Eclipse Lovers...
#3
Originally Posted by kpr10is
damn, you liking the 16v preouts? Im looking to get that head unit in a couple weeks. How much did you pay for it?
-Kevin
-Kevin
VQ-Thats good to hear
#5
Originally Posted by HitManSE
Its a VERY nice deck, but complete overkill. Most amps cant even accept anything more then 8v. You need to buy an adapter to make it work. The CD8443 (or whatever the new model is) is more then enough for 95% of the people out there. Unless your a complete audiophile.
-Kevin
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Originally Posted by kpr10is
damn, you liking the 16v preouts? Im looking to get that head unit in a couple weeks. How much did you pay for it?
-Kevin
-Kevin
$550, but I'm only using it at 8v.
You have to buy an adapter for it to put out 16v, and I think it's at least an extra $100. But judging by how good my stuff sounds, I don't think you need it. So long as you get a quality amp and speakers to go with it.
-vq
#9
Just a quick reminder for everyone...HU output voltage has absolutely nothing to do with SQ, per se. It helps reduce system noise by allowing the gains on your amps to be set lower. A properly installed system with a 4V HU can be plenty quiet.
VQ...what made you change your mind? IIRC, didn't you conclude that you were happier with your Pioneer? Glad you're liking the Eclipse!!
HitmanSE...What's the difference between the 8053 and the new deck (8454 I believe) in terms of SQ? I thought they were pretty much identical in those respects, the main difference being the newer one is more MP3, WMA & memory stick compatible.
Tony
VQ...what made you change your mind? IIRC, didn't you conclude that you were happier with your Pioneer? Glad you're liking the Eclipse!!
HitmanSE...What's the difference between the 8053 and the new deck (8454 I believe) in terms of SQ? I thought they were pretty much identical in those respects, the main difference being the newer one is more MP3, WMA & memory stick compatible.
Tony
#10
Originally Posted by Tony Fernandes
HitmanSE...What's the difference between the 8053 and the new deck (8454 I believe) in terms of SQ? I thought they were pretty much identical in those respects, the main difference being the newer one is more MP3, WMA & memory stick compatible.
Tony
Tony
#11
Originally Posted by Tony Fernandes
Just a quick reminder for everyone...HU output voltage has absolutely nothing to do with SQ, per se. It helps reduce system noise by allowing the gains on your amps to be set lower. A properly installed system with a 4V HU can be plenty quiet.
VQ...what made you change your mind? IIRC, didn't you conclude that you were happier with your Pioneer? Glad you're liking the Eclipse!!
HitmanSE...What's the difference between the 8053 and the new deck (8454 I believe) in terms of SQ? I thought they were pretty much identical in those respects, the main difference being the newer one is more MP3, WMA & memory stick compatible.
Tony
VQ...what made you change your mind? IIRC, didn't you conclude that you were happier with your Pioneer? Glad you're liking the Eclipse!!
HitmanSE...What's the difference between the 8053 and the new deck (8454 I believe) in terms of SQ? I thought they were pretty much identical in those respects, the main difference being the newer one is more MP3, WMA & memory stick compatible.
Tony
#12
I used to have an eclipse deck and loved it. I'll be doing 2 installs this summer, both with the Eclipse units. First a Mazda 6 with an 8454, which is the newer one in the lineup, then a simple (i'm kinda broke...but not too broke system for my Maxima...either 8443 or 8053, DLS UR 36s's (3 ways with mid dome), 2 ESX 175.2's and a sub still to be determined..One of these head units will really help me to keep it simple and get rid of external processors.
Unfortunately I don't have the money to go all active, but hopefully I can do well with the processing the Eclipse offers and the passives that come w/ the DLS's.
Eclipse has always made good stuff, especially their head units. I have heard good things about their amps, but no personal experience. I had a pair of their coax's way back that were pretty decent for the money. Their "toughness" on internet sales and on dealers as far as pricing goes has hurt them.
4-8 V is PLENTY given the rest of the system is up to par.
Unfortunately I don't have the money to go all active, but hopefully I can do well with the processing the Eclipse offers and the passives that come w/ the DLS's.
Eclipse has always made good stuff, especially their head units. I have heard good things about their amps, but no personal experience. I had a pair of their coax's way back that were pretty decent for the money. Their "toughness" on internet sales and on dealers as far as pricing goes has hurt them.
4-8 V is PLENTY given the rest of the system is up to par.
#14
Originally Posted by ighettoboyi
you guys are nuts with your 8 and 16v rca's, i don't even know what anything above 4 sounds like.
#15
Originally Posted by ighettoboyi
you guys are nuts with your 8 and 16v rca's, i don't even know what anything above 4 sounds like.
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