Phoenix Gold Phorum

So I want to upgrade my deck because I feel like that is what is holding me back. My old deck is kind of old and I think I could have better sound if i upgraded my deck. Kenwood has had some great stuff lately and I want to make that change to Kenwood. Now out of these decks which one would you get.

KEEP IN MIND

I have a 30 gb ipod

I use burned CDs sometimes

I don't really use the USB because I have an IPOD

I heard the x991 has tripple 24bit DA converter so that sounded nice

so here are the decks I am looking at now I don't care about the screen because I don't look at it and not a show car I care about clarity and musical reproduction.

x592
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_117 ... -X592.html
x692
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_117 ... -X692.html
x792
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_117 ... -X792.html
x991
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_117 ... -X991.html

Now I know crossovers are a big thing on getting the best sound, so I don't know if I should trust the crossovers on my xenon 200.4 or use the decks crossover or use an external crossover. I never know which one will be better. But maybe you guys can suggest something there. I have a SLD-44 line driver just in case you were wondering. So let the opinions fly!

OH and if it makes any difference my deck that is installed is the Alpine CDA-9855 it says 4-volt preouts but it doesn't seem like it at all lol

If screen isnt an issue...probably the 792. I like the 991 better, but thats cuz I have the 25th anniversary deck...which is similar to the 991....Just doesnt have the usb and ipod stuff....

Ya, your Alpine is probably closer to 2.5v. lol

You will use the USB for your I-pod connection.

That web site is wrong. You don't need any adapters for you i-pod on the 5/6/792. Only the 991 would need it

All of those mentioned have 24 bit d/a's.

All have the same eq'ing and x-overs.

Displays aside .. throw them all in a bag a pick one. Styling and operation about the only difference. I seriously dought you would hear any differences. All are very good sounding head units.

Personally I would sooner trust the x-overs in an amp then in the head unit. But the ease of adjustability at the head is nice too. An external x-over would make an analog set-up easier to tune but wouldn't make a difference over the amp's x-overs.

Of those to select from, given your requirements .... KDC-X592 .. It's the least expensive of the 4

I have the 592. To be honest, the differences moving on up only seem to be cosmetic. When I saw this, I just got the 592. My only gripe about kenwood decks is the lack of eq.

as mack said...the 592 has the 24bit burr browns, the usb, the same ipod functions...the only thing you will get by moving up is better screens

ok the 592 it is SOLD thx guys i like saving money.