Alpine DVA-9861 RI

Advantages: Looks Great, Easy To Use, Great Features, Simple To Install
Disadvantages: Ipod Function Can Be Difficult To Begin With

...on the screen and this can be changed to scrolling text, fade and etc.. The head unit gives out 50W x 4 which is standard these days but still gives a great clarity to the sound you would come to expect from Alpine.. The face comes off also which is a must in any head unit nowadays and this is easy to take off and attach.. All in all a great head unit that is a must buy if you own an Ipod! I would highly recommend :D... Read review

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Advantages: All in one compact design. Very Powerful.
Disadvantages: I have not found any.

...Watts, this is very powerful as when used in conjunction with my Alpine CDE-9850Ri Head Unit I can feel the bass on the back of my seat and it makes my rear view mirror vibrate when it is only on 2/3 volume. The unit should come with the wiring kit included. The average price for the unit is around £100. All your head unit needs to run it is a pre out connection which is just two phono sockets in the back of your head unit. Very easy to wire in and get working. This is a very good unit and i am very pleased with it. I would definitely recommend it.... 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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