New 2012 Alpine Head Units On Sale

[Broadfield]

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It's that time of year... new Alpine head units! It's honestly my favorite new product that is released every year. All of the new models are not out yet, but I will update this thread as they are released and I have them in stock. Alpine has a killer double DIN lineup this year... starting out around $189! So stay tuned.

Alpine CDE-121 Retail: $140 Forum Price: $109 shipped

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-121/)

http://images60.fotki.com/v367/photos/4/47612/220584/CDE121-vi.jpg






Alpine CDE-133BT Retail: $180 Forum Price: $149 shipped

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-133bt/)

http://images112.fotki.com/v113/photos/4/47612/220584/CDE133BT-vi.jpg






Alpine CDE-134HD Retail: $200 Forum Price: $169 shipped

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-134hd)

http://images51.fotki.com/v303/photos/4/47612/220584/CDE134HD-vi.jpg







Alpine CDE-135BT Retail: $220 Forum Price: $179 shipped

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-135bt)

http://images51.fotki.com/v103/photos/4/47612/220584/CDE135BT-vi.jpg








Alpine CDE-136BT Retail: $230 Forum Price: $189 shipped

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-136bt)

http://images112.fotki.com/v113/photos/4/47612/220584/CDE136BT-vi.jpg





Alpine CDE-HD137BT Retail: $250 Forum Price: $209 shipped

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-hd137bt)

http://images60.fotki.com/v367/photos/4/47612/220584/CDEHD137BT-vi.jpg







Alpine CDE-124SXM Retail: $250 Forum Price: $219 shipped

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-124sxm)

http://images60.fotki.com/v662/photos/4/47612/220584/CDE124SXM-vi.jpg







Alpine CDE-HD138BT Retail: $320 Forum Price: $269 shipped

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-hd138bt)

http://images14.fotki.com/v373/photos/4/47612/220584/CDEHD138BT-vi.jpg






Alpine CDE-W235BT Retail: $230 Forum Price: $189 shipped NOTE: Limited Quantities For Now

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-w235bt/)

http://images112.fotki.com/v681/photos/4/47612/220584/AlpineCDEW235BT-vi.jpg




Alpine INE-S920HD Retail: $1100 Forum Price: $899 shipped

http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/ine-s920hd/

http://images29.fotki.com/v333/photos/4/47612/220584/AlpineINES920HD-vi.jpg

[hOngsterr]

off topic, but how much would a alpine pdx f6 shipped to 92704?

[Broadfield]

off topic, but how much would a alpine pdx f6 shipped to 92704?

I don't really sell the Alpine amplifiers anymore. I have fallen in love with the ARC Audio amplifiers. Their new XDi amplifiers are just amazing for the price... and even smaller than a PDX. Would you like a price on an ARC XDi804?

[khmer1]

i might want the last on list but im assuming you will have to get a subscription for siriusxm right shipped to 43206 oh

[SnakeKack]

I have a seriously outdated sony head unit that came with my car and been wanting to upgrade. I really like the models that have the hands free calling bluetooth. Do they come with microphones or do you talk through your phone's mic?

And probably stupid question but I noticed you really dig Alpine and I never experienced one, what is it about them that makes them better than others like Pioneer, Kenwood, Clarion etc?

[DanielS14]

could you get ahold of any doubledins broadfield??

[speedgod^s13]

I really hope, that Alpine steps up their double din game this year. I've already got a pdx sub, and 5 channel amp. Wouldn't mind running all Alpine. I'll have to hit you up for a package deal for a double din, separates, and sub(s).

[WhipsGoneWild.net]

i love alpine but every time i get new one they come out with new model lol ill never get anything else!

[Broadfield]

i might want the last on list but im assuming you will have to get a subscription for siriusxm right shipped to 43206 oh

The 138 does not do SAT radio out of the box... you would need to add the $69 tuner. Obviously if you do not do the tuner then you won't need a SiriusXM subscription. Even if you have the tuner hooked up you don't need the subscription... you just won't get any channels until you subscribe.

I have a seriously outdated sony head unit that came with my car and been wanting to upgrade. I really like the models that have the hands free calling bluetooth. Do they come with microphones or do you talk through your phone's mic?


Yes, all BT Alpines come with a nice MIC that I recommend clipping to the headliner up by the rear view mirror.


