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Plug them into an amp and listen. Do you have the subwoofer enabled and turned up to 100% volume (set to 15)?

I was hoping Alpine would update the iPod interface cable (for USB charging of the latest iPod/iPhones), and work out a more navigable interface while maintaining the SQ of the 9886. Guess that's too much to ask? Price really isn't a concern.

Exactly. Being new to this forum, I have no idea what these guys were trying to communicate...

I bought an Alpine CDA-9886 in early 2008 and have been enjoying it for over a year. However, I bought a new car over the weekend and so it's time for a fresh head unit. Isn't Alpine about due for a new product lineup? The 9886 delivers fantastic sound quality, but it could use an update. I'd...

Crossovers are basic R/L/C circuits. It would take a lot to blow them. To test, hook up more tweeters. Wal-Mart sells crappy generic sets for $10...

QFT. DMM's are relatively useless for anything but basic diagnostics. You need an oscilloscope to make serious analytical observations.