Alpine CDA-9855 Vs. Sony CDX-M9905X

[lostcausesux]

I've been debating whether I should get the Alpine CDA-9855 or the Sony CDX-M9905x, for my Jeep Cherokee. When you compare their stats it seems that the Sony comes out on top. Some would argue, however, that the Alpine headunits are much more durable and reliable. I'd like to hear some input on this. Thanks

-Mike

Alpine CDA-9855

Chassis Size Code IEJ

RMS Power Output 18 watts

Peak Output 50 watts

RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz

Preamp Voltage 4 volts

Video Control No

Preamp Outputs 3 pair

Sub Preamp Outputs Yes

AUX Input Optional

Display Color BioLite (B&W)

Key Button Color Variable

EQ Bands 5

Sound Shaping Type Bass Engine Pro

Wireless Remote Yes

Wired Remote Optional

Changer Control Yes

Security Detachable face

Parts Warranty 1 Year

Labor Warranty 1 Year

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Tuner Alpine CDA-9855

Tuner Type MaxTune SQ

FM Sensitivity 9.3 dBf

FM Presets 12

AM Presets 6

European Tuning Yes

Seek/Scan Seek

Radio Data System No

Satellite Radio Ready Both

Navigation ---

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CD Alpine CDA-9855

CD Frequency Response 5-20kHz

CD Signal-to-Noise 105 dB

Anti-shock Memory None

CD Text Yes

CD-R Playback Yes

CD-RW Playback Yes

MP3 Playback Yes

WMA Playback Yes

DVD Playback No

Sony CDX-M9905X

Chassis Size Code IEJ

RMS Power Output 23.2 watts

Peak Output 52 watts

RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz

Preamp Voltage 4 volts

Video Control No

Preamp Outputs 3 pair

Sub Preamp Outputs Yes

AUX Input Rear

Display Color 32,000 colors

Key Button Color Blue

EQ Bands 7

Sound Shaping Type EQ7, DSO

Wireless Remote Yes

Wired Remote Optional

Changer Control Yes

Security None

Parts Warranty 1 Year

Labor Warranty 1 Year

Tuner Sony CDX-M9905X

Tuner Type SSIR-EXA

FM Sensitivity 9 dBf

FM Presets 18

AM Presets 12

European Tuning No

Seek/Scan Seek

Radio Data System No

Satellite Radio Ready XM

Navigation ---

CD Sony CDX-M9905X

CD Frequency Response 10-20kHz

CD Signal-to-Noise 120 dB

Anti-shock Memory None

CD Text Yes

CD-R Playback Yes

CD-RW Playback Yes

MP3 Playback Yes

WMA Playback No

DVD Playback No

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[Slaugh 10+ year member]

neither

the 9855 is teh sucky and Sonys are Xplod

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

if you want a good cd player try a premier 860 or a clarion 955, both are excellent HU in my opinion

 

[JLCivic 10+ year member]

if you want a good cd player try a premier 860 or a clarion 955, both are excellent HU in my opinion

I would throw Eclipse into the mix as well

 

[DiamondFanatic 10+ year member]

I would take the alpine over the sony any day, but for sure look into the Premier 860, I really like mine, and have used all three (860, 9905x, and the 9855).

 

[Beyond 10+ year member]

I can't comment on the 9855, although I have read (and I'm sure you have too) that the glidetouch is pathetic.

The Sony, however, I can talk a little bit about. I owned that head unit and was very unhappy with it for about 6 months. I didn't like the way my entire system sounded, the interface was EXTREMELY hard to use, and there just wasn't that much customability of the sound. Some argue that the difference from one head unit to another doesn't make that much of a difference in sound, but I can tell you going from that Sony to my Eclipse CD8455 was a very noticeable difference. Not only does it sound better STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX than my Sony did tweaked excessively, it's MUCH easier to use. The 8455 is a little more expensive, but in my honest opinion it's definitely worth it.

 

[DiamondFanatic 10+ year member]

To be honest, at first I did not like Glidetouch at all, but after about a week I got used to it. If you are doing the KCA-420i it works really well. Overall I would say that glidetouch is a nice feature

 

[lostcausesux]

Thanks for all the info guys, probably gonna go with a different alpine or an eclipse. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

I would throw Eclipse into the mix as well

i was just using those as an example as ive owned both, never used eclipse as i really dont need all that, one thing i can say about the clario and premier is the interface is really easy

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

Excelon 889!

the new 2005 alpines are for shit,and sony well,its sony not even a consideration for me,

pioneer short out to easily but work well when they work

and eclipse are not internet friendly but are awsome if you have the retail smack