And probably stupid question but I noticed you really dig Alpine and I never experienced one, what is it about them that makes them better than others like Pioneer, Kenwood, Clarion etc?

Let me first start off by saying that I have carried every decent brand of head unit over the last 20 years: Alpine, Rockford, Denon, Clarion, Clarion Pro Audio, Sony, Sony ES, Eclipse, Pioneer, Pioneer Elite, JVC, Nakamichi, Kenwood, Kenwood Excelon etc... and Alpine is the only one that I have carried the entire 20 years. Alpine is the only upper tier head unit left on the market. Is Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony nice? Sure, but Alpine is just a notch above them. Quality is a little better, performance is a little better, they have the best Ipod control(they invented it for car audio), they easily have the best user interface... especially on double DIN's. I have installed on over 25,000 vehicles and I still struggle to find certain settings in Pioneers and Kenwoods.... it shouldn't be that damn difficult. You can pick up an Alpine for the first time and easily find any setting you want. Very common sense and there's no weird menus buried within other crap. Hell on Pioneer you can only access certain menus starting with the radio being off... DUMB!

could you get ahold of any doubledins broadfield??

I only carry Alpine... and all of their double DIN units will be released in June.

I really hope, that Alpine steps up their double din game this year. I've already got a pdx sub, and 5 channel amp. Wouldn't mind running all Alpine. I'll have to hit you up for a package deal for a double din, separates, and sub(s).

The W910 was a killer piece last year, but not everyone wants NAV etc. So Alpine will be releasing double DINs without a screen, with a screen and no NAV, with NAV and even an 8" screen. They will have a unit at the following retail price points: $199, $449, $699, $999 and $1499.

[LumXingXing]

2 x Alpine CDE-121 to 77477?

Quick question, does it have a 3.5mm jack in the back of the unit?

[Broadfield]

2 x Alpine CDE-121 to 77477?

Quick question, does it have a 3.5mm jack in the back of the unit?

It would be $209 shipped for two of them. It does not, the 1/8" jack and USB are both on the front.

[LumXingXing]

Hmm..maybe you can help me out with something, I'll send you a PM.

[Broadfield]

Hmm..maybe you can help me out with something, I'll send you a PM.

PM replied

[beeracing s14]

can i still use my old alpine cd changer with these? or i need to get an adapter of some sort?

[Broadfield]

Assuming you have an AiNet changer, then it will only work with a unit that has an "A" in the model #.... so none of the ones I have listed. There is no way to get it to work either. They have not made changers for several years so there simply isn't support for it anymore.

[Enna]

They all have a USB port and 3.5mm input jack on the front? Sigh, I miss the old cleaner styled headunits. Hopefully with some of the other models yet to be released that there will be some without those ports on the front. Really takes away from a clean headunit overall.

[Broadfield]

They all have a USB port and 3.5mm input jack on the front? Sigh, I miss the old cleaner styled headunits. Hopefully with some of the other models yet to be released that there will be some without those ports on the front. Really takes away from a clean headunit overall.

Yeah, but that's what 95% of consumers have been clamoring for. You have to make what people will buy. I have posted all of the single DIN units... there are no more coming out. There will be five double DIN units coming out in June. Only the one without the screen will have the USB and 1/8" jack on the front. The other four will have a USB on the rear... no 1/8" jack. But since it's a screen it will have a full composite audio/video input that you can make into an 1/8".

Alpine CDE-W235BT M.A.P. $199
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQGI9Sa1h5CSIcHo9T0gPo9qzp2yYEg0 If0JwAbSN8ulLhmhN37


Alpine IVE-W530 M.A.P. $449
No pics yet worth posting


Alpine IVE-W535HD M.A.P. $699
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTUWK3uFiMHT5U9JCa_5Lr61796A9ml grzJymCVEwo50O_tjGw


Alpine INE-S920HD M.A.P. $999
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRjzq8bBQzh3BQeqzSXSEOtKzLJ1tgKd Rzd1W9bL4eWVlPDbRDG


Alpine 8" INE-Z928HD M.A.P. $1499
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQWEKQISrJctudwOExU3gWXxU8fBqrms AcwP-4KN9XDmLp579WJ3w

[speedgod^s13]

Yeah, but that's what 95% of consumers have been clamoring for. You have to make what people will buy. I have posted all of the single DIN units... there are no more coming out. There will be five double DIN units coming out in June. Only the one without the screen will have the USB and 1/8" jack on the front. The other four will have a USB on the rear... no 1/8" jack. But since it's a screen it will have a full composite audio/video input that you can make into an 1/8".

