JayP Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Well I need a stereo (preferably new) with USB. I got it down to these and would like your thoughts. http://www.amazon.com/Eclipse-CD5100-Recei...4977&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-CDA-105-Watt-...r/dp/B001THTO50 http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-eXcelon-KDC-...5338&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Clarion-DXZ785USB-Al...369&sr=1-16 http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEHP5100UB-S...5522&sr=1-2 I'm leaning towards the Kenwood and Clarion due to illumination colors to match my dash. The clarion I researched is a good SQ unit for the price but is pretty ugly to me in the light like those women on the corners. There is an Alpine 9886 on ebay for $200 shipped also. I'm not really liking the lack of features in the Alpines like a simple adjustment for the mids. I'm also not trying to waste money on imprint from some random person when I know I will change a setting and it gets erased. What ever of these has the best quality in sound, and has less problems and does not break as often is for me. I have money right now waiting to spend on one of these except the Clarion which I will have to save some monies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey634 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-DEHP5100UB-S...5522&sr=1-2 I've a model that looks exactly like this, with USB, though I'm not sure if its the exact same. It works very well for me, clips if you use too much of the onboard processor though. I don't regret buying it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finkster 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 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...
crazyfrazz09 Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 i had a bad experience with clarion more than once. it had alot of adjustability but was not reliable, it took a shit after just over a year after warranty was up. to mee if i pay 12-1600 for a damn head unit it should be durrable. Quote 1998 jeep grand cherokee future teardown and rebuild: 2-15.4 orion hcca's sub amp undecided 2 sets of components 1-concept amp (mids/highs) undecided h.o. alt 2-yellow tops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosin Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) Dude, I own the DXZ785USB and absolutely love it! I've had it for about a year with no problems at all. Works flawlessly at playing CD's, MP3 CD's, MP3 players, etc... Never owned an Ipod so I can't comment on how good the Ipod would work. The diff color schemes are awesome, I have mine set to 'color scan' most of the time. You can adjust the contrast, brightness to make the screen more visible. Only downside is the looks lol But for the SQ features you get, you'll get used to it. I recommend this deck over all the other brands you listed. Edit: This DXZ785USB is VERY reliable. Edited January 17, 2010 by solo_x18 Quote Derp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayP Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Can that clarion be set to a white color? I mean pure white with no hint of other colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 i like the eclipse of all those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvalica Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I just got the excelon 993, which I think is the same as the 693 but with bluetooth. I really like it. I haven't used the bluetooth capability yet, but I would still pay what I paid for mine even if it didn't have bluetooth. Sounds good. Just kind of tough to get the time alignment perfect. I would assume it's that way with any of them though. 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...
JayP Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I just got the excelon 993, which I think is the same as the 693 but with bluetooth. I really like it. I haven't used the bluetooth capability yet, but I would still pay what I paid for mine even if it didn't have bluetooth. Sounds good. Just kind of tough to get the time alignment perfect. I would assume it's that way with any of them though. Can you set the illumination to a pure white color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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