Anyone have any experience with these two? I am stuck between choosing. I like the iPod speed, interface with the Alpine, but the Pioneer has better graphics and screen. What do you guys think? Btw, the Pioneer is about $100 more than the Alpine.

 

I chose the 6800 for the 6 disc changer. Only stock functionality I'll be losing is RDS, which I'm OK with. I'm not a fan of "upgrading" when you lose stock functionality (regardless of how you try and justify it with "well you can store TONS of mp3s, much more than 6 discs worth" bla bla bla).

 

Sorry, what is RDS? Did you compare the 6800 to the W200? Is the disc changer the only reason you chose it over the W200? Thanks.

 

RDS = read your car's manual. Radio Data System. It's what shows the station names and song/artist names on the radio... if the stations in your area even support it. The disc changer and lack of navigation were the reasons I chose the 6800... and the disc changer was the reason I chose it over the W200.

 

Do you have the iPod and Bluetooth add on's? If so, how is the speed, clarity of both?

 

Nope. It's going to be two weeks before I get this thing installed (had to order the double din pieces from Yoshi).

 

can you still use your radio steering control? if so, wich adapter did you use - any photos of installation will be apreciated. thx