Help me choose between these head units.

[chuey_316 0]

http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/products/...HP780-f_dg.jpeg

CD player with built-in MOSFET50 amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)

slide-down, motorized face with customizable, full-color Organic EL display

CD, CD-R, and CD-RW compatible, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files (not compatible with songs downloaded from Apple iTunes Music Store)

Supertuner IIID (18 FM/6 AM presets)

Digital Sound Processor with 16-band graphic EQ and time alignment

Auditory User Interface

loudness

auxiliary input

three sets of 5-volt preamp outputs

high-and low-pass filters for improved speaker performance

compatible with iPod using Pioneer CD-IB100ii adapter

satellite radio-ready (XM or SIRIUS tuner, subscription, and antenna required)

remote control

clock

CD frequency response: 5-20,000 Hz

CD signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB

FM sensitivity: 8 dBf

1 year manufacturer warranty

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/m...y_1949_36395915

Features:

Segmented OEL Display

Detachable Front Panel

"iBus" iPod Direct Control (cable included)

Rotary Commander

EEQ : 3-Band Graphic Equalizer

Hi-Volt Pre-Outs (4V)

Remote Control

iTunes AAC Playback

MP3/WMA Playback with ID3/WMA text display

Bluetooth Ready (CD-BTB100 sold separately)

Built-in Rear AUX Input

2-Way Crossover with Direct Subwoofer Key

SAT Radio Ready (SIRIUS, XM)

BMX (Bit Media eXpander) Digital Enhancement

CD Changer Control

DVD Control

TV Tuner Control

3 Pair RCA Preouts (front / rear, Sub/non-fading)

SPECIFICATIONS

Max Power Output : 50W x 4 (22X x 4 RMS)

Load Impedance : 4 - 8 ohm

CD Player

Frequency Characteristics : 5Hz - 20kHz

S/N Ratio : 94 dB

Dynamic Range : 92 dB

Codec Support : MP3, WAV, WMA, iTunes AAC

Power Source : 14.4V (10.8V - 15.1V allowable)

Dimensions : 178 x 50 x 162mm WHD

http://www.cartronixplus.com/images/kenwoodkdcx591400.jpg

Specs and Features.

MP3 / WMA / AAC file playback

CD-R/CD-RW compatible

Rear USB 2.0 port with 3ft. pigtail

Hi-speed iPod control

Flip down detachable faceplate

14-segment FL display with 8-digit scrolling text & clock

Rotary encoder and jog-dial control knob for easy operation

Blue & red illuminated buttons

Supreme processing for better compressed file sound quality

24 bit Digital to Analog Converter

24 AM/FM radio presets

System Q equalizer with presets

MOSFET power amplifier

Selectable low-pass preamp crossover

Satellite radio & HD Radio ready

Ipod Ready

3-4 volt Rca pre outputs

Steering wheel remote input

CD TEXT

Flip down removable face

CD changer control & iPod ready (iPod interface KCA-iP200A sold separately)

Bluetooth cell phone interface ready

Rear mini-jack auxiliary input (3.5mm)

Wired mute input

Grip type remote control included

The 7800mp is used but in good shape, the others are new. The 7800mp is 150, not sure if that's shipped or not. the 490 is 161 shipped with an ipod cable. The kenwood is 143 shipped and has software to control the ipod. The ipod controller for the 7800mp is ~ 50 bucks.

What would you go for and why.

I need a new head unit since someone stole mine while i was out fishing yesterday. At least it was an excelon, so they'll never be able to use it without my code.

Edited May 22, 2007 by chuey_316

[theabunai 3]

I was looking at some pioneer stuff too

someone emailed me this link and i read through the whole post

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.p...light=ground+hu

It sorta turned me away from pioneer....

I don't know if this is a problem with the models you are choosing from nor do i know if pioneer fixed this issue (or even if it is an issue)...

just thought i'd post it though

If i find anything on the kenwood i'll let you know

[chuey_316 0]

My buddy had one and it was fine. It was the 9600mp though. maybe they adressed the problem. I really don't know what i'm gonna get yet. I like the features of pioneer and the looks. If i do go with pioneer and i get some whine, i don't mind some gheto riggin as long as it's not visible to anyone, or myself once it's in the dash.

Thank you very much for the heads up though. If i went with the pioneer and got noise, there's no tellin how long i'd be trying to track it down for.

Edit: I see your over there reading the thread right now. So am i.lol

Edited May 22, 2007 by chuey_316