Kenwood 8017 MP3 player?

evil jose · 12-16-2001, 12:24 AM

Any thoughts on the low end Kenwood MP3 player? Might be getting one for Christmas

FatassLX · 12-16-2001, 12:28 PM

i like em for the $$$, friend has one in a caddy with a POS amp and a decent box/subs and it sounds pretty good.

Rock · 12-16-2001, 04:13 PM

Jose, check this out. This is what I'm planning on getting. $399. But if you buy thru a certain period with MSN for $400+ you get a $80 rebate..PLUS you can get a $25 first time rebate.

$399 + (something to put you over $400) - (80+25) = ~$295

Not too bad IMO.

evil jose · 12-16-2001, 05:27 PM

Hmm... The Clarion is pretty nice but I know you are like me and hate rebates if at all possible. You remember the pricing I told you I could get on the Kenwood and it's still cheaper than this Clarion even after all the rebates.

Hmm.. Gotta read up on the Clarion now

Rock · 12-17-2001, 12:02 AM

Yeah your hook up is BAD ASS. I still haven't ruled out the any of the Kenwood products. But I started looking more at the eXcelon version instead of the 8017.

I think that Clarion is more on par with the higher model Kenwood but quite a bit cheaper. I'm no audiophile tho...so I really don't know much beyond basic features.

evil jose · 12-17-2001, 01:04 AM

Ya, the eXelon would definetely be better but since I'm not paying for the gift I'm going to go with the cheaper one for now and maybe later get the higher end model when I can afford it. I can always move this one over to my truck when I'm ready to move up

ScottJ · 12-17-2001, 07:53 AM

There is a rather knowlegeable guy at car toys lewisville that ive been talking too who has played w/ all the menus on the good mp3 decks. I messed around with that top one you posted and I can see where it would posses some mgmt issues. However, if you can squeeze out a tad more coin, the new alpine is SOTA! I wish i could afford one, but, there after the kenny will also kick ass, just plan on learning how to control it like a champ so your not lookin down at your radio too much at 80+

evil jose · 12-17-2001, 10:54 AM

Well damn you have me thinking now

FunFordCobra · 12-19-2001, 09:05 AM

That kenwood is nice!
Have yall seen the pioneers with the dolphins? Now thats tiiiiight!

evil jose · 12-19-2001, 03:49 PM

Ya, the Pioneer has the screensaver which is pretty tight.

Rock · 12-20-2001, 12:57 AM

I almost forgot about this one!!!

The name is PERFECT for you Jose!

I really don't know anything about Blaupunkt. But someone told me their stuff is alright. This one is only $299. If you want to see it in person, I know there is one on the wall at Fry's Electronics. Chris works up there too...maybe he could hook a brutha up proper.

12-16-2001, 12:24 AM	#1
evil jose Rolling with the homies Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oak Cliff... that's my hood... Posts: 42,418	Kenwood 8017 MP3 player? Any thoughts on the low end Kenwood MP3 player? Might be getting one for Christmas __________________ 2008 Lincoln MKZ 1995 Mustang GT Convertible 2002 F-150 SuperCrew 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 2003 Yamaha R6

12-16-2001, 12:28 PM	#2
FatassLX Lifer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: mexico, disneyland for anarchist perverts Posts: 5,608	i like em for the $$$, friend has one in a caddy with a POS amp and a decent box/subs and it sounds pretty good. __________________ 2002 WS6 2006 GSXR 1969 F100, caged hay hauler 1982 Smith & Wesson .38 Special

12-16-2001, 04:13 PM	#3
Rock Lifer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,724	Jose, check this out. This is what I'm planning on getting. $399. But if you buy thru a certain period with MSN for $400+ you get a $80 rebate..PLUS you can get a $25 first time rebate. $399 + (something to put you over $400) - (80+25) = ~$295 Not too bad IMO. __________________ '94 SVT Cobra '66 GT Fastback * Mid-Restoration

12-16-2001, 05:27 PM	#4
evil jose Rolling with the homies Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oak Cliff... that's my hood... Posts: 42,418	Hmm... The Clarion is pretty nice but I know you are like me and hate rebates if at all possible. You remember the pricing I told you I could get on the Kenwood and it's still cheaper than this Clarion even after all the rebates. Hmm.. Gotta read up on the Clarion now __________________ 2008 Lincoln MKZ 1995 Mustang GT Convertible 2002 F-150 SuperCrew 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 2003 Yamaha R6

12-17-2001, 01:04 AM	#6
evil jose Rolling with the homies Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oak Cliff... that's my hood... Posts: 42,418	Ya, the eXelon would definetely be better but since I'm not paying for the gift I'm going to go with the cheaper one for now and maybe later get the higher end model when I can afford it. I can always move this one over to my truck when I'm ready to move up __________________ 2008 Lincoln MKZ 1995 Mustang GT Convertible 2002 F-150 SuperCrew 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 2003 Yamaha R6

12-17-2001, 12:02 AM	#5
Rock Lifer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,724	Yeah your hook up is BAD ASS. I still haven't ruled out the any of the Kenwood products. But I started looking more at the eXcelon version instead of the 8017. I think that Clarion is more on par with the higher model Kenwood but quite a bit cheaper. I'm no audiophile tho...so I really don't know much beyond basic features.

12-17-2001, 07:53 AM	#7
ScottJ Hustlin' Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Unknown Posts: 8,003	There is a rather knowlegeable guy at car toys lewisville that ive been talking too who has played w/ all the menus on the good mp3 decks. I messed around with that top one you posted and I can see where it would posses some mgmt issues. However, if you can squeeze out a tad more coin, the new alpine is SOTA! I wish i could afford one, but, there after the kenny will also kick ass, just plan on learning how to control it like a champ so your not lookin down at your radio too much at 80+ __________________ "Jesus has my heart, but Whiskey has my liver" --Jason Boland

12-17-2001, 10:54 AM	#8
evil jose Rolling with the homies Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oak Cliff... that's my hood... Posts: 42,418	Well damn you have me thinking now __________________ 2008 Lincoln MKZ 1995 Mustang GT Convertible 2002 F-150 SuperCrew 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 2003 Yamaha R6

12-19-2001, 09:05 AM	#9
FunFordCobra Dead Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Cybertron Posts: 5,289	That kenwood is nice! Have yall seen the pioneers with the dolphins? Now thats tiiiiight!

12-19-2001, 03:49 PM	#10
evil jose Rolling with the homies Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oak Cliff... that's my hood... Posts: 42,418	Ya, the Pioneer has the screensaver which is pretty tight. __________________ 2008 Lincoln MKZ 1995 Mustang GT Convertible 2002 F-150 SuperCrew 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 2003 Yamaha R6

12-20-2001, 12:57 AM	#11
Rock Lifer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,724	I almost forgot about this one!!! The name is PERFECT for you Jose! I really don't know anything about Blaupunkt. But someone told me their stuff is alright. This one is only $299. If you want to see it in person, I know there is one on the wall at Fry's Electronics. Chris works up there too...maybe he could hook a brutha up proper.

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