Need a new HU desperately and i got $250 to spend

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

that alpine had no usb input and only has optional aux. I really want both of those. The eclipse 7200 is way out of my price range and has no internal amp for my rears which i also like to run sometimes. The 5030 dosnt have direct ipod which is a complete MUST since 99% of the time i use my ipod.

Did you fail to shoot down the CD5100 because of it's lack of Bluetooth, or did you not notice that I mentioned it at all?

 

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

The 9886 has a USB so why wouldnt the 9887 ??

 

[hatedonmostly 5,000+ posts]

that alpine had no usb input and only has optional aux. I really want both of those. The eclipse 7200 is way out of my price range and has no internal amp for my rears which i also like to run sometimes. The 5030 dosnt have direct ipod which is a complete MUST since 99% of the time i use my ipod.
I want some honest opinions if the 24bit and time delay are worth paying 50% more for because I have been happy with my old pioneer before but it did have a fuzz sound that got louder with the volume when songs were paused or before the song actually starts playing that irritated me and i dont know what caused it but i dont want to deal with it again.

Why do you need USB and aux? lol

 

[hatedonmostly 5,000+ posts]

Did you fail to shoot down the CD5100 because of it's lack of Bluetooth, or did you not notice that I mentioned it at all?

BT can be done with this if you buy the adapter...

 

[mendon mafia 10+ year member]

Did you fail to shoot down the CD5100 because of it's lack of Bluetooth, or did you not notice that I mentioned it at all?

Bt is just the beginning. has no direct ipod included, and its not 24 bit. im really looking for a deck that has the features on the 710bt but with a 24 bit processor and time delay. that would be my ideal deck and if it dosnt hiss when the volume is up and the track is just beginning or paused or ending which is simply masked by the music like my 590ib used to do.

I must say the gps on the cd5100 is pretty sweet tho.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

BT can be done with this if you buy the adapter...

I never noticed. Probably because I'm not worried about Bluetooth..or aux...or usb...or HD radio...or any other shit like that when I'm picking out a cd player. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[mendon mafia 10+ year member]

Why do you need USB and aux? lol

playing from friends mp3 players and usb drives.

I wont buy an deck if i need an adapter since that costs $ and takes up space behind my dash which is already limited.

The 9886 has a USB so why wouldnt the 9887 ??

couldnt tell ya but crutchfield say it dosnt have it. its to expensive anyways.

Can anyone just flat out tell me if its worth the extra 50% more in cost to get the 24 bit and time delay. Will that (24 bit) eliminate the hiss at high volumes or does that happen always.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

I've lost interest in this thread. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[1hawaii50 10+ year member]

I've already given you the link for the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X993. It has the Wolfson 24 Bit DAC (some say it has better sound quality than the Burr-Brown DAC), it has built in bluetooth, Aux, and USB. It has 4 volt pre-outs...not the best, but not the worst either. It also has Dual Zone, and Digital Time Alignment. Lastly, if you go here:

Bing shopping

Sign up for the cashback, and then go here:

KENWOOD EXCELON KDC-X993 CD MP3 CAR STEREO W/ BLUETOOTH - eBay (item 360230898105 end time Mar-01-10 19:53:18 PST)

You will then get the Excelon KDC-X993 for $219.99, and you will get $20 back from the cashback program. Total is $200 for the head unit.

You'll also have a 2 year warranty through SonicElectronix. I know some people don't care for Sonic. I have never had an issue with them, and their ratings over at resellerratings.com are actually very good. The Kenwood X993 has it all over the Pioneer 710. Remember too that the Pioneers use the Pico fuse. I've not had any problems with mine, but there are MANY here who have.

 

[hatedonmostly 5,000+ posts]

I never noticed. Probably because I'm not worried about Bluetooth..or aux...or usb...or HD radio...or any other shit like that when I'm picking out a cd player. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

BT is a nice feature. But meh. Aux is pointless if you have USB, imo; and USB is a great feature. I don't use CD's or listen to the radio.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

cd's are the best sq, only authentic music, i use exact rips of lossless only, no compressed crap 4 me.

 

[mendon mafia 10+ year member]

forget which deck for a minute. can anyone tell me why i have fuzz in my music before the track starts playing, when paused and when the track fades out, i cant remember if it happes on cd's or not but definately happened with my direct ipod connection. im sure the fuzz is there always but it is masked by the music when its playing. the fuzz gets louder with the volume.

I've already given you the link for the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X993. It has the Wolfson 24 Bit DAC (some say it has better sound quality than the Burr-Brown DAC), it has built in bluetooth, Aux, and USB. It has 4 volt pre-outs...not the best, but not the worst either. It also has Dual Zone, and Digital Time Alignment. Lastly, if you go here:Bing shopping

Sign up for the cashback, and then go here:

KENWOOD EXCELON KDC-X993 CD MP3 CAR STEREO W/ BLUETOOTH - eBay (item 360230898105 end time Mar-01-10 19:53:18 PST)

You will then get the Excelon KDC-X993 for $219.99, and you will get $20 back from the cashback program. Total is $200 for the head unit.

You'll also have a 2 year warranty through SonicElectronix. I know some people don't care for Sonic. I have never had an issue with them, and their ratings over at resellerratings.com are actually very good. The Kenwood X993 has it all over the Pioneer 710. Remember too that the Pioneers use the Pico fuse. I've not had any problems with mine, but there are MANY here who have.

This deck is nice and all but i NEED direct ipod control, thats where the vast majority of my music comes from, this optional bull aint gonna fly with me. also sonix has lost me as a customer forever. they took 12 weeks to repair my old pioneer and something else that i cant remember but it was terrible service and i will never buy from them unless there giving stuff away.

 

[hatedonmostly 5,000+ posts]

cd's are the best sq, only authentic music, i use exact rips of lossless only, no compressed crap 4 me.

How so? What makes them better than lossless on a USB or other digital media? Not trying to flame, but actually wondering how much validity that statement holds.

forget which deck for a minute. can anyone tell me why i have fuzz in my music before the track starts playing, when paused and when the track fades out, i cant remember if it happes on cd's or not but definately happened with my direct ipod connection. im sure the fuzz is there always but it is masked by the music when its playing. the fuzz gets louder with the volume.

I believe that's just typical RCA noise. My decks have always made that noise...

 

[mendon mafia 10+ year member]

I believe that's just typical RCA noise. My decks have always made that noise...

so 24 bit or not i will still have this issue? I even have ground loop isolators and it still does it.

 

[hatedonmostly 5,000+ posts]

I don't know, I've just dealt with it since it can't be heard with the music playing.

But if you find out, let me know, I'd love to figure it out.