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New member Username: RyanicsPost Number: 1 Registered: Dec-07 | Hey everyone, I have been doing a lot of research recently on new head units, the main three brands that I have considered are Alpine, Kenwood (X), and Pioneer (Premiere). My main drive as of recent has been towards Pioneer Premiere, 880PRS and the 980BT. I like how they offer the in-car equalizer with the microphone, sounds really sweet. Here are all the options I have found, Kenwood KDC-X891 $184 (new) Alpine CDA-9887 $280 (used) Pioneer Premiere deh-p880prs $175-$220 (used) Deh-p980BT $250 Used I'd appreciate everyone's opinion! Thank you |
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Silver Member Username: KaerfplSpencerport, NY USA Post Number: 779 Registered: Jun-06 | The 980BT and 880PRS are both very nice units. I was planning on buying the 980BT but, then I had to cut short and find something cheaper. If your looking into that Alpine CDA-9887, you can buy a brand new one that comes with the dash kit and stuff for only $20 more here: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_9767_Alpine+CDA-9887.html Not a personal fan of kenwood... Overall, i'd go with the 980BT if you've got the money for it. |
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Silver Member Username: Bnd_rulezPhoenix, AZ USA Post Number: 916 Registered: Mar-05 | I got a Premier 860MP, had it for 2 years and it still rocks. Don't overlook older models. Especially older Alpine. Had a 9813 some years back and it was exceptional, then it got stolen. C'est le vie. |
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Silver Member Username: KaerfplSpencerport, NY USA Post Number: 789 Registered: Jun-06 | ^agreed, I think some of the older Alpines are better than the newer models today! |
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Silver Member Username: MrbassLong beach, California United state Post Number: 133 Registered: Feb-06 | try pio from p5900mp model to higher model like p880prs, and also did it ever occur to you that panasonic is a nice source unit to choose from, try their high end source, i highly recommend it |