Pioneer AVH-P6800DVD vs. Alpine W200

[02TurboA4 10+ year member]

I'm looking at either the Pioneer AVH-P6800DVD or Alpine W200. Anyone have either. What do you like about it? What don't you like about it? Which one is better for Ipod control? Which has a better overall GUI?

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[02TurboA4 10+ year member]

Any suggestions or recommendations??

 

[BM23 10+ year member]

i have seen both in person and played with both.

the 6800dvd has better picture quality, a nice interface, 6-disc changer,and a 7" screen.

the w200 also has a nice interface and has better ipod control and is cheaper depending on where you get it from...also if you want to add navigation(blackbird) and other things it would be alot cheaper to do with the w200...

if i had to choose i would go with the 6800dvd has more features and can be had online for about $1000.00

 

[02TurboA4 10+ year member]

Thanks for all the info.

Also wanted to find out about an EQ/Crossover for my setup. I know if I go the Alpine route I can get the H701. But right now I'm leaning more towards the Pioneer, what would be a good EQ/Crossover for the Pioneer? How is the AudioControl DQXS? I know I won't use any time correction and I probably won't use all the EQ adjustments either. Any other suggestions or recomendations?

 

[02TurboA4 10+ year member]

Any more recommendations or suggestions before I make a decision and buy?

 

[BM23 10+ year member]

pioneer has the DEQ-P8000...but i have not heard it at all.

 

[02TurboA4 10+ year member]

BM23 - since you have seen both in person. Which one would you say has the better interface? As far as changing song on CD, changing radio station and just an overall better looking interface? Thanks

 

[BM23 10+ year member]

the 6800dvd is flashy in a good way but you can navigate it easy...the w200 is probably easier to navigate because the layout is really simple but it seems kind of bland imo. Both units seem really good and i don't think you'll go wrong with one or the other. I'm taking the 6800dvd though

 

[60_cent 10+ year member]

I really likie the alpine BUT you need the processor...

without it the HU is not all that great

 

[Makaveli7haDon 10+ year member]

alpine has the better interface and ipod control but without the h701 you can't do much with the sound. so imo you should get the w200 with h701 and your all set

 

[02TurboA4 10+ year member]

Thanks for all the info. The Alpine is a nice unit but after getting a chance to try it out in person I don't like the GUI at all. It just doesn't impress me. So i've decided to go with the Pioneer. Any suggestions as to what EQ/Crossover to get to go with the Pioneer? I know pioneer has the DEQ-P8000 but its more of just a surround sound processor and not much EQ adjustment, so i know thats not what i'm looking for.

 

[BM23 10+ year member]

im not too experienced in equalizers but post some pics and give a review when you get the 6800DVD //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif ...i think you'll enjoy the unit