Sony xlpod hu

[fatryan 5,000+ posts]

You really have no clue who he is, do you ?
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no, nor do i care. i am not here to fight. i merely put in imput from my experiences. and unless im just the unluckiest mofo out there when it comes to sony, then the bandwagon must speak the truth

 

[netherland24 5,000+ posts]

well on my opinon, sony isnt that bad all around, BIG improvements with in the last 4 years and all, the amps now are good the older ones **** except for sony ES, the HU are nice the UPmodels are really good. the Subs are alright nottin to compare too really just an affordable sub for people who just want some bass. thats my 2cents.

 

[sticks435 10+ year member]

Well I kinda stated this in another thread, but since this deals with the HU i'm looking at, i'll throw it out there. If i could get the F7815x for around $160 or a alpine/pioneer for retail, which would you guys choose?

 

[fatryan 5,000+ posts]

alpine or pioneer

 

[Slody4Futbol 10+ year member]

depends on the alpine or pioneer... i myself would rather have a higher end alpine than most pioneer units... and the higher end sony units are nice too

 

[ntense702 10+ year member]

Xplod makes decent decks but just can't be compared to Pioneer

 

[Slody4Futbol 10+ year member]

... sure they can.... don't you just love pioneers weak preouts? weak ground trace anyone? ever hear of people having "engine noise" when they have amps added 2 their system? most have pioneers with a bad preout...

 

[SKyleS 10+ year member]

Top of the line Alpine is in a whole different Universe than top of the line Xplod. Let's put it that way...

 

[sticks435 10+ year member]

Well the new Alpines aren't really anything to write home about, except for the 9855, and I can't afford that. So either find a 9833, get a weak 9853 or Pioneer 8600 or pay ~$160 and get a MF7815x.

 

[TheHammer 10+ year member]

I think that some folks here are judging the Sony HU in question by looking at other, previous Sony HUs.

I myself if asked just a few months ago would have said "There is no way I'll be buying a Sony HU anytime soon."

Yet It looks like I just did

Check out the specs and take a listen.

I have yet to install mine, I just picked it up today.

The Hammer

 

[kenstewart 10+ year member]

Excellent choice Hammer. I've had the same HU for about a month now and absolutely love it.

 

[sticks435 10+ year member]

Yeah, I was thinking of that one, but with the discount i'm getting, I'll prob get the m7815x or the m8815x. I've read with the m8815x it's almost easier and faster to use the remote to control most everything instead of slipping the screen a bunch, since the inside screen is so tiny. I've got a couple weeks to hit the stores and think it over, as my buddy can't help me install it till then.

 

[kenstewart 10+ year member]

Yeah, I was thinking of that one, but with the discount i'm getting, I'll prob get the m7815x or the m8815x. I've read with the m8815x it's almost easier and faster to use the remote to control most everything instead of slipping the screen a bunch, since the inside screen is so tiny. I've got a couple weeks to hit the stores and think it over, as my buddy can't help me install it till then.

I rarely touch the unit itself, use the remote 99% of the time as well.

 

[TheHammer 10+ year member]

I probably would have gone for the CDX-M8815X but the silver control side just didn't do it for me. Maybe using the remote would make it more appealing.

Also the face on the CDX-M8815X is not removable like the CDX-F7715X is.

There is enough temptation already in my work van.

The Hammer

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

don't you just love pioneers weak preouts?

Weak compared to what? They do rated voltage, unlike some other brands **cough** Alpine **cough**

weak ground trace anyone?

In all my years, I've never had that problem with them //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

ever hear of people having "engine noise" when they have amps added 2 their system?

Never had engine whine with them either.....

Zane (and some others) are correct, Sony's entire lineup is not crap. However, to cite the C-90 as your "proof" isn't really fair //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif It isn't exactly indicative of the type of products Sony has produced in recent years.

But I haven't touched the new lineup.....so I have no comment on those.......