Alpine 9884 vs 9886 - 4v preouts worth the extra ~$65

[ArrizX 10+ year member]

I will be buying a new HU tomorrow. Want the 9884, but it only has a 2v preouts. So, would it be worth it to step up 65 ish dollars and get 4v preouts with the 9886?

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[dsturbd 10+ year member]

As far as a comparison goes I don't know

But I can tell you that I just got my 9884 and it's a great headunit, looks great too, Ipod works well with it aswell.

 

[ArrizX 10+ year member]

Yeah, my old 9856 had 2v and i was happy with it. I dont really understand the whole voltage thing so I was just curious if it makes a difference. because i'm pretty strapped for cash at the moment. But ive wanted at the 9884 since it came out.

 

[king ranch 5,000+ posts]

the 4 volts will make it where your gains dont have to be as high and sometimes sends a better signal as well to the amp

 

[ArrizX 10+ year member]

is it worth 65 dollars more when im on a tight budget?

 

[SRim23 5,000+ posts]

is it worth 65 dollars more when im on a tight budget?

thats up to you to decide. ive found that when it comes to car audio its better to be patient and save for what you are sure you want. that way ur not sitting there wondering if what you settled for could of sounded better if you woulda just been patient.

at the end of the day its a big waste of money if you spend money for something ur not happy with

 

[ArrizX 10+ year member]

thats up to you to decide. ive found that when it comes to car audio its better to be patient and save for what you are sure you want. that way ur not sitting there wondering if what you settled for could of sounded better if you woulda just been patient.
at the end of the day its a big waste of money if you spend money for something ur not happy with

very true. and i know lower gains means lower temps. and since my amp will be under my seat...... top and bottom both touching the seat i think it could get kinda hot....

 

[916Kev 10+ year member]

Just wait a little while longer n spring for the 9886.

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

2v won't make a difference. But i have an alpine budget headunit i wanna sell if you can live with 2v //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[ArrizX 10+ year member]

Just bought the 9886.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

Just bought the 9886.

good choice. my friend has that one and he likes it allot.

 

[LBC99 10+ year member]

you also get USB control on the 9886 which is also worth it