Pioneer P9 Combo vs. Alpine H701/9861

[loserpunk 10+ year member]

what are peoples opinions on both of these units, i've been looking into both, the p9 is more expensive, but i want to know the pros cons of both

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[loserpunk 10+ year member]

anyone? any info...

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

p9s TA pwns

 

[3.5Max6spd 10+ year member]

The Alpine combo offers greater tuning plus DVD/Mp3. Only Cons i hear are noise related from using the analog inputs. If you run digital from an Alpine head thats no issue.

Cons of the P9 is that they are subject to skipping, dont read mp3's, and xovers are lacking on some chs when running 3way active. Also the silver face doesnt allow as clean a look as the Alpine in most dashes.

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

The Alpine combo offers greater tuning plus DVD/Mp3. Only Cons i hear are noise related from using the analog inputs. If you run digital from an Alpine head thats no issue.
Cons of the P9 is that they are subject to skipping, dont read mp3's, and xovers are lacking on some chs when running 3way active. Also the silver face doesnt allow as clean a look as the Alpine in most dashes.

One more...

The alpine requires the additional control unit in dash if you dont have a compatable HU.

The pioneer is one unit in dash + the processor brain.

The alpine can be used with almost any headunit...

The pioneer can not IIRC...

 

[loserpunk 10+ year member]

The Alpine combo offers greater tuning plus DVD/Mp3. Only Cons i hear are noise related from using the analog inputs. If you run digital from an Alpine head thats no issue.
Cons of the P9 is that they are subject to skipping, dont read mp3's, and xovers are lacking on some chs when running 3way active. Also the silver face doesnt allow as clean a look as the Alpine in most dashes.

what kind of connection do you need ot use to connect the h/u to the 701, and what do you mean by the xovers are lacking on some channels?

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

9861 + H701... It pwns...

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[3.5Max6spd 10+ year member]

what do you mean by the xovers are lacking on some channels?

On the P9 , the mid hi xover limits you to 250hz...on the Alpine each channel is limitless points, more values.

 

[loserpunk 10+ year member]

ic ic.....but as i'd have a 4 way..not really applicable.....but...the alpine is cheaper from what i've seen.....so yea

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

[rant] Seriously stop with the annoying pwns sshit you guys!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/furious.gif.fc81ca146dbff91fede3ed290dbc4f4c.gif I'm sorry to dump on your thread loserpunk, but fuk why can't you give thoughtful and worthwhile imput to the man's question. I would like to hear more the objective feedback guys like 3.5max and jntar contribute because I take value in it. So in the name of sweet baby Jesus...lets focus on the point... "i want to know the pros cons of both." Thank you, that is all....now back to the show! [/rant]

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

WEENER!

With that being said, I believe the Alpine Combo is superior in over processing power, looks, and ease of functionality.

I got the chance to mess around with what the H701 has to offer when I met up with GCAdidas, it's an excellent unit, and has user-friendly... but precise adjustability.

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Weener.

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[takeabao 10+ year member]

The Alpine combo offers greater tuning plus DVD/Mp3. Only Cons i hear are noise related from using the analog inputs. If you run digital from an Alpine head thats no issue.
Cons of the P9 is that they are subject to skipping, dont read mp3's, and xovers are lacking on some chs when running 3way active. Also the silver face doesnt allow as clean a look as the Alpine in most dashes.

Pretty much hit the nail on the head.

For reference, the Alpine combo will run you in the ball park of about $800.

I've seen the P9 combo go for roughly $1,000 on average; $800 ish if refurbished maybe get lucky and buy used. But we'll call it $1K.

Personally, I prefer the look of the DEX-P9 (white LED + OEL ... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif) having seen one in person and owning a 9860 + H701 but would take an H701 combo 7 out've 7 days of the week.

 

[Savstyle 10+ year member]

Pretty much hit the nail on the head.
For reference, the Alpine combo will run you in the ball park of about $800.

I've seen the P9 combo go for roughly $1,000 on average; $800 ish if refurbished maybe get lucky and buy used. But we'll call it $1K.

Personally, I prefer the look of the DEX-P9 (white LED + OEL ... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/yumyum.gif.0556df42231b304b9c995aefd13928a8.gif) having seen one in person and owning a 9860 + H701 but would take an H701 combo 7 out've 7 days of the week.

haha i can get a deal p9 combo for 650 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/woot.gif.aaa6090e619a97b6090d16dd863c5a69.gif

but like ng said biggest thing ive noticed between the 2 is that the h701 is a bit more user frienly than p9 combo

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

WEENER!
With that being said, I believe the Alpine Combo is superior in over processing power, looks, and ease of functionality.

I got the chance to mess around with what the H701 has to offer when I met up with GCAdidas, it's an excellent unit, and has user-friendly... but precise adjustability.

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif.

Weener.

nG

I've been reading alot of your posts in these VS threads and everytime Pioneer is involved you are against Pioneer. Not saying thats a bad thing as we are ALL entitled to our opinions but you seem to HATE Pioneer too much to give an unbiased opinion. In other words, lay off the hatorade biaaaaaaatch.!!

J/K on the biaaatch part.

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

Cons of the P9 is that they are subject to skipping, dont read mp3's, and xovers are lacking on some chs when running 3way active. Also the silver face doesnt allow as clean a look as the Alpine in most dashes.

News flash.........this just in..............IT'S a 4 WAY.......active network so yes I guess you could say it may lack in 3 way flexibility a little. But anyone who buys a P9 combo planning on running it 3 way isn't too bright from the get go.

One PRO for the P9 is that other than the F1 the P9 OWNS all Alpine decks in build quality and reliability. I've never heard of ANY problems with skipping on the P9 either. But I guess it all depends on who you ask.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Oh and one more thing..............no one get their panties in a bunch because I'm just debating.......NOT arguing.