[net.auto] Question about Brands of Car Stereos

kfb@houxb.UUCP (K.BRAND) (04/18/84)

I'm in the process of shopping around for a car stereo for
my Honda Civic CRX.
Since every store sells different brands and salespeople all
lie anyway, I'm looking for people with first hand experience about
the reliability of the different brands.
I'm not that concerned about sound, since us non-audiophiles probably
can'
can't hear a significant difference in a relatively noisy car anyway.
However, radio reception is an issue.
I am considering units in the 200 to 250 range from Kenwood, Alpine,
and Sony.
All have digital readout and Auto reverse (UGH! - what a dumb feature
that's bound to break sooner or later).
Two stores really liked the Sony and expressed apprehension about the
Alpine since its a new model.
In the 150 range, I am considering a Pioneer.
Based on the Pioneer home deck I once owned, reliability is a
real concern.
Thanks for your opinions.

                                   OK I admit I own Bose 901s
                                           Kevin Brand
                                           houxb!kfb