I know i sound like a noob. but which would you rather get.
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X789
or
PIONEER PREMIER DEH-P680MP

I know i sound like a noob. but which would you rather get.
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X789
or
PIONEER PREMIER DEH-P680MP
HU:Kenwood Excelon KDC-889
Speakers: CDT 61A's with rainbow x-overs
Front amp: Autotek MM100.4
Sub amp: (2) Audiopipe 1500's
Subwoofers: (4) 15" Crunch GPV
Box: 16 cubes tuned to 28hz (removable port)
Extra Batt: C&D 139AH
151.xx sealed up 154.xx in the kick
upgrade to the kdc-x889. thats what i hope to get soon. kenwood is teh ****
refs- 80 inches, bumpn_gt, hot Carl,alphakenny1,zenkar, Bring97,dleccord,GemaRastem,cyantist,ill-faded, livin life, bjfish11, bodega bay,spy,jamesw,JBLCAMRY
feedback thread- http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showth...72#post1598072
Truck build log-http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=400050

Kenwoods specs
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nknOytw...113KDCX789#Tab
Pioneer's specs
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-nknOytw...130DEHP680#Tab
HU:Kenwood Excelon KDC-889
Speakers: CDT 61A's with rainbow x-overs
Front amp: Autotek MM100.4
Sub amp: (2) Audiopipe 1500's
Subwoofers: (4) 15" Crunch GPV
Box: 16 cubes tuned to 28hz (removable port)
Extra Batt: C&D 139AH
151.xx sealed up 154.xx in the kick

i like the pioneer cuz it has a front aux input for my ipod. the kenwood has an aux input jus in the back
HU:Kenwood Excelon KDC-889
Speakers: CDT 61A's with rainbow x-overs
Front amp: Autotek MM100.4
Sub amp: (2) Audiopipe 1500's
Subwoofers: (4) 15" Crunch GPV
Box: 16 cubes tuned to 28hz (removable port)
Extra Batt: C&D 139AH
151.xx sealed up 154.xx in the kick
if you had your mind made up why'ed you ask lol
refs- 80 inches, bumpn_gt, hot Carl,alphakenny1,zenkar, Bring97,dleccord,GemaRastem,cyantist,ill-faded, livin life, bjfish11, bodega bay,spy,jamesw,JBLCAMRY
feedback thread- http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showth...72#post1598072
Truck build log-http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=400050

no its not made up. i jus wanna know which one yall would prefer.
HU:Kenwood Excelon KDC-889
Speakers: CDT 61A's with rainbow x-overs
Front amp: Autotek MM100.4
Sub amp: (2) Audiopipe 1500's
Subwoofers: (4) 15" Crunch GPV
Box: 16 cubes tuned to 28hz (removable port)
Extra Batt: C&D 139AH
151.xx sealed up 154.xx in the kick
Kenwood excelon x789 ! Although I do like pioneer, the 5 volt preout vs 2.2 is no match when you compare these 2 models.
pioneer =D
I would choose excelon

Pioneer DEH-P7700! love it

You're actually comparing Kenwoods better line against Pioneer's (NON-Premier) lower line of decks. I will agree the Kenwood is the better choice here but I have to say one thing about this.
If I were you I would save 80 more dollars and get the 890 when it comes in. Which should be soon.
Source Unit: Pioneer P9 combo
Tweeters: CDT DRT-25 Silk
Mids: CDT ES-5 (5.25")
Midbass: CDT M6 (6.5")
Subs: Pioneer TS-W12PRS
Mid & Tweet amp: Pioneer PRS-X340
Midbass Amp: Pioneer PRS-X720
Sub Amp: Pioneer PRS-X720
kenwood anyday just ordered the x790

i own both
premier 680 >>>> excelon 789
the absolute only thing i favor on the kenwood is the adjustable face angles.
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2005 MECA SR2 World Record Holder
2005 MMOM/2006 MECA SPL Spirit Award
'03/'04/'05/'06/'07 MECA State Champion/Record Holder/World Finals Top 5
Opti 200.2 + SX18 = 150+db![]()
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Heatware = delvryboy

also, the premier line has 4v outputs, you linked to the regular pioneer.
Team PhatHertZ
Team Kicker
Team Powermaster
2005 MECA SR2 World Record Holder
2005 MMOM/2006 MECA SPL Spirit Award
'03/'04/'05/'06/'07 MECA State Champion/Record Holder/World Finals Top 5
Opti 200.2 + SX18 = 150+db![]()
Refs: Polecat, TeamPSI, TheLow, Tommyk90, TypeRbass, skitzafit, skmfkr, steinkea, slapmaster, Kenny Pollock, iagrdshaka, billabongcr, rtillaree, R-sosa, ngsm13, 15nissen, casper97ta, tuck05, Safe_Cracker, pioneerpimp, PurposeSoap, Basic1906, Bender-Offender, StateProp486, Loud01Blazer, civicman07, jco1385, bur1196, clbolt, gymfreak101, jesuspunk25
Heatware = delvryboy
Yo, I just bought the x798. CAN NOT WAIT. I was in the same debate. The pioneer one your looking at is more compareable to the kenwood mp628 which is also closer in price. The excelon model is great. I also have two excelon amps which I can now control my gain digitally from the deck.![]()
HU - Kenwood excelon KDC-X789 center unit
Subs - (4) Alpine SWR-1242D![]()
Boxes - (2) Slot Vented Enclosure tuned 41hz 1.7cuft/sub
Amps - (2) Kenwood KAC-X811D amps @ 1ohm
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