2006 Jetta Stock vs. Alpine CDA-9851

[scotsman 10+ year member]

Alright I just got a 2006 Jetta with the stock 6 disk cd changer. I have the radio out of my truck which is an Alpine CDA-9851 and I'm also going to install my Phoenix Gold Xenon 1200.1 amp and Phoenix Gold Titanium Elite sub. What are the disadvantages of the stock radio over the Alpine if any? Only reason I'm considering not putting it in is because of the stock is a 6 disk in dash changer. What are everyones opinions?

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[bri487 5,000+ posts]

you wont see huge improvements with the setup you are going to be running, but in the long run if you upgrade the other speakers and put an amp on them, i would use an aftermarket deck.

 

[KaPPaBaLL 10+ year member]

voltage output from the alpine 9851 would probably be higher even though it's only 2.1volts... just get a 5volt eclipse at least

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

voltage output from the alpine 9851 would probably be higher even though it's only 2.1volts... just get a 5volt eclipse at least

meh 2.1 is fine if he does a good job installing.

 

[scotsman 10+ year member]

Well I was looking at getting a set of Rainbow SLC's and hooking them up to an amp in the next month or so, so that would almost automatically suggest putting in my head unit. Another idea I've had is wanting to put an indash touchscreen in instead. How cheap can they be had for now? I figure you should be able to get a pretty decent one for 300-500 now since they've been out for so long, there has to be left over stock of older versions that would do perfectly well for me.

 

[scotsman 10+ year member]

anyone have the rock bottom prices on old stock in dash or anything? I don't need the newest equipment out, just dont want to buy used though.