Recent content by Kevinch

Either I'm confused or you are! What new Alpine unit has time correction? I know the $1600 9965 (2006 model) did, & I think it was the only one. And the Clarion DXZ775USB has it ($400MSRP), along with the DRZ9255 ($1,400MSRP)

....Not too sure about the tuner - FM sensitivity of 17db.....

Once I made may way through the learning curve, I've not had a problem with the Alpine HUs I've owned - but I generally leave things alone once I have them set. I do like a motorized face though, much more than a flip down. In fact, I think I'd prefer an exposed CD slot to a flip down - they...

I'd agree on Alpine's design & the features the competition offers. I'm thinking that you might have to throw Clarion into that mix too. I didn't even consider one of their HUs when I was looking - can't believe I was so short-sighted. I'll have to say though, that I'm not sure if I like...

What is up with Alpine? I’ve always liked Alpine HUs - & I still do – but after looking at some of the 2007 model lines I wonder what they are up to. Currently, a 9833 that I installed about 2 years ago is in one of our cars & I love it. For Christmas this year, I asked for a 9856 as a...

I did that! I can see that generally people feel that higher voltage is better. But - & this might be stupid - once the amp gains are set correctly, does it make that much of a difference?

A question - no threadjack intended - but why is the preout voltage so important?

I could use some help! I want to add a sub & amp to my system & I’d like suggestions on what to get. This car is a daily driver & I don’t need anything that is really high powered, I want tight bass & SQ over anything else. This will be the first time I’ve ever built any type of...

Alpine in my Subaru & my Nissan. 9833 in the Impreza 9856 in the Sentra - nice gift from a generous wife, but wish they still produced the 9833

What did you do with the 9833? Is it in nice shape? I might be interested in taking it off your hands.....

I have the same unit. Although I don't have an iPod, I think this is how you do it: Press the [MENU] button until "SETUP" appears on the display. Press either the [|>|] button until "AUX IN" appears on the display. Rotate the ROTARY ENCODER (the volume knob) until "AUX ON" appears on the...

As mentioned it looks like they've increased the preamp output to 4V on the CDA-9885, but it still has a flip down (not motorized) face & no mention of color options on the buttons. The price did drop though (compared to a 9857). Maybe they'll come out with a HU in the $350/$400 range that...

^^^^ [bump] no one?

Well - not quite. I just installed a 9856 that my wife gave me for Christmas. Push the button in the upper left hand corner to flip the face down; when in the down position then move it to the left, then pull out on the left side & the face detaches. For me at least, it comes off easier...

I guess you don't want a short antenna stuffed up under the dash as jdrockafella suggested. I dunno - go buy a replacement antenna - maybe even try a salvage yard - cut off the plug & a short length of cable (to grab hold of to aid in removing from the radio if you need to), plug it in...