need help on new HU. got my stolen

[silentsigma]

hey. i looking for a new HU for around 200.

i want the best SQ for that price that has 3 preset output, ipod and mp3 playback

im looking at three different brand Alpine, Kenwood and Pioneer

Kenwood Excelon KDC-X590

Pioneer DEH-P6800MP

Alpine CDA-9856

im looking at these 3 models. not sure which one is the best. any input would help or other HU you recommend is cool too. thanks in advance

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[psych0ticnemes1 5,000+ posts]

the pioneer deh-p6800mp rocks... lot of nice features... great tuner, etc.

 

[Prowler573 5,000+ posts]

I have seen heaps of disapproval on the 9856 as the onboard processing leaves much to be desired (think - going back to basic treble and bass controls and nothing more)

As I am admittedly a Kenwood fanboi and more specifically of the eXcelon gear the X590 is certainly a worthy option.

I had my first chance to fool with a 6800 the other day and I have to admit it's a nice unit at its pricepoint.

Me? I'd go with the X590 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Towncar 10+ year member]

6800

 

[AJ²06 5,000+ posts]

pioneer... yo.

 

[phyphoestilic 5,000+ posts]

U can get the x890 for about $200 on ebay, maybe upgrade to that from the x590

 

[MBrock4u 10+ year member]

Yes the excelon line is very nice. I love how clean mine is. On the other hand...that pioneer is a dandy for the price. I think you would be happy with either one of those choices.

 

[PESteele 10+ year member]

either the pioneer or the kenwood. My dad has the kenwood for his burban but im having trouble hooking it up cause his cars gay. I have the premier 680 and love it both would be great but the 580 is cheaper

 

[skmfkr 5,000+ posts]

panasonic on ebay, new with warranty under 200

5v preouts of them?

play mp3s/wma. arttist/song/album read out, still images and anime, motorized faceplate...i paid 180shipped

 

[silentsigma]

i just order the kenwood 590. i heard so many good remark for kenwood the last few days and decided to choose the kenwood over the pioneer. i was going to upgrade to the x890 but i don't know how you get it at for 200. the cheapest i can find is like 240-250.

well. i'll let you guys how i like the new HU once i install. thanks everyone for their inputs.

 

[klepto 10+ year member]

From waht i hear pioneers are built to last. Thats gonna be my next hu.