Help with choosing a new deck

[wake_fun]

I'm considering buying the Alpine 9851. It's got 3 outputs, IPOD ready, and has an auxilary in. It plays mp3's and wma's and is satelite ready for XM or Sirius. Let's hear some feedback or tell me if there is something better in this price range.
Thanks.

Here is a link to check it out.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-0EWkTsD...o&i=500CDA9851

[clubmyke]

preamp voltage is very low..

do they have a model that has the same features with better specs ?

[Dr.John]

I like the idea of the wireless remote, as well as the other features. I would go for this if it occupied the same real estate as the XMD1-3. If yours is mounted in the glove box, then it's a non-issue, you would just get an adapter plate. On mine, the opening is part of the molding, and a smaller size just isn't going to look right in the bigger hole!
J

[wake_fun]

Is this what you mean??
• 3 PreOuts (2V)

Model 9855 says, it's just more money......
• 3 PreOuts (4V)
Here is the link to this one, check it out for me please
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jLzWDRV...o&i=500CDA9855

preamp voltage is very low..

do they have a model that has the same features with better specs ?

[wake_fun]

Mine is mounted on the right side of the dash with a protective cover over that hides it. I see what you mean about yours though.............

I like the idea of the wireless remote, as well as the other features. I would go for this if it occupied the same real estate as the XMD1-3. If yours is mounted in the glove box, then it's a non-issue, you would just get an adapter plate. On mine, the opening is part of the molding, and a smaller size just isn't going to look right in the bigger hole!
J

[clubmyke]

yes the 9855 would be better...

take a look at pioneer premier..they have a wired remote head unit...goes for $400 or so..

if you want awesome sound quality.. the better ecpilse's are great...

[wake_fun]

I guess the one your talking about is Pioneer's Premier DEH-P8MP?