BoxingBuffalo Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I've been running the 993 version of that Kenwood for about 4 months now. I can't stand it. It's the best SQ deck I've ever owned, but it's lack of intuition sucks, the stupid Iphone bug (the thing is advertised as being MADE FOR IPHONE) where if you have it plugged in, the phonebook downloads, it cuts audio to the deck and you have to unplug and plug the phone back in everytime, and it's general lack of ease of use sucks. If you look in my earlier posts I did a thorough review of my 993. If they fix the bulk of the user complaints about that deck then it's going to be one of the better parrot bluetooth handsfree decks you can run. Period. But the way it sits now, no way. It's too complicated combined with Kenwood's manual sucks nuts. Quote 1993 Chevy Suburban Optima Yellow Top Kenwood KDC X-993 Pioneer GM-X314 mids amp Kenwood KFC-4675's up front Kenwood KFC-415C in back Fosgate T1500-1bd Alpine 12" Type X (Coming eventually: Fosgate T400-4, T1652-S, XS battery, Big 3, h.o. alternator, 18"???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 The clarion has the most processing abilities. dont know about their reliability. But they have time alignment, the ability to go three way and has 6 volt pre outs. The kenwood has the second most capabilities, not sure if its 3 way but it has time alignment which is nice if you're going active. The pioneer is good for the money, but falls short in sq capabilities. dual usb is pretty sweet though. The 5100 lacks general features and is pretty unfriendly to use. same format as my cd7000, but has way less features. other than a strong pre out voltage and nice guts inside, this unit offers nothing compared to others on the list. the alpine has good user features and has blue tooth which is nice, but lacks sq features unless you get the imprint which will cost extra. I never understood why the hell alpine is sticking with 2 volt pre outs.... but yea i would choose clarion first then kenwood second....good luck with everything would agree with your statements about alpines and the 5100...I liked my 5100, but it just had too much general stuff and not enough specific...and no pause button Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finkster Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 i like the eclipse of all those I was downing the eclipse because i thought it didnt have a usb too but i just checked and i was wrong. while it doesnt have bandpass capabilities like the clarion it does have a hpf and lpf settings with other useful features. no pause button is kinda weird lol. But theres no question that the internal build is more stout than any of the other decks mentioned. again user interface sucks. OP if you're really looking for an sq deck then none of them are really it lol. the cd7000 is the lowest model from eclipse that i would consider "sq". Damn I wish i can sell my 7k and find an mkII for a good price PS that clarion deck is ugly as shit. Quote DAT 4125------>RE XXX comps active Eclipse cd7000 I serve drunks for a living Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 the point it if you want to bandpass and stuff use a damn processor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvalica Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Can you set the illumination to a pure white color? I don't think so, but I haven't tried all the colors. I like a blue screen with orange accents. Quote My Youtube Page. Check it out The "SAV" - Sub-aural Assault Vehicle Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X993 Image Dynamics CTX 6.5" Components Q-logic 6.5" kick pods CDT 6.5" CL-E6NEO Front door Midbass Kicker ZX350.4 Knukonceptz SS Karma 4 channel 6m RCA Fi Q 18" w/ brushed aluminum dust cap 7cu ft. ported box tuned to 28hz Sundown SAZ-1000D Iraggi 240 amp Amputator Alt Big 3 in Monster 1/0awg Second Skin Damplifier Lite on roof and front doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugee81 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) like JVC HU'S? i just ordered the JVC KD-R900, I expect good things from it. i had a JVC KD-LH810 (i think), was a beautiful HU for its time, lasted me about 5 years. Edited January 17, 2010 by dugee81 Quote 200a alt. by Excessive Amperage hc800 under hood & 2 Deka 9a31 in rear 1/0awg + big 3 SAZ 3000D HDC3 18" @ 2 ohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugee81 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) stupid double post. but off of that list, i think i'd go with the kenwood, they have been pretty reliable for my close friends, though i have never used one personally. Edited January 17, 2010 by dugee81 Quote 200a alt. by Excessive Amperage hc800 under hood & 2 Deka 9a31 in rear 1/0awg + big 3 SAZ 3000D HDC3 18" @ 2 ohm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosin Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Can that clarion be set to a white color? I mean pure white with no hint of other colors. Yes you can. You can set it to pure white, blue, red, green, pink, purple, and whatever in between. Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayP Posted January 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I went with the Kenwood x693 and installed it yesterday. So far so good and it sure in the hell beats that piece of shit I had before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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