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Sat May 01, 2004 1:19 pm
Here is a small review I did a while back comparing it to my previous deck which was the Alpine 7995.
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Over the weekend I finally got around to installing this HU in my SUV and here are my results (vs the Alpine 7995):
SQ Difference- The 8250ti definitely sounds different than the 7995.- I believe that the 7995 is NOT THAT much different, but I do prefer the 8250ti over it SQ wise.- The 8250ti seems to have brought my sound stage closer to me rather than farther (pass the dash). This I think is due to NO Digital processing such as time alignment and speaker placement.- The midbass response has been improved, but to a point were its very easy to localize.- The Highs didn't change tooo much, as a matter of fact, I think it even laid it back a tad - My soundstage definitely got a lot wider than expected, but I think this has something to do with NOT having any type of time alignment and speaker placement.- Midrange such as FEMALE vocals sounds fantastic, but the center image is definitely not there. I get Driver side BIAS and Im sure its because of the OEM Location.- Midrange such as MALE vocals sounds just as good and has the same Driver side bias effect PLUS the stage seems to drop lower (right below the top of the Steering wheel section)- Overall tonal balance is fantastic, but I wouldn't say that it "BLOWS" the 7995 away.CONCLUSION: I believe that with better speaker placement and minor adjustments, I can get MUCH better results out of the set-up as a WHOLE.
INSTALL Issues- ISO mounting was easy because I have an Infiniti (Nissan), it bolted right onto the OEM bracket, but since I have a double din opening, I now have a HUGE empty space on my dash which will be rectified when I get my front mount Xover (Tru F1).- The RCA connectors are very sexy BTW and the power/ground/multiple remote wires/illumination have male/female bullet connectors, so i didnt have to do any cutting as I had some of these types of connectors.- I didnt get to use the trim ring it came with tho, its tooo flimsy anyway.CONCLUSION: If you have ISO mounting capabilities and a single din, you should be golden!
AESTHETICS- Its very sexy looking and the titanium finish matches well with my interior and the color of the dash (slightly dark grey).- The copper/gold buttons adds a tad of CLASS to this unit and compliments the scheme of my interior.- The simple look I definitely enjoy.CONCLUSION: Its well worth its price ($350 from SD thanks to Juan)
ERGONOMICS- Take you time to get familiar with the buttons or it can get confusing, like mentioned before, the pause is on the RIGHT SIDE when usually you will see an Eject button there.- The Eject button is on the LEFT SIDE which again is confusing and if you have FAT FINGERS, it may be a challenge for you to press the "CORRECT" button as they are small and next to each other.- Once you get the buttons down, its very easy to operate.- The volume knob has a feel of "HIGH END" to it.- The display can use some help specially during the day.- A remote would have been Dandy - The CD mechanism takes a little bit longer to read the CDs and it makes this strange noise after you insert a CD.CONCLUSION: I like the 7995 better on the Ergo side.
ISSUES- NO Issues about CDRs / Scratched CDs and CDRs and SKIPPING yet
CONCLUSION:My imaging issue was always there, but I temporarily fixed it with time alignment and now that I don't have this feature and I plan on using this unit, a LOT more work has to be done to get it to where I can consider my system "competition material".
Mikey
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