Customers love the improved sound quality of the 7" Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver. They say it increases the sound quality and are pleased with the good sound.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing head unit
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have had my eye on this deck for a while now. Coming from an ILX-207, there are significant upgrades compared to what I was used to with that one.
While you can read about all the major features that the -507 has, a few things impress me most are what is not mentioned in the specs.
1. The -507 connection speed from power on to hearing Bluetooth music is blazingly quick when compared to the -207. I am finding that it takes less than 10 seconds from turning the key to hearing the music. In my older unit, it cold take 30 seconds or even longer for the Bluetooth to start playing.
2. The MediaXpander button. This option has made such a difference in the sound quality to my ears. My previous Alpine -207 sounded great but this MX feature takes it to a whole new level of clarity and richness that my car didn't have before.
3. There's a subwoofer control slider on the -507 that eliminates the need for an amplifier bass knob. I know rotary knobs are easy enough to dial in the bass as needed but having it on the touch screen (and not somewhere out of sight) makes bass adjustments quick and easy.
4. I don't have it yet, but there is also an optional Bluetooth remote volume/subwoofer knob RUX-H02 which is compatible with the -507. I've read the reviews and realize I must bump the knob before starting the car but I am ok with that. This knob will also completely negate the need for an amp bass knob since it pulls double duty as a volume/bass knob.
In closing, you buy the -507 for the HD screen, for the wireless AA/CP and the Alpine sound quality you expect but you get so much more. Yes the touch screen can be finicky when trying to set up each channel of the parametric equalizer but that's really a one time frustration. Other than that, this deck has exceeded my expectations and I am super pleased with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good unitbut got a bad Best Buy Car Audio Install
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Alpine ILX-507 has some appealing features, but the screen was smaller than anticipated.
Given the price, there are other options on the market that offer similar or better value for less.
Unfortunately, my experience with the installation service at Best Buy was extremely disappointing. The installer damaged half my speakers, my subwoofer, and even cracked the dashboard panels. They returned the car without mentioning any of these issues, leaving me to discover the damage on my own.
Now, I'm having to escalate this situation to a District Director to address the costly repairs needed to fix the installer’s mistakes.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Amazing
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alpine ILX 507
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Amazing unit! It does it all really well. Kudos to Troy at Plano, TX Best Buy for the flawless install.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely perfect for older vehicles!!!
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I installed this Alpine iLX-507 in my 2002 Toyota Camry and couldn’t be happier with the results! The audio quality turned my 10 year old SPS-619’s into a completely new audio system! I can hear sounds I never heard before with the previous 10 year old bluetooth CD receiver unit that this new CarPlay model replaced! Absolutely fantastic! The screen has no issues whatsoever, bright and clear during the day and AUTOMATICALLY dims at night, thanks to the built in ambient light sensor! This sensor made all the difference for me and was why I went through the trouble of REMOVING the Sony XAV-9000ES that I installed first. This alpine unit took a hit on sound quality and smooth operation compared to the Sony, but the iLX-507 made all the difference because I can still see the display when I drive in bad weather with headlights on DURING THE DAY! Screen stays bright because the iLX-507 does NOT use the illumination wire! Excellent! The microphone works, everyone said they can hear me thus far, so that was great too (the Sony was impossible and never worked). Mic was placed on the steering column, EASY! The only challenges were routing the GPS wire, but that wasn’t too bad once the covers on the driver side were removed. The parking brake wire was a little pain, but very easy with the blue posi tap connector. The Camry is like an erector set, it’s so easy to take apart and put back together, and there are so many videos to help you do it yourself. Parking brake wire was easy to access and route, because I have the center console handle. You might have a more difficult challenge depending on where that wire is for you. Yes, it’s annoying to have to set the parking brake to adjust all the settings, but safety first. You shouldn’t be messing around with settings while driving anyway, that’s how accidents occur. Once the radio is set and you have your phone connected, it’s set, so I haven’t had any major issues with that limitation. Bluetooth automatically connects wirelessly, and starts CarPlay with the WiFi connection, no interaction needed, excellent (though not as fast as the Sony, I’ll admit). You can even connect the stereo to your home’s WiFi to update the firmware if you need to. It’s v6 now and I didn’t have to update as of December 2024. One thing I hope they improve is pausing the music when the mute button is pressed. That’s one thing the Sony did better than the alpine. The alpine just keeps streaming while on mute, so you miss the music when you unmute. I don’t like that, but it is what it is. Maybe alpine will improve it since competitors already got it right. This car stereo is