Alpine CDE-9850Ri

[chiefsilverback]

Has anybody, seen/heard this unit or tried it's iPod interface?

I want to upgrade my Sony MD HU to something iPod compatible and apparently these new Alpines are much faster for navigating through the iPod!?!?!

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4679

[matt_s]

Have you got one yet? If so is the iPod interface any good. I'm considering getting one especially if I can find somewhere to try it out.

[Black]

I have......great HU, no flaws at all.
You can't miss with Alpine, I wouldn't even compare it to a sony.

I have the 9855 now and is working perfectly, the sound and setup options are fenomenal, you can expect even more with the 9850ri

[matt_s]

I had an alpine in my last 2 cars, a TDM-7545R (1998 vintage) with an autochanger and it was great. Best thing was the lack of flashy lights. I was running it through a pair of pioneer 6x9's in my mk1 golf and then the same 6x9's along with the front speakers in my mk2 golf. I had it 7 years and it never gave up. The speakers weren't very hifi but they did well to drown out a gti at full chat. Just not put it in the Leon because it's green and I want an iPod compatible unit. If the 9850Ri did bluetooth as well I would buy it no questions asked.

[chiefsilverback]

I've not really played with all the options on the 9850Ri yet, but it's great with the iPod. I'm installing my new speakers this weekend, so I will have a proper read of the book then....

[montana83]

Just installed this but seems to be well tempramental when powering on etc, checked all wiring and swapped the 12v lines over

Any other ideas?