New Pioneer Head Units

[Nitewing911 10+ year member]

I feel that the 780 is being slightly misrepresented here in these forums, especially by those who have the 880. To say that the 780 is all about looks over performance is inaccurate. The 780 IS a great performer. It just doesn't have as many fine-tuning options that the 880 offers. That is not to say that the 880 is a giant leap ahead, because it isn't. The 780, after all, is still a high-end Premier unit.

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

I feel that the 780 is being slightly misrepresented here in these forums, especially by those who have the 880. To say that the 780 is all about looks over performance is inaccurate. The 780 IS a great performer. It just doesn't have as many fine-tuning options that the 880 offers. That is not to say that the 880 is a giant leap ahead, because it isn't. The 780, after all, is still a high-end Premier unit.

you wouldn't call doubling the bands of EQ, having a more selectable and customized crossover network a giant leap? personally, i've NEVER heard of a deck with 32 bands of EQ built into it.

 

[Nitewing911 10+ year member]

bumpinblazer, maybe I'm just not seeing the L/R 16-band EQ the way you are. Personally, I wouldn't call that a 32-band EQ, but just a separate channel 16-band EQ. I'll give you the crossover network as a big deal, but I wouldn't call that a giant leap. The 880 is appropriately placed one level higher than the 780 on the model scale (though I would argue that being placed under the 980 isn't the most appropriate...if anything it should be laterally placed).

The intention of my post was just to show that the 780 is more than just good looks. It's not an 880, but it certainly isn't just about looks.

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

bumpinblazer, maybe I'm just not seeing the L/R 16-band EQ the way you are. Personally, I wouldn't call that a 32-band EQ, but just a separate channel 16-band EQ. I'll give you the crossover network as a big deal, but I wouldn't call that a giant leap. The 880 is appropriately placed one level higher than the 780 on the model scale (though I would argue that being placed under the 980 isn't the most appropriate...if anything it should be laterally placed).
The intention of my post was just to show that the 780 is more than just good looks. It's not an 880, but it certainly isn't just about looks.

16 bands on the left, 16 bands on the right is what it has. that IMO is 32 bands of EQ.

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

16 bands on the left, 16 bands on the right is what it has. that IMO is 32 bands of EQ.

16 adjustable bands per side.

In my eyes, 16+16=32.

 

[aphex 10+ year member]

Point of Clarification if i may...

Do people typically set each L+R EQ's differently?

I'm about to purchase my first aftermarket HU and am trying to decipher if i really need 32 effective bands...

 

[aadadams 10+ year member]

I think the auto eq and time alignment make the best use of the separate L/R eqs. I would never try to adjust them independently. If you are into SQ then you should be very happy with this unit.

BTW: I will take the ipod out of the car for the lossless lossless M4A test tomorrow. Very busy today through tomorrow afternoon, but I should be able to get it done tomorrow evening.

 

[aphex 10+ year member]

I think the auto eq and time alignment make the best use of the separate L/R eqs. I would never try to adjust them independently. If you are into SQ then you should be very happy with this unit.
BTW: I will take the ipod out of the car for the lossless lossless M4A test tomorrow. Very busy today through tomorrow afternoon, but I should be able to get it done tomorrow evening.

Awesome, thanks man.... No hurry //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

i might get the 980 or whatever its called. i want something to use with my phone

 

[bumpin_blazer 5,000+ posts]

i might get the 980 or whatever its called. i want something to use with my phone

you can get the bluetooth enterface with the 880 as well.

 

[Colin+M 10+ year member]

just don't see the point in asking a redundant question. it's like asking " so does RE still do direct orders?"

Hey does anyone know if RE still does direct orders? Thanx

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[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

you can get the bluetooth enterface with the 880 as well.

i might do that, but i kinda like how the 980 is darker and will match my dash better.

 

[aadadams 10+ year member]

Aesthetics are important as well. If it fits your scheme... Go for it.

 

[aphex 10+ year member]

you can get the bluetooth enterface with the 880 as well.

YOU CAN????

 

[aadadams 10+ year member]

The 880 is bluetooth ready as per the owners manual. To the best of my knowledge they have not made the adapter available yet.