Alpine 7998

Mattcoool · 08-13-2003, 03:54 PM

Does anyone have this deck, or know if it is any good. I can't decide between this deck and the pioneer 940MP, i have always been a pioneer fan, but if the music is gonna sound better with the alpine, they are basically the same price. Thanks for the input.

gagt13 · 08-13-2003, 11:18 PM

id go with the pioneer. i dont hae either but i do have he pioneer premier 840mp....my friend has an alpine one but i dont like the way he interiors sound. plus i heard that the lights in the alpine decks blow out real easy

nnewton123 · 08-13-2003, 11:39 PM

alpine, no doubt, sounds awesome. Go to any car audio forum and alpine/eclipse will be the names you see for nice decks that don't cost a fortune.

Brendon · 08-13-2003, 11:46 PM

Alpine, Pioneer... both very nice. But panasonic is where it's at

bumpn_gt · 08-14-2003, 05:11 AM

Nah, eclipse is where its at!!!

Go with the Alpine, GREAT cd player.............I have always had problems with other brands, alpine seem to hold up rather nice.

Mattcoool · 08-14-2003, 12:01 PM

Really, i have a buddy that works at an alpine dealer and his deck was overheating or something...? Thats what makes me wonder if i should get an alpine, i don't know the s/n ratio of the pioneer but the alpine has a great s/n ratio. Anyone have a other suggestions for like 550-600 on ebay, i couldn't find any eclipse decks in that price range.

nnewton123 · 08-14-2003, 01:55 PM

some of the alpine decks have very high power internal amps which makes them get a bit hot, although I haven't heard of them overheating. The 7998 has no internal amps, it was designed for people who want good sound quality so it just has 3 high quality pre-outs. I can't imagine it would get very hot without any internal amps running. I have the 7894, and have the internal amp turned off. I have played it for hours straight and never had any problems.

LuckyT · 08-15-2003, 08:44 AM

I would say the Alpine for reasons mentioned above. That is a great deck.

silentalero · 08-15-2003, 08:49 AM

I have the Alpine 7894 deck and simply love it! Mine doesnt overheat at all. And the sound quality and control is by great.

UNCTYPE-S · 08-15-2003, 09:08 AM

yes i have the alpine 7893 and i love it. from the colors, to the features, to the sound quality, i wouldnt want any other cd player.

Mattcoool · 08-15-2003, 08:20 PM

Thanks guys, im gonna try and find a place that has the pioneer on display, i really love that deck, but the alpine is SO tempting, plus with what you guys say, it makes me want to get it, i have always had pioneer decks and i guess im just partial to them, maybe its time to change. Plus if i don't like it, i can always sell it and get the pioneer, but the pioneer does have really nice 6 Volt preouts, but i do have a pheonix gold tld66 line driver sitting right here if i need it.

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UNCTYPE-S · 08-16-2003, 12:19 AM

check the audio section for websites that have great prices to go with what ur looking for. my cd player was almost 600 dollars at the time, and i got it for 379 i believe from etronics.com. check it out.

Mattcoool · 08-16-2003, 02:11 PM

Thanks man, yea, both decks are gonna be somewhere in the neighborhood of 600. The cheapest i found the alpine for was 529, and the pioneer was 550 or so. Thanks for the advice tho.

bubbajim · 08-17-2003, 11:55 AM

The 7998 deck is great, I've been running it for about 3 months now and it's works great.

My first aftermarket deck was a sony is it was a P.O.S. After that I went Alpine and never turned back. I've had 6 different Alpine decks and loved them all.

I like the 7998 due to the big faceplace that hide back in the dash, the AUX input available for any Alpine was a must so that I can hookup my iPod. I don't like using internal amps in the deck so again this deck was a perfect solution for me. MP3 CD work great too. built in eq is not as great as an external one would be, but that's typical of any built in eq.

I have nothing bad to say about pioneer, but I think they are in different classes. Alpine is just plain better in my opinion.

Mattcoool · 08-18-2003, 07:28 AM

Guys, i just wanted to thank you all for the recommendations, but i went with the pioneer DEH940MP, because it had more of what i think i wanted, if i don't like it, i can always return it tho. I also got the PC link kit, so i can put my own pictures and Moives on the deck, which was pretty impressive. And i really loved the 6volt preouts and 2 year warrenty from the premier line. Ill let you guys know how it is when it gets here later this week.

