hogmaw Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I was thinking of getting this one: Alpine I haven't had an Alpine unit before, but this one ticks the right boxes for me. Any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 it's an Alpine mate. it is the dogs and i've never used a better head unit. my last three have all been alpines. one thing i would say is that if you are going to use it with an ipod then go for the 9850Ri instead as it doesn't need an interface, it's just a direct ipod link. cheers ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I love my Alpine. Quality gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I've got Alpine, best head unit I have ever bought, and not the most expensive either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Cool, thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 The 9850RI is on sale in halfords at the moment for £199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Great sound , but they're not easy to set up properly, they're far too complicated . I gave up! No simple bass and treble controls. After doing a little research I found this was a common problem. My slightly older Alpine unit is great, so easy to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Great sound , but they're not easy to set up properly, they're far too complicated . I gave up! No simple bass and treble controls. After doing a little research I found this was a common problem. My slightly older Alpine unit is great, so easy to adjust. i havent got a clue how to set up a headunit anyway:( I just bought a pioneer DEH-P80, it won't be here till tomorrow so dont know what it is like but it looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_232395_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_31445_crumb__parentcategoryrn_31445 hog ive just bought this as its got the ipod plug and play function and its a very good price. havent had it fitted yet but it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Question I have the older high powered 4x60W RMS Powered Alpine Headunit and it sounds awesome. the newer ones tend to have a less powered amp / having said that, if one were using a stand alone amp then that wouldnt matter, right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 not sure if they've changed but i think with Alpines even when playing cd's the arial is up............just mentioning it as it bothers some people........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_232395_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_31445_crumb__parentcategoryrn_31445 hog ive just bought this as its got the ipod plug and play function and its a very good price. havent had it fitted yet but it looks nice one Maz, i've put pics of mine in the multimedia section here. looks cool fitted The 9850RI is on sale in halfords at the moment for £199 might get it even cheaper online now mate as i bought mine for that price six months ago. piss easy to set up as well if you ask me. all of mine HAVE had basic bass and treble controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sconchy Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 The 9850RI is on sale in halfords at the moment for £199 Thats where I saw it today but going to get it with a few other things and fitted in Sextons where they are doing a price match!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 nice one Maz, i've put pics of mine in the multimedia section here. looks cool fitted might get it even cheaper online now mate as i bought mine for that price six months ago. piss easy to set up as well if you ask me. all of mine HAVE had basic bass and treble controls. looks good cant wait to fit mine. just a quick q - how did you route the cable into the arm rest glove box? did you have to make a hole into it to pull it through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 not sure if they've changed but i think with Alpines even when playing cd's the arial is up............just mentioning it as it bothers some people........... There's not many that don't IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 looks good cant wait to fit mine. just a quick q - how did you route the cable into the arm rest glove box? did you have to make a hole into it to pull it through? yes mate. just took my cordless drill to it just needs a whole about half an inch or so in diameter. piss easy to route through as you'll have removed the gear surround etc anyway to fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 not sure if they've changed but i think with Alpines even when playing cd's the arial is up............just mentioning it as it bothers some people........... This is usually due to the TA signal or the feature which tracks radio stations and changes frequency to keep it. My Sony keeps the aerial up with either of these features enabled. slightly off topic, but when I bought the car it came with an Alpine fitted, I quite liked the sound quality but I was concerned by how hot the unit seemed to get so swapped it out for the Sony CDP-MP30 that I had already. Is this a common "feature" with Alpine headunits ? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt red supra Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 have had 3 alpine head units.......... the dogs bo***** is the only word to describe them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 yes mate. just took my cordless drill to it just needs a whole about half an inch or so in diameter. piss easy to route through as you'll have removed the gear surround etc anyway to fit it. may be worth giving that a go then. i was going to put it in the lower glove box at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I know its not a massive saving but you can get it here for £169.99 http://www.cel-direct.com/shop1.asp?s_page=radio-cd.asp I will be getting one of these as well. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Have fun setting them up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 And even cheaper here http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product.asp?product=21499 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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