Worth upgrading HU (from Pioneer DEHP8400MP) since I have a nice system?

highside107

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Hey audio gurus, this is my first post but I have been reading on here for a little bit. So a Pioneer DEHP8400MP is powering my sound system and I think it's getting a little outdated, especially since I have such a nice system. Was wondering if it was worth upgrading the deck and wanted to see what everyone's comments were.

Here is my system:

Pioneer DEHP8400MP H/U

MB Quartz 6.5" References (2)

MB Quartz 6.5" Q-series (2)

Phoenix Gold Xenon 200.4 amp

Image Dynamics IDQ10 (2)

JL Audio 500.1

I just don't think my H/U is capable of showing me what my system is truly capable of, but HOW MUCH of a difference would I really hear if I upgraded to a nicer H/U? I was thinking of the new Pioneer DEHP880PRS. I guess one can argue if I spent all that money already on everything else, I might as well upgrade the single most important part of the system right? Comments/suggestions welcomed, thanks! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 
//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wave.gif.002382ce7d7c19757ab945cc69819de1.gif Welcome to the forum. It's MB Quart, not Quartz by the way...

What are you thinking upgrading the HU will do for you? (or what do you want it to do?)

 
//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wave.gif.002382ce7d7c19757ab945cc69819de1.gif Welcome to the forum. It's MB Quart, not Quartz by the way...
What are you thinking upgrading the HU will do for you? (or what do you want it to do?)
Oh, you're right about MB Quart, I forgot! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

I just think my system doesn't sound nearly as good as it could now so basically I "wasted" money by "underpowering" my system with a crappier H/U. Also I haven't bought a H/U in awhile so I have the "itch" hehe. Plus I think the DEHP880PRS looks really cool and is reasonably-priced for what it can do. Okay I know I'm pretty much convincing myself, but just wanted to see what you guys think. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cuddle.gif.bd1b29c179c0482f8313dbd790b74c94.gif You guys think it'll make a significant difference?

 
is there anything specific feature wise that you want? if not then i don't think it's worth upgrading at all.
if you want to upgrade then what's your budget?
Nope, nothing specific, feature-wise. My budget would be around $500, considering I don't need a new H/U.

I noticed you are from the Bay Area as well. Do you ever have min-meets/meets or something? I'd like to have someone who knows more about car audio than me listen to my setup and give me an unbiased opinion on what they think. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 
$500 leaves the options pretty wide freggin open in regards to HUs....basically the only thing it would deter you from would be getting an in-dash DVD unit. Everything else, more or less, is going to be obtainable with that budget even buying at authorized retail prices.

(which is good as that is one less thing to worry about, right?)

 
as far as the HU goes, then IMO no i don't think it's worth upgrading since you aren't looking into any features you want. i'm not sure what features the 8400 has but some features to look into are time alignment, crossover features, and EQ features. for me, i cannot live w/o time alignment, it's the greatest invention EVER, lol.

as far as meets, umm well not here on ca.com but i went to one mini meet over at eca. if you want, there's another member of this forum is gonna check out my system this friday to demo the seas lotus references and if you want to stop by and just talk audio, i don't mind at all. just pm me if interested.

also yea i'm in san jose, so it'd be a half hour driver or so for you.

 
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