Mattcoool · 08-20-2003, 11:36 AM

Wow guys, i ordered my pioneer from thezeb.com along with the pc link kit for 599, and i recieved it today(wednesday). I am extremely happy with the service from the thezeb, def. recommend them to anyone, but anyway, i just got the deck installed and its awesome. Very high quality. Ill snap a few pics a little later.

Mattcoool · 08-29-2003, 01:55 PM

Got a pic of my deck after i uploaded a few images, but this one is one of the cooler ones.

Tom2K2GAGT · 08-29-2003, 02:17 PM

That's a sweet pic!! I have a Pioneer too!! Great deck

Mattcoool · 08-29-2003, 03:00 PM

Yea, i love this pc kit too, they gave it to me almost 60 percent off. I love putting new stuff on there. I put a movie of my little brother pitching on the mound at yankee stadium on there. Its so cool. I am very happy with my choice. The only reason i wanted the alpine was the cell phone feature, but it didn't even work with my service.

09-05-2003, 07:33 AM

That's a sweet lookin' deck! I really like that OEL display. I give it ...

TTU--two thumbs up

08-13-2003, 03:54 PM	#1
Mattcoool T/A Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: danbury Age: 37 Posts: 155 Vehicle: 2000 Silver T/A	Alpine 7998 Does anyone have this deck, or know if it is any good. I can't decide between this deck and the pioneer 940MP, i have always been a pioneer fan, but if the music is gonna sound better with the alpine, they are basically the same price. Thanks for the input.

08-13-2003, 11:18 PM	#2
gagt13 Zoom Zoom AKA: Mike Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Manalapan NJ Age: 36 Posts: 268 Vehicle: 06 Mazda 6 Grand Sport	id go with the pioneer. i dont hae either but i do have he pioneer premier 840mp....my friend has an alpine one but i dont like the way he interiors sound. plus i heard that the lights in the alpine decks blow out real easy __________________ Parting Out The Ga http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=57068

08-13-2003, 11:39 PM	#3
nnewton123 GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 40 Posts: 274 Vehicle: 1999 Alero GLS Sedan	alpine, no doubt, sounds awesome. Go to any car audio forum and alpine/eclipse will be the names you see for nice decks that don't cost a fortune. __________________ N-Body.net Profile

08-13-2003, 11:46 PM	#4
Brendon Mmmmm, Pancakes AKA: Brendon Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 37 Posts: 179 Vehicle: Nothing	Alpine, Pioneer... both very nice. But panasonic is where it's at __________________ 1999 Grand Am Sold! http://www.n-body.net/registry/brendon/

08-14-2003, 05:11 AM	#5
bumpn_gt Got Low? AKA: Colin Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbus, Wisconsin Age: 39 Posts: 426 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	Nah, eclipse is where its at!!! Go with the Alpine, GREAT cd player.............I have always had problems with other brands, alpine seem to hold up rather nice. __________________ No sponsors.....just 100% pure custom hand made happiness!

08-14-2003, 12:01 PM	#6
Mattcoool T/A Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: danbury Age: 37 Posts: 155 Vehicle: 2000 Silver T/A	Really, i have a buddy that works at an alpine dealer and his deck was overheating or something...? Thats what makes me wonder if i should get an alpine, i don't know the s/n ratio of the pioneer but the alpine has a great s/n ratio. Anyone have a other suggestions for like 550-600 on ebay, i couldn't find any eclipse decks in that price range.

08-14-2003, 01:55 PM	#7
nnewton123 GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 40 Posts: 274 Vehicle: 1999 Alero GLS Sedan	some of the alpine decks have very high power internal amps which makes them get a bit hot, although I haven't heard of them overheating. The 7998 has no internal amps, it was designed for people who want good sound quality so it just has 3 high quality pre-outs. I can't imagine it would get very hot without any internal amps running. I have the 7894, and have the internal amp turned off. I have played it for hours straight and never had any problems. __________________ N-Body.net Profile

08-15-2003, 08:44 AM	#8
LuckyT GAGT - Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Maine Age: 43 Posts: 11 Vehicle: 1999 GA SE	I would say the Alpine for reasons mentioned above. That is a great deck.

