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edub
01-04-2004, 11:08 AM
I am planning to change my stock deck.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3069164686&category=18798
Sony CDX-MP80
or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3068259666&category=18798
ALpine 9815
which one is good ?
thx guys :)

MRP Motorsports
01-04-2004, 11:23 AM
ALPINE.

Hasn't let me down in over 13 years of using their products. They have some of the best D/A technology and CD carriers.

MrSpace
01-04-2004, 12:55 PM
sony car stereo is crap

nothing else to add... well maybe that sony are good at tv, computer screens, mini discs and some other stuff.. but NOT car audio.

Etienne

vas2vas
01-04-2004, 01:01 PM
get the Alpine 9811, I don't think your stock wires can handle the 60x4 watt 9815 unit....

BoominVolvo
01-04-2004, 01:04 PM
Alpine... no doubt about it.

Martin

jnolte
01-04-2004, 02:24 PM
Sony sucks mang dont get sony!


Get Alpine or pioneer.


But i would get Nakamichi!!! ;)

BoominVolvo
01-04-2004, 04:40 PM
I would get Nakamichi for my car, but I don't think any of them support MP3 CDs


I think I'm going to get either an Alpine or this Clarion DXZ835MP (http://www.clarion.com/proaudio/srcunit02.htm).

It has 728 possible colors, so I'm sure there will be a redish/orangish that will match the dash lighting in my car. It also plays MP3s and has a bunch of other features.

I really want the unit I get to have red button lighting to match the dash. :Paranoid:

MrSpace
01-04-2004, 04:46 PM
nakamishi isn't that great.

ok maybe better than some in the car audio, but for home audio it's beautiful (looks) but far from good (sound).. compared to same priced units from other brands.

Etienne

edub
01-04-2004, 07:29 PM
Thanks a lot Guys..
for the ideas...

Now, its time to shop that deck..
:D

Brabus
01-04-2004, 07:33 PM
While I LOVE sony products in general, their car audio line sucks... I have a sony deck = no good

I would DEFINITELY go with Alpine.

pnsji
01-04-2004, 09:12 PM
If you know what you want, some of sony is still in very good quality

for example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3067310549&category=39763

CDX-C90 used to be one of the best deck.

It's sad that the current line of sony is not all that great.

edub
01-05-2004, 11:59 PM
Do you guys like this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3068947604&category=39752

:)

jnolte
01-06-2004, 12:06 AM
Originally posted by edub
Do you guys like this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3068947604&category=39752

:)

Thats pretty nice but i dont know if it will look very good in the dash of the w202

edub
01-06-2004, 12:12 AM
That's my problems.. I dont know if it's nice for w202..
I like either Alpine 9815 or Pioneer DEH850

but ALpine 9815 have a blue color ..doesn't match with the w202 interior color..
:o

jnolte
01-06-2004, 12:17 AM
Originally posted by edub
That's my problems.. I dont know if it's nice for w202..
I like either Alpine 9815 or Pioneer DEH850

but ALpine 9815 have a blue color ..doesn't match with the w202 interior color..
:o

Same her mang, thats y i am looking for a Nakamichi CD-45z or CD-400. They look kinda OEM and the illum. is Amber just like the rest of the dash.

kameraguy
01-06-2004, 08:44 AM
I also agree the Clarions that have the variable color display which also play MP3s are cool. I have an Alpine and I HATE how the green and blue looks with the rest if the interior. Actually, IMHO I think the Alpine HUs are pretty ugly in general. Only reason I bought one is because it was highlhy recommended by many.

But had I realized Clarion made an MP3 deck which can also match the 202 dash illumination, I would have got that instead.

martattack
01-06-2004, 10:11 AM
That Pioneer 850 is very nice, but the Pioneer I have in my dash right now just isn't cutting it. The silver doesn't really match at all, and neither does the green lighting.

I'm excited to get my Clarion!

pnsji
01-06-2004, 02:03 PM
another picture of SOny CDX-C90
http://www.sony.jp/ProductsPark/Models/Current/CDX-C90_J_1/CDX-C90.gif
The msrp is $1300 and they are..... one of the best

I use clarion and honestly, the sounds is much better than alpine.

No offense but alpine appearance is........ abit ricey.

merc_lover
01-06-2004, 02:38 PM
CLARION GET A CLARION!!!!! :D:D

vas2vas
01-06-2004, 03:15 PM
BECKER or BLAUPUNKT !!!

merc_lover
01-06-2004, 03:43 PM
hahaah....what? blaupunkt?
hey! just get this

http://www.terra.es/personal5/conpen/ce-152.jpg

just strap it with tape to the dash and u'll have long lasting high quality music!

jnolte
01-06-2004, 04:37 PM
LOL

But just get the Nakamichi CD700

vas2vas
01-06-2004, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by merc_lover
hahaah....what? blaupunkt?
hey! just get this

http://www.terra.es/personal5/conpen/ce-152.jpg

just strap it with tape to the dash and u'll have long lasting high quality music!

actually my dad had one of these strapped in the dash of his 68 bmw 1600-2 coupe, ahh the memories... :p :D

edub
01-06-2004, 08:46 PM
Just Got it .. Clarion DXZ835MP
Buy it Now At Ebay.com

Total Deck with shipping.. freakin cheap.. $219.00 :cool:

jnolte
01-06-2004, 08:58 PM
Originally posted by edub
Just Got it .. Clarion DXZ835MP
Buy it Now At Ebay.com

