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[DUAL10S 10+ year member]

My pioneer 9600mp crapped out and looking to replace it with a JVC model.

Looking @ the AR-8500 and the AVX1:

Liked the 9600's eq features and the screen savers. Looks like the AR-8500 should be on par as far as eq and system control so this is probably going to be the one I go with.

But...... for 10 more bucks I can get into the AVX1 which has DVD play back and the 3" screen - I am not sure if the eq on this is inline with the 9600 abd the 8500.

Anybody had any experience whith either of these - anything I am overlooking other than the eq features and dvd play back to compare these two models.

Running two sets of componets (5.25 in kickpanels and 8" in the doors). Two 10" subs in a sealed box. 4 amps on the system (one for each set of componets and one amp for each sub)

DVD play back would be nice but I would rather have the eq and some of the other features on the 8500.

Anybody see where I would be going wrong with the 8500?

Thanks

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[Tehgregzor 10+ year member]

I have the 8500, and i love it. The 3" lcd screen would probably be just dissapointing, and the 8500's screen is cool enough. The eq is a lil non-user freindly, you have to...*gasp*...read the owner's manual. Lol...a sure buy. Also, check ebay, i got mine for 169 NIB, most stores charge 100+

 

[DUAL10S 10+ year member]

Thanks.

Got a few more question if ya dont mind Tehgregzor.

Although you say the EQ is non-user friendly, once ya figure it out shouldnt be that much of a problem? What about the PICT function and the supplied hardware - any problems using it?

Also, what kind or how many screen savers does it have? Use to the Pioneer's screen savers playing with the music - does it have anything similar? One more - is the OSD easy to see and navigate through?

Thanks again.