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Old 10-11-2006, 05:08 PM
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Alright guys so im looking to replace my headunit now, one feature I deff want is Bluetooth, so im looking at these two units...

Sony MEX-BT5000
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-2nXzvYE...0&i=158MEXBT50

Pioneer DEH-P9800BT
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TaBFQrI...0&I=130DEHP980

Which do you think is better? And if you know of any other headunit with bluetooth that might be better post that as well please.
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My vote if for the Pioneer, I have had several Pioneer decks, and they have been nothing but quality products. Then again, Sony isn't that bad either, but I would choose the Pioneer.

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Alpine.

I try not to touch anything that is sold in Walmart, but then again I could be an elitist when it comes to Alpine.

BTW Sony sucks *****, I had a Sony system before my Kicker system and all I heard from it was DIRTY BASS.
Old 10-11-2006, 05:41 PM
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Then show me a alpine deck with bluetooth, I've yet to find one
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Originally Posted by Xavipheus
Alright guys so im looking to replace my headunit now, one feature I deff want is Bluetooth, so im looking at these two units...

Sony MEX-BT5000
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-2nXzvYE...0&i=158MEXBT50

Pioneer DEH-P9800BT
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-TaBFQrI...0&I=130DEHP980

Which do you think is better? And if you know of any other headunit with bluetooth that might be better post that as well please.
I would go with the Pioneer. Damn I wish these bluetooth rigs were out when I bought mine last year!
Old 10-12-2006, 12:59 AM
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Old 10-12-2006, 03:21 AM
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lol why do you want bluetooth?
Old 10-12-2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by tricky1
Alpine.

I try not to touch anything that is sold in Walmart, but then again I could be an elitist when it comes to Alpine.

BTW Sony sucks *****, I had a Sony system before my Kicker system and all I heard from it was DIRTY BASS.
I'd say Alpine too, but i've found that their new line of decks are junk...
Go with the Pioneer...
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I would go with Pioneer also.....I love my flip out and they are also decently priced.
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Originally Posted by Omega_5
I'd say Alpine too, but i've found that their new line of decks are junk...
Go with the Pioneer...
Ok, Alpine does have a standalone AI-Net BT module, BUT it runs ~$175 so in that case I would have to say just go with the Pioneer.

Also I have the Alpine CDA-9847, but I did have the 9856 for 4 days before it got stolen out of my Neon, but while I had that HU I liked it mainly for the Increased speed of the iPod interface(The KCA420i is SLOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW)
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I want bluetooth so that I can interface with my car, here in NJ its illegal to talk on the phone so this way nobody will be the wiser as to what im doing in my car
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Originally Posted by Xavipheus
I want bluetooth so that I can interface with my car, here in NJ its illegal to talk on the phone so this way nobody will be the wiser as to what im doing in my car
wow interesting... im soon going to get a windows mobile 5.0 cell phone and the 360.2 fosgate unit so i maybe able to set some odd stuff up with that... post up pics/details when you set it up!
Old 10-12-2006, 09:38 PM
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you think you cuold keep your steering wheel controls with the pioneer?

cuz that's what would make it God overall...even if it didnt i may be spending some bux now*drools*
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Pioneer all the way man, I fell in love with that HU the first time I saw it.
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You can always get an accessory adapter for the apline unit to use bluetooh.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-tYLETx6...sp?i=500KCA1BT
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What a bulky adapter, the Pioneer is just so much sleeker, and for 360 on amazon, what a great deal
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the 299 from crutchfield? lol im looking at that financing offer... but ima need to buy the phone first so i can control the damn thing
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So, update, I decided to go with the Pioneer 9800bt, should be here monday! Im going to take pics of the install for a how to if anyones intrested
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Originally Posted by steddy2112
you think you cuold keep your steering wheel controls with the pioneer?

cuz that's what would make it God overall...even if it didnt i may be spending some bux now*drools*

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