[black95gs-t]

the nak 45z has 20 d/a conversion. while this is not noticeable in regular systems, it is very noticeable in high end sq cars, like mine. the high frequency sound quality is untouchable. granted it doesn't have graphics or all of the control of a pioneer 9300 but i have owned both. while the pionees 9300 says it puts out 50w into 4 channels, the 42w the the 45z puts out sounds much cleaner. believe it or not the graphics in the pioneer do several things, 1. they make the unit run that much hotter, 2. pioneer has to use space to program the graphics that could have been used to make the sq better, and 3. they drive up the cost of the unit and make it more likely to be stolen. also, it is somewhat difficult to see the graphics on the pioneers during the day. in addition to that, the DAMN DANCING LIGHTS ARE SO FREAKIN ANNOYING AT NIGHT WHEN YOU DRIVE!!!! every time it switched colors, i panicked cuz i thought the cops were after me. the 45z is a very simple unit to use. there aren't 10 million menu options. don't get me wrong, they do have alot of control, but IMO all of that control takes away from the sq of the radio. if you ask me, if you need that control go buy an external sound processor. it will sound better. and yes i have owned a deh 9300. not only that but a deh 9300 retails for what, $1100? a 45z retails for around $600. anyone disagree with me? i also like many alpines, but would never buy an eclipse radio or subs.