Is it worth ponying up the dough for the 33? I like the idea of being able to use the onboard crossovers, what are the xovers like on the 31? I know theyre fully configurable on the 33.

Also, is four channel time correction (31) enough for a set of componets (not running active) and a subwoofer?

Are there other feature differences between the two that im forgetting about?

Please help me out.

Thanks.

- Mike

 

Hey Mike, I ran a 7894 a few years ago, I believe it had the same crossover options as the 9831, 80/120/160 for the HP and LP. Not enough flexibility, IMO. I am running the 9835 which has the same x-over section as the 9833, and it is awesome. So much more control and flexibility, I find. I would have picked up the 9833, but they were out of stock so I went with the 35, I would go for the 9833 if I were you. Good luck!

 

One difference between the two is the V-Drive.

The 9833 puts out 26wRMS CEA ratings.
The 9831 puts out 18wRMS CEA ratings.

6 channel time correction on the 9833
4 channel time correction on the 9831 (already stated)

 

Alright, so really the only things I would be gaining over my current Excellon deck is 4 channel time correction and 4v preouts with the 9831...Vdrive doesnt really matter as I probably wouldnt be using it (unless ofcourse the vdrive crossovers and preout ones are independent and i could run tweets off the deck???)
I guess I should just save up for the 9833 or pick one up used when next years models come out.

Thanks everyone.

[ September 23, 2004, 09:01 AM: Message edited by: mik ]

 

^^^ Dukk, they will never understand... don't bother

 

Well nothing really, I just like to change it up once in a while... besides mine lacks time correction and only 2v preouts and the x-overs suck... not to mention I happen to like the feature on the alpines that you can scroll through mp3s without going through every song.

Its only the Excellon X-569, not one of the very high end ones.