** · 02-10-2011

I know its not an option but I personally prefer the JVC and Pioneer decks for their features, quality and appearance.

The sony you posted looks nicer than the Kenwood, but I prefer the kenwood's USB dongle since you could hide the ipod in your center console with an extension and not have to pull it out/ make it visible to thieves.