Pioneer AVIC-Z150BH and Audio Build Opinions?

[johncy2000]

Hey guys I was looking into getting this DIN-2 unit, the AVIC-Z150BH. What does everybody think of this unit? I tried searching and I only found stuff on last years model, the Z140. For people that have the Z150BH, are you happy?

Im also looking to get Hertz speakers but don't know which 6.5" components to get. My budget is under or about 1K for the speakers.

Will I have sufficient bass with a 4 channel amp feeding the component speakers or should I throw in an 8" sub and get a 5 channel amp instead?

Whats the best amp for Hertz Component speakers? Is a 1000 watt amp enough power?

My all around budget is 2500 with install.

Thanks for everyones input!

Johncy Y.

[NismoZ70]

I can't answer your question on the head unit however on the Hertz speakers and amp I can. I absolutely love my Hertz HSK165 6.5" speakers and the amp I have hooked up to them is the Hertz HDP5 which I am using to also power my JL 10" sub. The speakers sound great with the amp. Between that amp powering the speakers and the sub it is more than enough bass for me. Even though I have a 5 channel amp I am actually running it as a 3 channel amp.

I can't say if thats the best amp for the speakers but I can say that the speakers sound great and I couldn't be happier with them. The Hertz speakers that I have provide a rating of 125 RMS. The amp can power up to 200 RMS so I can't go any further then that. I purchased the speakers for around $400 and the amp was around $480 I believe.

Wicked CAS sells Hertz speakers so they could probably give you a great deal on them. Also Bigaudiofanat is a big proponent of Hertz speakers and I've seen him suggest them so they are well liked I feel.

[bigaudiofanat]

As stated in my PM to you, I advise against pioneer I have had people comment after a year of owning them they tent to start getting weird (and pioneer model could do this). Some have had no problems and call me a alpine nut lover however with my experience they do not hold up in the long run.

Love hertz, focal, image dynamics, and morel.

[johncy2000]

Thanks for the replies guys! I really appriciate it. No Pioneer for me! I'm leaning towards JVC. Opinions?

HSK165XL is what I will be getting!

[johncy2000]

What do you guys think of the Hertz MLK 2 TW Mille component speaker set? Worth it or just go with the HSK165XL? Hmmm

[bigaudiofanat]

Originally Posted by johncy2000

What do you guys think of the Hertz MLK 2 TW Mille component speaker set? Worth it or just go with the HSK165XL? Hmmm

I wouldn't do the XL's because of how big the woofer is but the miles are amazing if you can afford them just make sure you pair them with a high quality amp.

[RonRizz]

I run the XL's and had no issues with fitment.... I would have purchased the milles if I could swallow the price tag. (or hide it from the old lady at least Lol) That being said, the XL's sound amazing, and eat power for lunch.
As far as the AVIC is concerned, I have heard many excellent things, and a few bad as well. I would certainly choose it over any JVC unit... Matt has a great dislike for all things Pioneer, and advice from him on pioneer should be taken with a grain of salt!
I believe his parents may have beaten him with an old pioneer detachable faceplate!! J/k Matt.

[Cbtech]

I had a pioneer but switched to Kenwood solely on the screen getting washed out by the sun as shown in this post

New Install AVH 4500

[johncy2000]

Im struggling to find the right 2 channel amp to run the HSK165XL. Im leaning towards Focal. Which model do you guys think is nice for 500-750?

[NismoZ70]

I have the Kenwood DNN990HD head unit and the thing is pretty much a computer. It literally has more than I probably need but it is an amazing unit from all the internet radio sources (iheartradio, aupeo and pandora), iPod and Bluetooth music playback, to social networking (Facebook, Twitter and gmail), Garmin navigation with nav traffic, web browser, weather and RSS feeds. There's even more things than that...haha. Like I said probably way more than I really need but I still love having it all as an option. That head unit cost me a little under $1,300. Wasn't sure what you said your head unit budget was.

I thought Hertz had a nice two channel amp as well but I can't remember the model number now. Have you looked into any of their two channel amps?

[Shadezz]

Kenwood DDX470---$349 (Great Reviews and DVD bypass is easy & 4V PRE OUTS!!)
Focal Components----Focal Performance PS 165 6.5" 2-Way Component System
Alpine PDX-9-----$599-(Go with a 5 channel its the only way to go now!!) Please google PDX tech as it will never overheat or turn off.....Alpine Amps also come with factory tested birth Cards!!)
Add the sub later Alpine type R or X. or now if need be.


Just my two cents...

[kenchan]

some reviews on the HU at amazon

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: AVIC-Z150BH Automobile Audio/Video GPS Navigation System

[johncy2000]

Thanks for the input guys. I'm pretty sold on the HSK165XL Hertz speakers. As for the amp, I only need a 2 channel amp to run my component speakers. Focal FP2.150 (4ohms 2x150 RMS) does that sound like enough power for the Hertz speakers. I can't find any info on Hertz amps.

http://www.woofersetc.com/p-4480-fp2...amplifier.aspx

[johncy2000]

Im getting this Head Unit for sure. Alpine for the win! I can get one online for about 800 bucks! MSRP is 1200!

Alpine Electronics - 7-Inch Audio/Video/Navigation System

[kenchan]

Amazon.com: Troy Adam's review of Alpine INE-W927HD 7" Touchscreen Navigatio...