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Hey, I'm in the market for a new head unit. I like the looks of the Alpine ones. But I can only afford their low end Models, CDE-9845 / CDE-9843 / CDE-9841. Are there any better head units out there that I can score that's in this price range or cheaper? Those head units are 150-200$ US. My system is gonna have 2 RE12s subs, a Kicker KX350.2 Amp, and Alpine Type-S Coaxials. Since it's a low end system, will a head unit really make that much of a diff?

Since you are amping everything, just make sure that the Head Unit you are getting has at least 4V preouts. This will ensure a cleaner signal to your amps than a 2V preout.

I personally like Pioneer Premier HU's, but to each his own.

will a head unit really make that much of a diff

Yes it can, I would go with the 9845, the $200 dollar one, has 2 pre-outs, so you can control your subwoofer amp, and your coax's with a diff amp. If you do decide to power the type S's or any other speakers you might replace, that pre out will be nice since you will be able to control it straight from the HU.

oi. The cheapest Alpine Head Unit that gives 4V Preouts is CDA-9855. That's a 370$ Item. Pioneer Premier = DEH-P770MP at 230$. How bad does 2V fux up the sound? Cuz looks like 2Vs is all Im gonna be able to afford.

Well, i have 2V outs on my deck right now and it sounds fine. They just give a cleaner signal.

I know you have been looking at alpine, but the Pioneer Premier DEH-P670 has 4v outs as seen here: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fus ... ct_ID=2403

Its under 200 USD so it fits your budget.

I'm sure it's inaudible, it just sends a better signal to the amp. Quote from Ryan;

4v is supposed to help lower induced noise from the RCA run.

Also it allows you to use less gain at any given volume to achieve X amount of spl. In this own right I would think it lowers THD as you dont need to use as much gain... It probably isnt a noticeable amount of THD anyhow

Beauty, thanks for the feedbacks! Rep Ups to ridr, couldnt get u one Society... I have to spread more around before giving more or something. Got the Pioneer HU on my next to buy list now! Once I get that I should be good for awhile! Again, thanks for the speedy replies.

Vindicate wrote:thanks for the speedy replies.

Sure no problem. I have nothing better to do at 3:51 a.m. anywayz

It makes my nite more fun.

No prob, Tedd and I are pretty much the Owls of this board.

High Society wrote:No prob, Tedd and I are pretty much the Owls of this board.

HAHA. We should be the nitetime admins maybe ?