Does this radio exist?

[JPaganel]

I am getting sick of using the cassette adapter in my 1995 stock radio. The sound is sucky, the right side is almost inaudible. So, I went looking for a replacement.

I looked at the fancy double DIN units and decided I don't want to spend that much. While it's nice to have nav in the radio, I don't want to spend that much money and do that much work for something I will only use on the occasional road trip. So, single-DIN it is.

I noticed that there is a rash of CD-less radios that use SD cards and USB. I really like that idea. I haven't had a CD in the car for a few years and I don't want the added complexity. However, they all seem to be made by Chinese no-name manufacturers. That isn't a problem in itself, though. I would also like to get into HD radio. All of the one-piece HD receivers I see also have CD capabilities that I'd rather not have.

So, is there a single-DIN HD radio receiver without CD? Or am I stuck with using an add-on HD radio that I will have to figure out a place to mount?

[ragmc]

its not cheap but you know your getting good quality this is what Id use

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500IDA305S/Alpine-iDA-X305S.html?tp=5684&nvpair=FFBrand%7cAlpine

[JPaganel]

That looks pretty nice. Only problem I'm seeing is that HD radio is a separate add-on unit that costs another $200 on top of the receiver. Bastards.

$550 for a stereo for a nothing-special OBS truck is a little out there... I just sold my other truck so I could fix this one up with the money.

[mainechev]

There are plenty of single din headunits under 300 with built-in HD tuner. http://www.crutchfield.com/g_300/Car-Receivers.html?tp=5684&nvpair=AG_General_Features|FFHD_Radio_Tuner_Built% 40in&nvpair=AG_Size|FFSingle-DIN&pg=1
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17080&type=page&qp=cabcat0300000%23%230%23%237n~~cabcat0302000%23% 230%23%2343~~cabcat0302012%23%230%23%231g~~f442||4 275696c742d496e20484420526164696f~~q70726f63657373 696e6774696d653a3e313930302d30312d3031~~nf442||695 06f642043617061626c65&list=y&nrp=15&sc=carSP&ks=960&usc=abcat0300000&sp=-bestsellingsort+skuid&list=y&iht=n&st=processingtime%3A%3E1900-01-01

Also, how does having a cd player "add to complexity"? Granted, I don't play cds often either, but it is nice to have the option once in a while.

This one is similar to the one that's currently in my rig http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Alpine+-+50W+x+4+Apple%26%23174%3B+iPod%26%23174%3B-/HD+Radio-Ready+In-Dash+CD+Deck/4423562.p?id=1218477959629&skuId=4423562

[JPaganel]

There are plenty of single din headunits under 300 with built-in HD tuner. http://www.crutchfield.com/g_300/Car-Receivers.html?tp=5684&nvpair=AG_General_Features|FFHD_Radio_Tuner_Built% 40in&nvpair=AG_Size|FFSingle-DIN&pg=1
Thanks, but every one of those has CD. I'd rather have SD cards.


Also, how does having a cd player "add to complexity"? Granted, I don't play cds often either, but it is nice to have the option once in a while.In the mechanical sense. Moving parts and all that. It really isn't a big deal, it's just that it would mildly annoy me to buy a feature I will never use. A quirk of my brain, if you like. :)

[mainechev]

To each his own I suppose. Good luck with the search. I may be in the market for a new HU myself, so if I find anything that meets your needs I'll post it up.

[01xtreme]

Pioneer is releasing some kick ass new units under 300 bucks that have USB, Bluetooth hands free, and audio streaming in addition to HD radio. I was looking at the new 9400BH myself. that gets you dual rear usb inputs, HD radio and Bluetooth. It's a great radio for around 230 bucks.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/CD-Receivers/DEH-P9400BH

Or if you'd like to spend a little less the 8400 is very comparable but you lose the flip down face, and dual usb (you still have one, though).

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/CD-Receivers/DEH-P8400BH

[JPaganel]

Is flip-down face better for some reason?

[~Super~Midget~]

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_39594_Clarion-FZ501-THD301-HD-Radio-Package.html

[Chuck Bunyon]

Pioneer DEH-P5100UB is the greatest radio I have ever owned. It was CD/MP3/AM/FM/USB and was incredibly simple to use. It had a usb port that I would almost exclusively use with a flash drive plugged into it. HD radio may not even work because not a lot of radio stations have upgraded to it since Sirius/XM are so popular.

[01xtreme]

Is flip-down face better for some reason?

Usually a flip down face will give you a bigger screen, and larger buttons. I have big hands, so using a pass-through radio with tiny buttons doesn't work well most of the time.

[ThreeD]

Do you have an iPhone or iPod? If so, this would be perfect for you:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DSXS100-Digital-Media-Receiver/dp/B003V8ATMW

[01xtreme]

Do you have an iPhone or iPod? If so, this would be perfect for you:

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DSXS100-Digital-Media-Receiver/dp/B003V8ATMW

Also a good CD player. I sell those at my store fairly regularly, but most seem to prefer the DSXS300 because you have a front USB also. So for those wishing to connect a portable hard drive, or iphone, you can still have access to the device. But still have an ipod docked inside as well.

[olstyl1972]

If you don't have your heart set on hd radio, take a look at the parrot asteriod. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-oghHk58YkKL/p_333ASTROID/Parrot-ASTEROID.html
Looks like it has most of the stuff you're looking for

[mineralgrey01gt]

Id go with the alpine in the 2nd post. I had one and SUPER nice and so easy to use, excellent sound also.