Does anybody know of a good web site for HU reviews? I'm trying to decide between the Pioneer P6400, Alpine 7892, Rockford Fosgate 9300, and Sony M610 but I can't find any store where I can listen to all 4 side by side. Any other recommendations in the <$300 range?

 

I just bought the 7892 and it rocks. I've always liked Alpine. I also picked up the SWI-X which allows the use of dash controls to Alpine deck.

 

I just put in the CDA-7893 and it rocks! I had a moment of weakness before and put in the Sony MP3/CD player(don't remeber the #) and really felt like my whole system didn't sound like as much as it cost me.

When i put in the CDA-7893, everything came to life. I'm running with no subs but the clear, clean bass that it provides out of my boston pro 6.5's is phenomanally different than that Sony POS!!

 

i just installed the 7893 along with some infinity 605c speakers. i installed the lucid 5.25 kenwood rear speaker a couple of weeks ago. i am extremely happy with the whole system. very good bass even without a sub (which i will probably add eventually anyway). i have the swi-x switch on order so i can use the console controls.

 

jss2k - 2 things:
I've got the swi-x in mine. Works like a charm. I particularly like that the Alpine in conjunction with the SWI-X pauses cd play instead of muting it.

Did you install the lucid panels yourself? I'm insterested in getting them only if i can sink some tiny mid subs like 5" in them. Think there's room back there?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by astig00
[B]I just bought the 7892 and it rocks.

 

MajorHavoc,
The 7894 has the same manual as the 7893 and the only difference i'm aware of is the MP3 capability. The SWI-X should work fine with it. I got mine from the Good Guys and met a guy there that really knew his stuff, so i let him install it and he did a perfect job. I don't recall how much it cost me.

 

i'm getting charged $60 for the switch. the 94 only differs from the 93 by having mp3 and the ability to change the color of the display lights.

the lucid panels took 1 hour to install and were very simple. all you need is a flat head and phillips head screwdriver and some electrical and masking tape. i went with the 5.25 kenwood speakers and love the sound.

 

SWIX Here ya go less than $60

Got in about 14 today so they're all ready to go if you want one.

 

Lucid, can you give me some speaker depth/basket diameter limitations for your rear mounts? I'd like to figure out if i can through some small subs in..5" or 6"..