Bought an Alpine head unit...is it good?
Bought an Alpine head unit...is it good? Bought a new head unit today, because my stock head unit is a piece of ****.
What does everyone think of the Alpine CDA-9856
Pic of it in the car
What does everyone think of the Alpine CDA-9856
Pic of it in the car
That's the headunit I was looking into getting, what do you think of it?
Looks so clean in the car, and the monsoon in mine i'm not too happy with and some of the lights are passing on...
I'm going to watch this hopfully get some insite.
Looks so clean in the car, and the monsoon in mine i'm not too happy with and some of the lights are passing on...
I'm going to watch this hopfully get some insite.
Originally Posted by Ace$nyper
That's the headunit I was looking into getting, what do you think of it?
Looks so clean in the car, and the monsoon in mine i'm not too happy with and some of the lights are passing on...
I'm going to watch this hopfully get some insite.
Looks so clean in the car, and the monsoon in mine i'm not too happy with and some of the lights are passing on...
I'm going to watch this hopfully get some insite.
Thanks
Derek
The CDA-9856 is a decent HU. It has the basic functions that most people would use. Things like "full speed" Ipod connection, Bass Engine, BBE, MP3/WMA, XM/Sirius and so on. Alpine did go the wrong way with the motorized face. I have the CDA-9835 and the "tilt" is a nice feature in the TA. Just an idea, if you use the humount hardware, the install will look even better. For those looking at the 2006 line of Alpine HU's, the buttons are "blue" only. The multicolor illumination was discontinued in 2006. Did you retain the steering wheel controls?
Last edited by Blacker; Oct 12, 2006 at 11:36 PM.
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Originally Posted by Blacker
For those looking at the 2006 line of Alpine HU's, the buttons are "blue" only. The multicolor illumination was discontinued in 2006. Did you retain the steering wheel controls?
What would I need to do to get it back.
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Ditto on the Alpine HU
I recently installed the 9857. The iPOD controller is great.
The only thing that's sub par in my opinion is the detachable face. That thing is a PITA to put back on. Does the 9856 have the same issue?
I recently installed the 9857. The iPOD controller is great.
The only thing that's sub par in my opinion is the detachable face. That thing is a PITA to put back on. Does the 9856 have the same issue?
Originally Posted by jimmy 2 Times
dont get the Pac SWI-X, get the Pac SWI-Alp
BTW, the only Alpine Models that will be able to use the SWI-ALP are: CDA-D853, CDA-D855, CDA-D857, CDA-9851, CDA-9853, CDA-9855, DVA-9865 and DVA-9860
Originally Posted by OneMeanZ
Thanks man, where does that wire into?
Originally Posted by OneMeanZ
I want to replace the front speakers and sail panel subs now. But not sure what to do because of the Monsoon amp. Heard some people have issues.
Do you replace everything or do you keep the Monsoon equipment? At least there is an option to add a sub and THAT makes a really nice to low end performance.
Originally Posted by Blacker
Ah, at the crossroads Do you replace everything or do you keep the Monsoon equipment? At least there is an option to add a sub and THAT makes a really nice to low end performance.
Do you replace everything or do you keep the Monsoon equipment? At least there is an option to add a sub and THAT makes a really nice to low end performance. What channel amp would I need?
And would these speakers be nice?
JL Audio 6.5'' subs
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2073
And the Alpine SPS-170
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=13208
And would these speakers be nice?
JL Audio 6.5'' subs
http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2073
And the Alpine SPS-170
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=13208