Alpine Car CD Decks the best?

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: iloveme2

Originally posted by: XietyCOM
Another question: What's the difference between regular Pioneer headunits and Pioneer Premier headunits? I looked at their specs a little but didn't see much difference for the similarly priced items.

Not much at all. The only difference between my Premier 750mp and the Pioneer 7500mp is my Premier has higher voltage RCAs and a 2 year warentee.

They probably have gold-plated RCA jacks and a few extra software features. "Better components" as well.

 

[Turkish]

Damn. I ordered the Pioneer DEH-P9600MP a few minutes ago and now I am cancelling it. I am going to get a newer car after college and I dont wanna blow $400 on a headunit. My current headunit is broke so I'm just gonna get a $100 stereo so the next owner won't try knocking off $$$ from the sale price. I'll get a DVD Navigation unit for my new car. Thanks for all the advice people.

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: Apex
It depends if you have a separate amp or not, and how sensitive your speakers are. If you don't have a separate amp, you may actually do better with the Panasonic digital one, surprisingly enough.

Interesting point. I did all my comparisons using the HU's built-in amp as that's the setup I'll be running. I should have done some testing using an amp as well. Maybe if I'm bored one day......

Yeah, I'm going to need to pick up a head unit and two 6.5" coax's. To keep the car as light as possible, I'm avoiding putting in an amp. Even with reasonably sensitive speakers, you still need a little juice to get them to sound reasonably good.

I'll probably end up with the Panasonic CQ-C9800U (60w per channel x 4 channels, RMS, 70w/chan max, class T digital amp) headunit, which is barely enough to drive some of these power hungry speakers these days. For the 6.5", I'll probably end up with some Morel Integra R-6, if my door is deep enough.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: iloveme2

Originally posted by: XietyCOM
Another question: What's the difference between regular Pioneer headunits and Pioneer Premier headunits? I looked at their specs a little but didn't see much difference for the similarly priced items.

Not much at all. The only difference between my Premier 750mp and the Pioneer 7500mp is my Premier has higher voltage RCAs and a 2 year warentee.

They probably have gold-plated RCA jacks and a few extra software features. "Better components" as well.

Nope, they aren't gold plated if I remember correctly and my headunit doesn't have any extra software features. 🙁

 

[WobbleWobble]

I have the CDA-9827. Great sound quality, I love the MX bass engine. Reads any disc I throw at it. Only downside is, it's not a dot matrix display. But you pay premium for that on the higher level Alpine decks.

 

[Shockwave]

Originally posted by: XietyCOM

Originally posted by: Shockwave
Eclipse > all, except Denon.

Eclipse prices have dropped drastically, there very competitive to most other brands. And seeing as thats the case, I'd say Pioneer is a hunk of shyte next to an Eclipse. Granted, Pioneer makes good decks. Dont get me wrong. But next to an Eclipse its just no comparison.
In addition, a theft warrenty is a sweet deal.

What are some sites (other than Crutchfield :roll: expensive piece of shiet) that sell Eclipse headunits? When I search for Eclipse Audio, all I get is reviews.

I dont think you can get Eclipse headunits online. Eclipse is VERY careful with that due to the theft warrenty offer. But B&M stores carry them, they have decent prices and usually will negotiate.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: iloveme2

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: iloveme2

Originally posted by: XietyCOM
Another question: What's the difference between regular Pioneer headunits and Pioneer Premier headunits? I looked at their specs a little but didn't see much difference for the similarly priced items.

Not much at all. The only difference between my Premier 750mp and the Pioneer 7500mp is my Premier has higher voltage RCAs and a 2 year warentee.

They probably have gold-plated RCA jacks and a few extra software features. "Better components" as well.

Nope, they aren't gold plated if I remember correctly and my headunit doesn't have any extra software features. 🙁

That's weak sauce. At least Kenwood's Excelon line carries some extra features and the like. I'll admit I overpaid for mine but I've been happy with it. We're starting our 5th year together😛

 

[GoingUp]

I have the 9827 and I love it. A great deck with great sound!

 

[kyparrish]

Originally posted by: pyonir
Higher end Clarion decks have always been my choice.

AGREED :beer:

 

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: JohnCU
Pioneer is the best, not Alpine.

Eclipse > *

Eclipse isnt more expensive, it has better sound quality than any of the others listed. By far.