My New Deck - Alpine CDA-9853

[james33440 10+ year member]

Well, as some of you known, I received an Eclipse CD8053 as a trade for my Alpine CDA-9831 deck. However, long story short, the Eclipse deck was locked because of the ESN Security feature so I am sending it back tomorrow. Besides, I never shipped out my Alpine anyway.

Anyway, I was reinstalling my CDA-9831 yesterday and for some strange reason the deck didn't want to power up. I double checked everything and nothing (wired were right and the fuses are fine). So, earlier I went to SoundAdvice and was looking to get my deck repaired. But, I remembered that I had the extra warranty on it. So, I was able to replace it with an equal value deck. I was going to pay the difference and get a NIB CDA-9835 (they wanted $410). However, I saw the CDA-9853 on display and it seemed kinda cool. So, I got it for an even up trade!

I will take pics later. BTW, the only draw back I see (without looking into the manual) is that fact that the deck doesn't have 4V outputs... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif Also, the new decks now have the old locks on the cages. Remember, when you needed a tool to remove decks? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

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[james33440 10+ year member]

Well, I finally got around to installing the CDA9853 deck. IMO, it's a lot better than the 9831 was! The SQ is unbelievable even from 2V outputs! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

Here are a few quick shots. Again, this was a quick install so it doesn't look the best. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

All in all, I am happy with this deck. The only trouble I had, was getting use to the Glide Touch to search for things...

 

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dead X's

 

[james33440 10+ year member]

not sure why they are dead X's. The link is correct.

well, they are listed here...

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/193053/10

 

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cant hotlink from car\sound domain i didnt think =|

but that first shot of the alpine sure looks like an eclipse deck - lol //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

not too shabby. does it have that weird touchscreen thing?

 

[james33440 10+ year member]

lol.

yeah, I forgot to mention that the first pic of the deck, was the Eclipse CD8053 that I have been trying to unlock. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

I want a NIB 9835 for $410... stupid small towns //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

...does it have that weird touchscreen thing?

Touchscreen... no. GlideTouch panel... yes //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Black_Jesus 10+ year member]

i messed with the glide touch thing for a few minutes.. some may like it.. but personally.. i hate the shit out of it... doesnt feel right at all. not sensitive enough and i believe over time it would begin to have problems...

just my 2 cents...9835 will be the last thing for me for awhile if they keep with the glide touch

 

[james33440 10+ year member]

I want a NIB 9835 for $410... stupid small towns //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

Touchscreen... no. GlideTouch panel... yes //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Uh, no. This wasn't a small town. LOL. This is the big SoundAdvice in North Palm Beach in PGA. In other words, high price because their are some rich mofo's there. LOL!

I go in there because most prices are the same as others but their clearance prices are usually more. Besides, they do have a larger selection being that it's a larger store. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

I meant I live in a stupid small town with only 1 Alpine dealer...

 

[adam71 5,000+ posts]

Well, as some of you known, I received an Eclipse CD8053 as a trade for my Alpine CDA-9831 deck. However, long story short, the Eclipse deck was locked because of the ESN Security feature so I am sending it back tomorrow. Besides, I never shipped out my Alpine anyway.

Too bad you couldn't get the 8053 to work. Very nice deck.

 

[james33440 10+ year member]

Okay, some of ya'll have been PM'ing me and Emailing me about the Touch Glide bar. So, here is a quick video of the feature. Sorry, it isn't the best picture. Here it is........

Touch Glide Video

Thanks again to Shon from ROE. His site is much better than WooferVids. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif