i highly doubt will will notice a difference in sq going from the 980 from the 860. the 980 is basically the 780 just with blue tooth. and the 880 is comepleatly differnt and good for advanced tuning.
Well, I went with an 980! I could not find a 880 from any sellers with good feedback. I really love my 860 but its starting to act up.
Half the time it wont release the face. It also will mute all sound at random times of the day.
If the 980 sounds as good as the 860, I'll be tickled pink. I'm hoping it will sound a little better(if thats possable?) The 980 ran me $370. delivered(about the same as the 860 over 2 years ago)
I've heard good things about the newer Alpine stuff but I'm going with whats work for me in the past.
A few years back I went from Alpine to Pioneer, and it was a big jump in SQ!(althoe I did get 4 good years from the old 7995)
PS, I've been on the forum for over 5 years with other names. Everytime I get a new pc, I lose all my passwords!!
Ya, I hope so! I dont think Pioneer would screw up one of there high end units. Like I said before, if it sounds as good as my 860, I'll be pleased as punch. Will be here Friday and I'll install it an hour later. I'll post the sq difference soon after.