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<blockquote data-quote="Sarthos" data-source="post: 5924888" data-attributes="member: 610335"><p>I'm looking to replace my Alpine CDA-9883, I think. It sorta depends on whether or not I can get other decks that would be like way better. Problem is that I don't know which features to look for on a head unit.</p><p></p><p>I'm running amps to all my speakers so the head unit's output power isn't important.</p><p></p><p>I have an Audiocontrol DQS 30 band 6 channel equalizer with dash control so the EQ features on he deck also shouldn't be important.</p><p></p><p>I'm looking at an upgraded Alpine unit, the CDA-9887</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=CDA-9887" target="_blank">http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=CDA-9887</a></p><p></p><p>I can get one of these off of ebay for like 300 I think.</p><p></p><p>A Planet Audio head unit, P265IU</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.planetaudiousa.com/main/542" target="_blank">http://www.planetaudiousa.com/main/542</a></p><p></p><p>I can get one for like 170 somewhere online</p><p></p><p>A Pioneer unit, not sure which one</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/In-Dash/CD-Players#section=models" target="_blank">http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/In-Dash/CD-Players#section=models</a></p><p></p><p>Price varies depending on model</p><p></p><p>JVC Unit</p><p></p><p><a href="http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028466&amp;pathId=149&amp;page=1" target="_blank">http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028466&amp;pathId=149&amp;page=1</a></p><p></p><p>About 100 bucks</p><p></p><p><strong>Alpine</strong></p><p></p><p>What I like about the alpine unit is the higher output voltage for the pre-amp which would help since I get a tiny bit of humming due to having to max the input gain on my EQ. It also has a 24-bit Digital/Analog converter which supposedly sounds better. It would also match the 2 sets of Alpine speakers in my car. I also already have the MP3 player adapter cable which would be convenient. Other than that I don't know what other features are good about this one.</p><p></p><p>What I don't like is that if I want to add HD capability to it that costs another $150 or so for that and if I want bluetooth that'd also be a $150 add-on. A remote control, likewise, is a $20 add-on.</p><p></p><p><strong>Planet Audio</strong></p><p></p><p>What I like about the Planet Audio unit is the fact that my system is mainly planet audio (6 amps, 5 subs, 4 speakers) so it would match brands. It has 5-volt outputs which are even better than the 4-volt alpine outputs. The bluetooth is built in which would be convenient. I also like the price. It has an SD card input which would be convenient, since I wouldn't need a cable dangling somewhere to attach a USB device. Remote comes with it which is nice.</p><p></p><p>My main dislike is that there is no HD tuner or Satellite Radio tuner for this head unit, unless there are universal ones. It also doesn't have a 24-bit Digital/Analog converter. Not sure how important that is.</p><p></p><p><strong>Pioneer</strong></p><p></p><p>I like these because they're known to be a good brand, and sound very nice. They have 4 or 5 volt outputs, depending on the model. Most of them have 24-bit Digital/Analog converters. I think they come with remotes.</p><p></p><p>Dislikes would be that bluetooth or HD add-ons would be about 100 bucks a piece, and would be the only pioneer piece in my car.</p><p></p><p><strong>JVC</strong></p><p></p><p>Not considering this one very much, I just like the HD radio built in and the price.</p><p></p><p>Dislikes are that it would be the only JVC piece in my car, it is probably like a really cheap unit, low-voltage outputs, 1 bit Digital/Audio converter.</p><p></p><p>Other stuff</p><p></p><p>My system consists of 2 front speakers, Planet Audio 6.5" BB65PRO components (150 RMS/300 peak)</p><p></p><p>6 rear speakers, 4 Alpine 6.5" Type R Components (110 RMS/330 Peak) and 2 Planet Audio 6.5" BB625C Components (100 RMS/200 Peak)</p><p></p><p>2 tweeters, Planet Audio 1" Silk dome P30TW (100 RMS/200 Peak)</p><p></p><p>5 Subwoofers, 1 15" BB15DVC (600 RMS/1200 Peak)</p><p></p><p>2 10" BB10DVC (400 RMS/800 Peak)</p><p></p><p>2 12" Z-12s (375 RMS/750 Peak)</p><p></p><p>Amps</p><p></p><p>VX4004 (100w RMSx4) for rear alpine speakers</p><p></p><p>VX4004 (100w RMSx4) for rear planet speakers and front tweeters</p><p></p><p>BB150.2 (150w RMSx2) for front planet speakers</p><p></p><p>BB1250.1 (1250 RMSx1) for 15" sub</p><p></p><p>RXD-2400 (1600 RMSx1) for two 10" subs</p><p></p><p>Need to pick another planet amp for two 12" subs</p><p></p><p>Equalizer</p><p></p><p>Audiocontrol DQS</p><p></p><p>Audiocontrol DDC</p><p></p><p>Alright, that should be about all the information you need I think? Anything else ask I guess. I can say I have the oversized amps for my subs because I use switches to pick subs and only run one pair normally, and I want amps big enough to push the subs without risk of overheating and on country music you need decent power.