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Just curious as to your opinions on this unit. I am told it is very close to the Alpine F-1 processor and I got a good deal on one. Don't want to make this major change before the finals if it is iffy.
It will replace my symmetry epx2 28 band eq/xover/preamp. Here us what I know of the piece.
The Alpine piece is not available untill next month. Reading below give me your opinions on which is better considering price in the equation.
Alpine PXA-H700 or Pioneer P-9?
I believe they perform mostly the same functions. Please correct me if I am wrong. The Alpine piece is $700 and Pioneer I am not sure.
Alpine PXA-H700 Bass Engine Features: 165-Band Graphic 1/3 Octave EQ Digital Crossover Digital Time Correction (Manual/Auto) MediaXpander - M DAC (96kHx/24-Bit DAC Multi-level DAC) - 8-Channel Output - Dolby Pro Logic II Decoder - Dolby Digital Decoder - DTS Decoder - Ai-NET or RCA Input - 2-Piece Design (remote display & hide-away module) - 3 Optical Digital Inputs - 4V PreOut with DC-DC Converter - Dual Illumination Buttons (Green/Amber) - 1-DIN Installation The PXA-H700 is the first Processor that is controlled by a head unit with a Dolby Pro Logic II processor. - Extracts the ambience from stereo recordings to envelop the listener with surround sound. - Panorama control adjustability widens the stereo image past the front speakers - Dimension control adjusts how strong the surround effect is . This is designed for users trying to achieve the "perfect" rear fill. - Centre Width adjusts how strong the centre channel is, from completely hard to completely phantom with many steps in between. The Ultimate Sound Tuning Machine ____________________
- 1/3 Octave tuning for every corner of the vehicle! - That's 165-Bands of Graphic Equalization. You can even change to the optional Parametric EQ mode for even more refined sound tuning. - 8-Channel Digital Crossover for precise system setup. Choose the exact frequency and even adjust the slope all in the digital domain for phase-shift free performance. - Digital Time Correction for all 8-Channels improves your sound stage, image and bass impact. You even have the ability to control the time correction between your front midrange and tweeters independently for precise control
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It ain't out yet, and ain't going to be out until September or early October.
-------------------- Team Image Dynamics/Werewolf Team Second Skin Audio Sick Bastard Audio SQ Who feels it knows it Posts: 8019 | From: Charlotte,NC USA | Registered: May 1999
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I know that Winslow. I should have been more speciffic. How about some opinions based on the information i posted? I think it will be a good unit for $700.
-------------------- Charles Logsdon sqcamry@cox.net ALPINE/QUART/FOSGATE TEAM RF/TEAM MBQUART Posts: 223 | From: Chesapeake, Va. | Registered: Oct 2000
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Charles, retail on the Alpine is about $800 for the processor. It should be a nice piece and can be used with any headunit. The Pioneer- I have no idea what retail is on it though I have one myself. You have the use the DEX-P9 to control the DEQ-P9 processor.
The Alpine is supposed to have infinitly adjustable crossover points where as the Pioneer has fixed preset points.
The Alpine has a awesome DAC section in it, but to use it, you need to have a digital source- Alpine only has one deck this year that has digital outs. The Pioneer has a an awesome DAC section as well- 2 24 bits and 1 1 bit for the sub.
The Alpine has a DIN sized display for the hide away brain while the Pioneer is controled with a remote control from the head unit.
-------------------- Team Image Dynamics/Werewolf Team Second Skin Audio Sick Bastard Audio SQ Who feels it knows it Posts: 8019 | From: Charlotte,NC USA | Registered: May 1999
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Is that an EQ you can hook up to an alpine multimedia head unit to display its functions? I can get a deal on alpine stuff too...where did you see the yet to be released alpine stuff?
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