Alpine CDE-W235BT M.A.P. $199
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQGI9Sa1h5CSIcHo9T0gPo9qzp2yYEg0 If0JwAbSN8ulLhmhN37


Alpine IVE-W530 M.A.P. $449
No pics yet worth posting


Alpine IVE-W535HD M.A.P. $699
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRTUWK3uFiMHT5U9JCa_5Lr61796A9ml grzJymCVEwo50O_tjGw


Alpine INE-S920HD M.A.P. $999
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRjzq8bBQzh3BQeqzSXSEOtKzLJ1tgKd Rzd1W9bL4eWVlPDbRDG


Alpine 8" INE-Z928HD M.A.P. $1499
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQWEKQISrJctudwOExU3gWXxU8fBqrms AcwP-4KN9XDmLp579WJ3w

This is a little off-topic, but are you also a Pioneer dealer? If so, how does the Pioneer Z140BH stack up to Alpine's flagship unit?

[Jaescrub]

True on the iPod control I have an older iDA head unit and love it. It great my iPod sits in my center console and I don't see or touch it till I leave the car no fumbling around with CDs or crazy small menus. I would Post a pic but tap a talk works like Sh¡t on here.

[Broadfield]

This is a little off-topic, but are you also a Pioneer dealer? If so, how does the Pioneer Z140BH stack up to Alpine's flagship unit?

I can't stand Pioneer double DIN's, but that may just be me... so no, I'm not a Pioneer dealer. I only sell Alpine as far as head units go.

[speedgod^s13]

I can't stand Pioneer double DIN's, but that may just be me... so no, I'm not a Pioneer dealer. I only sell Alpine as far as head units go.

Do the new Alpine units, offer voice enabled controls?

[espa.s13]

Pm sent...

[Enna]

Lol dammit toby, I wanted to save getting a new headunit until this summer! I may be hitting you up for one of those single din units though.

[Wreckless35]

Check your pm sir...

[Broadfield]

Do the new Alpine units, offer voice enabled controls?

They do for placing calls via BT, but I'm not sure for navigation commands. Alpine has had NAV voice commands in the past, but not for the last few years.... it's just not a popular feature among consumers. So we'll see once the new units are released, but I doubt it will have NAV voice commands.

Pm sent...

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Lol dammit toby, I wanted to save getting a new headunit until this summer! I may be hitting you up for one of those single din units though.

Just do it:)

Check your pm sir...

Replied!

[speedgod^s13]

They do for placing calls via BT, but I'm not sure for navigation commands. Alpine has had NAV voice commands in the past, but not for the last few years.... it's just not a popular feature among consumers. So we'll see once the new units are released, but I doubt it will have NAV voice commands.



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Just do it:)



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Thanks for the info. Too bad Alpine didn't implement voice controls, like how Pioneer does. Where you can tell the unit what song to play, search for POI's, etc. Pretty convenient. I'll just have to wait, on these Alpine's to be released, to get actual specs.

[Broadfield]

Have you used a Pioneer or Sync system with voice activated commands for searching for music files etc.?

[speedgod^s13]

Have you used a Pioneer or Sync system with voice activated commands for searching for music files etc.?

Not for searching music files. On my AVIC Z3, I do use it to find POI's, addresses, etc. It's not perfect, but it's better than having to manually punch in, whatever information you are seeking, while driving. After looking at the manual just now, I found out, that I can also search for playlists, and specific music tracks too. I'll give that a try today, and see how well it does.

[jame5x]

Really interested in the Alpine INE-S920HD. Do you know when they are set to release? Will there be a discount for being a zilvia forum member?

Coming from having a Pioneer Avic-920bt

[Broadfield]

Really interested in the Alpine INE-S920HD. Do you know when they are set to release? Will there be a discount for being a zilvia forum member?

Coming from having a Pioneer Avic-920bt

All double DIN's are set to be released in June... that's the only info I have so far. As far as pricing, whatever I sell it for on here is obviously the Zilvia pricing/discount. Which will probably be somewhere between $799-$899 shipped.

