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Old 10-27-2002, 08:49 AM
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Default Which head unit should i get?

Right now I have a clarion 9675rz head unit (which will be on sale) and I love the sound quality, but want to be able to play MP3's

so here are the choices.
Kenwood Excelon KDC-X959
pro's mp3 , cheap, 4.5 volts pre out Cons: no time delay, crappy 1bit DAC


Pioneer Premiew DEH-P940MP
Pro's: mp3, time delay, 6 volts pre outs, cool screen
Con's: once again ****ty 1bit DAC


Pioneer Premier DEX-P9
Pro's 24 bit DAC, time delay
con's $$$,


anyone have any suggestions?
Old 10-27-2002, 12:39 PM
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If you can afford it, P9 and do get the EQ for that...
The Pro mode rocks!

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Old 10-27-2002, 03:53 PM
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whats the price on the p9 anyways?
Old 10-27-2002, 04:21 PM
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My personal opinion would be to go with the second one,only because of appearance though. I haven't played with either of them so I can't make a good recommendation, but that Kenwood faceplate is too busy, has too many buttons and stuff, and the last one just looks like $$$
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Alpine CDA-7894

pros: mp3, listening position (time delay), 4volt outputs, good price, AWESOME SOUND!


pioneer premier is just a re-badged pioneer with a 2 year warranty and a high price tag stuck on it.
Old 10-27-2002, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by SumAccordGuy94
Alpine CDA-7894

pros: mp3, listening position (time delay), 4volt outputs, good price, AWESOME SOUND!


pioneer premier is just a re-badged pioneer with a 2 year warranty and a high price tag stuck on it.
actually not really,
one main difference between 9400mp vs premiew 940 mp...
4 volts vs 6 volts pre out

no time delay vs time delay
Old 10-28-2002, 06:52 PM
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I personally like the kenwood x959, I own a kenwood now so the buttons dont bother me. But the sound quality is great, I dont know how fast it flips between mp3 tracks & folders tho didnt have a chance to check that out. But its going to be my christmas present from my gf:thumbup: I used to have the alpine cda-7894 that somebody mentioned earlier. that is a great radio 60x4 and every option you could want, but the screen is so ugly, so i sold it.:fawk:




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