Hi!

I'm in a dilemma as to which deck to get. My budget is up to $450.00 before taxes
I've narrowed it down to the following models:

ALPINE: CDA-9807
ALPINE: CDA-9811
ALPINE: CDA-9813
KENWOOD: KDC-X569
PIONEER: DEH-P550MP

I listen to FM quite a bit so tuner quality/ sensitivity is important.
Any feedback/input would be greatly appreciated (Also any other decks you can suggest would also be great!)

Thanks!

Paul

 

I have the Alpine 7894, last years model, I am quite happy with it, loads up MP3's quickly, has nice built in crossover features. Not sure which is this years equivalent deck, the 9807?

 

You can't go wrong with an Alpine and the CDA 9813 has good selection of useful features.

 

pioneer 550mp is a solid unit with there supertuner systems are very clean, nice audio controls as well. [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

 

i also have an alpine 7894 and its pretty prime for mp3's and radio

 

i've heard the alpine media expander h/u's,they make mp3s sound really good [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

 

i have the kenwood x959 and its awesome. The basic features should be the same as the x569. anyway, only complaint is fine tuning radio. for some reason you can only 'seek' through the stations. its only a minor detail i guess.. mp3 is quick and havent had any problems for the past year i've had it

 

Thanks man!