Help Choosing Head unit! Need Xpert Help!

[Justin Thibert 10+ year member]

My car was broken into and I had a cheap hu stolen and want to upgrade for around $300...

I have narrowed my search to the

*Panasonic CQ-8803U *

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xNGxpkDyYiR/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&tab=features_and_specs&i=133C8803#Tab

or the

*Pioneer DEH-P7800MP*

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-xNGxpkDyYiR/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=300&tab=features_and_specs&i=130DEHP780#Tab

What I would really like to know is if anyone has experience with any of these or with both and which should I get.... Plus I love Rock Music so keep that in mind.... I will buy either I just want to know what will sound better... Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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[explorer2 10+ year member]

have you looked at the kenwood excelon, kdc-890, I just got one in brand new condition for less than either of those and its an awesome unit.

 

[jklfd 10+ year member]

Panasonic decks FTL. What are you mainly looking for in a HU? Graphics, SQ, Functions? Try looking into Alpines, wont regret.

 

[SVTLightning01 10+ year member]

Deh-p880prs. I think i bought mine for 325ish.

 

[jklfd 10+ year member]

I'll sell you my Alpine 9855 for 250 bucks...

Great deal on a great HU. the 9855 Retail for about 550 still.

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

I chose the P880PRS - it does [nearly] all the things what I want a headunit to do, and looks exactly the way I want it to look.

$350 w/ dash kit and harnesses.

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

Deh-p880prs. I think i bought mine for 325ish.

I would second that. Out of every deck Ive had, I like the 880 the best.

I'll sell you my Alpine 9855 for 250 bucks...

Maybe PM him if you want to sell him something?

 

[jklfd 10+ year member]

good choice. nice and sleek