Lowflyin
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Alpine 9887 uaed
Lowflyin
PocketRocket
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If you want specs clarion is not the way to go, Kenwood kdc-x series would be perfect. If you want features the clarion or pioneer should be your choice
keep_hope_alive
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Alpine 9887 used is a good suggestion. And some previous models.
Several older Eclipse.
Several older Eclipse.
Are the Pioneer DEH-P1R good to find used?
smgreen20
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This is a false statement. The Clarion specs out very well and is very flexible as well as versatile.
smgreen20
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phoenixphorum-com
This is a false statement. The Clarion specs out very well and is very flexible as well as versatile.
PocketRocket
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Clarion pro audio series is alright stuff, normal clarion line is very overrated...your buying a name that hasn't been the same for a long time
smgreen20
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I'm not saying I'm a "Know-it-all", but when Clarion is concerned I might as well be. They've had some rough patches as MOST companies have. While things have changed in the corporation, they've stayed the same.
The only units by Clarion I haven't had time with are the DXZ###USB, the DRX/Z9255. The others, well... I own. Over 30 Clarion HU's in all that I have.
The only units by Clarion I haven't had time with are the DXZ###USB, the DRX/Z9255. The others, well... I own. Over 30 Clarion HU's in all that I have.
gumby688
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I have a CX501 myself and I really like it. Great flexibility with having not only BT but a usb that controls ipods and also will play thumb drives also has the aux 3.5 mm jack you can plug just about any kind of source into it you want. It has a sweet illumination setting lets you customize the color to match your factory look really easy. OP you can find this unit under 200 easy and it is well worth it. The eq features built into the unit are actually decent considering the price.
Bettr n' Revrse
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I do what I want
Eclipse or Alpine 9855
Bettr n' Revrse
5,000+ posts
I do what I want
cd7000 or 7100 is what I prefer
Exactly where does the clarion dxz775usb fail? I have had it for about a year and a half and love it. When looking into that purchase, the HUs that looked better (eclipse mkii, mcintosh, high end pioneer) were over twice as much. I think its one of only 3 hus ive found that has USB, 24bit d/a converter, high voltage preouts and is 3 way active. Alpine 9887 does it but there are many complaints about the usb dongle thing that you have to buy separately. The eclipse and pioneers are nice but good luck finding one used for less than 3. and mcintosh, lol...
The only minor complaint i have about the dxz775 is that out of the box it does need tuning to sound good. Were talking setting crossover points and tweaking 3 or 4 other settings. If you like more than 3 bands of eq then maybe another hu would be better, but id prefer an external eq anyways. The crossover points are very flexible. The digital z enhancer and sound restorer make 320kbps mp3s sound close to cd.
I think it actually outshines the alpine 9887 in a couple specs. (CEA s/n ratio for alpine is 80 vs clarion at 84, 4v preouts vs 6)
The only minor complaint i have about the dxz775 is that out of the box it does need tuning to sound good. Were talking setting crossover points and tweaking 3 or 4 other settings. If you like more than 3 bands of eq then maybe another hu would be better, but id prefer an external eq anyways. The crossover points are very flexible. The digital z enhancer and sound restorer make 320kbps mp3s sound close to cd.
I think it actually outshines the alpine 9887 in a couple specs. (CEA s/n ratio for alpine is 80 vs clarion at 84, 4v preouts vs 6)
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