Kenwood x789 vs x889

[dmcfirestar500 10+ year member]

Ok guys most of my system was stolen monday night (x789, 2 12" solo baric L5s, sub amp, and component amp) and insurance isn't covering any of it. I'm looking to build another nice sq system better than what I had, but not too expensive. I was just wondering how the 2 compare, I had the x789 for a few months and it was pretty sweet, liked it better than the alpine 9813 that was in there before.

So has anyone really compared the 2, any differences in quality, and are there any features on the x889 that would make it alot better?

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[lubetek 10+ year member]

compare:

X789

In-Dash MP3 WMA AAC CD Receiver

Auto-Slide Detachable Faceplate

24 Bit DAC of BurrBrown Products from Texas Instruments

Advanced Codec Drive

Voice Index browsing

Media Manager included

HD Radio Ready

64 Color Fine Dot Fluorescent Display

Auxiliary RCA Stereo Input

System Q EX, Eystem E's+

Rotary Encoder & Jog Control Knob for Easy Operation

Display Customize FunctionZ

G-Analyzer (Graphic Motion Analyzer)

Installer/Backup Memory of Audio Setup

External Media Control — iPod Ready

Dual Zone Source & Volume Control

RCA Outputs: 3 Pair

Preamp Voltage: 5V

PhatNoise

MP3 ID3 Tag Display

CD Text Compatible

Peak Power Rating: 50 Watts x 4 Channels

SIRIUS Satellite Radio controls (tuner, antenna, and subscription required and not included with purchase)

Dimmer Control

Telephone Mute

In-Dash Receiver Specifications:

Faceplate Security Detachable

CD-R/RW Playback Yes (CD-R, RW)

MP3 Playback Yes (MP3, WMA, AAC)

DVD / Video Playback No

Remote Control Yes

Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 chan.

RMS Power Output 22 watts x 4 chan.

Preamp/RCA Outputs Yes - 3 Pair (Front, Rear, Sub)

Preamp Voltage 5V

Built-In Equalizer System Q-EX, System E's+

Display Color 64 Color Fluorescent

Button Color Red

CD Signal-to-Noise 110 dB

CD Changer Controls Yes

Satellite Radio SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready

AUX Input Yes - 1 Pair

X889:

In-Dash MP3 WMA AAC CD Receiver

Built-in DSP : DTA / SRS WOW Digital Effect

O.D.D. (Offset Dual Differential) D/A System for Sound Quality

Auto-Slide Detachable Faceplate

24 Bit DAC of BurrBrown Products from Texas Instruments

Advanced Codec Drive

Voice Index browsing

Media Manager included

HD Radio Ready

64 Color Fine Dot Fluorescent Display

Auxiliary RCA Stereo Input

System Q EX, Digital E's

Rotary Encoder & Jog Control Knob for Easy Operation

Display Customize FunctionZ

G-Analyzer (Graphic Motion Analyzer)

Installer/Backup Memory of Audio Setup

External Media Control — iPod Ready

Dual Zone Source & Volume Control

RCA Outputs: 3 Pair

Preamp Voltage: 5V

PhatNoise

MP3 ID3 Tag Display

CD Text Compatible

Peak Power Rating: 50 Watts x 4 Channels

SIRIUS Satellite Radio controls (tuner, antenna, and subscription required and not included with purchase)

Dimmer Control

Telephone Mute

In-Dash Receiver Specifications:

Faceplate Security Detachable

CD-R/RW Playback Yes (CD-R, RW)

MP3 Playback Yes (MP3, WMA, AAC)

DVD / Video Playback No

Remote Control Yes (Wired and Wireless)

Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 chan.

RMS Power Output 22 watts x 4 chan.

Preamp/RCA Outputs Yes - 3 Pair (Front, Rear, Sub)

Preamp Voltage 5V

Built-In Equalizer System Q-EX, Digital E's

Display Color 64 Color Fluorescent

Button Color Red

CD Signal-to-Noise 110 dB

CD Changer Controls Yes

Satellite Radio SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready

AUX Input Yes - 1 Pair

yes the X889 is better. more features and better sq