KDC-X979 vs. CDA-9813

[Looney_Tune 10+ year member]

Which would u choose for an overall solid build? They both have more than enough features so thats really not an issue for me lol.

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[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

I'll say the X979. 1 because I'm inarguably a fan of the eXcelon stuff and 2 because it has inbuilt processing for 5.1 should you ever decide to do a mobile theater setup.

Possibly the nicest (as far as features go) eXcelon ever made.

 

[Slaugh 10+ year member]

i think i'd rather the alpine over the kenwood... but i have to say i'm biased, since i havent listened to this kenwood... but their products have great SQ aswell

 

[randyrsx 10+ year member]

See sig.

 

[Looney_Tune 10+ year member]

went with the Kenwood.

 

[randyrsx 10+ year member]

you made the right choice.

 

[Slaugh 10+ year member]

what lead you to that choice? did you tried both in person and decided which was better to you, or have you just searched opinions on the internet to find out?

im curious to know how the alpine performed compared to the kenwood?

 

[Paddywad 10+ year member]

I would have gone with the eXcelon as well. Good choice.

 

[Looney_Tune 10+ year member]

Well there were alot of factors considering I was buying off ebay and they were used...The person who was selling the alpine took too long to email me back and the guy who was selling the Kenwood answered ALL my questions and then some! Another factor was the power wire I would of had to run from the HU to the batt if I went with the Alpine...wasnt really talkin bout that. The Kenwood was also used for a lesser amount of time. I figure their both solid decks so I wouldnt had went wrong either way.

 

[Slaugh 10+ year member]

you wouldn't have to wire it directly to your battery if you use an amplifier connected it...