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Alpine DVA-9861 or look for a CDA-9855
Hi all,
I purchased an Alpine DVA-9861 head unit after I was told by the installer/ sales guy that the new name for Alpine's MX technology was BBE, and that this was only available in the DVD units. Also that time correction, graphic equalizer, ipersonalize etc. was available with this unit. Yes, I should have done my research before I bought anything, as I found that neither of the above are true. I find it surprising that the ipersonalize / Bass engine pro / graphic equalizer and time correction isn't available in any of the 2006 Alpine HU except the top of the line DVD player. Considering the fact that I will not be hooking up this player to watch movies, would you return the 9861 and try to find a 9855? I will be using it exclusively to play MP3s either on disc or my Ipod Thanks for any thoughts Diane |
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Alpine DVA-9861 or look for a CDA-9855
Yes, I WOULD try and find the 9855. I own the 9853 (VERY similar except for
a different display) and I LOVE it. The new Alpine's are doing away with Bass Engine Pro which is truly a shame because I find those features INDISPENSABLE. Especially the time-correction. It makes a HUGE difference (for the VERY FIRST TIME, I have a ROCK-SOLID center image). As far as the BBE vs. MX, well frankly I liked the BBE feature better. You see, I used to own an Alpine 7863 (which had BBE and I loved it, I ALWAYS had it engaged). My new 9853, however, has the "newer" MX function, which is OK on some types of music, but as a rule, I now leave that function off almost all the time. But again, the parametric EQ, the time-correction, and the extensive X-over features are WONDERFUL and I truly ADORE this HU. I would run right out NOW and buy a 9855 while you can still buy a new Alpine HU with the Bass Engine Pro function. I have NO IDEA why Alpine is doing away with these features on their non-DVD units. Perhaps they feel that to the "average" consumer, these features make the deck too complicated (I have to admit, without the owner's manual, you would NEVER in a thousand years figure out how to engage these advanced functions). Also, I do feel it was a mistake on the part of Alpine to make it nearly impossible to adjust bass and treble while driving (it involves negotiating through several menus to get to the EQ, very tricky when you need to keep your eyes on the road). I have to admit I miss a simple bass and treble control (if you're like me, you will too). But besides that SMALL defect, I think these Bass Engine Pro units are THE BEST Alpine has ever produced (and I have owned three Alpine's, two Kenwoods, and a Pioneer in my life). MOSFET wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, I purchased an Alpine DVA-9861 head unit after I was told by the installer/ sales guy that the new name for Alpine's MX technology was BBE, and that this was only available in the DVD units. Also that time correction, graphic equalizer, ipersonalize etc. was available with this unit. Yes, I should have done my research before I bought anything, as I found that neither of the above are true. I find it surprising that the ipersonalize / Bass engine pro / graphic equalizer and time correction isn't available in any of the 2006 Alpine HU except the top of the line DVD player. Considering the fact that I will not be hooking up this player to watch movies, would you return the 9861 and try to find a 9855? I will be using it exclusively to play MP3s either on disc or my Ipod Thanks for any thoughts Diane |
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