i honestly cant decide between the 2 with the budget i have so here i am asking you guys which 1 should i get before i go crazy trying to decide on my own. both are in my price range.both have features i need.
Alpine CDE-123
* General
o CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
o Built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/45 peak x 4 channels)
o Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files
o Works with PANDORA® (iPhone and free app required)
o Detachable face with 1-line display
o Wireless remote-ready
* Audio features:
o 3-band parametric EQ
o Six preset tone curves
* Expandability:
o Works with Sirius XM satellite radio tuner, Bluetooth® adapter
o Inputs: front and rear USB inputs, front auxiliary input
o Outputs: 6-channel (4-volt front, rear, sub)
Kenwood KDC-X595
General
Chassis Size Code IEJ
CEA-2006 Compliant No
RMS Power Output 22 watts
Peak Output 50 watts
RMS Power Bandwidth 20-20kHz
Preamp Outputs 6-channel
Sub Preamp Outputs Yes
Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs No
Preamp Voltage 4 volts
Display Color Variable
Key Button Color Variable
EQ Bands 3
Sound Shaping Type System Q
Wireless Remote Yes
Steering Wheel Control Compatible Yes
Security Detachable face
Flip-Down Face No
Expandability
iPod Connection/Control Built-in audio
AUX Input Front and Optional Rear
USB Input Front
Memory Card Slot USB memory
A/V Inputs No
Bluetooth Compatible Optional
Satellite Radio Ready Both
HD Radio Optional
Navigation No
Changer Control Yes
iPod Compatibility
Full size Classic/5Gen
Nano Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/
Touch Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1
Mini No
iPhone Phone/Phone3G/Phone3GS/Phone4
Tuner
Tuner Type AM/FM
FM Sensitivity 11.2 dBf
FM Presets 18
AM Presets 6
European Tuning Yes
Seek/Scan Seek
Radio Data System Yes
Playback
CD Frequency Response 10-20kHz
CD Signal-to-Noise 110 dB
MP3 Disc Playback Yes
WMA Disc Playback Yes
AAC Disc Playback Yes
