The Pioneer is better than the Alpine hands down.The Pioneer is easier to use has better SQ controls.The specs all around are better than the Alpine.
astrosafari7733
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hey i have the CDE-9843 and it kick a** i love it it is great i wouldnt trade it for any thing else of the same price. i ould trade for maybe a pioneer deck with a tv in it. but any thing other than that i wouldnt. the alpine even looks great is the dark.
All good choices, I would pick the Pioneer as well, however.
grease
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Best thing is take a listen to both, you might like the 'alpine sound' or may not. Make note of a budget, and go on from there. Only thing that you have to look out for is pioneers with motorised faceplates can cause problems, I know!!
I'm all for the Pioneer (and I was a die-hard Alpine fan back in the day).
I just picked up the DEH-P7700MP (not Premier) at Circuit City using their web only price for only $195.00! In store sale is $256.00, but you can order on the web and even pick it up from the store or have it shipped for $60.00 less than the sale price.
The Pioneer is LOADED with cool features (like the paragraphic EQ, fully adjustable x-overs, etc.) but is also simple enough for my wife to do the basic stuff (such as adjusting the simple three band EQ, changing radio stations, etc.).