Which is better? your opinions

tornado_ally · Post by **tornado_ally** » Wed Jun 02, 2004 11:13 pm

Which is a better option:

DEHP9600MP

CDA9815RB{2003}

jon_poloV · Post by **jon_poloV** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:48 am

i prefer the pioneer, alpine is ok but still i think looks old fashion, also when using the volume control it is not smooth, it is jumpy and clicky!

ive the simular one before this one and its wicked it has so many features and sound mental. my bros got that alpine and he prefers the one i have at the mo.

in the end its really what functions and looks you want so its personal choise.
jon

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:18 am

pioneer!

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:54 am

Alpine. They're known for their sheer quality, whereas Pioneer are known for sheer unreliability.

Karl_CLCoupe · Post by **Karl_CLCoupe** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:49 am

I'm still drawn to the Pioneer for looks. Heres hoping the reliability issue doesn't affect speakers, as all my rears are Pioneer

Thanks.

Karl.

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 1:40 pm

Alpine, I'm not convinced by these headunits with hundreds of gimmicks, I want straightforward quality!

4paws · Post by **4paws** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:30 pm

pioneer one look the shizzle

n3oNx · Post by **n3oNx** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 4:25 am

Alpine all the way... But not the CDA-9815. I have the new CDA-9835R and it's amazing. Beautifull display and sound (even with the factory front speakers).

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:57 pm

n3oNx wrote:Alpine all the way... But not the CDA-9815. I have the new CDA-9835R and it's amazing. Beautifull display and sound (even with the factory front speakers).

That CDA-9835R is real smart-looking. Presumably it copes fine with the VW changer? Thought I was happy with building a 'stealth' system on the standard gamma unit but I want one of these now... its lurrrvley

How much, if you don't mind me asking??

n3oNx · Post by **n3oNx** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:05 pm

I'm from Portugal but I bought my radio in Spain (mail delivered by a company like UPS and that stuff). The radio itself was 500â‚¬ (300â‚¬ cheaper than in Portugal and rest of the Europe) and then more 40â‚¬ of delivery charges and payment method tax. I haven't regreat a bit the money I spent! The deck is awsome

About VW CD changer as far I know there isn't no aftermarket unit that can control it nor exists an adapter for it.

jon_poloV · Post by **jon_poloV** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 12:48 pm

im sorry but alpine are going down hill they did used to be the top dogs but mow there are companies which have the same technology as alpine now!
jon

n3oNx · Post by **n3oNx** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 1:01 pm

Sorry but I don't share your opinion! As far as visuals Alpine is not the better but we are talking about sound... And in this matter Alpine is one of the top 3 companies like Nakamichi and Eclipse.

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:07 pm

n3oNx wrote:Alpine all the way... But not the CDA-9815.

what he said.

Although the pioneer does look better (and will fit in with the 9n clocks)

n3oNx · Post by **n3oNx** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:10 pm

The new 2004 Alpine line-up has every range of colours who can imagine! It will fit well in every car with every display!

tornado_ally · Post by **tornado_ally** » Sat Jun 05, 2004 8:49 pm

Note: the Halfords people use the Alpine HU, dunno which 1 but the cheapest of the 60x4 range. I kow for a fact the Halfords people use the Alpine for a reason. They must know somthig we dont