Whats with Alpine and the 2-band EQ's????
#1
Whats with Alpine and the 2-band EQ's????
Anyone else notice that most of the newer Alpine decks only come with 2-band EQ's. Treble and bass.
I remember having this on the 9885 that I used to own, and with a 2-band EQ it basically gives you zero sound adjustment.
I see one of there new 2010 models there is a 5-band parametric/7-band graphic EQ, the CDA-117Ri.
Any of there other new HU's it's only treble and bass adjustment. I find this pretty crappy, what are your opinions?
I remember having this on the 9885 that I used to own, and with a 2-band EQ it basically gives you zero sound adjustment.
I see one of there new 2010 models there is a 5-band parametric/7-band graphic EQ, the CDA-117Ri.
Any of there other new HU's it's only treble and bass adjustment. I find this pretty crappy, what are your opinions?
#4
i have one as well and it's not just trebel and bass. You can adjust a "range" of frequency at the same time. e.g. you can boost the 60Hz frequency but it will also boost 40 and 80 somewhat. It uses the "Q" range. I will agree though it's still lacking accurate adjustment without the imprint. I do know of some one who owns imprint......
#6
meh, i just leave everything at 0 anyways, and the MX thing off. but then again, im no sq guy, ill just be happy if i can hear some music and vocals through all the bass lol. i see where the lack of better EQ control would be a bummer though
#7
#8
I'm a little disappointed with Alpine's new fare, especially after steller head units like 2004's cda-9835/33 with their bass engine pro sound processor that had everything except a refridgerator. I'd like to see a new version of F#1 or similar to compete with the pioneer ODR stuff, and even though I think the 9887 is a nice head in it's price range, 24bit dac's are getting much cheaper now and really aren't that big of deal anymore. Hell, I think Kenwood x693 at 150.00-250.00 has 24 bit dac's now. I like tuning, so for me, the more options the better...even if they are rarely needed or used.
#10
I'm a little disappointed with Alpine's new fare, especially after steller head units like 2004's cda-9835/33 with their bass engine pro sound processor that had everything except a refridgerator. I'd like to see a new version of F#1 or similar to compete with the pioneer ODR stuff, and even though I think the 9887 is a nice head in it's price range, 24bit dac's are getting much cheaper now and really aren't that big of deal anymore. Hell, I think Kenwood x693 at 150.00-250.00 has 24 bit dac's now. I like tuning, so for me, the more options the better...even if they are rarely needed or used.
It's too bad, Alpine's look is great and they are easy to use...but just don't have the features anymore.