Alpine head units

(kingskrew) · (kingskrew) **Join Date: May 2004** 03-12-2007, 2:44 PM

I'm looking to replace the head unit in my truck. Specifically I'm looking at the CDA-9831.

Specs: http://www.cartoys.com/Default.cfm/p/CDA_9831_AM_FM_MP3_CD_Player

I like the 3pr. 4v preouts and iPersonalize sound tuning features. Any other suggestions/recommendations?

-Steve

(kingskrew) · (kingskrew) **Join Date: May 2004** 03-12-2007, 2:46 PM

And I meant to ask if anyone has any experience with this series head unit, what their thoughts were on them. Thanks!

-Steve

(ord27) · (ord27) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-12-2007, 7:03 PM

I put this in my car
I love it!
the thing is amazing
interface with Ipod is great
http://www.cartoys.com/cartoys/webpage.cfm/WebPage_ID/3#

(wakeboardertj) · (wakeboardertj) **Join Date: May 2005** 03-12-2007, 8:17 PM

i second the alpine head units, the interface with the ipod is really cool, no more scrolling through the ipod wheel while driving. Just set it secure in the glove box.

(tdeneka) · (tdeneka) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 03-14-2007, 1:44 PM

I have the 9833 in my car (I guess one notch up from the 9831?), it replaced a 9813 which is now in my boat. It is pretty good, but I think that I like the 9813 better. The 9813 is basically an older version of the 9833. They have the same features on paper, but the 9813 seems to access faster, especially MP3/WMA disks. I also feel like the 9813 sounds a little better??

Overall I have been pretty happy with both, but I personally feel tha Alpine has been going downhill for a while (especially looking at the specs of their recent offerings on Crutchfield).

(kingskrew) · (kingskrew) **Join Date: May 2004** 03-18-2007, 3:51 PM

Well I ended up getting the CDA-9831 on ebay for <$100. I'll post up my opinion on it when I install it this week.

-Steve

(kingskrew) · (kingskrew) **Join Date: May 2004** 03-18-2007, 3:53 PM

Thanks for your responses btw.

-Steve