Need Help Deciding

Which one?

  • Pioneer deh-860mp

    Votes: 2 40.0%
  • Eclipse cd5000

    Votes: 3 60.0%

  • Total voters
    5

fwb_1234
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The choice is between the Pioneer DEH-P860MP (for $225)

-and-

the Eclipse CD 5000. (for $250)

Please pick one and give a reason.

Here are the specs.

Pioneer.

Premier CD Receiver with Customizable Multicolor Organic EL Display

Detachable Face Security

Auto Slide Flap Face

Organic EL Display Multicolor, 192x48

Multi Color Organic EL Display

MOSFET50 (50W x 4-channel High Power)

Supertuner Supertuner IIID

CD-R/CD-RW Compatible

MP3 Compatible

WMA (Windows Media Audio)

Wave (.wav) Compatible

XM Radio Ready

24-Station/6-Button (18FM/6FM) Presets

BSM (Best Stations Memory)

1-bit D/A Converter 8fs/24-bit Burr Brown

AGC (Automatic Gain Control)

Disc Title Memory

Track Title List

CD Text CD Text

IP-Bus (Changer Control)

BMX Digital Compression

Equalizer 13-Band Graphic

DSP

Auto-EQ (With Mic Included)

BBE

Source Level Adjuster (SLA)

Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)

Loudness Yes

Listening Position Selector

Selectable Fader

3 - Way Crossover Network

Hi- Volt RCA Preouts 3 (6.5V)

DVD Control DVD Control

OEL Download (CD-R Direct)

Spectrum Analyzer Spectrum Analyzer (4-mode)

Soft Key Operation

Remote Control 10-Key

Rotary Volume Control Fixed Rotary

Wired Remote Input

Cellular Mute

Face Case (Included)

Hi-Volt Preouts 3 (6.5V)

Eclipse

» CD player with built-in MOSFET amplifier (14 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)

» plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files)

» motorized, slide-open faceplate

» blue VF display with five selectable button colors

» spectrum analyzer

» Eclipse DSP with 7-band parametric EQ and time alignment

» SRS Circle II Surround

» three sets of 8-volt preamp outputs

» subwoofer control with low-pass filter

» five settings for the selectable high- and low-pass filters

» auxiliary input

» Memory Stick input

» CD changer controls

» satellite radio-ready (SIRIUS tuner, subscription, and antenna required)

» controls for an Eclipse iPod adapter

» HD Radio-ready

» CD Text compatible

» ESN anti-theft protection

» E-iSERV compatible with Area Shot — trip directions (arrows and text) appear on display

» clock

» 18 FM/6 AM presets

» seek tuning

» remote control

» CD frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz

» CD signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB

» FM sensitivity: 13 dBf

 
What does the rest of your system comprise of?

Are there any distinct features of either deck you like or don't like (pros/cons of each)?

Depending on what equipment you have or plan to have and what specific features you are looking for in a HU can make all the difference.

 
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