Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty.2 or Eclipse CD-7200 MKII?

[bose301s]

Ok, this is what I have narrowed it down to, getting either the 360 or the 7200. If I get the 360 it will be used with my Pioneer 5900IB. I know the RF will give more tuning options, but the HU won't be as high quality. I know the Eclipse is a very nice HU, and I know about the wash out issue in the sun, I don't care about that. It does have the E-iSERV feature which looks intriguing but I am not sure what it does. Basically any advice is helpful in this decision.

[Turbosixpiston]

Good install vs. good install, the 360.2 will more than negate the head unit difference I think.

[Jayvuu]

hey i just got a cd7000. the E-iserv lets you do the tuning online and upload onto the headunit using a cd, memory stick, or maybe usb with the 7200 ( not 100% sure about this because the cd7000 does not have a usb port ).

[quality_sound]

If RF hasn't figured out BT yet I wouldn't touch a 3Sixty.

[bassfromspace]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

If RF hasn't figured out BT yet I wouldn't touch a 3Sixty.

Amen.

[AVIDEDTR]

bluetooth works on the new new ones....the noise and the quality of sound isn't up to par with priced comparable products. Use the 7200mkII without the 360.2 you'll love it.

[quality_sound]

They're noisy? I don't remember that being an issue with them. How new is "new new?" Production dates?

[AVIDEDTR]

fresh off the assembly line..I had 3 in total and sent 2 back...they work great but the low volume noise was annoying.

August 2008 and September 2008

[quality_sound]

So it's like a background hiss type of deal?

[AVIDEDTR]

yep in the 10k to 16k range- fluctuates from high to low the entire time...the first one I got would send out garbage noise at full gain and shut down my audisons. I've moved on and I hope others have better success then I did

[bose301s]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

If RF hasn't figured out BT yet I wouldn't touch a 3Sixty.

It has been fixed supposedly and if it isn't they will fix it for you.

[Knobby Digital]

Mine has some floor noise that really isn't bad, but higher than my previous processor which had a lower s/n rating. It's actually inaudible when the engine is running.

I've also got a li'l alt whine that I've been fighting since I've owned it (also not present with the previous processor mounted in the same place and with the same wiring), and I think I'ma talk to my dealer about swapping it out to see if it's defective.


Haven't had an issue with the BT or the other weird hiss that some have referenced.

[bose301s]

Well, what other processors offer the same amount of options and is as flexible for around the same price?

[quality_sound]

In a 3-way? The PXE-H650 springs to mind.

[bose301s]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

In a 3-way? The PXE-H650 springs to mind.

Ok, but is the Imprint on that model the same as the 9887 with Imprint? I mean, does it automatically do it and not let you customize all the EQ bands or is it pretty much just like the 360?

[bose301s]

My other thought is the Audiocontrol DQXS.

[quality_sound]

Originally Posted by bose301s

Ok, but is the Imprint on that model the same as the 9887 with Imprint? I mean, does it automatically do it and not let you customize all the EQ bands or is it pretty much just like the 360?

The 650 does more than the 9887/H100. You can DL the manual on the Alpine site but from what I gather since it's PC tuned it's much more flexible.

[quality_sound]

Originally Posted by bose301s

My other thought is the Audiocontrol DQXS.

No time alignment, no 3-way crossover.

[bose301s]

I think the Eclipse is the way to go, or somehow get my hands on an Audison Bit One.

[AVIDEDTR]

Originally Posted by bose301s

I think the Eclipse is the way to go, or somehow get my hands on an Audison Bit One.

Very clean deck....you can ride the volume up to 78 out of 80....It's quick and easy to learn!

The Time Alignment, EQ and settings are simple to use.. The Ipod control were quick and simple...I loved it....

[Low_e_Red]

Huh, I never had any audible hiss with my first or second 3Sixty.2. I have had the BT problem twice, in fact I just sent my second back the other day...

Anyway, to do both the 3Sixty.2 and the 7200?

[AVIDEDTR]

Do the 7200 alone...IMHO the 360.2 isn't worth the coin. I'd wait and see what comes out in 2009!

[Low_e_Red]

Unless, he can catch one off the RF Accomodations....

[Babs]

Originally Posted by AVIDEDTR

Do the 7200 alone...

Agreed! Simple single SQ based head unit.. Now it appears the only 'dead-head' left.. The drz is done.. snag 'em up. No longer on Clarion's site. I'm guessing the SQ advantage alone over a mid-grade head into the 3sixty would be very noticeable if compared.

Originally Posted by AVIDEDTR

IMHO the 360.2 isn't worth the coin. I'd wait and see what comes out in 2009!

Why not? noise, reliability, SQ, other? I often thought it was a good compromise to chopping the oem out of the dash.. With the aux input and lossless feed, wouldn't it be a decent sounding compromise? (but yeah their msrp is silly.. even street prices are silly.. but I'm cheap like that).

[AVIDEDTR]

Originally Posted by Babs

Agreed! Simple single SQ based head unit.. Now it appears the only 'dead-head' left.. The drz is done.. snag 'em up. No longer on Clarion's site.

Why not? noise, reliability, SQ, other?

I found it to be 3years behind the H701 for my application. They are comparable price wise but the features were lacking. The xover points weren't close to what was displayed.
50hz low pass was at around 60.

I did most of the xover points on the amps and deck.

The OEM feature is awesome...simple to setup and sounds good to. As an aftermarket processor, I wasn't amazed! I had to use two for 3way + sub setup.

I personally think the 360.1 should of been OEM in only with FRONT/REAR/SUB/CENTER OUT with AUX in. The 360.2 should of been aftermarket only Front/Rear/Sub in Front1/Front2/Rear/Sub(mono)Center(mono) no aux in!