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?

[BrianGT4]

i have the 9830 and think its great. plus you can hook up an ipod to the alpine and work it like a changer.