Thread: Power Acoustik or Sony

Looking to finally upgrade from the stock radio and im liking what I see in this one. I was origionally looking at getting this sony one Sony CDX-GT660UP CD receiver at Crutchfield.com. Then I came across this touch screen Power Acoustik one Power Acoustik PD-740NB In-Dash 7" Touchscreen DVD Car Receiver At first I said to myself keep it simple but now im thinkin that if Im going to spend the money I might as well get something a little bit different than the norm. Plus then I can watch videos when I have to wait to pick people up. lol. However I have never heard of Power Acoustik before. Does anyone know if they make a quality product? and which one would you suggest?

NOTE: The Power Acoustik has a 7 in screen the Sony has none.

Originally Posted by GrandprixGT01

I have heard of power acoustik and that there good. I however use a pioneer headunit which I would recommend

I have also heard from multiple people that pioneer was really good stuff. I have looked at them a little but not a whole lot. I will probly do a quick scan of a bunch of options within the next week to see if theres anything else out there id be more interested in. These were just the main two i had narrowed down to.

Don't go cheap. If your going to spend the money, get something nice. You'll thank yourself later.

I really dislike the flip out screens, it just looks cheap IMO. As Dread said, don't cheap out, you will regret it if you do. Consider getting a double din and mod the bezel to fit it, looks better, no fold out motors to worry about... IF you really have to have a screen that is. Otherwise, a really nice single din and a humount mount setup.

Originally Posted by TLSheff

I really dislike the flip out screens, it just looks cheap IMO. As Dread said, don't cheap out, you will regret it if you do. Consider getting a double din and mod the bezel to fit it, looks better, no fold out motors to worry about... IF you really have to have a screen that is. Otherwise, a really nice single din and a humount mount setup.

I considered double din but I think that would draw more attention to the car. I mean lets face it, any aftermarket stereo will attract attention but id think having a double din screen would attract even more maybe? Ive also thought about the motors is just another thing to break as well. And thanks for everyone's opinions so far!

I have always had Alpine. but if I had to choose between Power Acoustic and Sony I would go with Sony.

I have a nice pioneer that I paid $135 for. Has the HPF and sub controls. THE main reason I got it was the Bluetooth, like having hands free calling and plays mp3's through my Droid.
I voted for the Power Acoustik just cause of the bluetooth. This is what I have Walmart.com: Pioneer DEH-64BT iPod Bluetooth: Auto Electronics

I have had three pioneer head units, all high end and loved each and every one of them. Sold one with the car, the second was stolen and I'm on my third now. Never had any issues, just like the rest of the people on this thread. Hate Sony head units, Ive seen too many of them break and the damn things just look cheap, and Ive had a power acoustik capacitor before and after about 6 months, it started draining my battery and I threw it away. That being said, I've never had one of there head units, just thought the quality on my capacitor was pretty poor and it may be for the whole brand. Long story short, get a high end pioneer head unit with 3 sets of 5-volt pre outs, attach it to the car with an HUMOUNT and call it

you can also try sonicelectronix.com

with my experiance with PA i'd never buy another one.... amp lasted a whole week. sony on the other hand my HU (that i miss) i had for 2 years never had a problem with it at all

When i first started looking for a new head unit i thought about goin with Kenwood because i have four Kenwood speakers already but id been hearing some good things about sony so i considered it. Now Pioneer seems to be something that lots have recommended and i will be looking into them a little more. I will keep alpine in mind as well. Havent had alot of time lately so i havent had a lot of time to research. Thanks for all the input!

Originally Posted by 06PONTGP

I would actually be careful with this site they sell remans as "new" units

Alright, thank you, that is very good to know. I have heard good things about Crutchfield. Has anybody ordered anything through them before and had goodluck?

Originally Posted by burgundybullet

Alright, thank you, that is very good to know. I have heard good things about Crutchfield. Has anybody ordered anything through them before and had goodluck?

Crutchfield is a wonderful source of information and products. I have bought products from them before, there customer support is great and I would trust them with any products I bought. The only downside is that products can be expensive, or really rather the price they should cost

Originally Posted by chamilton89

Crutchfield is a wonderful source of information and products. I have bought products from them before, there customer support is great and I would trust them with any products I bought. The only downside is that products can be expensive, or really rather the price they should cost

Dont they include some extra stuff like a wiring harness and antenna adapter or somthing too?

Yes, Crutchfield includes installation accessories.... Sonicelectronix has too, when I ordered from them. Honestly man, pick which one you like. As others have stated, there's definitely better out there.... I know people who run both, and they're happy with them. I run a dirt cheap Pioneer myself.