i know someone that works at an audio store , so i can get really cheap prices. im trying to stay around 200-250 before the discount. im just taking the prices from crutchfield. i am running 2 6.5" pioneer TS-A1670R with a Pioneer GM-X322 amp. feel free to make any other suggestions. i mostly just picked the features and the looks i wanted. i like the more plain look.

1) Pioneer DEH-P4600MP - $179.99
2) JVC Arsenal KD-AR400 - $179.99
3) JVC Arsenal KD-AR300 - $159.99
4) Kenwood KDC-MP425 - $189.99
5) Clarion ProAudio DXZ545MP $199.99
6) JVC Arsenal KD-AR3000 - $269.99
7) JVC Arsenal KD-AR800 - $249.99
8) Alpine CDA-9826 - $229.99


Modified by drewthomas14 at 11:30 AM 7/25/2004

 

go on ebay, you will find brand new stuff for a lot cheaper

my pioneer deh-p86000mp headunit was $513 at best buy, but only $335 on ebay

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...43947

$160 shipped

from that list i'd go with the pioneer or alpine

 

im getting a discount from my friends audio store, i know crutchfields prices are expensive, but i was just looking on there cuz they have detailed pictures and descriptions.

i read the pioneer headunits scan through mp3's slow and take a while to read them.

 

alpine or pioneer should be fine.. other day my friend got his first alpine... basicly he nut in his pants telling me how clear the sound was and showed off how he could change the colors.. now he is getting a complete alpine setup with a 5 channel amp and either R or X sub... try alpine out.. he was also a previous pioneer guy with the eq monitor stuff. tell me how it goes

 

what alpine would u recommend at around 200-250? i read some reviews about how the eq interface sucks on the 9827 .

 

me personally if i would get the 9833,, on ebay almost 300 or so.. ive learned do it once do it right.. get it cheap get it again.. the 512 colors its tempting

 

will i need such an expensive head unit for 2 6.5" and an amp? sorry i dont know much about audio. i do know that i will NOT be adding any subs.

 

IMO if your not going to add subs or more speakers a cheaper unit will be fine.. with only 2 speakers im not too sure you will have to touch the eq settings that much to worry bout it.

 

i most likely will not be adding more speakers. do i even need an expensive hu? i would like a good one , but not overkill. also , the reason i was looking at the alpine 9827 was because of the 4v preouts. what is the diff in the 4v preouts and would i notice it?

what hu would you recommend based on my setup.

thanks for the quick responses,
drew

 

For your use i think the 9827 or even a 9830 for about 10 bucks more(going by ebay prices) both those units are pretty much simaliar.. except.. 9830 plays wma and the faces swings to pop cds in instead of having a cd slot (9827) either way i think you will be set whatever unit u pick

 

The Pioneer IMO is much easier to navigate. It will take longer to access an MP3 vs. a regular CD, but its only when you first put it in. Going through the tracks will be the same speed. I used to be diehard Alpine, but I'm not impressed with they're new decks.... Stay away from JVC....look nice, but basically just a turd in disguise....

 

thanks alot guys. im thinking either the Pioneer DEH-P4600MP or alpine cda-9827 . the only thing making me consider the alpine is the 4v preouts . is that a good reason to choose the alpine. would i notice a difference?
also the cda-9827 does play wma files.

thanks in advance,
drew


Modified by drewthomas14 at 3:40 PM 7/25/2004

 

i can't stnad alpines no matter how easy they are to use..they are so butt ugly..i got the pioneer deh-p860mp...its got 6v preout and its 330 on ebay

 

no theyre not slow

i have over 170 files on my disk and it reads them fine <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drewthomas14 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im getting a discount from my friends audio store, i know crutchfields prices are expensive, but i was just looking on there cuz they have detailed pictures and descriptions.

i read the pioneer headunits scan through mp3's slow and take a while to read them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drewthomas14 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks alot guys. im thinking either the Pioneer DEH-P4600MP or alpine cda-9827 . the only thing making me consider the alpine is the 4v preouts . is that a good reason to choose the alpine. would i notice a difference?
also the cda-9827 does play wma files.

thanks in advance,
drew


Modified by drewthomas14 at 3:40 PM 7/25/2004</TD></TR></TABLE>


4 volt preouts will make a difference if you are using amps. Basically, the higher the output voltage on the preouts, the less you have to turn your amps up. Its usually a cleaner signal.

 

im just using a small amp 35x2 rms , which is what my speakers are rated at.

 

another thing i cant figure out about the pioneers is that there is a 460mp and a 4600mp , it's like that for a few other models too. what the difference?

 

The 4 volt preout probably won't make a huge difference in your case. The 460mp is actually a Pioneer Premier unit and 4600mp is the regular Pioneer cd player. I'm not sure of the exact differences....The premier is usually a bit better.

 

gotcha. i coulda swore the 4600mp was premier. i'm pretty sure it's just the warranty. it's the same with my speakers. im probably getting the pioneer 4600mp or 460mp because i read that u cant see the text on the cda-9827 in the daylight.

thanks for all your help guys.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by drewthomas14 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">gotcha. i coulda swore the 4600mp was premier. i'm pretty sure it's just the warranty. it's the same with my speakers. im probably getting the pioneer 4600mp or 460mp because i read that u cant see the text on the cda-9827 in the daylight.

thanks for all your help guys. </TD></TR></TABLE>
460MP = Premier

Premier = 2 year warranty instead of one year

The CDA-9827 works flawlessly, it's fine in the daytime. It's a decent HU for the price.

 

premiers usually have a higher preout voltage..2v for regular vs 4v or 6v for premier

 

damn so now it's between the cda-9827 and the premier 460mp. is the alpine difficult to navigate. im mostly looking for the best bang for the buck here.

also i read teh pioneer cant read itunes aac files(mpeg 4) . does anyone know if the alpine would?

 

dunno about reading mpeg4 files but the 9827 is pretty easy to navigate. I pretty much figured it all out within 5 minutes "literally".

 

awesome , i think imma go with the alpine. thanks for all the help guys.