JokerTypeR

I think between these two it's mostly preference. I had a Pioneer 760 last year that was stolen (2004 model) and I thought it was AMAZING. I replaced it about a week ago with the 7600 (which is the lower model of the two) and it's still JUST as impressive. From my experience, I LOVE Pioneer, and I'll stick with their headunits. However, I've heard NOTHING but good from alpine. I simply liked the style of pioneer a little better (plus they have a re-tracting button that proves amusing. If oyu have one, you know what i mean) It just seems to have more features for me with pioneer though.

Check into saving cash and go with 2004 model pioneer off ebay. It's just as good as the 2005 models, but cheaper. Alpine vs. Pioneer? The both rock, I just prefer pioneer, but alpine usually receives better reviews.

JokerTypeR

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thrty8street &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">k, i already ordered the pioneer online and im about to get some pioneer 6.5 inch 4 way speakers for the front</TD></TR></TABLE>Alpine (I believe) makes better speakers. I'm about to do my car with two 6.5" in the rear, POSSIBLY component 6.5" in the front (if not, I'll be with 6.5") and 10" in the rear. All being Alpine Type R speakers. I've heard nothing but good from the speakers and from the reviewers. They make insane speakers for good money.

Rubiks

i have the pioneer and i love it....till death will we part.....or until it gets jacked....lol.....i hope not...haha

JokerTypeR

two words. Car Alarm. Or take the face plate with you. Locking doors I've learned is no deterrent.

Rubiks

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JokerTypeR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">two words. Car Alarm. Or take the face plate with you. Locking doors I've learned is no deterrent.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea tell me about it....i have no alarm at the moment and i jus take the face everytime im not going out....sux ***....

JokerTypeR

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rubiks &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

yea tell me about it....i have no alarm at the moment and i jus take the face everytime im not going out....sux ***....</TD></TR></TABLE>HAHA! Dude, I"m doin' that. My friends like "yeah, you're retarded, why do you do that?" I'm like "ok, 400$ down the drain in less than 2 months left me with no music for 7 months. Another 200$ spent on this one. I'm sorry if I'm a little paranoid..."

Rubiks

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JokerTypeR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">HAHA! Dude, I"m doin' that. My friends like "yeah, you're retarded, why do you do that?" I'm like "ok, 400$ down the drain in less than 2 months left me with no music for 7 months. Another 200$ spent on this one. I'm sorry if I'm a little paranoid..."</TD></TR></TABLE>

haha....yea man my phrends tell me the same thing..i mean im not going down like that....juss to give it to some loser....hell nah....

technine

I like the Alpine because it seems less complicated than the Pioneer. I have experience with the one step lower models of both and the Pioneer is very complicated to understand where as the Alpine was a breeze.

The pioneer sounded awsome so did the Alpine, but I voted Alpine due to the user friendliness.

DaZman69

head unit quality breakdown for somewhat reasonable pricing

1) nakamichi (spelling)
2) alpine
3)-kenwood/pioneer

i sold and installed for circuit city for awhile

i would never chose a pioneer over an alpine when it comes to car audio

flowbee

Thieves will sometimes break in and steal your unit even without the faceplate

Oh and, Alpine. I dont know if Pioneer fixed the track skip speeds yet but as for interface and quality, Alpine

JokerTypeR

Is there any TRUE way to protect a CD player? I heard you can actually bolt it in on the backside. Is this true?

thrty8street

iTrader: (7)

i would like to know too

DaZman69

you can do anything with enough time and creativity. **** weld it in there if you want.

fcm

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DaZman69 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can do anything with enough time and creativity. **** weld it in there if you want. </TD></TR></TABLE>If they want it they will take it. If they can't get it they will brake it. 94

SpecialEdxl

anyone know if there more headunits like this one


i need something that i can be able to see, cus when its sunny outside i can see anything

js96ek

alpine all the way

Forgiveness

first off, the pioneer is a show-off deck while the alpine is an enthusiast deck.

if you know anything about h.u.'s you won't compare an alpine to a regular pioneer, you compare is to pioneer premiere.

in this shootout, the alpine is DEFINITELY the better amp.

Mr.DC2

i've used both pioneer's and alpine's mainstream flagship decks. i had the pioneer deh 9300 for a while and sold it for an alpine cda 9835. both are awesome decks and you cannot go wrong buying either.

IMO, pioneer is MUCH MUCH easier to use and is louder. alpine sounds slightly cleaner but the preouts are way too weak for something advertised as 4 volt.

i personally would choose the pioneer in this case though. alpine decks aren't that nice unless its coupled with biolite display. whereas for pioneer, it doesn't matter if you have the OEL display or not, the layout just looks simple and beautiful.

4runner

can't go wrong with either, its just a choice of personel.

eboixing

they're both great companies but i went with Alpine. I picked up my Alpine 9851 headunit a few days ago and I love it.

TSX TEX

Apline has been in the game kicking *** for decades

integra-modder

Alpine is great audio stuff, but they've only realized that appearance is part of what sells a product about 2 years ago.

Im now on my second pioneer HU, first was P920R and now a P860MP. The upgrade was to get MP3 capability. I love the thing, and like the way it looks, day and night.

Alpine has my heart for their components...

RiceCakes4u

I had a pioneer unit before. It was easy to use but it does not compare to the alpine unit when it comes to performance and features. The alpine units are harder to use though. In my opinion, get the alpine

milton

my opinion pioneer always looks better, but alpine performs better... over all both are nice

z168

the thing that draws me to the pioneer is the optional steering wheel remote




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