Alpine CDM 7872 R

Advantages: easy to use, looks good
Disadvantages: nada

...I just recently got this Alpine cd / radio for my car and i just have to say, this brand of electronics is the best, EVER! This is easy to use, the buttons are not too fiddly and with the sound, ease of use and the fact that all Alpine products DO last a long time, its no wonder that its also a brand favoured by celebrities. This system give great sound, no matter what genre of music played, (i havn't tested classical to the max, why would i?)LOL. Of course, with the best electronical brand in the world, it is a bit pricy, but worth every penny. The radio doesnt skip, unlike others (rivals,Sony (grrr) ) and is clear. There is also a years warranty on all Alpine products, which im sure will come in handy in the near future, but if it IS stolen, there is a password, which only you know. When you get out of the car, you can even... Read review

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Advantages: stylish, alpine quality, amazing sound, clear display
Disadvantages: cd text doesn't allow you to see the whole track title for more than 5 seconds.

...Aftre driving around for a year in a very basic car with a very basic stereo i figured that i deserved something new, so being a music lover it had to be the stereo. After a few weeks of perusing the local shops and the internet for hours at a time i decided to go for an alpine due to reputation and looks and also because i had heard a couple in stereo shops and the quality was very good. I carried on looking now having an idea of what i wanted and i came across this, the 7858RB brand new stock released that week and at £280 it seemed good value so i went to look at the spec... Built in amplifier 4 x 45 Watts, FM/AM Tuner, CD Playback, CD/R Playback, 1 Pre - Out, Detatchable Face, Blue Illumination, RDS, ISO Connector, CD Changer Controll, CD Text, Bass Engine, Versatile Link, Optional Remote. Fitting was very easy although i did... Read review

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Advantages: Best sound quality in its price range
Disadvantages: Ugly as sin

...The ultimate in ICE (in car entertainment). ALPINE! A big name for many years in the automotive industry delivering some of the best amplifiers, headunits and speakers available. The CDA range definately does not dissapoint. Featuring all of the classic alpine qualities including the old alpine look with the 4 buttons to the left of the round volume control (which now functions as a whole lot more). Its an absolutely ugly headunit as all alpines are, a pig to operate and I dont think there is anyone in the world that has mastered every option on an alpine unit since they first started producing them, but from the moment you first power it up you fall in love with the depth, warmth and clarity of the sound reproduction. My favourite trick is to leave the eq exactly as it comes from factory, but to increase the subwoofer output level... Read review

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