panasonic hu skipping
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Topic: panasonic hu skipping
Posted By: supradude
Subject: panasonic hu skipping
Date Posted: February 20, 2007 at 11:38 AM
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).
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'85 Toy
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Posted By: roo-dog
Date Posted: February 20, 2007 at 12:41 PM
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.
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Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: February 21, 2007 at 10:45 AM
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.
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: February 21, 2007 at 1:13 PM
Considering that it is a Toyota and if it is PROPERLY mounted using the FACTORY radio mounting brackets, it is more than securely mounted. If this is the case, then the unit is bad, send it back for a replacement (like a nice Eclipse). ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: February 21, 2007 at 2:36 PM
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#.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: February 22, 2007 at 7:31 AM
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. ------------- '85 Toy
Posted By: xtremej
Date Posted: February 22, 2007 at 8:10 AM
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.
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: March 06, 2007 at 12:23 PM
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.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: March 26, 2007 at 10:12 PM
So it's fine i'm supposing? I know i'm 2 years late, but what's up? Alpine workin' out for ya?
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2013 Kia Rio -90a alternator
DDX470HD GTO14001 GTO1014D (x3)
Big3 in 1/0G
1/0G to GTO14001
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: March 27, 2007 at 4:10 AM
Alpine is working great. No skipping at all. Sorry for not posting.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: March 27, 2007 at 4:34 AM
Thanx. Yeah, I love my 9830. What model do you have? I think my 9830 is an 04' model. I've never seen cooling fans on HU's before. I was actually new to the mobile audio scene when I got it 2yrs ago and I was amazed by the features, for $250! Awesome! HP/LP, cooling fan, time delay, 4 band parametric, motorized face. I never thought an Alpine would be so packed for so inexpensive. I do have a q regarding Alpines. What is the Stable/Mid(or whatever)/HiFi settings for? I used to keep it on Stable but noticed a huge SQ improvement in FM reception when I changed it to HiFi. Evidently HiFi sounds better but what are these settings actually for? Does the Stable setting incorporate more protection features or something? ------------- 2013 Kia Rio -90a alternator
DDX470HD GTO14001 GTO1014D (x3)
Big3 in 1/0G
1/0G to GTO14001
Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: March 27, 2007 at 7:47 PM
I've got the 9885. I love how it performs. And especially the direct I-pod connection. Sorry, I can't help with the Hi-Fi/Stable question.
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'85 Toy
Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: March 27, 2007 at 8:01 PM
Yours must be newer than mine. Does it have a cooling fan? Anyone else have a HU w/ a cooling fan? I thought it would add noise but by grounding HU and running bigger power wire eliminates even the possibility... Anyone else have a HU w/ cooling fan? Anyone know what the stable/hifi settings on my 9830 are? Yeah, thanks supradude ------------- 2013 Kia Rio -90a alternator
DDX470HD GTO14001 GTO1014D (x3)
Big3 in 1/0G
1/0G to GTO14001
Posted By: TeddyKGB
Date Posted: March 27, 2007 at 9:12 PM
My Panasonic has been doing the exact same thing. I'm replacing it with an Eclipse as soon as the tax return gets here.
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2 Diamond Audio D3 12s
Hifonics ZXi1006 amp
MB quarts all around and a Panasonic up front. You wanted to know don't lie...
Posted By: roo-dog
Date Posted: March 28, 2007 at 6:00 PM
my pioneer deh-p860-mp has a cooling fan (2004?)
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(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
Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: March 28, 2007 at 7:39 PM
I wonder if fans will help with those 2 and 3Ohm speakers!
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2013 Kia Rio -90a alternator
DDX470HD GTO14001 GTO1014D (x3)
Big3 in 1/0G
1/0G to GTO14001
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