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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 08:02 AM
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Hey Bates I just looked up that Alpine you listed and they have an improved model that allows custom tuning from your phone like a DSP:

Alpine CDE-HD149BT

It took me a second to realize there was only one character different in the model number. They look the same and even seem to cost the same but that tuning app might be a futureproof feature.
Yeah that's the one I'm referring too. Actually that's the only one I've seen.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 08:17 AM
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Yeah that's the one I'm referring too. Actually that's the only one I've seen.
 
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Excellent info guys. Thanks a bunch.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 09:22 AM
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Excellent info guys. Thanks a bunch.
Just get a DSP already 🖕🏿
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 09:49 AM
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Just get a DSP already 🖕🏿
Hey Dipshit, what makes you think this is for my bike?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 09:58 AM
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I just thought that everyone else was recommending DSP without knowing the situation so would I.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 12:22 PM
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I like the 998, but I think it is discontinued (no longer on KW website) but you can still find them. I would try the Marine rated KMR-D772BT 5 volt pre outs, 13 band EQ , only thing no DSP like the 998!
 

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just for the record Mr French, there is no system or set up that a DSP will not improve.
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Old Jan 16, 2019 | 01:54 PM
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[QUOTE=marcodarq;17964471]just for the record Mr French, there is no system or set up that a DSP will not improve.
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I never said that it wouldn’t. My point is this the OP was asking about HUs. No where
did I see him ask what DSP should I get. Sometines people are legit looking for just a HU
nothing else. Just because it may have a DSP doesn’t mean they are looking at it for that
function. There’s way too much of a DSP push given right away to many people on here when they
are just starting out. While it’s good to suggest thinking about one in their build for their budget maybe it shouldn’t be the main focus. I know of a couple great systems that don’t run a DSP and they sound phenomenal. So for those who seem to
be on every thread with their suggestions and lengthy explanations and DSP expertise maybe let’s take a step back and realize what the OP is really asking. Like yooper said maybe it’s not even for his sled. Maybe for a buddy who just needs
to replace his stock HU nothing else? Food for thought right!
 
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[QUOTE=FrenchieM;17964542]
Originally Posted by marcodarq
just for the record Mr French, there is no system or set up that a DSP will not improve.
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I never said that it wouldn’t. My point is this the OP was asking about HUs. No where
did I see him ask what DSP should I get. Sometines people are legit looking for just a HU
nothing else. Just because it may have a DSP doesn’t mean they are looking at it for that
function. There’s way too much of a DSP push given right away to many people on here when they
are just starting out. While it’s good to suggest thinking about one in their build for their budget maybe it shouldn’t be the main focus. I know of a couple great systems that don’t run a DSP and they sound phenomenal. So for those who seem to
be on every thread with their suggestions and lengthy explanations and DSP expertise maybe let’s take a step back and realize what the OP is really asking. Like yooper said maybe it’s not even for his sled. Maybe for a buddy who just needs
to replace his stock HU nothing else? Food for thought right!
Im in agreement here, regardless as to my wiseass remark to Frenchi before, as we are good friends, and i know his reply about a DSP was in humor.
I agree that a good DSP will maximize any system, but many, many systems will never see a DSP, and that is basically where we all start, and most of us stay there.
I have alot of guys ask me what is the best upgrade for a hu, so that is why i waas throwing it out here for you guys to help me out, as i surely cant test many out myself.

Thanks for the input on the new ones that are makin good reviews, and the old reliable such as the 149. 998, and mex 70
 
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