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Thread: Alpine CDA-9887 or Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS |
    
Bronze Member Username: Rayne225
Peoria,
AZ
US of A
Post Number: 19
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 04:07 am: |
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so far its becoming a coin toss, but what would you guys choose
im goin for sound quality, but if possible, a blend with bass as well |
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Silver Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 130
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 - 04:26 am: |
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p880prs all the fudging way |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 6795
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 11:46 am: |
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Alpine, absolutely no contest. That is the best HU on the market IMO. |
Gold Member Username: Bnd_rulez
Phoenix,
AZ
USA
Post Number: 1684
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 04:30 pm: |
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^^^ Ding ding ding, we have a winner. That Alpine is too hot to trot. |
Silver Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 134
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 04:55 pm: |
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shut the hek up bro, you and your clarion non reading zune, lol yehey lol |
Gold Member Username: Bnd_rulez
Phoenix,
AZ
USA
Post Number: 1688
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 05:29 pm: |
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Ewok, you got some beef? You should do some reading. |
Silver Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 135
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Friday, March 14, 2008 - 05:45 am: |
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no beef just pork |
Gold Member Username: Bnd_rulez
Phoenix,
AZ
USA
Post Number: 1696
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Friday, March 14, 2008 - 11:56 am: |
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Okay? You shouldn't post when you don't know diddly. |
Silver Member Username: Exige
Cincinnati
Post Number: 184
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Friday, March 14, 2008 - 10:10 pm: |
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9887. much more intuitive than the 880. has an actual (read: usable) ipod interface....all the SQ features you need, and the ability for IMPRINT which really puts it over the top.
ewok if i remember right from another thread....you've never worked with a 9887 before....nor an 880.......? am i mistaken? i would think some experience and knowledge on the topic would be needed to voice such a strong opinion..... |
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Silver Member Username: Ewok
Fairbanks,
Alaska
U.S.A.
Post Number: 138
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2008 - 05:19 am: |
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but ill tell you this, every car show i go to , the p880prs always beat 9887 when it comes to tuning |
Gold Member Username: Bnd_rulez
Phoenix,
AZ
USA
Post Number: 1702
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2008 - 11:07 am: |
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How many shows you been too? |
Bronze Member Username: Rayne225
Peoria,
AZ
US of A
Post Number: 20
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2008 - 03:19 pm: |
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side question, what are the major differences between the alpines 9887 and 9886
because if all i need is a 9886 while the 9887 is more than what i need, ill stick with the 9886 |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 6866
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 01:23 am: |
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9886 is more than enough for all the most high end SQ systems. I'd get the 9886 unless the 87 were available for the same price somehow. |
Bronze Member Username: Miked56
Alexandria,
VA
USA
Post Number: 15
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 11:01 am: |
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I just went through the 9886/9887 comparison as well. I decided on the 87 for the following reasons. Better DSP. I think the 87 has a better DAC but Alpine site is unclear on this. Out of the box the 87 has greater EQ/TA/XOver capabilities. You will need the PXA-H100 to do these on the 86. The 87 uses the currently available KTX-100EQ for Imprint while the 86 requires the yet unreleased(at least not on the Alpine site or at my dealer)PXA-H100 for it's Imprint. The 86 does have USB built in and on 87 it is not available. Also, shopping on the web got a price of only about $75 more is I went with it. |
Bronze Member Username: Rayne225
Peoria,
AZ
US of A
Post Number: 21
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 02:23 pm: |
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these were my problems:
alpines - current inability to buy the pxa-h100 for the 86/just get an 87
pioneer - ive heard of possible rca problems and if it will affect me in the future even if it doesnt show up right away
if i could get a final comparison on the two brands, that would be great |
Bronze Member Username: Hittin_so_hard
Villa rica,
Georgia
Usa
Post Number: 41
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 10:57 pm: |
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9886 is really good..........i got it for 225 on ebay.....a steal i kno........but its awsome |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 6900
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 12:00 am: |
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Bottom line if you really need the 87s extra features get it, but the 86 is good enough for most systems.
As for EQ and X-over, those should be done at the amps or with external units anyways, not with the HU.
And yeah, pioneers are known for having rca issues, thats the biggest reason I don't recommend them. |
Platinum Member Username: Chaunb3400
All he does is catch t...,
Alabama
U.S.
Post Number: 14084
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 09:51 pm: |
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I would go with the 880...I have never heard of a pioneer having a problem that wasn't user error |
Silver Member Username: Mrsq
California
Post Number: 216
Registered: May-06
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| Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 05:40 am: |
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the p880prs is a pure sq hu, and it made specially for all demanding listeners |
New member Username: Jmiles_t
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-08
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| Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 04:50 pm: |
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Does the Pioneer have a Pause button? |
