Which one 9886 or the X100?
Alright, im about to buy either alpine 9886 of the X100. Does anyone with these HU's have any problems or what are your opinions?
I was thinking, when i get these installed will i lose my stock 6 disc CD changer?
I dont know if thats a stupid question, but i really want to know..

 

opinions anybody?

 

you will loose the indash 6 cd changer because your changing the unit. the x100 is a very nice unit as long as you dont like to carry cd's around... no spot for them. its primarily an ipod driven unit

 

I have the 9887. I love it. I got it for the imprint function, and that alone sold me on it. I use my ipod most of the time, but I want the ability to put a cd in if I want.

 

You will lose the 6 disc changer, sorry.

+1 I am also running the 9887 w/ Imprint. I was just out tweaking my sound though, with the MultiEQ off, and not sure which one sounds better. I just might have to go active.

 

thanks guys... i guess ill just get the 9886, so i can play cds if i want to and from what i have read from crutchfield it is a very good HU.

 

I'd suggest taking a hard look at the 9887 if you are considering a 9886 -- time alignment is your friend!

 

And do not buy from Crutchfield. They gouge horribly on price. Check out woofersetc.com.

+1 on 9887

 

the thing is at crutchfield i get free shipping plus everything i need for free. it ends up to be about $50 less.

 

i dont have the money for the 9887 or else i would.. i like the look of the 9886 better though

 

I bought a used 9887 for $220 on the caraudio.com forums -- then purchased the install kit from crutchfield (they DO have good prices on the accessaries ). I figure I saved about $1500 by buying half my system used. Of course I might have problems down the road -- only time will tell, right?

 

I have the 9886 and I'm pretty satisfied. The display is great. Only thing is I wish it was red instead of blue. The european version comes lit in Red. Maybe you could find that one on ebay.

 

THe 9887 can be changed to red