Alpine CDA-9831 vs. Clarion DXZ835MP, Having Trouble Deciding Options

[Coomer]

Does anyone have experience with these head units? I'm having trouble deciding which one, because they both have their different strengths.

Alpine CDA-9831

• Ability to black out display and turn off internal amps for better sound quality
• Ability to search for a MP3 while another is still playing
• 4 band parametric EQ

Clarion DXZ835MP

• Sub control lever directly on faceplate
• Full control over button and display color
• Cheaper

Does anyone know if the Clarion has the ability to browse for another MP3 to play while the current track is still playing, then you hit a button and it starts playing the MP3 you just browsed to? I know the Alpine supports this for sure, but I didn't see this mentioned in the Clarion's manual.

And which would you guys recommend, and why?

[Senzay]

hey coomer,

I ´ve got the Alpine CDA 9835 R!Certainly, it´s the greatest headunit I know!Actually, it´s the same as 9831...the only difference is the display!
I´m not experienced with Clarion headunits!Just can give you the advice of buying the 9831...of course, it depends on what you need at all!

Keep it up,
senzay