[usdm180sx]

Wow I might just have to get an Alpine CDE-HD138BT from you. Prices aren't bad =)

[Broadfield]

Wow I might just have to get an Alpine CDE-HD138BT from you. Prices aren't bad =)

NICE! I see you have good taste in head units. Hit me up if you need anything man.

[usdm180sx]

Thanks! Sorry to hate on you earlier. Your car is too clean lol props to you =)

[CHUCK4850]

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It's that time of year... new Alpine head units! It's honestly my favorite new product that is released every year. All of the new models are not out yet, but I will update this thread as they are released and I have them in stock. Alpine has a killer double DIN lineup this year... starting out around $189! So stay tuned.

Alpine CDE-HD138BT Retail: $320 Forum Price: $269 shipped

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. (http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-hd138bt)

http://images61.fotki.com/v373/photos/4/47612/220584/CDEHD138BT-vi.jpg
Broadfield,
I'm thinking about buying a CDE-HD138BT from you. Do you have experience with the iPhone 4S? Will it work with this unit? Will it charge? Can I use Pandora with it? (I see they list Pandora control for Android & BlackBerry, but not iPhone). Will I be able to use the phone hands free? Is there any other feature that won't work?
Thanks,
Chuck

[webgeek]

I was just about to order the Alpine INA-W910 but saw this post.....

Is the INE-Z928HD > INA-W910???

[Broadfield]

Broadfield,
I'm thinking about buying a CDE-HD138BT from you. Do you have experience with the iPhone 4S? Will it work with this unit? Will it charge? Can I use Pandora with it? (I see they list Pandora control for Android & BlackBerry, but not iPhone). Will I be able to use the phone hands free? Is there any other feature that won't work?
Thanks,
Chuck

Hey Chuck, the iPhone will work perfect with the 138... it's fully compatible. You can use Pandora via BT, but you will not have full Pandora control like you would with the CDE-136BT. Here's how it breaks down.

Pandora BT control:


Track/Artist info displayed
Skip track
Pause
Play


Full Pandora control via USB cable:


Track/Artist info displayed
Skip track
Pause
Play
Thumbs up/down
Change station


So it's weird that Alpine didn't integrate iPhone Pandora control into the CDE-HD138BT which is their flagship model. Alpine fully supports Apple, but for some reason they gave full Pandora control to the Android/Blackberry for their two highest end models.

With all of that being said though, I don't find myself switching Pandora channels all of that often anyway... so I would be fine with the Pandora BT control. And the fact that you don't need to have the phone plugged in for Pandora if you are ok with the partial control. Of course you can still change the station or thumbs up/down from the iPhone.

So you will be able to stream any audio from your phone via BT.

[Broadfield]

I was just about to order the Alpine INA-W910 but saw this post.....

Is the INE-Z928HD > INA-W910???

Well first off the W910 is long discontinued. Second of all the 920 is the replacement for the 910... which the 920 is a far better unit aside from the slightly smaller screen. The 928 is a completely different beast than all of them. It has an 8" screen to start off with. Which means it will not just drop into any double DIN spots. You would need to do some custom fabrication to get it to fit into anything that Alpine doesn't make an install kit for. The reason Alpine is producing the 928 is because a lot of new vehicles have OEM radios that are larger than double DIN's. So Alpine is making custom install kits for the more popular vehicles.

[webgeek]

Suck! Didn't want to modify my double din bay...........might look at the 920

[webgeek]

Broadfield...you wouldn't by any chance have dimensions for the 928 would you? I really want it!

[Broadfield]

Suck! Didn't want to modify my double din bay...........might look at the 920

Broadfield...you wouldn't by any chance have dimensions for the 928 would you? I really want it!

The chassis is still a double DIN, so it will still bolt in with the OEM radio brackets. You would just need to modify the OEM radio surround to a larger opening. What vehicle are you wanting to put this in?

As for measurements, let me see if I can come up with anything. There's not the normal specs out there since it's not available yet.

[webgeek]

The chassis is still a double DIN, so it will still bolt in with the OEM radio brackets. You would just need to modify the OEM radio surround to a larger opening. What vehicle are you wanting to put this in?

