Pioneer DEHX9600BHS vs the 80PRS

[Toddreg]

had picked out the 80PRS a few months back. My daughter however got me the DEH9600 for my birthday due to someone telling her the 80PRS had been discontinued.

You can still get the 80PRS on Amazon. What are the notable technical differences between these 2 units. I do not purport to understand the intricacies of car stereos which is why I am seeking out your thoughts and comments on the two.

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[fly_marlin]

had picked out the 80PRS a few months back. My daughter however got me the DEH9600 for my birthday due to someone telling her the 80PRS had been discontinued.
You can still get the 80PRS on Amazon. What are the notable technical differences between these 2 units. I do not purport to understand the intricacies of car stereos which is why I am seeking out your thoughts and comments on the two.

80PRS is the more advanced unit. I think the advantages are: higher voltage pre-outs, better, eq, active capable, time alignment. The 9600 is a solid unit with all the standard consumer features, the 80PRS is much more advanced.

 

[Spudicus]

I have the Pioneer DEH-80PRS as well, just bought it actually, Amazon.

It is also a very clean head unit, no clipping at full volume, with the eq set to B. Boost.

This video made me pick it up.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

had picked out the 80PRS a few months back. My daughter however got me the DEH9600 for my birthday due to someone telling her the 80PRS had been discontinued.
You can still get the 80PRS on Amazon. What are the notable technical differences between these 2 units. I do not purport to understand the intricacies of car stereos which is why I am seeking out your thoughts and comments on the two.

left right DB level attenuation, better internal sound processing (music sounds overall better) Better EQ, active networks, etc... Basically everything better.

 

[boomzabit 10+ year member]

What would be the double din that rivals this headunit?

 

[fly_marlin]

What would be the double din that rivals this headunit?

Not sure how much exactly it can do, but Clarion CZ702 has been considered by a few. Cheaper, also.

 

[Eggroll]

What would be the double din that rivals this headunit?

This^^^ what double din can be as close as possible to the 80prs

 

[fly_marlin]

This^^^ what double din can be as close as possible to the 80prs

Oh double. Not sure. Probably looking at a DSP.