$350 budget for new HU: What to buy?

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

Just as the title says. Looking for the best SQ headunit I can get for $350, not a dime higher.

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[RipDaJacka]

I would go with a Pioneer.. the 880prs is in the classifieds for 220 ATM

 

[SteveSkal]

The new Alpine CDA-9887

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

The new Alpine CDA-9887

What makes it better than the 9885??

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

??

 

[mtlhead 10+ year member]

i just picked up a pioneer 7900 for 200

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

Eh, I've tried Pioneer a few times, didn't care that much for their headunits.

 

[Blados 10+ year member]

cda-7998

 

[mtlhead 10+ year member]

meh, i have no qualms with pioneer... has been great for me, mine is just a little old

 

[05gliguy 10+ year member]

pioneer 980bt

 

[Towncar 10+ year member]

Eh, I've tried Pioneer a few times, didn't care that much for their headunits.

You will be hardpressed to find a better unit for that price other than the 880..

 

[alxmlr789 10+ year member]

What makes it better than the 9885??

Equalizer, TA, media expander, 24-bit, burr brown, 3 way active x over..

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

Equalizer, TA, media expander, 24-bit, burr brown, 3 way active x over..

I'm pretty sure my hu has the 24 bit burr brown.

Is the 9885 considered better than my CD4000?

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

Anyone else??

 

[Racerx250 10+ year member]

my clarion dxz955mc