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Which head unit would you use?
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<blockquote data-quote="gpgtp" data-source="post: 7553227" data-attributes="member: 632038"><p>Alright, Ive used the search and found a BUNCH of threads comparing the units I listed, but no one thread seemed to have a clear, concise answer! I have 3 head units available to use, and cant really decide on which one to use. It will be going in a 1996 GMC Jimmy in a spl oriented daily build (likely 4 10's) Ill try and list the pros and cons of the units</p><p></p><p><strong>Premier 860MP</strong></p><p></p><p>PROS-</p><p></p><p>Extensive experience with this unit, as i've owned it for many years</p><p></p><p>Love the display, interface, and eq controls/adjustability</p><p></p><p>6.5 Volt preouts</p><p></p><p>Cons</p><p></p><p>Even though I love the eq setup, etc on the unit its not as indepth as the other two</p><p></p><p>Motorized face, while very nice, has potential to develop problems over time (ive actually just got it back from being repaired already!</p><p></p><p>Display, while I like it, will not match the dash, and can look kind of out of place</p><p></p><p>CD drive has a habit of becoming mis aligned and not spitting the CD out all the way</p><p></p><p>(From what ive read) terrible Ipod control</p><p></p><p><strong>Premier 880PRS</strong></p><p></p><p>PROS</p><p></p><p>Seems like an updated 860MP, which is awesome</p><p></p><p>Display is as nice as the 860MP, but being white it seems more "professional", if not a little conservative.</p><p></p><p>An insane amount of adjustments available, which is awesome, although a bit daunting!</p><p></p><p>CONS</p><p></p><p>Lower voltage preouts, IIRC, than the 860 (I think 5 volt?)</p><p></p><p>Same motorized face potential problem as the 860</p><p></p><p>EQ- Although it seems awesome, I have NO desire to go active, so it may be a bit overkill, and a potential pain in the ***</p><p></p><p>Havent seen much about Ipod control, but what I have read seems to indicate its clunky and slow. not good.</p><p></p><p>Display again, doesnt match my dash very well, and the silver color of the actual unit is WAY outta place!</p><p></p><p>Same CD eject issue listed above, as thats applied to every pio ive ever used!</p><p></p><p><strong>Alpine 9887</strong></p><p></p><p>Pros</p><p></p><p>CD player is very highly rated by every owner ive ever talked to/read a review from</p><p></p><p>Seems for IPOD usage the alpine is the way to go out of the 3</p><p></p><p>Another one with a nice eq</p><p></p><p>Adjustable colors on the face lighting will make it easier to match my dash, and not look SO out of place</p><p></p><p>Display is easy to read, and clear</p><p></p><p>Loads mp3s faster than either of the pioneers listed here (as tested on my test bench)</p><p></p><p>Cons</p><p></p><p>Display is easy to read, but ugly IMO</p><p></p><p>Menu is absolutely TERRIBLE to navigate through (Do you REALLY need to have 4-5 buttons to control eq stuff?)</p><p></p><p>Has the ability to use "imprint" technology, however, I dont have anything needed for that, and not really interested in using it.</p><p></p><p>Again, not going active, so a LOT of the adjustments are of little use to me!</p><p></p><p>The lowest preout voltage of the group, although still good at 4 volts</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the long, drawn out post, but trying to get some of your valuable opinions!</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gpgtp, post: 7553227, member: 632038"] Alright, Ive used the search and found a BUNCH of threads comparing the units I listed, but no one thread seemed to have a clear, concise answer! I have 3 head units available to use, and cant really decide on which one to use. It will be going in a 1996 GMC Jimmy in a spl oriented daily build (likely 4 10's) Ill try and list the pros and cons of the units [B]Premier 860MP[/B] PROS- Extensive experience with this unit, as i've owned it for many years Love the display, interface, and eq controls/adjustability 6.5 Volt preouts Cons Even though I love the eq setup, etc on the unit its not as indepth as the other two Motorized face, while very nice, has potential to develop problems over time (ive actually just got it back from being repaired already! Display, while I like it, will not match the dash, and can look kind of out of place CD drive has a habit of becoming mis aligned and not spitting the CD out all the way (From what ive read) terrible Ipod control [B]Premier 880PRS[/B] PROS Seems like an updated 860MP, which is awesome Display is as nice as the 860MP, but being white it seems more "professional", if not a little conservative. An insane amount of adjustments available, which is awesome, although a bit daunting! CONS Lower voltage preouts, IIRC, than the 860 (I think 5 volt?) Same motorized face potential problem as the 860 EQ- Although it seems awesome, I have NO desire to go active, so it may be a bit overkill, and a potential pain in the *** Havent seen much about Ipod control, but what I have read seems to indicate its clunky and slow. not good. Display again, doesnt match my dash very well, and the silver color of the actual unit is WAY outta place! Same CD eject issue listed above, as thats applied to every pio ive ever used! [B]Alpine 9887[/B] Pros CD player is very highly rated by every owner ive ever talked to/read a review from Seems for IPOD usage the alpine is the way to go out of the 3 Another one with a nice eq Adjustable colors on the face lighting will make it easier to match my dash, and not look SO out of place Display is easy to read, and clear Loads mp3s faster than either of the pioneers listed here (as tested on my test bench) Cons Display is easy to read, but ugly IMO Menu is absolutely TERRIBLE to navigate through (Do you REALLY need to have 4-5 buttons to control eq stuff?) Has the ability to use "imprint" technology, however, I dont have anything needed for that, and not really interested in using it. Again, not going active, so a LOT of the adjustments are of little use to me! The lowest preout voltage of the group, although still good at 4 volts Sorry for the long, drawn out post, but trying to get some of your valuable opinions! Thanks [/QUOTE]
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