Alpine vs Pioneer

[fUbAr]

right, spose i better order it then.

Does anyone know if the stalk adapters are Dash Off to fit, or if they plug in at the HU end for the alpines?

 

[Martin_172]

id go for the pioneer, im really happy with the sound quality, looks and reliability of my DEH-P8600MP

 

[Illusion]

You have to hold a button down on the Pioneer for the text to scroll. I think its a crackin HU tho, dont regret buyin it.

Looks nice with the white lights at night.

http://www.dj-illusion.co.uk/albums/CliosportCroydonMeet050705/IMG_0275.sized.jpg

 

[MaLicE]

i have a 9833 from back in 2002 or 3 still going strong, LOVE it, only a few headunits i would change it for... and they are all high end new units...

 

[BRUN]

ive got a 9812RR and they still have them alongside the current range, very well specd head unit

i dont plan on changing it for at least another year, if not 2-3+, and ive already had it 2 years now

 

[Bryan]

alpine without question

 

[Iain C]

ive got the alpine 55r and its the nuts...tho a bit complex for its own good..

I-pod adaptor is cool too

 

[KDF]

Alpine, I have the 9853.. had it for a while now.. had a chance to get used to everything, the glidetouch doesnt bother me in the slightest and I have loved every minute of it so far.


Quality unit thats for sure, and perfect sound reproduction even from my crappy mp3s

 

[The Big Yin]

Im sure the pioneer is a dash off job as im half way through mine at the mo , cant comment on the alpine but im sure it will e the same

 

[KDF]

The Alpine adapters do not require you to remove the dash.

 

[miketheman2k]

Fubar, Ive been through a lot of headunits, and Ive currently got that Alpine 9853 - the glide touch is ok, but a little bit pointless....the rest of it is pure class. I used to think Sony was worth the money, until I heard the pure capability of the Alpine units, theyre so clear, the imaging is incredible. After hearing mine, my g/f wanted one too for her Matiz. It sounded 10x better than the Sony it replaced (this was on standard speakers).

So my recommendation is Alpine

 

[fUbAr]

i bought the alpine unit today with both adapters...

thanks for all your comments, it really helped me make a decision.

/Dan.

 

[13usta]

what does that glide touch thing do exactly? Move to different parts of folders/Track listings/tracks?

 

[miketheman2k]

Quote: Originally posted by 13usta on 02 August 2005

what does that glide touch thing do exactly? Move to different parts of folders/Track listings/tracks?

Its for navigating the menu system - only difference to normal buttons is that you can scroll to the end and get more options...sort of.

Folders / tracks are still accessed via the standard buttons on the left.

 

[JJ!]

ALPINE all the way!!!

Its like comparing a CTR to a 182 - both very good but the 182 (alpine) is always going to win!

 

[13usta]

Quote: Originally posted by miketheman2k on 02 August 2005

Quote: Originally posted by 13usta on 02 August 2005

what does that glide touch thing do exactly? Move to different parts of folders/Track listings/tracks?

Its for navigating the menu system - only difference to normal buttons is that you can scroll to the end and get more options...sort of.

Folders / tracks are still accessed via the standard buttons on the left.

Thats useless....wouldve been good if you could "glide" to different parts of the track that is being played