looking for a good aftermarket head unit for my 01' F-150, any ideas would be very welcome, price not a huge deal preferably under $750. THANX

 

What features are you looking for? Bluetooth, Nav, DVD, HD Radio, Sirius/XM?

I beilieve you'll have to trim if you want to go double din.

Check out sonicelectronix.com and woofersetc.com

 

im lookin for ipod connectible, no cds needed, flip ups ok, but double din would be sweet, worried about cuttin the dashthough

 

I highly recommend Alpine. I have installed several and have been thrilled every time.

I just installed an Alpine CDA-9887 in my '01 Screw. Now my main gaol in getting this was to get great sound quality without dealing with a separate EQ. There is an impressive built-in EQ that can customize your sound. However this unit supports Alpine's Imprint technology... and I HIGHLY recommend that. Imprint is a device (that you can rent from Crutchfield.com) that essentially makes your speakers perform their best. I can't believe the quality I now have from my stock speakers.

I got a great deal on Crutchfield, and they threw in the hookups for my stock harness. No cutting of truck wires needed. Just solder the wires from the Alpine H/U to the ones Crutchfield supply and then just plug into the stock ford harness.

There are several ways to plug in your ipod..

1) Apline ipod adapter - lets you control your music from the h/u.
2) A/V adapter that plugs into your headphone jack - control music from ipod.
3) FM radio adapter - I don't recommend this because it's a little complex
and not the best sound quality.
4) Bluetooth - This is what I use with my iphone. Wireless and crystal clear.
May work with iPod Touch. Make sure you get a bluetooth adapter that supports audio streaming.

Sorry for rambling, I can answer individual questions if you have any.

 

As far as cost (a year ago when I bought it):

Headunit - $300
iPod connector - $30
Imprint (Rental) - $50
Bluetooth - $150

 

i would get a kenwood, all features built in, no need for extra BS modules.

 

It really is annoying that alpine makes you buy the extra stuff but they do make the best headunits... Hands down.

Nice lookin truck ride n clean.