In my last post,everyone says get alpine. So which Alpine deck should I get?

CDA-9830 $249



http://www.crutchfield.com/S-zoHHwcz...o&i=500CDA9830


CDA-9851 $279



http://www.crutchfield.com/S-zoHHwcz...o&i=500CDA9851


CDA-9833 $299



http://www.crutchfield.com/S-zoHHwcz...o&i=500CDA9833


Crutchfield's comparison of all three:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-zoHHwcz...33=on&x=23&y=7

 

The 9833 looks the best it has a high voltage output , sub level control, x-over etc...

 

personal preference should not be decided based on the opinions of others. find one that you like and go for it

 

I just bought a CDA9835.... Havent gotten it put in yet, I will do it tomorow...But its badass...

 

This is almost a no brainer, that 9833 is like $150 off of retail on closeout, plus you get warranty.

Also it is very useful if you plan on upgrading other components later on.

 

Thank you doctor.

 

i am not a big fan of the dots on the 33 but you can change the color of the buttons and that i love, i would give it a couple more weeks and see what else new is coming out, it is becoming that time of year again, i know pioneer has all of there new line out so alpine should not be far behind

 

You should get the cheapest one, the 9830. The high end 9833 requires a connection to the battery because it has "V-Drive" a more powerful internal amp. Assuming that you'll get yourself a sound system, you won't even need to use that internal amp. Moreover, the only difference from the 9830-9833 besides power then is Bass Engine PRO, one step above Plus.

I think you should stay away from the 9851, it has 2V preamps and has only bass engine regular. I think if you want to create a sound system, the features of the 9833 won't be necessary. But if you're just going to have a HU in your system then take it.

My choice: 9820.

 

^^^9820 or 9830, you talk about them both?

I think the tuning options of the 9833 are well worth it. It would be a night and day differnece between the 30 and 33.

 

once i have the money again i will definitly go for the alpine cda-9855 its similar to the cda-9835 but a little more refined esp. for sirius sat radio and just plain looks nice. i'd better stop drooling now. its not up on alpine's website but you can check out the specs on here ==> http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KaDl0qQ...0&I=500CDA9855



also i got spoiled with the biolite display on them... so i say save your $$$ and go grab this one.

 

have you guys seen the new one with the glide touch?

 

the CDA-9855 is the one with the glide touch

 

well big question is.. are you going to use the internal amp? if you are.. go with the 9833.. but the new amps are less. 18 X 4 but they are CEA compliant in their new testing.. so really the old amps at 23 rms are now 18 because it's full bandwidth power.. just a thought that the 26 w rms 9833 amp was not testing with the CEA method.. so it might not be the same wattage.. just a thought..

 

Go no Alpine, and look at E C L I P S E .


p.s. alpine is not what they used to be, back in the day, like the 90's , no B.S..

 

Where did u hear or know Alpine is not as good as in the 90s? There just as good as ever. No frill fancy looking decks just plain old good sound quality. Eclipse makes good decks too but for alot more money. I've owned numerous Alpine decks in the 90s and I currently own one and there just as good as ever.

 

Directly from my retired IASCA Uncle who has been around with the car audio industry since it started. He worked with the many new alipine units and said they were good units, good company, but not what they used to be. My buddy who installs says, the same, and preffers to sell his customers pioneer. Eclipse, you pay for what you get. Alpine likes to withhold features so you can pay bigger bucks for similar features offered on other brands. It's all marketing; everyone has to make a buck.