You can’t go wrong with an Alpine Deck. Alpine was the first company to offer seamless ipod integration with its head units. This allowed any Ai-net head unit to connect through a small box (kca-420i) and give access to song names and play lists. Many other companies have followed in there footsteps. Most 06-model Alpine head units come with the next generation of ipod integration. The new system doesn’t require any additional equipment it’s simply plug and play. The "high speed" ipod system is substantially faster to access tracks and large play lists then anything else on the market. So if ipod integration is a must, definitely look into an Alpine deck with FullSpeed Ipod Connection.
i've got a pioneer 7750MP head unit with ipod adapter. The ipod interface is USELESS... if you are wanting to find a particular song, artist, album or even playlist, unless you have under 4 options will take for ever. To find a song i unplug my ipod, select it and plug it in again...
So... pioneer might make nice headunits, but if you intend to use an ipod with it... DONT buy a pioneer. (unless of course the new models are FAR improved)
I wouldnt go for any of the new ALPINE headunits as they are now made in china not japan and they are having a lot of problems with them breaking down and very soon JB-HI will be selling Alpine gear. Dont get me wrong i love ALPINE but as i now working in the Car Audio industry and we deal with Alpine the only stuff thats worth getting is the new PDX amp range other then that its all getting pretty bad these days.
mmm very interesting. Only new alpine deck i have heard of having trouble was fried due to bad home install. JB-HIFI that’s very interesting, were did you get your information from? I'm not questioning you or your source, just interested as i'm sure this would upset many Alpine Dealers. I'm onto my 3rd alpine deck and have never had a problem. I'm into the SQ scene in Queensland and i would say 95% of competitors are running Alpine decks, with no problems.
mmm very interesting. Only new alpine deck i have heard of having trouble was fried due to bad home install. JB-HIFI that’s very interesting, were did you get your information from? I'm not questioning you or your source, just interested as i'm sure this would upset many Alpine Dealers. I'm onto my 3rd alpine deck and have never had a problem. I'm into the SQ scene in Queensland and i would say 95% of competitors are running Alpine decks, with no problems.
The Source of this has come STRAIGHT FROM ALPINE in a dealers press release that came out a few weeks ago and JB should be sell bottom to mid range stuff within the next month or so.
to be honest im still not sure what head unit to go with.......... it would suck if the new models Alpine will be made in China not Japan anymore... I have narrowed my choices to go with Alpine, Pioneer or Clarion though.. Has anyone experienced the Clarion iPOD interface? Or should I still go with Alpine if they are the best at conecting iPOD? Should I go with those touch-screen models or is it a waste?Should I consider those head units that have 7" screen or touch screen at all even I have to pay about 4-7 hundreds more? I wanna get a decent head unit before I can save up for an amp or 2 then some good two of 12" subs. ...sorry if I sound like a pain but I really have no idea where I should head to.. thanks
I wouldn't let the "made in china" persuade your choice,
as all Alpine equipment is tested before it leaves the factory. That's why u never really here of Alpine equipment dead on arrival. Despite what has been said i would still recommend Alpine over the competition. As i said earlier most SQ competitors are running Alpine decks up here with no problems. The Alpine decks also offer great other features such as amp link etc (with alpine amps of course). If ipod is a must then you really cant go past an Alpine deck with the high speed interface. Clarion and Pioneer are still using the old method which is slow to access. I'm using a IVA-D310E (7 inch fold out screen) and its great, but it really comes down to your needs. A deck such as the 9855 will offer slightly more function in terms of EQ Time correction then the IVA (unless u couple the IVA with the processor) So unless you plan on watching DVD's a top of the line single DIN unit would probably be your best option.
check out the top few Clarion decks (except the HX2 or woteva it is).
I paid $1000 for my deck 6 months ago...so im assuming it will be around ur price range now...although mine was from the '05 range...and originally retailed for $1400
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i just hate that slide sh!t hahahaha
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Will be interested to see how this affects them and the Alpine Brand
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