Total Deck with shipping.. freakin cheap.. $219.00 :cool:

NIce Mang, Be sure to take pics of it when its installed!

davis449
01-06-2004, 09:29 PM
If you are seriously considering spending $1300 on a deck I would go with the Becker Monza which is plug and play with Mercedes Bose and allows you to add aftermarket subs. This weay there's NO wiring issues. It also plays MP3's and has a stock appearance.

martattack
01-06-2004, 11:35 PM
Hey, I got the DZX835MP too. It'll be here next Tuesday.

merc_lover
01-07-2004, 02:28 AM
Originally posted by edub
Just Got it .. Clarion DXZ835MP
Buy it Now At Ebay.com

Total Deck with shipping.. freakin cheap.. $219.00 :cool:

good man! :D `does it come with a remote 4 the steering wheel?

C280 JR
01-07-2004, 09:50 AM
sony is good ive had various products for my car including head unit and speakers....still works after years of abuse but its not for mercedes..its too flashy..u want something discreate...get alpine

ELvir

C280 JR
01-07-2004, 09:51 AM
but over those id get CLARION DXZ635MP, that is what i now have in my car....its very nice...

Elvir

vas2vas
01-07-2004, 10:37 AM
Originally posted by davis449
If you are seriously considering spending $1300 on a deck I would go with the Becker Monza which is plug and play with Mercedes Bose and allows you to add aftermarket subs. This weay there's NO wiring issues. It also plays MP3's and has a stock appearance.

did somebody say monza?? :D

http://vassiasplace.homestead.com/files/monza_7882_installed.jpg

edub
01-07-2004, 10:49 AM
Originally posted by C280 JR
but over those id get CLARION DXZ635MP, that is what i now have in my car....its very nice...

Elvir
do you have the picture? that will be great..
thanks

C280 JR
01-07-2004, 01:10 PM
http://www.clarion.com/sourceunit/images/enlarge/dxz635.jpg i dont have any pics of it in my car..but its really nice, plays MP3's 52x4 watts, has memory station, for each stored station you can put a name for it...check out THEZEB.com

ELvir

C280 JR
01-07-2004, 01:14 PM
here are the rest of the specs allfor 149.99 shipped (http://www.clarion.com/proaudio/srcunit04.htm#)

Elvir

jnolte
01-07-2004, 01:31 PM
Originally posted by C280 JR
here are the rest of the specs allfor 149.99 shipped (http://www.clarion.com/proaudio/srcunit04.htm#)

Elvir

Elvir is the Illum. color changable to say Amber? Or is it just blue?

nokia8860
01-07-2004, 01:43 PM
Originally posted by davis449
If you are seriously considering spending $1300 on a deck I would go with the Becker Monza which is plug and play with Mercedes Bose

I went with BOSCH.

http://www.club202.com/features/comand_face/file010.jpg

Matches the OEM illumination just right. And plugs right into the stock MB harness. No converters needed. :)

And look ma it fits :p

kameraguy wanna buy it off me :D

C280 JR
01-07-2004, 01:55 PM
Elvir is the Illum. color changable to say Amber? Or is it just blue? i honestly dont know..i just learned today how to put in the names for stations...

Elvir

jnolte
01-07-2004, 01:58 PM
Originally posted by C280 JR
i honestly dont know..i just learned today how to put in the names for stations...

Elvir

DOOD read the manual!?!?!? durrr

C280 JR
01-07-2004, 02:42 PM
Originally posted by jnolte
DOOD read the manual!?!?!? durrr i am its just FAT...

Elvir

martattack
01-07-2004, 04:27 PM
Here is the DXZ835MP Full illumination color changeable to 700+ colors (includes display lighting and button lighting). Plays MP3s and has a bunch of other good stuff

Here's one for $200 +shipping on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3069922310&category=50558

http://www.thezeb.com/images/clarion/dxz835mp_lg.jpg

edub
01-07-2004, 05:08 PM
There's where I bought it from..Thezeb...

thx

jnolte
01-07-2004, 07:29 PM
I just might have to pick up`one of those myself, i gotta see in someones dash first..... someone take a pick of in in there w202 with the amber illum.!!

jnolte
01-07-2004, 10:38 PM
Originally posted by C280 JR
but over those id get CLARION DXZ635MP, that is what i now have in my car....its very nice...

Elvir

Okay after some research

the 635 is not illum. changable only blue

735 is illum. changable and has some other features

835 has many diffrent colors and more features

I think i will go with 735 for the cost reasons!!! And i dont need 700+ colors just a amber tone!

martattack
01-07-2004, 11:09 PM
I'll post some pics as soon as I get it installed.

C280 JR
01-12-2004, 09:50 AM
Here are some of my Pitiful Pictures...of 635 clarion
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/pd47ea30a939bdba03880c8ff17e38744/f9f896d1.jpg
Elvir

C280 JR
01-12-2004, 09:50 AM
If you look closly..ull see it says BNZSport...hehe
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/p04fbbccb655a72a7c07bdc90e0881a71/f9f896a1.jpg http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/p2cb0a5b2c7b1e65f4e335f6c9604d024/f9f8969b.jpg

Elvir

benzdude
02-05-2004, 09:06 AM
becker monza mp3 7886, plug and play.

http://www.caraudio24.de/autoradios/cd/monza-mp3-7886.htm

sweet!!