ROADSTIR - Unless I find something comparable, I think I will hold out for the 7878.

With the 7878, would an amp be necessary for the S2K?

 

Pitt,

Not necessary, but probably advisable. Have seen lots of other posts where the speakers were upgraded, with no amp. The sound is obviously better, but you can't beat good clean power with good speakers. 45 watts per channel is nice, but...

Did you upgrade speakers yet?

Roadstir-VA #404

ps I bought my amp on this board from someone who waas upgrading, himself. It was a very positive experience. I don't deal online much. This guy was great, and even sent me his old wiring and fittings afterward.

Roadstir-VA #404

 

ROADSTIR - I upgraded my speakers last year as a temporary solution (Polk EXs). I am still not satisfied. I would like to start from scratch this year and try to learn from everyone else's experience(s). What type of amp did you buy online?

 

Like ROADSTIR, I am also waiting for the Alpine CDA-7878 to come out. It looks awesome on paper! checkout www.alpine1.com.


Later,

 

Just got an Alpine 7878 deck. It was in stock at Ultimate Electronics for $799.00.

 

i recommend either the kenwood z878 with dot matrix display its a badass mp3 deck or the new alpine 7875 800 bux but well worth it for alpines bass plus engine and if you ever want to get the alpine indash moniter

 

Major Blowout,

Bummer, man. Kibro just bought the Alpine CDA-7878 for only $600! Someone skinned you.

See Group Buy category

Roadstir-VA #404

 

Yep. 600 bucks man!!! It is sitting in my bedroom as of the moment. It is going in this weekend!!!

PM me if you are interested in getting the same deal.

Good luck guys!

:Kibro

 

I have been thinking of getting a MP3 player myself. This may be a stupid question but if I change the radio, will my radio controls on the dash still work???

Joe

 

Unless you use PAC-SW3 or some other similar devices, the dash controls are rendered useless.