View Poll Results: What Company makes the best quality headunits?
Alpine
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47
44.76%
Pioneer
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32
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Blaupunkt
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0
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Jvc
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3
2.86%
Sony
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3
2.86%
kendwood
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7
6.67%
other, please post in thread
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13
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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.
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.
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Details:
Motorized, detachable face with spectrum analyzer
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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.
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Read-up and recognize fools!!!!!!
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ALPINE CDA-7995 in my truck
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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 amplifiers — no 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
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 amplifiers — no 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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Details:
Motorized, detachable face with spectrum analyzer
![The Judge](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_judge.gif)
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.
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Read-up and recognize fools!!!!!!
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http://www.highwaymp3.com/extinct_alpine_hus.htm
ALPINE CDA-7995 in my truck
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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 amplifiers — no 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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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 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
Much better HU. It's on sale at Crutchfield.
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Alpine CDA-9885
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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
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Audio features:
» Bass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments) » high-pass filter
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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 »
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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!!!
"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!!!
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So put down the crack pipe please. Thanks!!!
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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!!!![Devil](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_devil.gif)
"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!!!
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So put down the crack pipe please. Thanks!!!
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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.
Either way the DRZ is a superior unit to both of your Alpines.
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Originally Posted by Kage
Alpine ![](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/polls/bar2-l.gif)
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1534.09%
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1431.82%
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Pioneer
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Originally Posted by Kage
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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.
Either way the DRZ is a superior unit to both of your Alpines.
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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.
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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
thanks,
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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?
I'm guessing by the questioning that your possibly looking for a small footprint? Perhaps look at Audisons or Genesis Profiles?