As for measurements, let me see if I can come up with anything. There's not the normal specs out there since it's not available yet.

Looking for my S14

[CHUCK4850]

Hey Chuck, the iPhone will work perfect with the 138... it's fully compatible. You can use Pandora via BT, but you will not have full Pandora control like you would with the CDE-136BT. Here's how it breaks down.

Pandora BT control:


Track/Artist info displayed
Skip track
Pause
Play


Full Pandora control via USB cable:


Track/Artist info displayed
Skip track
Pause
Play
Thumbs up/down
Change station


So it's weird that Alpine didn't integrate iPhone Pandora control into the CDE-HD138BT which is their flagship model. Alpine fully supports Apple, but for some reason they gave full Pandora control to the Android/Blackberry for their two highest end models.

With all of that being said though, I don't find myself switching Pandora channels all of that often anyway... so I would be fine with the Pandora BT control. And the fact that you don't need to have the phone plugged in for Pandora if you are ok with the partial control. Of course you can still change the station or thumbs up/down from the iPhone.

So you will be able to stream any audio from your phone via BT.

Broadfield,
That sounds like it will be what I need. I haven't used Pandora that much, anyway.
I'm replacing a TDA-7563, w/ a 12 disc changer. Will the 138 fit in the same sleeve? Is the body of it any deeper? I remember that I was barely able to stuff this unit in the dash when I installed it, so if this one is any deeper, I will be in trouble.
What do you like for round speakers? I have 5" recessed holes factory cut in my doors. It's not really feasible to enlarge them much. It's a truck, with a gas tank behind the seat, so I don't have many options for other speakers. Kick panels have vents in them, so that's out. I could probably hang something under the dash. Suggestions?
Chuck

[Broadfield]

Looking for my S14

I officially can't find any measurements. Alpine tech support doesn't even have them yet. The exact measurements will not be known until close to the release date.

Broadfield,
That sounds like it will be what I need. I haven't used Pandora that much, anyway.
I'm replacing a TDA-7563, w/ a 12 disc changer. Will the 138 fit in the same sleeve? Is the body of it any deeper? I remember that I was barely able to stuff this unit in the dash when I installed it, so if this one is any deeper, I will be in trouble.
What do you like for round speakers? I have 5" recessed holes factory cut in my doors. It's not really feasible to enlarge them much. It's a truck, with a gas tank behind the seat, so I don't have many options for other speakers. Kick panels have vents in them, so that's out. I could probably hang something under the dash. Suggestions?
Chuck

I'm pretty sure the cans are different. Alpine changed the way the unit locks into the can several years ago. The harness will also be different. The 138 is 8mm deeper than the 7563.. 160mm as opposed to 152mm.

For speakers I will only use and recommend Hybrid Audio... as long as you are willing to spend $100+ on a pair of speakers. If you are looking for a $69 pair of speakers then they won't have anything that cheap... you would need to go to Alpine or something similar. What kind of truck is it? Putting speakers under the dash, firing down, is a really bad place. In the muscle cars for example I usually ditch the vents in the kick panels and put 6.5" speakers there:

http://images54.fotki.com/v627/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6190-vi.jpg

http://images27.fotki.com/v994/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6194-vi.jpg

http://images108.fotki.com/v360/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6199-vi.jpg

http://images110.fotki.com/v572/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6547-vi.jpg

http://images54.fotki.com/v104/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6551-vi.jpg

http://images57.fotki.com/v300/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6565-vi.jpg

http://images115.fotki.com/v607/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6567-vi.jpg

http://images39.fotki.com/v1283/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6426-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v282/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6575-vi.jpg

[CHUCK4850]

I officially can't find any measurements. Alpine tech support doesn't even have them yet. The exact measurements will not be known until close to the release date.



I'm pretty sure the cans are different. Alpine changed the way the unit locks into the can several years ago. The harness will also be different. The 138 is 8mm deeper than the 7563.. 160mm as opposed to 152mm.

