Alpine CDE-126BT or Kenwood KDC-BT648U

[justin3001]

Hello Everyone, For starters it been years since I have posted here and things seem like they're better than ever. Well that goes without saying that I currently have a Sony MEX-37ooU which is Bluetooth and it absolutely ***** so I need to upgrade. what I am looking for is a Head unit that has great Bluetooth clarity and easy search when using USB, I don't need to have 3 preouts as I would only be amping the fronts and a sub the rears will be running off the deck power. So that being said I am stuck on either the Kenwood KDC-BT648U with built in mic and still parrot technology or the alpine CDE-126BT with external mic and parrot as well. What is the better unit and which has the best overall Quality and Bluetooth Clarity?

Thank you

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[MetalHead888 10+ year member]

Hello Everyone, For starters it been years since I have posted here and things seem like they're better than ever. Well that goes without saying that I currently have a Sony MEX-37ooU which is Bluetooth and it absolutely ***** so I need to upgrade. what I am looking for is a Head unit that has great Bluetooth clarity and easy search when using USB, I don't need to have 3 preouts as I would only be amping the fronts and a sub the rears will be running off the deck power. So that being said I am stuck on either the Kenwood KDC-BT648U with built in mic and still parrot technology or the alpine CDE-126BT with external mic and parrot as well. What is the better unit and which has the best overall Quality and Bluetooth Clarity?
Thank you

I have heard that built in mics not as good sound quality. I have an external mic hooked up to my kenwood x995 and I have absolutely no complaints. What's your price range? If im not mistaken, that is one of the lower end kenwood units right? Kenwood def has some nice units..... and if u can wait a month or so all the 2012 models are coming out for all brands.

I got my last car with a Sony xplod radio a few years ago. I shortly ripped that out.... I feel your pain lol