Which deck should I get and why? CHOOSE OR LOSE!

deathcloud · Post by **deathcloud** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:25 pm

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

Post by **Wakeup** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:32 am

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....

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:14 am

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

Mackenzie · Post by **Mackenzie** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 5:53 am

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.

Post by **Bfowler** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:26 am

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

deathcloud · Post by **deathcloud** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 3:22 pm

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