I hate not having music.......
04-26-2007 | 09:13 PM
#122
Originally Posted by filtor1
So did my Eclipse.
You were certainly and unfortunate one, but the amount of 880s I have to service in one quarter far outways the ones from Eclipse in more than a year. Eclipse or any brand for that matter is not bulletproof, but Pioneer has proven themselves to be the least reliable on these higher end models. In all honesty I like the unit - alot, but it a crapshoot.
04-26-2007 | 09:16 PM
#123
Originally Posted by 1996blackmax
I have actually researched it. I like trying new things out though....
One of the things that I do not like about the Pioneer units is the lack of buttons on the face, and with this goes ease of use. I like having the ability to hit the mute button without having the remote around. Pause is a nice thing to have (the Eclipse units only have this for regular CD's, not mp3 encoded ones).
To tell you the truth I really like my CD7000. Don is right, the shortcut button makes things alot easier. On the CD8455 I liked the fact that I could record onto the MS right from the HU, the lower noise floor, the ability to have seperate EQ setting for front and rear speakers (not an issue now as I am bi-amping the Germs), but greatly disliked the overly sensitive scroll wheel to change tracks. I think the CD7000 is a solid unit, and is easier to use than my CD8455. I highly value ease of use in the car as I'd rather keep my eyes on the road. The one thing that is totally lame on the Eclipse units that I've had is the remote control function... I can't believe that Eclipse has not figured out a way to improve on this since the CD8454.
One of the things that I do not like about the Pioneer units is the lack of buttons on the face, and with this goes ease of use. I like having the ability to hit the mute button without having the remote around. Pause is a nice thing to have (the Eclipse units only have this for regular CD's, not mp3 encoded ones).
To tell you the truth I really like my CD7000. Don is right, the shortcut button makes things alot easier. On the CD8455 I liked the fact that I could record onto the MS right from the HU, the lower noise floor, the ability to have seperate EQ setting for front and rear speakers (not an issue now as I am bi-amping the Germs), but greatly disliked the overly sensitive scroll wheel to change tracks. I think the CD7000 is a solid unit, and is easier to use than my CD8455. I highly value ease of use in the car as I'd rather keep my eyes on the road. The one thing that is totally lame on the Eclipse units that I've had is the remote control function... I can't believe that Eclipse has not figured out a way to improve on this since the CD8454.
I have to agree Juan. When I opened and installed my first one I said 'damn this thing is a gem" then powered it up and started thinking...wheres the buttons? I have to scroll to get a preset?? WTF?!?! All in all its still very asthetically pleasing, but way more work than is needed.
04-26-2007 | 09:34 PM
#125
Originally Posted by nismos14
It's not that hard to grab a remote, bishes 
Hehehe...
Plus as far as all the other audio controls etc, the pio's interface is VERY intuititive. It's not hard to pick up on how it's setup.
Hehehe...
Plus as far as all the other audio controls etc, the pio's interface is VERY intuititive. It's not hard to pick up on how it's setup.
Remotes, simply put, are for lazy ****. Why should I have to have an extra piece in my car just to do daily functions? My DRZ has a remote,My XM has a remote,My DQT/DDC has a remote. NONE of which are in my car.
To 'pick up on how its setup' ? Why should anyone have to learn simple comands like a preset that is readily available on just about Any other HU on the market including OEM. Maybe eq/ta/etc may be something to learn, but simple commands of just going to a station?
04-27-2007 | 06:38 AM
#127
Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Remotes, simply put, are for lazy ****. Why should I have to have an extra piece in my car just to do daily functions? My DRZ has a remote,My XM has a remote,My DQT/DDC has a remote. NONE of which are in my car.
To 'pick up on how its setup' ? Why should anyone have to learn simple comands like a preset that is readily available on just about Any other HU on the market including OEM. Maybe eq/ta/etc may be something to learn, but simple commands of just going to a station?
To 'pick up on how its setup' ? Why should anyone have to learn simple comands like a preset that is readily available on just about Any other HU on the market including OEM. Maybe eq/ta/etc may be something to learn, but simple commands of just going to a station?
The preset is one thing, but the single control **** on the Eclipse is worse than Pio's setup, from what I understand. Not that it matters it's all potato's vs potahto's.
04-27-2007 | 12:28 PM
#128
Originally Posted by 1996blackmax
I have actually researched it. I like trying new things out though....
