2 Head Units - Need Opinion [Kenwood vs. Alpine]

[Stripes 10+ year member]

I have looked around, and I have found two head units that somewhat please me, their price...not so much.

The first unit is a:

KENWOOD KDC-MP345U CD/MP3/AUX/USB/IPOD RADIO CAR STEREO 200W

22 x 4 RMS

I can get this for about $120.00

The second unit is a:

ALPINE CDA-105 iPOD MP3 CD PLAYER RADIO USB 200W

18 x 4 RMS

I can get this for around $140.00 to $160.00

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I noticed the alpine says it's about 1 to 2 pounds heavier.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif They both appear to have 2 amp outputs, and they both have USB and Aux. ports that I desire. I like alpine, but I don't know if I should get it for the 20-40 dollars more. I am also opt for input and changes if you guys have any other opinions, for head units...in the price range.

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[raverx3m 10+ year member]

cda 105 has 3 preouts

Sound: The Sound Setting functions provide control over your system, so you can tailor the sound to your personal tastes:

Bass Control:

Bass Center Frequency: 60Hz, 80Hz (default), 100Hz, or 200Hz

Bass Band Width: 1 (narrow) to 4 (wide)

Bass Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)

Treble Control:

Treble Center Frequency: 10kHz (default), 12.5kHz, 15kHz, or 17.5kHz

Treble Level: -7 to +7 (+/-14dB in 2dB steps)

High Pass Filter (HPF): the speaker level and front line level outputs have a selectable crossover (HPF); off (default), 60Hz, 80Hz, or 100Hz

Loudness: Loudness introduces a special low and high frequency emphasis at low listening levels to compensate for the ear's decreased sensitivity to bass and treble sound at low volume

Subwoofer Pre-out: In addition to the front and rear preamp outputs, the CDA-105 has a dedicated subwoofer output with a variable level of 0 to +15. When the subwoofer is on, you can select either System1 or System2 for the desired subwoofer effect.

Subwoofer System 1: subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting

Subwoofer System 2: subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting; even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still audible

 

[raverx3m 10+ year member]

id go with cda 105

 

[Stripes 10+ year member]

Well, in 3 days (June 4th) my money will be transferred into my PayPal account and I will make a purchase. This purchase will be for the CDA-105, unless someone else has other ideas within this time.

 

[FenixAudio 10+ year member]

nope. alpine it is. 345u is plane jane. good but plain.