Hey, I was just wondering what you guys think about this deck if any one has it. I might get it today and was just wondering if it is worth the $200. I will be getting the iPod connection with it also. In-car pics and any other opinions would be great. Thanks

CD player with built-in amplifier (18 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
flip-down, detachable face
plays audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files)
Bass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments)
BBE processing
three sets of preamp outputs
Source Tone Memory
HD Radio-ready (requires Alpine HD Radio Tuner, available soon)
controls for an optional XM or SIRIUS satellite radio tuner
iPod-ready with Full Speed controls (Alpine's interface cable, $29.99)
CD changer controls clock
CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
CD frequency response: 5-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB
FM sensitivity: 9.3 dBf
1-year Sonic Electronix warranty

In-Dash Receiver Specifications:

Faceplate Security Detachable
CD-R/RW Playback Yes (CD-R/RW)
MP3 Playback Yes (MP3, WMA)
DVD / Video Playback No
Remote Control Optional
Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 chan.
RMS Power Output 18 watts x 4 chan.
Preamp/RCA Outputs 3 Pair - Front, Rear, Sub
Preamp Voltage 2 volts
Built-In Equalizer Bass Engine
Display Color White text on black
Button Color Blue/Green
CD Signal-to-Noise 105 dB
CD Changer Controls Yes
Satellite Radio Ready SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready
AUX Input Optional (AI-Net Aux: Click Here)
Warranty 1-year SE


List Price: $219.99
Our Price: $169.99


http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6585.html

I know all that stuff, I looked on the Alpine website. I just wanna know how easy it is to use and opinions on it. Pics if people have them too.

my friend had the step up on that deck (older model)

i liked it, and so did he

Well, I will be able to anser my own questions, because I went out and bought this deck today. I am having it installed tomorrow at best buy.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Alpine makes good stuff. I wish we still had it at Circuit. My only complaint with them is sometimes it's hard to find things in the menus because there's so many options on the decks. You won't be disappointed.


-Chris

I bought the very first one and i love it. It has great features. I t is even one of the direct connect headunits for the iPods which is why I bought this one. I suggest getting it and it is worth the $200.

^^^ I bought it Monday and had it installed yesterday. I havent taken any pics yet but I will. It is a very nice head unit. The iPod thing works great, and sounds better than a cd (seriously). It will also be great when I get my Type R's

how much did you pay for the installation?

Deck: $200 - $30(gift card) = $170
iPod Cable: $30
Parts: about $100 (custom parts were needed)
Labor: free with purchase of deck
I did everything through Best Buy, about 2 hour install, and total was about $300

What custom parts were needed? You have a cavalier where parts are readily available. This isnt a jag or a benz. if it was done at best buy there is nothign custom about it.

^^See thats what I don't understand either. They said it had to be done as a "custom" install and had to charge a little more. Mostly I think the custom charge was just so that they would make money on the installation, so it wasn't really free. But I don't really care. I had the money, and am very happy with the outcome so I don't really care that I had to pay like $50 more.

OK I got some pics. I had a lot more, but they didn't turn out (my digital camera takes horrible pics without the flash, and with it, the pics were too bright). So anyway, here's all I got.

looks great in there


the 'custom' parts needed were the gay ass wire harness that u need to keep ur door chimes i bet

do u still have them?

circuit city charged me 30 bucks for it and my labor was free too

yeah, the $100 was so the shop would make $$$ off you. I bought my dash adapter, wiring harnes and annatena adapter from best buy... $45 TOTAL, and there was no "custom" work involved...

Only other thing I could think of was the deck is longer than my pioneer, so they had to do some "slight" dremmal work behind the HU so it didn't stick out.

^^No, I lost the door chimes (good). The harness on the reciept was only like $13.
^No, they did not cut anything (good). I watched them for the whole 2 hour install. They just put it in there and it fits like a glove.

So I really don't know what the whole custom part was, but whatever. I really like this head unit, because it is like a dark chrome black color. It almost looks factory because of the dark dash/interior, and I like that a lot.

Uh, yeah, there's nothing "custom" that needs done. They got you for an extra $50, but if you're cool with that then cool deal.


-Chris

uh..... i want that deck!!