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jdog0411

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Posted: February 14, 2007 at 7:36 PM / IP Logged

Hello all,

I haven't been on the forum for a couple of years or so, and haven't updated my signature yet either. I now have a 2004 BMW 325ci and I'm builing a new system from scratch. I have been out of the loop for a while, so I'm looking for recommendations on a new Head Unit. I would like to go with Alpine, Pioneer or Eclipse, and am looking for mp3 playback capability. I'd like to keep the price below $400. I'm into SQ first and foremost. Being able to easily hook up an ipod or other mp3 player would be essential as well. I've been looking at the Alpine 9857. What are your thoughts on that model?

Thanks everyone.

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Posted: February 14, 2007 at 9:54 PM / IP Logged

Can't go wrong with Alpine or Eclipse.

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Posted: February 14, 2007 at 10:31 PM / IP Logged

Old school Nakamichi, high-end Clarion also come to mind.

It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

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Posted: February 15, 2007 at 12:07 AM / IP Logged

just did a JL clean sweep on that car. $350

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Posted: February 15, 2007 at 12:13 AM / IP Logged

I have a 9857 in my truck and have sold quite a few of them, everyone seems to be very pleased with it including myself...

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Posted: February 15, 2007 at 12:40 AM / IP Logged

i like eclipse, but for more budget, pio premier makes alright ones

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jdog0411

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Posted: February 15, 2007 at 12:47 AM / IP Logged

Awesome...I'm thinking of going with the 9857 I think. Are the Eclipse decks still top notch? I notice that circuit city sells them now, so I wasn't sure if they were on the way down.

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JL XR 5.25 comps

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roo-dog

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Posted: February 15, 2007 at 9:56 AM / IP Logged

i have always had very good luck with pioneer/premier:and all the new bluetooth capabilities are pretty hot features. i used to love eclipse head units, but i can't think of one of them that didn't have at least one problem. everyone i know has moved on to something else- maybe they have improved, but i am still wary.

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Posted: February 15, 2007 at 3:02 PM / IP Logged

Take a look see at clarion the 07 line up has some pretty nice options.

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Posted: February 15, 2007 at 3:46 PM / IP Logged

Eclipse still makes top notch equipment. There are deals to be had right now as the line is changing to the new models.

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