Which one is better

[paulfrank24]

Hey guys, can you all give me an advise, which one is the better head units. I got a pair of MB Quart DSD 216 splits and A pair of jl audio w3d4 subs. I got the amps to power up all the speakers and I am in the stage of choosing a head unit.

I have two in minds. it is a

1. JVC KDLX300
General Specifications:
RMS Power Output: 18x4 Watts
RMS: Root Mean Square is a formula that provides a reasonably accurate means of measuring and comparing continuous AC power. The use of this measure is preferred when matching system components, like amplifiers and receivers.
Subwoofer Preamp Outputs: Yes
Preamp Output: Typically found on headunits, a preamp output provides low level, high quality audio signal for use with external amplifiers.
Maximum Power: 50x4 Watts
Maximum Power: The amount of power a speaker is estimated to handle during a brief high-intensity musical burst. Since this can vary with both frequency and amplitude, it is a much less accurate way to judge speaker durability and performance than RMS.
DIN: 1
DIN: Acronym for Deutsche Industrie Norm (Deutsches Institut fuer Normung), the German standardization body. A world reference standard for the mounting parameters of many common receivers ( Head ends) as well as other types of cables and equipment.
CD-R/CD-RW Compatible: Yes
CD Text: Yes
XM Radio Ready: No
Remote Control: Yes
Detachable Face: No
EQ Bands: Yes
Changer Control: Yes


Features:
"El Kameleon" security feature
Rotary control
HS-II tuner
BBE II sound processing
CD changer controls - add a JVC changer to your receiver order,
Two sets of 4-volt preamp outputs
One set of subwoofer preamp outputs with selectable 60/80/100 Hz low-pass filter
CD Text
Direct track access
Advanced Sound Control Memory - lets you assign tone settings to each source
Audio Cruise
Wireless remote
Clock
Auxiliary input
18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 96 dB
FM sensitivity 11.3 dBf

2. Alpine CDA-9807

Alpine CDA-9807
CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with CD Changer Controls




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Warranty: 1 Year
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MSRP Price: $300.00
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Average Customer Review: (10 out of 10)


General Specifications:
RMS Power Output: 23x4 Watts
RMS: Root Mean Square is a formula that provides a reasonably accurate means of measuring and comparing continuous AC power. The use of this measure is preferred when matching system components, like amplifiers and receivers.
Subwoofer Preamp Outputs: Yes
Preamp Output: Typically found on headunits, a preamp output provides low level, high quality audio signal for use with external amplifiers.
Maximum Power: 50x4 Watts
Maximum Power: The amount of power a speaker is estimated to handle during a brief high-intensity musical burst. Since this can vary with both frequency and amplitude, it is a much less accurate way to judge speaker durability and performance than RMS.
DIN: 1
DIN: Acronym for Deutsche Industrie Norm (Deutsches Institut fuer Normung), the German standardization body. A world reference standard for the mounting parameters of many common receivers ( Head ends) as well as other types of cables and equipment.
CD-R/CD-RW Compatible: Yes
CD Text: Yes
XM Radio Ready: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Detachable Face: Yes
EQ Bands: No
Changer Control: Yes


Features:


detachable face

plays MP3 and Windows Media (WMA) files

displays MP3 text

MaxTune tuner

12 FM/6 AM presets

Bass Engine Plus (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments, as well as 4-channel digital time alignment and a 3-position, 12dB/octave crossover)

Media Xpander

XM Satellite Radio controls (XM Radio subscription, tuner, antenna required to receive the satellite radio signal.) - service not available in Alaska or Hawaii

CD changer controls for Alpine Ai-NET changers only

optional auxiliary input

MOSFET internal amp

2-volt front and rear preamp outputs

4-volt subwoofer preamp outputs

wireless remote

clock

23 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels

CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz

CD signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB

FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf




Which one is better in terms of Sound quality ?
any advise will be appreciated

[avistar23]

my money goes on the Alpine CDA-9807

-Mike

[green_slip]

definitely alpine out of those two choices.

[packerfan]

Or an eclipse 5423 for the same price...lol, ALPINE, if you cant get anything else.

[z24max]

alpine i have one and i noticed a great change in clarity with it

[denim]

Or an eclipse 5423 for the same price...lol, ALPINE, if you cant get anything else.