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Sarthos, post: 5924888, member: 610335"] I'm looking to replace my Alpine CDA-9883, I think. It sorta depends on whether or not I can get other decks that would be like way better. Problem is that I don't know which features to look for on a head unit. I'm running amps to all my speakers so the head unit's output power isn't important. I have an Audiocontrol DQS 30 band 6 channel equalizer with dash control so the EQ features on he deck also shouldn't be important. I'm looking at an upgraded Alpine unit, the CDA-9887 [URL="http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=CDA-9887"]http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=CDA-9887[/URL] I can get one of these off of ebay for like 300 I think. A Planet Audio head unit, P265IU [URL="http://www.planetaudiousa.com/main/542"]http://www.planetaudiousa.com/main/542[/URL] I can get one for like 170 somewhere online A Pioneer unit, not sure which one [URL="http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/In-Dash/CD-Players#section=models"]http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/In-Dash/CD-Players#section=models[/URL] Price varies depending on model JVC Unit [URL="http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028466&pathId=149&page=1"]http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028466&pathId=149&page=1[/URL] About 100 bucks [B]Alpine[/B] What I like about the alpine unit is the higher output voltage for the pre-amp which would help since I get a tiny bit of humming due to having to max the input gain on my EQ. It also has a 24-bit Digital/Analog converter which supposedly sounds better. It would also match the 2 sets of Alpine speakers in my car. I also already have the MP3 player adapter cable which would be convenient. Other than that I don't know what other features are good about this one. What I don't like is that if I want to add HD capability to it that costs another $150 or so for that and if I want bluetooth that'd also be a $150 add-on. A remote control, likewise, is a $20 add-on. [B]Planet Audio[/B] What I like about the Planet Audio unit is the fact that my system is mainly planet audio (6 amps, 5 subs, 4 speakers) so it would match brands. It has 5-volt outputs which are even better than the 4-volt alpine outputs. The bluetooth is built in which would be convenient. I also like the price. It has an SD card input which would be convenient, since I wouldn't need a cable dangling somewhere to attach a USB device. Remote comes with it which is nice. My main dislike is that there is no HD tuner or Satellite Radio tuner for this head unit, unless there are universal ones. It also doesn't have a 24-bit Digital/Analog converter. Not sure how important that is. [B]Pioneer[/B] I like these because they're known to be a good brand, and sound very nice. They have 4 or 5 volt outputs, depending on the model. Most of them have 24-bit Digital/Analog converters. I think they come with remotes. Dislikes would be that bluetooth or HD add-ons would be about 100 bucks a piece, and would be the only pioneer piece in my car. [B]JVC[/B] Not considering this one very much, I just like the HD radio built in and the price. Dislikes are that it would be the only JVC piece in my car, it is probably like a really cheap unit, low-voltage outputs, 1 bit Digital/Audio converter. Other stuff My system consists of 2 front speakers, Planet Audio 6.5" BB65PRO components (150 RMS/300 peak) 6 rear speakers, 4 Alpine 6.5" Type R Components (110 RMS/330 Peak) and 2 Planet Audio 6.5" BB625C Components (100 RMS/200 Peak) 2 tweeters, Planet Audio 1" Silk dome P30TW (100 RMS/200 Peak) 5 Subwoofers, 1 15" BB15DVC (600 RMS/1200 Peak) 2 10" BB10DVC (400 RMS/800 Peak) 2 12" Z-12s (375 RMS/750 Peak) Amps VX4004 (100w RMSx4) for rear alpine speakers VX4004 (100w RMSx4) for rear planet speakers and front tweeters BB150.2 (150w RMSx2) for front planet speakers BB1250.1 (1250 RMSx1) for 15" sub RXD-2400 (1600 RMSx1) for two 10" subs Need to pick another planet amp for two 12" subs Equalizer Audiocontrol DQS Audiocontrol DDC Alright, that should be about all the information you need I think? Anything else ask I guess. I can say I have the oversized amps for my subs because I use switches to pick subs and only run one pair normally, and I want amps big enough to push the subs without risk of overheating and on country music you need decent power. [/QUOTE]
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