One of the things that I do not like about the Pioneer units is the lack of buttons on the face, and with this goes ease of use. I like having the ability to hit the mute button without having the remote around. Pause is a nice thing to have (the Eclipse units only have this for regular CD's, not mp3 encoded ones).
To tell you the truth I really like my CD7000. Don is right, the shortcut button makes things alot easier. On the CD8455 I liked the fact that I could record onto the MS right from the HU, the lower noise floor, the ability to have seperate EQ setting for front and rear speakers (not an issue now as I am bi-amping the Germs), but greatly disliked the overly sensitive scroll wheel to change tracks. I think the CD7000 is a solid unit, and is easier to use than my CD8455. I highly value ease of use in the car as I'd rather keep my eyes on the road. The one thing that is totally lame on the Eclipse units that I've had is the remote control function... I can't believe that Eclipse has not figured out a way to improve on this since the CD8454.
One of the things that I do not like about the Pioneer units is the lack of buttons on the face, and with this goes ease of use. I like having the ability to hit the mute button without having the remote around. Pause is a nice thing to have (the Eclipse units only have this for regular CD's, not mp3 encoded ones).
To tell you the truth I really like my CD7000. Don is right, the shortcut button makes things alot easier. On the CD8455 I liked the fact that I could record onto the MS right from the HU, the lower noise floor, the ability to have seperate EQ setting for front and rear speakers (not an issue now as I am bi-amping the Germs), but greatly disliked the overly sensitive scroll wheel to change tracks. I think the CD7000 is a solid unit, and is easier to use than my CD8455. I highly value ease of use in the car as I'd rather keep my eyes on the road. The one thing that is totally lame on the Eclipse units that I've had is the remote control function... I can't believe that Eclipse has not figured out a way to improve on this since the CD8454.
There ya go. Using that noodle.
Has Eclipse done something with the weak non-fader adjustments yet?
04-27-2007 | 12:29 PM
#129
Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
You were certainly and unfortunate one, but the amount of 880s I have to service in one quarter far outways the ones from Eclipse in more than a year. Eclipse or any brand for that matter is not bulletproof, but Pioneer has proven themselves to be the least reliable on these higher end models. In all honesty I like the unit - alot, but it a crapshoot.
I absolutely agree.
04-27-2007 | 01:39 PM
#131
Originally Posted by nismos14
Plus as far as all the other audio controls etc, the pio's interface is VERY intuititive. It's not hard to pick up on how it's setup.
04-27-2007 | 07:18 PM
#133
Originally Posted by nismos14
Juan how come you haven't run'em active????
I think the x-over's that come with them are pretty nice and I like having the tweeter protection. I have a five year old daughter, and even though she knows how to control the radio, it is nice to have some insurance
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Originally Posted by filtor1
There ya go. Using that noodle. Has Eclipse done something with the weak non-fader adjustments yet?
Has Eclipse done something with the weak non-fader adjustments yet?
04-28-2007 | 06:09 PM
#134
Originally Posted by 1996blackmax
Actually no... if by weak you mean not a lot of room for adjusting the level. That is one of the things that I really liked about my last Pioneer unit, no need to reach for the remote gain controller on the amp as the adjusting parameters were very wide. Still, I do not find myself messing with the amp's remote gain **** too much.
I don't have a remote gain **** for my amp so that become the one big thorn in my side. I now have 30 levels of adjustment. Man I love that. The Eclipse would have been dam near perfect if it werent for that and those touchy *****.
06-02-2007 | 12:49 AM
#137
Update. I am still running the Pioneer. It is still working properly. More importantly is what happened with Eclipse. Don was able to to get a replacement for me. My 8455 is in HU heaven, wherever that is. Eclipse sent a brand spankin new CD7000 to me. Unfortunately for me, I haven't had a chance to test it out. It has a new home in one of my best friends trucks for now. His old Pioneer (6yrsold) decided to take the CD he made. It liked the CD so much, it never gave it back. Since I have been using his PCA2000D's for a few months, I thought it nice to let him use it.
I was able to sit and play with it for a while before it left my house. I must say it was more solid than I had expected. The user interface has been markedly improved. I felt like all of the things I didn't like about my old Eclipse had been resolved. Even the non-fader was a bit better, it could still use some more headroom/adjustability. The screen is, to say the least, amazing. I promtly turned off the graphics though. I just don't like them. Not those specifically, but the distraction of them in general. The addition of the spectrum analyzer is awesome, IMHO. The CD7000 sounded awesome. Derrick called me back a few days later raving about the sound. He is hearing things he had never heard before. He says he wants to keep it, we will see. I still want to try it in my car. I might do a swap soon enough so I can do a head to head comparison.
