i have narrowed my choices down to 3 headunits...thats IF i dont find more i really like. so here is my top 3 choices. Alpine CDA-9835, Alpine CDA-9855 ( its new and im not real sure about all that touch stuff ), and a Kenwood KDC-X879. if anybody has any of these i would like to know how good they are and if you know about them i would like to know which one is the best. thanks for any input.

 

oh and by the way i will probably be buying 2 JL Audio 12w7's and either a JL Audio 500 watt amp or 1000 watt amp, and i am going to replace all the speakers with JL Audio.

 

Alpine CDA-9855- $449
JL 12w7- $550 x2= $1100
JL 1000/1- $725
JL components ~ $200
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$2,474.00

What do you do? And can I have an application?

 

lol, im only 15 and would get the headunit first, then save till i get the rest and my birthday is in november and then christmas so thats what i would ask for. i should be getting a 2000 honda civic si. i have to pay for half of it and then i will save for the system.

 

Listen dude. Get something that you will enjoy. Dont get raccoon syndrome over Alpines and Kenwoods. Get something that wont distract you and yet has great high quality AND something thats simple to operate. I have been using Eclipse's in most of my audio life because they are simple, suddle, and sound awesome. They dont even distort at max volume. They look great too! And best of all is that they have the best theft deterrant system than any other head unit. For example: If you bought one at a certified dealer and it got stolen, not only will it not work but it can be TRACED to the sorry son of a *itch! Check it out. I promise you will consider it after you read up on it. Ask around about me, I know my $hit.

www.eclipse-web.com

 

If you are going with the Alpine HU w/ glide touch, i would research it a bit more. I have read A LOT of threads about problems with those models. From what i have read stay away from the units produced before Feb 2005 w/ glide touch. Alpine is gettin a lot of returns. Ask the dealer or call alpine about it.

I have the Alpine 9851 and have had no problems.. but its not the glide either.

Check out the threads here to see what im talking about

http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/4/43.html

 

yea thats about what i figured. the other one has been out longer and its better. if i get one i think it will be the 9835 probably. but as of right now, the car has about a $100 kenwood headunit in it and its good enough.