zarquonfrood

Are there any major differences between these two systems...and anyone have comparative experience with either? I am in the market for a new HU and am looking at these two or perhaps the Pioneer DEH-P5800MP.

Thanks for your opinions. :D

-Tyler

dugzilla

go with the Alpine, IMO there is no better HU on the market.

zarquonfrood

im just heasatant because i have read some negs about the glide touch controls...anyone with experience comment on that?

thanks :D

dugzilla

I have the 9851, I stayed away from the glide control. Check out the new models, very affordable and no glide.

Forklift

Id rather try matching the CDA-9857(better than) or the 9852(about the same) as the 6800 which is still an awesome unit. The 57 has better rca outputs and a few more features, but both Alpines have 10x better ipod controls with the high speed cable. If your not doing iPod, Id do the pioneer

hotbox05

pioneer for the win!!!

oh and the ipod arguement. eh i hate controlling any ipod through any deck. much rather use the clickwheel.

just my opinion though.

zarquonfrood

I actually think Im going to go for the pioneer DEH-4800mp.....because it has all the features I need and its cheaper....bout 149.99


I guess when im poor i have to settle for a little less. :D

any comments/experience with this deck?

^_^

thanks

Mr_Purple

I've got the 9855, and while I love the head unit I could do without the glide touch controls. The glide bar is touchy, and the options usually just end up scrolling through or past the function that I want. Makes it hard to use while driving, since you always have to keep an eye on it to make sure it's selecting the function that you want.

champagne_supernova

I just ordered the 7800 for myself...the full color OEL is amazing to look at. Looks soooo good at night.

I paid about $289 for the unit and about $11 to ship it, i believe.

I can't wait to get it installed.

soypablo

DON'T DO IT!!!
Here is another vote for the alpine, actually for a different alpine CDA 9856. this is the one I have. I too have had nothing but awesome eperiences with alpine products.
Here are my big advantages that are practical rather than just looking at the numbers the manufacture spits. Lets face it you are just altimatly looking at interface control. Especially if you end up putting a system in it..
So Pioneer youcan't play iTunes on a disc.. Lame!!
Pioneer you have to buy a spendy adapter for iPod, LAME!
Alpine the adapter for the speed bus or what ever it is called is 15$ and you can control all your music from the head unit. THis is way better and safer than running your iPod into the aux input in the front of the stereo.
Plus with the Alpine I think you get better overall control.

They are both great head units, I believe it just comes down to preference.

champagne_supernova

FullSpeed only works with the 9857 at present, which has a significantly smaller display than previous units and a $350 price tag.

zarquonfrood

I went with the blaupunkt monterey...heheh crutchfield had a sale and ive heard realtively good things about this unit...no brand loyalty for me...if it sucks, ill just sell it down the road and get something else. :D

thanks for all the advice....

cheers,

-Tyler

soypablo

I have the full speed on mine and it works great.. My deck was less than 200$

Forklift

actually no, the 9857 at like $349 retail
the 9856 at about $199 retail
the 9852 at about $179 retail
and I think the double din IWA-200 at about $999

stangdude22

In picked up a pioneer premier deh-680 for 200 of ebay, 4v preouts, should have it in this week some time