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Pioneer
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Blaupunkt
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Jvc
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2.86%
Sony
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kendwood
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Old 04-03-2007, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by superssport
I can't believe anybody would chose a pioneer deck over an alpine! I gave my pioneer to my girlfriend little does she know that its a piece of crap!!!



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Originally Posted by JR HAWK 9
I have yet to find a deck (other than Pioneer) that has the controls that my 880PRS has......dual (L/R) 16 band EQ's, auto time alignment, auto EQ, BBS, Burr-Brown DACs, DSP, high pass filters (50/63/80/100/ 125/160/200Hz, 0/-6/-12dB/Oct.), low pass filter (50/63/80/100/ 125/160/200Hz, -6/-12/-18dB/Oct), standard/network mode and defeatable internal amp.

The auto EQ and auto TA is kick butt and makes a WORLD of difference.

If there is another brand of deck that has these features, post it up, as I would like to see it.
ALPINE CDA-9815 in wifees Tahoe Z.

Details:

Motorized, detachable face with spectrum analyzer

blackout display mode
turns off display, reduces power consumption
enhances sound quality
  • 2-line color display
  • blue button illumination
  • plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs
  • plays MP3 and Windows Media (WMA) files
  • displays MP3 text
  • CD Text with scroll
  • 0-bit mute (mutes output when no audio signal is detected)
  • MaxTune SQ tuner
  • 12 FM/6 AM presets
  • station title memory
  • V-Drive hybrid MOSFET60 internal amp
  • high-current draw requires direct fused connection to your battery
  • Bass Engine Pro (5-band parametric EQ, 6-channel digital time correction, 6-position crossover with variable slope, plus subwoofer phase and level controls)
  • Media Xpander
  • i-Personalize — create customized Bass Engine setups and text greetings
  • XM Satellite Radio controls
  • CD changer controls for Alpine Ai-NET changers only
  • optional auxiliary input
  • 4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
  • wireless remote
  • clock
  • 27 watts RMS/60 peak x 4 channels
  • CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
  • CD signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB
  • FM sensitivity 9.3 dB
  • This high-end cd player also incorporates cd changer controls for an Alpine Ai-Net cd changer or Alpine HDD Model HDA-5460.



ALPINE CDA-7878 one of the BEST High-ends in my SS
Read-up and recognize fools!!!!!!
http://www.highwaymp3.com/extinct_alpine_hus.htm


ALPINE CDA-7995 in my truck

motorized, detachable face
blackout display mode — turns off display, reduces power consumption, and enhances sound quality
MaxTune SQ tuner
plays MP3 files on CD-R or CD-RW, plus audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs
Media Xpander
Bass Engine Plus with bass and treble center frequency controls plus bass width controls, 4-channel digital time correction, a 3-position 12dB/octave crossover, and subwoofer phase and level controls
gold-plated 4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
XM Satellite Radio controls
CD changer controls for Alpine Ai-NET changers
optional auxiliary input
premium-quality power supply and output capacitors
clock
wireless remote
requires external amplifiersno built-in amp
CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB
FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf
1-year warranty

Anybody else want to get ?

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Originally Posted by Kage
ALPINE CDA-9815 in wifees Tahoe Z.

Details:

Motorized, detachable face with spectrum analyzer

blackout display mode
turns off display, reduces power consumption
enhances sound quality
  • 2-line color display
  • blue button illumination
  • plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs
  • plays MP3 and Windows Media (WMA) files
  • displays MP3 text
  • CD Text with scroll
  • 0-bit mute (mutes output when no audio signal is detected)
  • MaxTune SQ tuner
  • 12 FM/6 AM presets
  • station title memory
  • V-Drive hybrid MOSFET60 internal amp
  • high-current draw requires direct fused connection to your battery
  • Bass Engine Pro (5-band parametric EQ, 6-channel digital time correction, 6-position crossover with variable slope, plus subwoofer phase and level controls)
  • Media Xpander
  • i-Personalize — create customized Bass Engine setups and text greetings
  • XM Satellite Radio controls
  • CD changer controls for Alpine Ai-NET changers only
  • optional auxiliary input
  • 4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
  • wireless remote
  • clock
  • 27 watts RMS/60 peak x 4 channels
  • CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
  • CD signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB
  • FM sensitivity 9.3 dB
  • This high-end cd player also incorporates cd changer controls for an Alpine Ai-Net cd changer or Alpine HDD Model HDA-5460.



ALPINE CDA-7878 one of the BEST High-ends in my SS
Read-up and recognize fools!!!!!!
http://www.highwaymp3.com/extinct_alpine_hus.htm


ALPINE CDA-7995 in my truck

motorized, detachable face
blackout display mode — turns off display, reduces power consumption, and enhances sound quality
MaxTune SQ tuner
plays MP3 files on CD-R or CD-RW, plus audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs
Media Xpander
Bass Engine Plus with bass and treble center frequency controls plus bass width controls, 4-channel digital time correction, a 3-position 12dB/octave crossover, and subwoofer phase and level controls
gold-plated 4-volt front, rear, and subwoofer preamp outputs
XM Satellite Radio controls
CD changer controls for Alpine Ai-NET changers
optional auxiliary input
premium-quality power supply and output capacitors
clock
wireless remote
requires external amplifiersno built-in amp
CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB
FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf
1-year warranty

Anybody else want to get ?


