Anyone ever have a Boss head unit?

FivepointSlow · Mar 31, 2014

I haven't heard much about Boss..

I'm look at getting this
http://www.bossaudio.com/auto/car-v...tereo-in-dash-double-din-boss-audio-bv9567bi/

Just need something that's cheap, with a good screen and has a USB in the rear.

I'd like to hear people's opinions of the company.

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ttocs · Mar 31, 2014

Boss has been around for a while and they would have to make one hell of a turn-around for me to consider installing one in my car or for me to install it in some ones car that I like. I would just consider I more work for me in the future either way right.... If your getting it at a good shop with install where you can have them pull/repair it, eh maybe if the price is right...

1997gtRioRed · Mar 31, 2014

id spend the extra $100 on a somewhat decent one

ElrodKTPQ_89 · Mar 31, 2014

I agree with him^ spend a little more on a Pioneer or Alpine.

96blak54 · Mar 31, 2014

Its a $150 unit. If you get it in and its not what you want or it craps out, your only out $150. Most reatailers give a return/exchange if the product fails. The audio company I deal with offers an entire year for exchange if the product fails.
My personal experiance with Boss is highly satisfactory for the product price. Yes a better product can be had for more coin, but you cant beat that price.

FivepointSlow · Mar 31, 2014

Mind you in on. High schooler budget... $150 is my price range. Lol
I know you get what you pay for. I just want something that is decent and won't self destruct on me.
[MENTION=11896]ttocs[/MENTION] what's your beef with them? Did you have one and it broke or something?

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Ferocious · Mar 31, 2014

FivepointSlow said:
I just want something that is decent and won't self destruct on me.

Well in that case get anything but a Boss.

I bought a boss immediately after I got my car. The volume knob lasted 1 year and the actual headunit stopped functioning after 2.
Worthless pieces of crap. Save the money for a headunit that's actually worth something in terms of quality.

joekd · Mar 31, 2014

If you want really cheap and can live with front USB + AUX I have a pioneer sitting in my garage that I just pulled out of my daughter's car

Works fine, just upgraded her to a new one with full Ipod control and charge (plus her new one has all sorts of fancy colors)

ttocs · Mar 31, 2014

no never owned one but got to install a couple of them in my years. Not all that impressive of a build quality myself and pulled more then a few that quit working. I would much sooner buy a good used deck then a new boss deck..

sn95 bullitt · Mar 31, 2014

boss is garbage

DeepList · Mar 31, 2014

Pioneer... Enough said.

When it comes to car audio. You get what you pay for. If you don't have enough for something decent now, save up until you do. Don't settle for junk just because you don't have enough money.

Above118 · Mar 31, 2014

ive had boss 1 time,it came in a civic that i had bought. 2weeks after install crapped out. Right now i have a Jensen (w/flip out tv) and i love it...paid $180 for it(from a buddy,not retail price) and hasn't let me down at all.

FivepointSlow · Mar 31, 2014

[MENTION=11138]joekd[/MENTION] I might take you up on that if it comes down to it... I really REALLY want something I can run a USB to the back of. Wires hanging around are the WORST. I hate having wires hanging from my dads power outlet above the radio when. I drive. Drives me crazy.

So I guess my best bet is to look for a nice used head unit? I don't have a need to have a new head unit. Like I said my only requirements is a nice screen, good brand, and preferably a rear facing USB.

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ttocs · Mar 31, 2014

I would buy a better branded used unit LONG before a new boss unit.

joekd · Mar 31, 2014

Even if it is just a hold over you are welcome to it

HU's are cheap now, this is the one I replaced it with, under $100

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KHeYccniJiG/p_130X7500HD/Pioneer-DEH-X7500HD.html?tp=5684

FivepointSlow · Mar 31, 2014

[MENTION=11138]joekd[/MENTION] is the pioneer a double din..?
It'd definitely speed up my bezel making if I had a double din to measure and mount in the bezel so I don't have to wait until I can afford one..

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joekd · Mar 31, 2014

Sorry but no, it's single din

FivepointSlow · Mar 31, 2014

Oh well then I can just make my old alpine single din work if need be.. Thanks though!

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g36 monkey · Apr 1, 2014

Either way, as noted, even if you have to buy a new deck harness and a new car harness, used decks really aren't bad.

FivepointSlow · Apr 1, 2014

g36 monkey said:
Either way, as noted, even if you have to buy a new deck harness and a new car harness, used decks really aren't bad.

My car harness was cut off by a PO. So I'd have to wire the harness from the head unit straight to the wires on the car. Which isn't a big deal as I already have everything labeled from ****ing with it before.
But yea it looks like I'm gonna be looking for a used head unit. Which is fine by me.

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