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Ok, I don't know a whole lot about car audio, so maybe I can get some advice here. These are the two decks (they are both new releases) I am looking at:


Alpine CDA-9807
OR
Panasonic CQ-DF903U


I want good audio, and a nice faceplate. The panasonic definately has a nice faceplate, but is the sound up to par with Alpine? I like both and can't decide! Oh, and anyone with this panasonic or any panasonic dot matrix display, is it hard to see? I have a sony with the active black panel, and reading it in the daytime is tough. Thanks for any advice!

 
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youll never hear the difference between those units. get whichever one you want, based on looks or price, whatever you want. they will sound the same.

 
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If you have to choose between those two, get the one with the dot matrix display. If you want bright/semi-cool looking, but awesome sounding, look at Eclipse. I got my 8051 for $280 at HiFi Buys/Tweeter (clearance, mmmmm). Although I needed an amp for it, if you're gonna play loud you need an amp anyway. Just my thoughts.

 
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And if you want to pick between one of those two, skip them both and look at this: http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-TDnqXMtr6me/ProdView.asp?I=133DFX983&s=0&wm=su . Its the same as the Panasonic one, but with mp3/wma capability. Very swank for those road trips.

 
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So Alpine and Panasonic are of the same quality? Because I have a Sony right now, but the laser is messed up. I want a good quality replacement thats also gonna last. I know Panasonic has a good name, but I don't know about their car audio. I have to admit though, the panasonic wins out in the looks of the faceplate, although it might be difficult to read in sunlight?

 
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Panasonic beats Alpine only in the looks category. IMO Alpine offers higher quality in the car stereo department