High end or low end can't compare like this.
Alpine, Eclipse also produce low-end or entry level products to meet the market's demand. Alpine does have player which only cost RM700. i'm sure u can't call those High-end. To be honest, High-End players don't play MP3 and don't look great.
Pioneer mostly produce affordable and moderate players.
what's your budget? why go for last year's model? there is a guy selling DEH-6850MP for RM8xx. I bought it from him and have no regrets. It's a good HU. Well, then again it's all up to u.

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This post has been edited by kenlimfornication: Nov 27 2006, 01:38 PM

Well, mid-range of Pioneer in Malaysia for this year's models is probably the 6 series. 4v output, 3 RCA out. It's definitely a good buy.

If not, u can also go for DEH-5850MP which has 2.2v output. Also with 3 RCA out. it's DEFINITELY better than Sony. I used to have a Sony HU and regret every second after using it. hehe

Performance wise compared to Eclipse and Alpine. If you compare the Eclipse model as above, the DEH-5850MP will turn out better.

hey darren, ur jazz is black? i think i saw ur car at boeing last week

i drive black myvi. rare number plate hehe!
i don't go to boeing often. nowadays stop visiting these places liao. no money!