9815 or 8500mp

[Cbear]

Pretty simple question. Either the Alpine Cda-9815 or the Pioneer Premier 8500-mp. I can find the Alpine for $380(tell me if you know a better price with shipping), or the Pioneer for $320(same deal if you find a better price).

Anyways, I'd like to know which would be better or if they both operate about the same. Also, if you know of another head unit that's as good or better than you think would work better, name it(for around $350).

Thanks in advance!

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[M-Town 10+ year member]

I can't tell you which one is better, because both brands are good. I have an alpine cda-9815 and I think its awesome. I paid $397 shipped when it first came out. its well worth it. You can tell its of better quality because the buttons don't feel like cheap plastic when you press on them. It's pretty bright as well, i have subs and fronts ran by this HU. I used to run 110rms 6x9's on the HU and they sounded pretty nice. I have had no problems out of it and was worth every penny. thats my 2 cents anyways.