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    http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...FQOYWAodLFkkow

    http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=16843

    Can someone who knows alot about stereos tell me the difference. I would think the 8 is better then the 7 but it seems that the 8 is cheaper. Just let me know what the main differences are and which you guys would pick.
    Last edited by josh98bird; 04-24-2007, 09:16 PM.
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    Re: Difference in head unit?

    those links go to the same page.
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    • #3
      Re: Difference in head unit?

      found the 8, assuming it's this one?
      http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=16639

      From a quick look over, the 7 has a slightly higher RMS wattage, and has twice the preamp voltage, meaning your amp gains won't have to be set as high assuming your running subs, and you have the potential of turning your amps up higher because of the higher input voltage. However the gains should be set according to the voltage and won't end up being a whole lot louder if it's set right.

      I think i'd get the 8 because the difference really isn't too huge, and i like the look of the 8 better, and the price difference makes it that much more attractive.

      User ratings lean toward teh 7 though, so you might want to keep that in mind and read the reviews
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      • #4
        Re: Difference in head unit?

        Originally posted by TheGr8Schlotzky
        and has twice the preamp voltage, meaning your amp gains won't have to be set as high assuming your running subs, and you have the potential of turning your amps up higher because of the higher input voltage. However the gains should be set according to the voltage and won't end up being a whole lot louder if it's set right.
        Pretty much on the right track, but you missed the real reason. Having a high amount of voltage on your RCAs allows you to set your gains lower and achieve the same power out. Thereby reducing the amplification of any induced noises in the RCAs. If you have engine noise or something similar, higher voltage RCAs will usually help. Worth the 30 bucks IMO.
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        • #5
          Re: Difference in head unit?

          Originally posted by TheGr8Schlotzky
          those links go to the same page.
          fixed now... sorry guys

          Originally posted by TheGr8Scholtzky
          found the 8, assuming it's this one?
          http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=16639
          No, but I do like that one. Can you now tell me the difference between the two up top.
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          • #6
            Re: Difference in head unit?

            The 8 has a color oel display. I think the 7 just lets you change the color of the background, it doesnt look like a full color display. I have last years model of that headunit, and love it. Awesome headunit. I got mine from crutchfield. Other that great audio control, the unit looks great too. I uploaded 2 pics of my car onto it and usually have one of them as my background.
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            • #7
              Re: Difference in head unit?

              Originally posted by lookout4theyeti
              The 8 has a color oel display. I think the 7 just lets you change the color of the background, it doesnt look like a full color display. I have last years model of that headunit, and love it. Awesome headunit. I got mine from crutchfield. Other that great audio control, the unit looks great too. I uploaded 2 pics of my car onto it and usually have one of them as my background.
              whats color OEL display? or what is OEL?

              I like the headunit and they seem to be exactly the same besides price and what you stated. I don't want to be picky but I think a red display behind the buttons and such would match the red lights behind the dash and speedometer.
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              • #8
                Re: Difference in head unit?

                OEL= something electro luminescent iirc. Not entirely sure though

                Edit: Googled it and came up with Organing ElectroLuminescent. Organic just seems out of place to me though
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                • #9
                  Re: Difference in head unit?

                  so one changes colors of the lights behind all the buttons and such or changes the lighting of the display and picture?
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                  • #10
                    Re: Difference in head unit?

                    *Panasonic CQ-C7413U Aux Input- Yes
                    *Panasonic CQ-C8413U Aux Input - No

                    The only differences I can see there, They both look like very nice headunits, good choice!
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                    • #11
                      Re: Difference in head unit?

                      yeah, organic electro luminescent... all your pictures and videos will be in color with that, its just some type of color screen. The other one is just one color at a time.
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