panasonic hu skipping

I installed a Panasonic CQ-CB8901U HU in my Supra. If I turn up the volume it causes the cd to skip when the bass hits. I bought it from Crutchfield and they told me it was a great unit, but the Alpine I had didn't skip at all and it was an older, middle of the line priced Alpine. When I called the techs and asked about the skipping they shook it off as "any HU will skip with the large amount of power you have." Is there anything I can do to eliminate the skipping, or is the Panasonic a "poor' unit? I have 30 days to try it and want opinions so I can send it back and get another brand if I have to. It's mounted very tight (with the rear strap), just like the Alpine was(in the same in-dash kit). '85 Toy

  i would get a 2nd visual opinion from an experienced installer, then ship it back if you find nothing, might just be a bum h.u.-shouldn't skip.(4)g5-1244, (4)gtr12, (2)ppipcx2400, (1)pcx4125, (1)pc4800.2, (3) pair mb quart 6.5"Q, (4)optimas, alumapro (1)5 and(1)15 farad cap, premier deh-p860mp, pioneer xm -dual H.O. alternators

We had a couple of panasonic units do that also, we swapped them out and problem solved. If its securely mounted/back strapped etc... then I would send it back.

I contacted Crutchfield and they told me to send it back. They have a new one on the way. I hope this solves my problem. I really wanted the Eclipse unit, but I'm going to try 1 more of these first. It's mounted right, so it's either a defective unit or just a sorry model#.'85 Toy

xtremej wrote: We had a couple of panasonic units do that also, we swapped them out and problem solved. If its securely mounted/back strapped etc... then I would send it back.

So did you swap them out for the same model radio, or a more expensive one? Seems they might have a small problem in the manufacturing of their product.

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If we had the same model in stock otherwise it was the next model up. They are not the highest quality head unit so I am willing to say they probably are a little less on the QC side of things.

Well, the second Panasonic did the same exact way that the first one did. Very bad skipping when the bass hits. They are sending me an Alpine CDA-9885 today. I sure hope this solves my problem. No more Panasonics for me ever, if the Alpine works out.'85 Toy

So it's fine i'm supposing? I know i'm 2 years late, but what's up? Alpine workin' out for ya?2013 Kia Rio -90a alternator

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Alpine is working great. No skipping at all. Sorry for not posting.'85 Toy