My D6 1500.1 is at Diamond. I am going to call the shop that sent it in under warranty for me tomorrow and see if I can get an update on it's return. I miss that amp. Although the PCA 2000D is louder, it doesn't seem as warm as with the other amp. Atleast I have music.
Thank you Don. I appreciate your hard work.
I was able to sit and play with it for a while before it left my house. I must say it was more solid than I had expected. The user interface has been markedly improved. I felt like all of the things I didn't like about my old Eclipse had been resolved. Even the non-fader was a bit better, it could still use some more headroom/adjustability. The screen is, to say the least, amazing. I promtly turned off the graphics though. I just don't like them. Not those specifically, but the distraction of them in general. The addition of the spectrum analyzer is awesome, IMHO. The CD7000 sounded awesome. Derrick called me back a few days later raving about the sound. He is hearing things he had never heard before. He says he wants to keep it, we will see. I still want to try it in my car. I might do a swap soon enough so I can do a head to head comparison.
My D6 1500.1 is at Diamond. I am going to call the shop that sent it in under warranty for me tomorrow and see if I can get an update on it's return. I miss that amp. Although the PCA 2000D is louder, it doesn't seem as warm as with the other amp. Atleast I have music.
Thank you Don. I appreciate your hard work.
06-02-2007 | 08:56 AM
#139
Yep. Sometimes things all work out in one fell swoop. And today after 2 months without any rain, it hasn't stopped since 3 this morning. I have zero scaping in the front due to the lack of rain. I hope this helps. My water bill is going to be crazy.
06-02-2007 | 09:23 AM
#140
Originally Posted by filtor1
Yep. Sometimes things all work out in one fell swoop. And today after 2 months without any rain, it hasn't stopped since 3 this morning. I have zero scaping in the front due to the lack of rain. I hope this helps. My water bill is going to be crazy.
06-02-2007 | 09:43 AM
#141
Originally Posted by filtor1
Update. I am still running the Pioneer. It is still working properly. More importantly is what happened with Eclipse. Don was able to to get a replacement for me. My 8455 is in HU heaven, wherever that is. Eclipse sent a brand spankin new CD7000 to me. Unfortunately for me, I haven't had a chance to test it out. It has a new home in one of my best friends trucks for now. His old Pioneer (6yrsold) decided to take the CD he made. It liked the CD so much, it never gave it back. Since I have been using his PCA2000D's for a few months, I thought it nice to let him use it.
I was able to sit and play with it for a while before it left my house. I must say it was more solid than I had expected. The user interface has been markedly improved. I felt like all of the things I didn't like about my old Eclipse had been resolved. Even the non-fader was a bit better, it could still use some more headroom/adjustability. The screen is, to say the least, amazing. I promtly turned off the graphics though. I just don't like them. Not those specifically, but the distraction of them in general. The addition of the spectrum analyzer is awesome, IMHO. The CD7000 sounded awesome. Derrick called me back a few days later raving about the sound. He is hearing things he had never heard before. He says he wants to keep it, we will see. I still want to try it in my car. I might do a swap soon enough so I can do a head to head comparison.
My D6 1500.1 is at Diamond. I am going to call the shop that sent it in under warranty for me tomorrow and see if I can get an update on it's return. I miss that amp. Although the PCA 2000D is louder, it doesn't seem as warm as with the other amp. Atleast I have music.
Thank you Don. I appreciate your hard work.
I was able to sit and play with it for a while before it left my house. I must say it was more solid than I had expected. The user interface has been markedly improved. I felt like all of the things I didn't like about my old Eclipse had been resolved. Even the non-fader was a bit better, it could still use some more headroom/adjustability. The screen is, to say the least, amazing. I promtly turned off the graphics though. I just don't like them. Not those specifically, but the distraction of them in general. The addition of the spectrum analyzer is awesome, IMHO. The CD7000 sounded awesome. Derrick called me back a few days later raving about the sound. He is hearing things he had never heard before. He says he wants to keep it, we will see. I still want to try it in my car. I might do a swap soon enough so I can do a head to head comparison.
My D6 1500.1 is at Diamond. I am going to call the shop that sent it in under warranty for me tomorrow and see if I can get an update on it's return. I miss that amp. Although the PCA 2000D is louder, it doesn't seem as warm as with the other amp. Atleast I have music.
Thank you Don. I appreciate your hard work.
indeed.
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