For speakers I will only use and recommend Hybrid Audio... as long as you are willing to spend $100+ on a pair of speakers. If you are looking for a $69 pair of speakers then they won't have anything that cheap... you would need to go to Alpine or something similar. What kind of truck is it? Putting speakers under the dash, firing down, is a really bad place. In the muscle cars for example I usually ditch the vents in the kick panels and put 6.5" speakers there:

http://images54.fotki.com/v627/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6190-vi.jpg

http://images27.fotki.com/v994/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6194-vi.jpg

http://images108.fotki.com/v360/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6199-vi.jpg

http://images110.fotki.com/v572/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6547-vi.jpg

http://images54.fotki.com/v104/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6551-vi.jpg

http://images57.fotki.com/v300/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6565-vi.jpg

http://images115.fotki.com/v607/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6567-vi.jpg

http://images39.fotki.com/v1283/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6426-vi.jpg

http://images51.fotki.com/v282/photos/2/47612/8869032/IMG_6575-vi.jpg

I'll have to deal with the extra depth. Thinking back, my CD changer is mounted on the firewall, behind the radio. That may have been my clearance problem. Since I'll be removing it, I'll bet there will be plenty of room.
I don't have a problem spending 100.00 + for speakers, if that's what you recommend. The truck is a 1977 Ford F-250 regular cab, that is my daily driver. (I also have a 1950 Ford F-1 with the same head unit and changer that will also need this upgrade). Will a pair of these speakers in the doors be enough, or do I need more? Removing the vents is not an option, as the right side is directly connected to the heat/A/C unit. I lived with a pair of Alpine door speakers for years, so I guess a pair of really nice Hybrid Audio speakers should be substantially better?
Chuck

[Broadfield]

I don't have a problem spending 100.00 + for speakers, if that's what you recommend. The truck is a 1977 Ford F-250 regular cab, that is my daily driver. (I also have a 1950 Ford F-1 with the same head unit and changer that will also need this upgrade). Will a pair of these speakers in the doors be enough, or do I need more? Removing the vents is not an option, as the right side is directly connected to the heat/A/C unit. I lived with a pair of Alpine door speakers for years, so I guess a pair of really nice Hybrid Audio speakers should be substantially better?
Chuck

Yes, the Hybrids will be significantly better than low end Alpine speakers. I wouldn't be happy with just door speakers unless I had an amplifier pushing them. However, if you were happy with what you had before then you will be happy with the new Alpine headunit and the stage 1 Hybrids. If you really want to guarantee yourself good sound and volume then go with the stage 2 Hybrids and push them with an amplifier.

[CHUCK4850]

Yes, the Hybrids will be significantly better than low end Alpine speakers. I wouldn't be happy with just door speakers unless I had an amplifier pushing them. However, if you were happy with what you had before then you will be happy with the new Alpine headunit and the stage 1 Hybrids. If you really want to guarantee yourself good sound and volume then go with the stage 2 Hybrids and push them with an amplifier.

The stage 2 hybrids with an amp make the most sense. What amp should I use?
Another thought. What if I got the CDE-136BT, since it allows full iphone control, and just get the app for Sirius for the iphone?
Chuck

[Broadfield]

The stage 2 hybrids with an amp make the most sense. What amp should I use?
Another thought. What if I got the CDE-136BT, since it allows full iphone control, and just get the app for Sirius for the iphone?
Chuck

I would use the ARC XDi804 4-channel and bi-amp the speakers. This will give you the best power potential at 80 watts per tweeter and 80 watts per mid. You will have independent gain control of the tweeters and mids. The XDi series of amplifiers have been outstanding for me. I am also a JL Audio dealer and Alpine dealer and I would stack the XDi series up against amplifiers twice their price from the other two companies. They feature VERY good build quality, in a VERY small chassis and have surprisingly good sound quality for an amplifier of it's size and price. I have sold/installed dozens of them this year and am impressed every time I tune the vehicle.

Imagine 6.5's $229 shipped
ARC Audio XDi804 $239 shipped

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Also, here is some good reading material on the Imagines:

http://hybrid-audio.com/downloads/white-papers-technical-bulletins/White%20Paper%20-Imagine-Series%20Crossovers.pdf

http://hybrid-audio.com/downloads/specification-libraries-and-reference-guides/Imagine_Manual.pdf

[CHUCK4850]

I would use the ARC XDi804 4-channel and bi-amp the speakers. This will give you the best power potential at 80 watts per tweeter and 80 watts per mid. You will have independent gain control of the tweeters and mids. The XDi series of amplifiers have been outstanding for me. I am also a JL Audio dealer and Alpine dealer and I would stack the XDi series up against amplifiers twice their price from the other two companies. They feature VERY good build quality, in a VERY small chassis and have surprisingly good sound quality for an amplifier of it's size and price. I have sold/installed dozens of them this year and am impressed every time I tune the vehicle.

