TerryBallou-Crawford Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I have a Sony HU in my truck. I've had it for 1.5 yrs, and have no complaints. It is still running stock speakers which are soon to be upgraded. Here is a link to the exact model: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158GT700HD/Sony-Xplod-CDX-GT700HD.html?tp=5684&nvpair=FFBrand%7cSony 1) My question: am I losing any SQ with this over say an Alpine or other higher end HU. I was looking at this Alpine: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE123/Alpine-CDE-123.html?tp=5684&nvpair=FFBrand%7cAlpine 2) How would the sound of these compare? I'll have my speakers and sub all separately amplified and the Alpine has 4 volt preamps. Thanks for the help. Quote 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Hertz HSK 165.3 JL Audio Slash 300/4 Fi BL15 Fully Loaded D2 Memphis 16-MCD1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumonskateboard6 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I have a Sony HU in my truck. I've had it for 1.5 yrs, and have no complaints. It is still running stock speakers which are soon to be upgraded. Here is a link to the exact model: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158GT700HD/Sony-Xplod-CDX-GT700HD.html?tp=5684&nvpair=FFBrand%7cSony 1) My question: am I losing any SQ with this over say an Alpine or other higher end HU. I was looking at this Alpine: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDE123/Alpine-CDE-123.html?tp=5684&nvpair=FFBrand%7cAlpine 2) How would the sound of these compare? I'll have my speakers and sub all separately amplified and the Alpine has 4 volt preamps. Thanks for the help. Technically yes it would "sound better" with the Alpine because the amplifiers have to do a little less work and Sony isn't exactly the best in my book... Will you notice it? Depends on how SQ you're really trying to go. If it's just a daily driver with a stereo 4volt and up are nice, but not necessary. If you want to get REALLY into SQ this is hands down the best source unit you can buy: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-IjSczJRCKjF/p_130DEXP99R/Pioneer-Stage-4-DEX-P99RS.html Quote Current Systems: 2011 BMW 335i Hertz HDP1 DC LVL3 12" Full Carbon Fiber 2002 Acura TlKenwood DNX9980HD2 DCLVL4 12" Subs with LVL5 Parts D.7 CoilsDC 3.5kHertz HSK-165 up front HCX-165 RearHertz HDP4 AmpDC Power Engineering 260 Amp AltBig 3 and amp powered with KNU 1/0XS Power D2400 Up Front i pulled out my dick in class many of times and had it shown. get over it bitch...stupid open legged hairy beavered bitch... going over rms = smaller box, under rms = bigger box... Low voltage doesn't blow amps. That's a myth. A router that does the sub holes makes rounded edges also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryBallou-Crawford Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Saw that one the other day. That one is the dream, but not practical in the near future. Besides the 4 volt vs 2 volt preamps, I assume the Alpine still sounds better (ie less distortion) because of the processor/digital to analog converter is better. Is that true? I don't know the super technical specs to look for on head units. Thanks Quote 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Hertz HSK 165.3 JL Audio Slash 300/4 Fi BL15 Fully Loaded D2 Memphis 16-MCD1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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