Looking for a Highend Deck

**JimmyHead** · 09-10-2006, 03:04 AM

I am looking for a high end receiver and I am thinking between the Clarion 9255 or Alpine f#1 to choose from. My system consist of a 3 amps 1 pr of components rear mids and a single 12". but I want a deck that is really good and the clarion is alot less expensive than the f#1 deck it's about half the price. But I know that this to me is the most important piece to my puzzle. is there really that much of a difference between the clarion than the f#1. If there are any othere decks to choose from I am open to suggestions.
But I really like the sound of the clarion..

**DarquePervert** · 09-10-2006, 08:06 AM

Considering that most of us are putting PCs in our rides to replace a headunit, you're going to get limited response on these forums.
You might consider seeking opinions on a forum devoted to car audio.

**blkwrx** · 09-10-2006, 09:11 AM

Eclipse

**lanman1** · 09-10-2006, 09:28 AM

Alpine, definately Alpine.

**BDVirus** · 09-10-2006, 10:31 AM

Pioneer DEH-P980BT, Clarion DXZ765MP (or 865 if you like touchscreen, they have one higher model also but didnt look at it lol), Eclipse CD7000

**HHdesign** · 09-10-2006, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by lanman1

Alpine, definately Alpine.

???

No Way, at least not anymore. Their HU's have flimsy plasticy faces and cheap buttons.

Kenwood Execlons lines are outstanding, and their tuning features are awesome. I'm partial to Kenwood (I've tried alpine), and I LOVE my X790, the only gripe I have is its some what hard to read during direct sunlight, but its an outstanding unit, and I highly reccomend it.

If your willing to pop the $$$ for the Alpine F#1 then go for it, but I'd save your money and buy some sweet componets. Denon puts out a $2,500 HU thats absolutley amazing. Or you could try a pure SQ HU with the Ural CCD, but then again I'm pretty partial to certain brands.

**scott_fx** · 09-10-2006, 02:11 PM

McIntosh MX4000/MDA4000
Clarion DRZ9255
http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...912142959.html
^this thing rocks
Nakamichi also has some qualtiy h/u's

**Damon** · 09-10-2006, 02:21 PM

Clarion DRX9255

Pioneer P9R
Pioneer ODR
Pioneer P1R

Nakamichi CD700

Sony XES

The McIntosh and enon stuff referenced above.

**JimmyHead** · 09-10-2006, 06:35 PM

has anybody had any experience with the Clarion 9255. Because it seems like it is the least expensive way out, but I don't want to risk losing too much SQ. The deck looks like it has the flexibilty for what I want it to do.

**scott_fx** · 09-10-2006, 07:14 PM

a trusted buddy of at the corvette forum is running the drZ9255 and loves the sq. he has the deck going to a pair of mcintosh amps and is taken back by the sq that this deck has.