Alpine 9886 / 9887 Head-Units

[gex23]

Looking to upgrade from the cr*ppy OE headunit in the cup, so have been looking at these two headunits :

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/head-units/cd/alpine-cda-9887r.html

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/head-units/cd/alpine-cda-9886r.html

Apart from the front interface, what are the discerning differences between these units? I'm guessing quality of internal components, EQ settings and ability to expand the system?

Any experience with either of these HUs?

Many thanks

Anthony

 

[r_dizzel*]

well ive always had alpine..

cant really go wrong...

id go for CDA-9887R

 

[The Boosh!]

Awesome HU's mate!

I am currently rocking this one:
http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-cda-9857r-cd-mp3-wma-player-ipod-ready_p-23446.htm

And before i had my self an alpine 9880R.

As a general rule, you get what you pay for. If you buy the deerer one it is going to have more features/better sound quality if you upgrade your speakers aswell. I found that jsut changing the HU made the std speakers sound 100 times better though.

If you aren't a hard core audio nut i would opt for the cheaper one. It is going to do what you want it to do and more.

 

[r_dizzel*]

in fact i want another alpine

 

[Tom]

CDA-105Ri

 

[gex23]

Cheers for the prompt replies

I'm not going for a massive 'install' or anything in the car, just wanted a tidy HU with decent SQ, will have to try these headunits out then

Whilst on topic, when upgrading the front speakers - is it possible to upgrade the midbass and tweeters? Easy job?

Cheers

Anthony

 

[gex23]

After a bit more research, it seems that neither the '86 nor the '87 have a motorised face, seems a bit of an omission for the price bracket imo:S

Should I consider the Pioneer equivelants?

 

[The Boosh!]

pioneer = pish. Why do you need a motorised face anyway? 1) more to go wrong and 2) there s**t unless you have one of those 7" tv screen things.

 

[bmh.01]

After a bit more research, it seems that neither the '86 nor the '87 have a motorised face, seems a bit of an omission for the price bracket imo:S

None of the alpine range have swingface anymore due to reliability issue apparently although my 9855R worked perfectly for 2.5 years.

I've had a 9887R and my mums got a 9886R both very good headunits, basic differences between the two are the 60w amp in the 7 and its got Bass Engine Pro/Imprint build in instead of needing the seperate processor.

I've since got rid of mine for a X305 due to the far far far superior ipod intergration, added the H100 processor and the 400BT bluetooth module its a brilliant combo if a little expensive.

 

[gex23]

Managed to secure a 2nd hand 9887r unit in very good condition for £190, all being well i'll be collecting it on tuesday

 

[Goodj]

If you want to get the stereo remote display working, phone up an Alpine rep and they can order the right lead, there's 2 different leads, they'll display some info and have the stalk-controls covered too.

I've got a 9884, the iPod lead and that cable. can't fault it.

I've wondered about improving the front speakers, but is under the impression that it's only worth doing with another amp?

 

[Alastair.]

i have an apline headunit with built in parrot kit, i wouldnt have anything but alpine, sound quality is second to none.