pioneer dex-deqp9 vs denon z1

Thunderdome · Post by **Thunderdome** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:24 pm

which deck do you think is better for sound quality the pioneer dex- deq p9 or the denon z1? price not considered

Post by **ttocs** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:07 pm

the P9 gives more tuning ability. If you are a tweeker like me that is almost always a good thing.

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 6:33 am

As a stand alone head unit, the DEX-P9 is virtually identical to the Z1 in function and performance. You can't get much better in terms of fidelity.

What sets the Pioneer apart from the Denon is when adding the DEQ-P9 processor. It will allow for full processing control of a 4-way crossover, 31 band EQ and time alignment. All done before the digital to analog conversion. The D/A's in the processor are the same as the head unit so there is no worry of sound being degraded from the in and out conversions that would be required with multiple outboard processors.

Like mentioned above, that means the ultimate in control and tunability. All done thru the head unit and the ability to store up to 5 different settings.

Post by **joerg** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:28 am

I own a P9 and it´s Processor too! Forget about the Denon compared to it!
If u can get your Hands on a P9 combo get it!

Thunderdome · Post by **Thunderdome** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:52 am

do you think the deq p9 could be set up to run a set of usd audio waveguides properly which generally require 1/3 octave EQ?

Post by **ttocs** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:34 am

BUT IT WON'T WORK YOUR IPOD

I believe that the x-over was supposed to be that good that you can do anything including waveguides....

Post by **joerg** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:41 am

ttocs wrote:BUT IT WON'T WORK YOUR IPOD

I believe that the x-over was supposed to be that good that you can do anything including waveguides....

You can get an adapterunit for it! Then it works for your Ipod too!

Thunderdome · Post by **Thunderdome** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:25 pm

if I ever get an ipod that would be beneficial hell I,m still spinning vinyl at home what about the pioneer deh-p800prs a local shop suggested it was in the same ball park is he full of shit or is this worth investigating?

Post by **stipud** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:32 pm

Thunderdome wrote:if I ever get an ipod that would be beneficial hell I,m still spinning vinyl at home what about the pioneer deh-p800prs a local shop suggested it was in the same ball park is he full of shit or is this worth investigating?

Good deck... definitely.

Same caliber... no way.

Post by **ttocs** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:18 pm

same balpark or HEEEEEEEEEEEEELL no......

Thunderdome · Post by **Thunderdome** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:08 am

well thanks for the input guy,s I decided on the denon a100 as it has the good converters and other options to provide clean sound I allready have a ranes 3 way crossover and the alesis eq so signal processing shouldn,t be a problem, and the face will look pretty clean installed in my dash would have liked to have picked up a better unit but due to financial restraints and our dollar sucking so bad I decided on this one anyone ever used one of these?