Pioneer vs Alpine

[Organm]

Hi, I have been using a Pioneer Amp for The last six years and pretty happy with it but looking to install a new system, considering the Pioneer GM-D9704 or maybe the Alpine X-A70F. Just wondering what the general view is between Pioneer and Alpine amps. Is there any material differences in quality and performance?

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[SlugButter]

Not sure about pioneer, but alpine amps are nice. A tad over priced, but i would definitely use one.

 

[Squirrel!]

There isn't a $400 quality difference in my opinion. As such, I just went from a Blaupunkt 1504 (meh) to a Pio GM-D9705 this weekend. Once installed I'll report how it sounds, but I'm betting it blows the Blapunkt away. So sad to see Blaupunkt, a former super star, reduced to Walmart gear.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

better build quality with the alpine and more power but not 400 dollars worth.

 

[Organm]

There isn't a $400 quality difference in my opinion. As such, I just went from a Blaupunkt 1504 (meh) to a Pio GM-D9705 this weekend. Once installed I'll report how it sounds, but I'm betting it blows the Blapunkt away. So sad to see Blaupunkt, a former super star, reduced to Walmart gear.

Thanks, let me know.

 

[Organm]

better build quality with the alpine and more power but not 400 dollars worth.

Cheers.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

I would do the Pioneer myself. No way I would pay that price for the Alpine.

 

[BCotrell 10+ year member]

pioneer

 

[Squirrel!]

Thanks, let me know.

Just finished installing it. I don't know about the 4 channel Pio amp, but I can say this about the 5 channel that I have...go get you one! Absolutely incredible amplifier. Can't wait to start tuning it in. It.s 2:15 AM and I have to get up for work. I killed my battery so testing was over for the night, errr...morning.

 

[Organm]

Just finished installing it. I don't know about the 4 channel Pio amp, but I can say this about the 5 channel that I have...go get you one! Absolutely incredible amplifier. Can't wait to start tuning it in. It.s 2:15 AM and I have to get up for work. I killed my battery so testing was over for the night, errr...morning.

Sounds good, I’m sure the 4 channel will be good as well.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Sounds good, I’m sure the 4 channel will be good as well.

Ive been running it at 2 ohms bridged aka 1 ohm per channel. Zero issues at all

 

[Squirrel!]

4 ohms on the door speakers and 2 ohms for the sub. More power than I'll ever need. I'm happy.

 

[Squirrel!]

What is the difference between the GM-D9705 and the GM-DX975 'Limited' amplifiers? Does anyone know? Other than gold plated RCA's, what else does the 'DX' offer over the 'D'?

 

[BCotrell 10+ year member]

What is the difference between the GM-D9705 and the GM-DX975 'Limited' amplifiers? Does anyone know? Other than gold plated RCA's, what else does the 'DX' offer over the 'D'?

About $160 more doll hairs out your wallet.

 

[Squirrel!]

About $160 more doll hairs out your wallet.

But, what do you get for that $160???