Imagine 6.5's $229 shipped
ARC Audio XDi804 $239 shipped

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Also, here is some good reading material on the Imagines:

http://hybrid-audio.com/downloads/white-papers-technical-bulletins/White%20Paper%20-Imagine-Series%20Crossovers.pdf

http://hybrid-audio.com/downloads/specification-libraries-and-reference-guides/Imagine_Manual.pdf
I only have room for 5.25 speakers in the doors.
What do you think about using the iphone to get Sirius, and the CDE-136BT head unit?
The links you posted are dead.

[Broadfield]

I only have room for 5.25 speakers in the doors.
What do you think about using the iphone to get Sirius, and the CDE-136BT head unit?
The links you posted are dead.

Ok, the 5.25" Imagine are $209 shipped. As for the Sirius, you will have to use the 1/8" jack from the iPhone to the Alpine or just do it through the BT Audio source. The headunit will not be able to communicate/control the Sirius app directly. You may be able to change stations from the radio when doing it through BT though.

The links are taken from their site... not sure why they don't work. You can find them under Downloads.

[jame5x]

Any word on a release date for the 920?

[Broadfield]

Any word on a release date for the 920?

Sometime this month... I just talked to my Alpine rep a couple days ago.

[Venice]

Looking for a radio that has bluetooth and a remote . Price wise as cheap as possible because no one is going to see it . It also needs to have pre-amp outs (2 would be great) aux outs can be in the front not that big a deal . I also need a pair or 6.5 round speakers or a component set up .

[Broadfield]

Looking for a radio that has bluetooth and a remote . Price wise as cheap as possible because no one is going to see it . It also needs to have pre-amp outs (2 would be great) aux outs can be in the front not that big a deal . I also need a pair or 6.5 round speakers or a component set up .

None of the Alpine radios come remotes... it's just not that popular of a request from consumers. However, they are all remote capable. So you can just buy it separately if you want it. Also, you would need to step up to the 136BT if you want more than 1 pre-out. What phone will you be using?

As for the speakers, I HIGHLY recommend the Hybrid Audio Imagine series. They compete with other manufacturer's $500 sets of speakers. They come in the box as a coax, but come with all of the necessary mounting hardware/options to install them as a component. They run $239 shipped.

[tani160]

Any updates on the double din releases for june?

[Broadfield]

Any updates on the double din releases for june?

You might of missed it, but I just added the INE-S920HD to the for sale thread a couple days ago. And I added the CDE-W235BT about 3 weeks ago. The INE-Z928HD, which is the over sized unit, is set for July. The IVE-W535HD is July/August.

I am also an authorized JVC dealer now. I should be receiving product any day. They have some really nice double DIN units with some killer features. I will post those up once I get them in.

[jame5x]

I want the S920!!!! but i gotta save up for a paint job

[tani160]

You might of missed it, but I just added the INE-S920HD to the for sale thread a couple days ago. And I added the CDE-W235BT about 3 weeks ago. The INE-Z928HD, which is the over sized unit, is set for July. The IVE-W535HD is July/August.

I am also an authorized JVC dealer now. I should be receiving product any day. They have some really nice double DIN units with some killer features. I will post those up once I get them in.

The CDE-W235BT and the INE-S920HD seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum for me. One seems too simple and the other seems to be much more than I'm looking for. Is the IVE-W535HD more towards the middle in terms of features and its overall layout?

I'm curious about those JVC units and your opinions on them when they're released.

[tricky_ab]

PM sent...

You Americans and all of the added features you can utilize from these head units...We don't have any HD radio frequencies, and we don't have Pandora support :(

[tricky_ab]

Payment sent! (It looks like I had sent a bit extra by mistake)...

[sickstatus]

2013 units coming out soon?

[Broadfield]

Payment sent! (It looks like I had sent a bit extra by mistake)...

Thanks man, I'll refund you the $10 when I get home.

2013 units coming out soon?

Oh no, that stuff doesn't get released until Febuarary and after.