I still see none getting owned. He asked for someone to post a comparible, it wasnt a debate. Aside from that Id take the 880 in a hearbeat over the 9815 and would be *maybe* debateable with the 7995. A 7998 - maybe you have something to talk about.

Either way the DRZ is a superior unit to both of your Alpines.

And lets not get started on the highly claimed 4V preouts from Alpine...
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Thanks alot for all the input. I went to a car audio place today and looked at all the headunits. I think im pretty set on buying an alpine now, they looked like they were the best quality. im gonna either get the cda-9883 or cda-9885
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Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe
And lets not get started on the highly claimed 4V preouts from Alpine...
LoLzzzzzzzzz!!!! Why not?
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Because your feelings would get hurt as a believer..
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Originally Posted by FireSilverLullaby
Thanks alot for all the input. I went to a car audio place today and looked at all the headunits. I think im pretty set on buying an alpine now, they looked like they were the best quality. im gonna either get the cda-9883 or cda-9885
Between the two id go with. ALPINE CDA-9885
Much better HU. It's on sale at Crutchfield.

Alpine CDA-9885
Details:

General features:
» CD receiver with built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels) » plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files (except Digital Rights-protected files) » 2-line BioLite display » fold-down, detachable face »

Audio features:
» Bass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments) » high-pass filter
Expandability:
» full speed iPod controls (requires Alpine's interface cable, $29.99) with percentage search — each of the six radio preset buttons jumps over a designated percentage (0, 17, 33, 50, 67, or 83 percent) of your playlist » Bluetooth ready » satellite radio ready » compatible with Alpine's HD Radio tuner » optional auxiliary input » CD changer controls » three sets of 4-volt preamp outputs (subwoofer output has bass level control)

Other features and specs:
» CEA-2006 compliant amplifier » clock » CD frequency response: 5-20,000 Hz » CD signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB » FM sensitivity: 9.3 dBf » warranty: 1 year


You will thank me later fo' sho'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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6spdcoupe
"CDA-7995 - maybe you have something to talk about".



Well then let's talk about it fool.
ALPINE CDA-9815 has the same **** as CDA-7995 minus Stealth Faceplate and BioLite.
BFD!!!


So put down the crack pipe please. Thanks!!!
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Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe
Because your feelings would get hurt as a believer..
WTFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Alpine 1534.09%
Pioneer 1431.82%




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Originally Posted by Kage
6spdcoupe
"CDA-7995 - maybe you have something to talk about".



Well then let's talk about it fool.
ALPINE CDA-9815 has the same **** as CDA-7995 minus Stealth Faceplate and BioLite.
BFD!!!


So put down the crack pipe please. Thanks!!!

If your going to quote at least make an attempt to do it right.

Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe
I still see none getting owned. He asked for someone to post a comparible, it wasnt a debate. Aside from that Id take the 880 in a hearbeat over the 9815 and would be *maybe* debateable with the 7995. A 7998 - maybe you have something to talk about.

Either way the DRZ is a superior unit to both of your Alpines.
A lil more clear for you now?
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Originally Posted by Kage
Alpine 1534.09%
Pioneer 1431.82%




Unfortunately my friend you've been taken for a ride by all the glamorous hype and publicity Alpine spends to make believers. Its not the product you love, its the name. Eventually you'll realize this and thank me later.
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Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe
If your going to quote at least make an attempt to do it right.



A lil more clear for you now?


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Originally Posted by Kage



Guess maybe I need to make it even Bigger and Bolder...

Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe
I still see none getting owned. He asked for someone to post a comparible, it wasnt a debate. Aside from that Id take the 880 in a hearbeat over the 9815 and would be *maybe* debateable with the 7995. A 7998 - maybe you have something to talk about.

Either way the DRZ is a superior unit to both of your Alpines.
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Maybe now your level of literacy will allow you to see what I posted.
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Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe
Unfortunately my friend you've been taken for a ride by all the glamorous hype and publicity Alpine spends to make believers. Its not the product you love, its the name. Eventually you'll realize this and thank me later.
When i'm old, gray, deff and don't give a ****. Sure i will.


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I'm the same only difference is that I see through hype and BS. Unfortunately you do not. Apparently your the Alpine fanboy/poster child round here?
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hey 6spdcoupe, what do you think about Alpines new PDX line of amps?? I have read some decent things about them and was just curious to what you thought of them? I would be much more willing to run one of those PDX amps than I would be one of their headunits. Not saying there is anything wrong with their HU's, just I prefer Pioneer myself.

thanks,
Paul
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Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe
Maybe now your level of literacy will allow you to see what I posted.
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Concept is good, product is fair, much better can be had for similiar or the same money. I was an Alpine fan for many years and stocked them regularly. Unfortunately like alot of larger well known companies a time comes when they decide to cut back costs and ride the wave of a name. Alpine isnt the first one to do this and surely wont be the last.

I'm guessing by the questioning that your possibly looking for a small footprint? Perhaps look at Audisons or Genesis Profiles?


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