08-15-2003, 08:49 AM	#9
silentalero 2 wheel motion now! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 40 Posts: 889 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GX	I have the Alpine 7894 deck and simply love it! Mine doesnt overheat at all. And the sound quality and control is by great. __________________ 07 Acura MDX Sport * 00 Olds Alero * 00 Suzuki GSXR 750 * 06 cbr 600RR Silentedition.com

08-15-2003, 09:08 AM	#10
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	yes i have the alpine 7893 and i love it. from the colors, to the features, to the sound quality, i wouldnt want any other cd player.

08-15-2003, 08:20 PM	#11
Mattcoool T/A Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: danbury Age: 37 Posts: 155 Vehicle: 2000 Silver T/A	Thanks guys, im gonna try and find a place that has the pioneer on display, i really love that deck, but the alpine is SO tempting, plus with what you guys say, it makes me want to get it, i have always had pioneer decks and i guess im just partial to them, maybe its time to change. Plus if i don't like it, i can always sell it and get the pioneer, but the pioneer does have really nice 6 Volt preouts, but i do have a pheonix gold tld66 line driver sitting right here if i need it. .

08-16-2003, 12:19 AM	#12
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	check the audio section for websites that have great prices to go with what ur looking for. my cd player was almost 600 dollars at the time, and i got it for 379 i believe from etronics.com. check it out.

08-16-2003, 02:11 PM	#13
Mattcoool T/A Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: danbury Age: 37 Posts: 155 Vehicle: 2000 Silver T/A	Thanks man, yea, both decks are gonna be somewhere in the neighborhood of 600. The cheapest i found the alpine for was 529, and the pioneer was 550 or so. Thanks for the advice tho.

08-17-2003, 11:55 AM	#14
bubbajim Obsessed w/my GAGT AKA: Brian Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brentwood, CA Age: 46 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Coupe	The 7998 deck is great, I've been running it for about 3 months now and it's works great. My first aftermarket deck was a sony is it was a P.O.S. After that I went Alpine and never turned back. I've had 6 different Alpine decks and loved them all. I like the 7998 due to the big faceplace that hide back in the dash, the AUX input available for any Alpine was a must so that I can hookup my iPod. I don't like using internal amps in the deck so again this deck was a perfect solution for me. MP3 CD work great too. built in eq is not as great as an external one would be, but that's typical of any built in eq. I have nothing bad to say about pioneer, but I think they are in different classes. Alpine is just plain better in my opinion.

08-18-2003, 07:28 AM	#15
Mattcoool T/A Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: danbury Age: 37 Posts: 155 Vehicle: 2000 Silver T/A	Guys, i just wanted to thank you all for the recommendations, but i went with the pioneer DEH940MP, because it had more of what i think i wanted, if i don't like it, i can always return it tho. I also got the PC link kit, so i can put my own pictures and Moives on the deck, which was pretty impressive. And i really loved the 6volt preouts and 2 year warrenty from the premier line. Ill let you guys know how it is when it gets here later this week.

08-20-2003, 11:36 AM	#16
Mattcoool T/A Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: danbury Age: 37 Posts: 155 Vehicle: 2000 Silver T/A	Wow guys, i ordered my pioneer from thezeb.com along with the pc link kit for 599, and i recieved it today(wednesday). I am extremely happy with the service from the thezeb, def. recommend them to anyone, but anyway, i just got the deck installed and its awesome. Very high quality. Ill snap a few pics a little later.

08-29-2003, 01:55 PM	#17
Mattcoool T/A Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: danbury Age: 37 Posts: 155 Vehicle: 2000 Silver T/A	Got a pic of my deck after i uploaded a few images, but this one is one of the cooler ones. Attached Thumbnails

08-29-2003, 02:17 PM	#18
Tom2K2GAGT Midwest Baby!!!! AKA: Tom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 49 Posts: 680 Vehicle: '05 Nissan Altima SE-R	That's a sweet pic!! I have a Pioneer too!! Great deck __________________ My Car: 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R My Car Pictures

08-29-2003, 03:00 PM	#19
Mattcoool T/A Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: danbury Age: 37 Posts: 155 Vehicle: 2000 Silver T/A	Yea, i love this pc kit too, they gave it to me almost 60 percent off. I love putting new stuff on there. I put a movie of my little brother pitching on the mound at yankee stadium on there. Its so cool. I am very happy with my choice. The only reason i wanted the alpine was the cell phone feature, but it didn't even work with my service.

09-05-2003, 07:33 AM	#20
kcitsGT Guest Posts: n/a	That's a sweet lookin' deck! I really like that OEL display. I give it ... TTU--two thumbs up

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