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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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Default New head unit Im going with *PIC*

I was gonna go with the alpine 9851 but I decided to go with the pioneer. Let me know what you think
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...874695,00.html
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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I like everything Pioneer. Well, I can say definitly on HU's. Can't go wrong with Either Pioneer or Alpine and Some Kenwoods. I'd take a Pioneer, or ALpine 1st before I's own another Kewwood. For the same $$$ Pioneer get's you the Most for your Money.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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I have one step down from that model the P6700MP I believe I like it alot, my only complaint is that its blue and doesnt match the rest of my interior lights but you have a camaro so that wont be a problem!
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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Looks really good, although I'm with Luna here. Although I haven't upgraded my Monsoon yet does anyone have a few suggestions on HU's that will match he blood red interior of my Formy?
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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Alpine has color changing head units. I know the CDA-9835 will change to match, and I'm pretty sure the current 9855 will do it as well. The 9831 was also one that had about 10 options on it I believe. The 9835 had some crazy 100 different colors or something.

When I bought my TA it had a Clarion deck in it that would color change as well. I ended up going with the in dash Alpine DVD unit, so color wasn't something I was particularly worried about.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 11:49 AM
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I was on the fence between Pioneer and Alpine when I last bought a HU also. I have a Pioneer already and like it. But the Alpine 9835 I like much much better. The display is so crisp and clear and the sound setting are endless. Some adjustments are much easier on the Pioneer. What I have found though is I am always adjusting the Pioneer, after the initial adjustments on the Alpine, I have always been pleased with the sound and not needed to adjust.

Regardless, you can't go wrong with either one!

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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by '99DeadulusWS6
Looks really good, although I'm with Luna here. Although I haven't upgraded my Monsoon yet does anyone have a few suggestions on HU's that will match he blood red interior of my Formy?
I put a Eclipse head unit in my Firehawk because it is red.Although I have the pioneer In my 98 T/A.Its a real nice deck.My only complaint is the lack of functions you can perform on the deck(skip tracks,fast forward)You have to use the remote.
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Old Aug 5, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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I put a Eclipse head unit in my Firehawk because it is red.Although I have the pioneer In my 98 T/A.Its a real nice deck.My only complaint is the lack of functions you can perform on the deck(skip tracks,fast forward)You have to use the remote.
tghe pioneer im looking at has way more options than any alpine we sell here at best buy
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Pioneer in my opinion/experiences is the best.

Heres a up close pic of the unit your looking at


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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
Pioneer in my opinion/experiences is the best.

Heres a up close pic of the unit your looking at


wow, nice pic
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by WildBills WS6/SS
tghe pioneer im looking at has way more options than any alpine we sell here at best buy
To get to the advanced settings on the newer Alpines, you have to hold down 'menu' for a few seconds.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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Wildbill I just bought the exact HU you are looking at from Walmart for $254.??.Awesome deck! If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

Also, it is extremely difficult to tune initially. This particular model took me almost a full week, and I've only owned Pioneer decks, but after I figured out which settings sounded best for my system, I haven't touched it since.
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Pioneer DEH-P770MP CD/MP3 Player $ 219.00 @ www.carmedia1.com
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BLOW ME FASTR
Pioneer DEH-P770MP CD/MP3 Player $ 219.00 @ www.carmedia1.com
i get it for $150
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Originally Posted by WildBills WS6/SS
i get it for $150
Hey at that price i'll take two!
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