buying a new head unit

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Topic: buying a new head unit

Posted By: killa101
Subject: buying a new head unit
Date Posted: April 15, 2008 at 12:46 AM

I am looking for a new head unit and was wondering what you guys preferred.

I would like to plug in my ipod which is why I like the IDA-X001 but I don't know if it is worth losing a CD player. I don't care about bluetooth at all. I was thinking about adding HD radio but I don't know if that is worth it either because I don't have experience with it. I would also like to have a good amount of control over the sound.

So far I am looking at:
1) Alpine IDA-X001
2) Alpine CDA-9886
3) Eclipse CD3200
4) Pioneer Premier DEH-P700BT
5) Alpine CDA-9887 ($$$)

I am leaning torward the CDA-9886 or the CD3200. I haven't been able to see the CD3200 so that is limiting me at the moment.

Please let me know what one you like the best and let me know if you have any other recommendations.

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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: April 15, 2008 at 1:56 AM

I vote for the Alpine 9886

Heres a thought though. Give up a CD player..... your not! If you own the disk, put it on yer pod.

I love that X001. You don't need the space to carry the cd's, they'll never skip

I've changed my vote...... X001 posted_image

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: April 15, 2008 at 4:17 AM

I can't help you with the model number of the popular choice, but one of these manufacturers are preferred 2.65 to 1 over the other 2 choices.

Read this

Posted By: chillin420
Date Posted: April 15, 2008 at 7:51 PM

i would go with the x001 or the 9887 if you are willing to flip the bills for it... but you wouldnt be disappointed at all... i swear by alpine head units... love the quality and they arent all busy with unneeded things...

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Posted By: killa101
Date Posted: April 15, 2008 at 9:14 PM

I guess I better change the Alpine iDA-X001 to the IDA-X100.

Thanks for the input so far. posted_image

Anyone else want to give their opinion.

Posted By: spookiestylez
Date Posted: April 15, 2008 at 9:27 PM

I'm between the X001, or the 9887. I've been dealing with Alpine for years now, and have had very little problems with any of they're equipment. On the other hand, that eclipse unit you listed is a very nice head unit too. Eclipse is just a pain in the arse to deal with when it comes to codes,parts,and service.

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