APLINE CDA 9851 vs CDA 9831

[Mr_Greg 10+ year member]

Hi, i'm in the buying for a headunit and right now used is what i'm looking for and 2 people are selling these headunits, The Apline CDA 9851 and 9831 I was just wondering what the difference between the 2 is and which one is better? i've yet to come across decent enough specs to compare the 2 but the pictures look similar minus some button details on the 9851, they look identical but i'm not sure which is the better one

if I can get help that would be greatly appriciated

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[dleccord 5,000+ posts]

higher voltage preouts?

 

[khail19 10+ year member]

The 9831 has 4v preouts, along with Bass Engine Plus and a slightly different look. Crutchfield is your friend...

CDA-9831 http://www.crutchfield.com/S-dfFDxIj8C56/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&tab=essential_info&i=500CDA9831#Tab

» detachable, fold-down face

» variable button color

» plays MP3 and WMA files

» plays audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs

» MaxTune SQ tuner

» 12 FM/6 AM presets

» Bass Engine Plus (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments, as well as 4-channel digital time alignment and a 3-position, 12dB/octave crossover, subwoofer level and phase control)

» MediaXpander (restores clarity and detail to compressed or broadcast audio)

» source tone memory

» iPersonalize setup options

» XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio controls

» CD changer controls for Alpine Ai-NET changers only

» optional auxiliary input

» 4-volt front, rear and subwoofer preamp outputs

» MOSFET internal amp

» clock

» wireless remote

» 18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels (CEA-2006 Compliant)

» CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz

» CD signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB

» FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf

» warranty: 1 year

CDA-9851 http://www.crutchfield.com/S-dfFDxIj8C56/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&tab=essential_info&i=500cda9851#Tab

» CD receiver with built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels; CEA-2006 compliant)

» motorized, detachable, fold-down face

» plays audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs including discs burned with MP3 and WMA files

» Bass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments)

» BBE sound processing

» source tone memory

» XM and SIRIUS Satellite Radio-ready (you can add satellite radio for under $100, plus subscription)

» compatible with Alpine's iPod interface adapter

» CD changer controls for Alpine Ai-NET changers only

» optional auxiliary input (adapter required)

» front, rear and subwoofer preamp outputs

» MaxTune tuner

» 12 FM/6 AM presets

» clock

» wireless remote

» CD frequency response: 5-20,000 Hz

» CD signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB

» FM sensitivity: 9.3 dBf

» warranty: 1 year

 

[daktruckie99 10+ year member]

I absolutely love my 9831. Time correction FTW!

 

[jeepintn 10+ year member]

personally, the 9831 i used to have was an awesome unit!

 

[Mr_Greg 10+ year member]

well theres a guy willing to sell me his 9831 for $120 shipped, its a couple years old and it just comes with the deck, harness and antena no box or manual or remote as his mom aparently threw those out. Is that a good deal?

 

[photocrazy8 10+ year member]

i love my 9835...amazing stuff

 

[Mr_Greg 10+ year member]

yes you all love it, but do you think $120 is a good deal?

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

yes get it foo

 

[Mr_Greg 10+ year member]

even though it doesn't have the box, manual or remote?

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

download the manual...what are you gonna do with the box...and who needs a remote for something thats within arms reach

 

[Mr_Greg 10+ year member]

yeah I know but don't you think that'd bring the value down? it looks like a sweet deck, is it a top of the line? from that year that is?

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

the value being brought down shouldnt matter if you plan to use it...it was not top of line from that year as the 9835 was but it was 3rd down and still a very nice deck. If you really want you can order a remote for it on ebay.

 

[Mr_Greg 10+ year member]

honestly I could careless about the remote, the deck thats in my dads car has one and hell if I ever use it, but the one thing I do like about this deck is the fact that its got tilt features which makes it alot easier to use when driving so you're not face on you're looking down at it which allows you to drive safer.

$120...how much was this brand new when it came out? cause I want to make sure i'm getting a good deal here cause i'm about to give the guy money for it

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

was i think $280 new when they were released