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View Poll Results: What Company makes the best quality headunits?
Alpine
47
44.76%
Pioneer
32
30.48%
Blaupunkt
0
0%
Jvc
3
2.86%
Sony
3
2.86%
kendwood
7
6.67%
other, please post in thread
13
12.38%
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Kage
Breaking news ALPINE in the 1st hmm why





Alpine 1635.56%Pioneer 1431.11%
Thats because I voted for Alpine.

I got a CDA-7998. 4 years old...it still kicks ***
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeRotorsOnline
Thats because I voted for Alpine.

I got a CDA-7998. 4 years old...it still kicks ***
Awesome HU!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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I forgot here's my set-up CDA-7878 and MDA-5046
ALPINE rules!!!!!!!!!!!








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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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Me > you



true story, read up.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe
Me > you



true story, read up.
So 80's my man so 80's!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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I bet Kage wouldn't want this amp because it looks like its from the 80s too.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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Me > Came out kinda shitty but you get the point.


Rare Alpine MDA-5046
MD/EQ/SURROUND/DSP/Ai-NET/BBE/LISTENING POSITION


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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 95bat
I bet Kage wouldn't want this amp because it looks like its from the 80s too.
Hi groupie.
It's aight, what's your point fool do you own one, think not??
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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hey Kage I think this would be a welcome addition to your coaxials....

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Originally Posted by Kage
Hi groupie.
It's aight, what's your point fool do you own one, think not??
My point is that looks aren't everything
McIntosh has been voted multiple times as the best amps on the planet... that amp I posted costs more than most people make in a month LOL.

The older headunits that look like they're straight from the 80s are some of the best decks, their SQ is amazing. You're the one who said its all about the SQ...
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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I happen to LOVE the looks of those McIntosh's

I think it's obvious he's just trying to stir the pot, heck, just look at -his- system...lol It's very hard for me to take him seriously just solely based on that alone.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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just glanced through this thread, but everyone with Alpine love seems to not have current model gear. I have a 7995 in my DD and like it alot (except the glide touch, pita gimmick), BUT.. if you look at 2007 model gear, Alpine dropped alot of features from their head units this year. Comparing current model gear, the Pioneer 880 PRS is much better then Alpines offerings in terms of tuning features, and is what I'm using this season in my hawk.


I've got plenty of love for Infinity, JBL's little brother if you will, but if you honestly think a system of coaxes in doors are going to impress any real audio guy, WOW.

I really need to get my system finished . My car's been under reconstruction for almost a year now.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JR HAWK 9
hey Kage I think this would be a welcome addition to your coaxials....

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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 95bat
My point is that looks aren't everything You're the one who said its all about the SQ...
True dat.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike @ FbodyAudio
just glanced through this thread, but everyone with Alpine love seems to not have current model gear. I have a 7995 in my DD and like it alot (except the glide touch, pita gimmick), BUT.. if you look at 2007 model gear, Alpine dropped alot of features from their head units this year. Comparing current model gear, the Pioneer 880 PRS is much better then Alpines offerings in terms of tuning features, and is what I'm using this season in my hawk.


I've got plenty of love for Infinity, JBL's little brother if you will, but if you honestly think a system of coaxes in doors are going to impress any real audio guy, WOW.

I really need to get my system finished . My car's been under reconstruction for almost a year now.

Well put, this is the reason I dropped Alpine a few years back. Product quality/features dramatically dropped, but costs stayed the same.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by JR HAWK 9
I happen to LOVE the looks of those McIntosh's
Then go buy one and doubt you can afford one Mr. Sparcomatic
U talk a lot of smack for somebody that hasn't posted **** as far as HU's go or anything else for that matter.
That pic tells me a lot about your taste in finer things in life.

Sony Xplod junk, Profile amp joke and the awesome top of the line Sparcomatic EQ pile of turd.
You're da man.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 6spdcoupe
Well put, this is the reason I dropped Alpine a few years back. Product quality/features dramatically dropped, but costs stayed the same.
Dropped??
You were never an authorized dealer to begin with, PINOCCHIO.

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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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I bet if we counted all of the smileys that Kage uses, he'd set an internet record for most used.
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