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djlayz

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Posted: May 04, 2006 at 12:23 PM / IP Logged

Currently i have an Alpine cda-9835 and is awesome, i love everything about it. But ive had it for 2 years now and I want to upgrade. The new HU's look nice but i dont really like fact that the got rid of the motor face plates. i know theres abunch of new ones. but i dont know which would be as good as what i have or better. Im looking at the 9857,9860, 9861. whats everyones opinion?

Master Asylum

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Posted: May 04, 2006 at 1:24 PM / IP Logged

Eh, diff units maybe? Personally not a fan of Alpine's HU right now. Ontop of ridiculously complex to figure out(without a manual its pretty much a waste of time) they are just eh... If you really wanna stick with Alpine It comes down to DVD or CD use. That'll eliminate a certain crowd of them. Otherwise maybe look elsewhere? Really just kinda personal blehness on them right now. Of course I can't even RECOMMEND anything because most of the stuff I am currently exposed to sufficiently blows. Eclipse is already suffering in quality since they went to Circuit.

1998 Monte Carlo w/

Eclipse CD8454

2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C

2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369

1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel

2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm

arrow12

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Posted: May 04, 2006 at 4:35 PM / IP Logged

Eclipse is still a nice product though. It would be a good idea to look into Eclipse because they have some nice sound quality.

That's my opinion. Take it, leave it, or correct me.

mobilesndfx

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Posted: May 04, 2006 at 6:58 PM / IP Logged

I also own a 9835, unless your looking for a serious upgrade like the IVA-D310, stick with what you have.

djlayz

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Posted: May 05, 2006 at 10:06 AM / IP Logged

The new Eclipse 7000 deck looks really nice. But, I kind of want to keep things with alpine because every accessory I have is for an Alpine deck (ipod interface, xm etc). I was reading up on the new Alpine decks and now i dont think i want it. Why? 2v preouts. That sucks.

Master Asylum

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Posted: May 05, 2006 at 2:02 PM / IP Logged

I'm sorry but ingeneral new Alpine equip(HU atleast) are worthless as hell IMO. Not really a big fan of anyone actually. If someone finds a HU that truly impresses you please let me know and why... (Eclipse is currently not going to ever go in my car again after the exp I've had)

1998 Monte Carlo w/

Eclipse CD8454

2xRockford 5.25" Power 2-way T152C

2xRockford 6"x9" Punch 3-way FRC4369

1xMemphis 16-MCH1300 5-channel

2xKicker 12" L5 Solobaric-2 Ohm

tcss

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Posted: May 05, 2006 at 7:44 PM / IP Logged

The ONLY one I would consider is the 9861. It's the only deck in this years line that would be a sonic improvement over your 9835. It has the 4 volt outputs AND the 24 bit Burr Brown DAC.

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adix5689

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Posted: May 05, 2006 at 9:49 PM / IP Logged

I have the DVA-9860. I haven't had any problems with it yet. The only thing I don't like about it is its not user friendly. I have had it since it came out and still don't know how to use it. I wish the DVA-9861 was out when I went to get a new head unit. I have my DVA-9860 hook up to the MRA-F350 theater amp.

zhalverson

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Posted: May 05, 2006 at 10:01 PM / IP Logged

From what it sounds like an "upgrade" isn't likely so I'd say stick with what you have. I have the 9833, same thing except for the display, and I don't see any reason at all to change. Saves money, time, and learning the new layout.

stuartv

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Posted: May 09, 2006 at 8:37 PM / IP Logged

I've never owned an Alpine before, but I just put an IVA-W200 in my truck. I really like it. The iPod Fullspeed interface works very well. It's not as nice as the native iPod UI, but it is very usable. If it had support for Genre, I think I would have no complaints at all. I have almost 5000 tracks on my iPod and navigating to specific artist/album/tracks is very quick - unlike what I've heard about the previous gen Alpine/iPod interface. The overall ease of use is, I think, very good. The UI is not at all clunky and non-intuitive like the regular single-DIN Alpine head units I've seen. Like I said, I've never had an Alpine before and I didn't have to open the Owner's Manual at all to do everything I want with AM/FM, DVD, iPod, or XM.

Anyway, the 2V preouts don't bother me as my next step in my upgrade path is going to include a PXA-H701. My W200 for $800 from SavingLots.com and a 701 off eBay for $350 or so totals up to a system that looks good, has all the bells and whistles I want, top-shelf sound quality, and a reasonable price (IMO).

- Stu

2006 F350 Lariat Crew Cab 4x4 PSD

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