less expensive than the Sony, but practically excellent in all ways with just a little drop in audio quality. Not as crisp as the Sony, but like I said before, I value being able to see the screen at all times of day and in all weather conditions, which was impossible with the Sony unless you installed a switch and did it manually, no thank you! The screen does absorb fingerprints, but when the screen is on, it’s usually no issue unless the sunlight hits it at just the perfect angle. Absolutely no issues with polarized sunglasses for either unit, mine aren’t cheap, but they are polarized and I haven’t had any issues whatsoever, the screen is bright and clear. The alpine screen looks better because it ONLY dims when it is truly dark, which is great for nighttime driving so you aren’t blasted with an extremely bright screen in your face. This is just an excellent head unit from alpine and I can’t wait to see what the community comes up with for EQ and timing settings. I’ll get the time delays set myself with no issue, but hopefully there are some helpful recommendations out there for vehicle specific EQ settings, just like the olden days with the tune it app (very sad that got discontinued, it was the best!). Even without ANY adjustments thus far, right out of the box with all flat settings, the alpine iLX-507 made a NOTICEABLE difference from the 10 year old car stereo that it replaced. It better have for the price paid. If it fits in your car, get this and be glad you did, especially if you want to be able to still see the screen during the day when sun showers are happening and it’s the law to turn on your headlights for safety! Absolutely no worries with this one!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alpine for the win!
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Great unit-sounds amazing with the wireless apple car play it makes syncing your phone flawless.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Unexpected
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Smaller than expected. A lot of empty space around radio. Took a while to get wireless android auto to work. It does increase the sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great unit overall but important qurik!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Product works great in my 07 4Runner as you would expect but setting the parking brake to change advanced settings is completely ridiculous. Customers need to be informed of this before installation begins. Even modern cars have a one touch warning on the screen before they let you in. this should be sufficient. Alpine is not helping sales with this feature!
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Face, Mounting bracket
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great system
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great system. Just wish aftermarket made a better mounting bracket and face(flush fit) for after market systems.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good quality.
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Quality is good but confusing features. I wish this unit is bit more user friendly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Well worth the price
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Can not beat it for the price! Great sound and fits with an amp in the space I had!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Amazing, Loaded with features
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerhouse
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great product . Quality is evident . This receiver is loaded with features
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price, Rear view camera
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best value
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product! Love it! Rear view camera and all. Nes value for the $$$$
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Equalizer
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Too old school for this head unit. Lol…
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great head unit IF you can figure out the equalizer which I’m having trouble with. Maybe I’m too old school and would rather of had a unit with just separate bass, treble and mid… Other than that it’s a great Unit! Only other complaint is that in order to get the vehicle information on the display, you have to hook it up to your OBDII port.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I like it.
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I like the the good sound, I haven't had in a while.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great System, easy to use
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Upgraded my stock stereo in my 05 Jeep. Sounds great with the original speakers. Really updates the dash. Looks really good too
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Easy to operate. Looks great in the dash. Alpine quality. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alpine 507i
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great reciever...... EQ and Sub Crossover are fantastic. Plenty of control
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alpine is the best!
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best head unit I have ever owned.
Sounds great
Operations are smooth
It is durable ans dependable. Fast operation and boot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love new stereo
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Great stereo and display. Apple Car play works flawlessly and connects within a few seconds. Love the display of Apple Maps on the head unit which makes driving and following directions easy to view ans use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wireless CarPlay is perfect. Added JBL speakers
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
We moved from Pioneer to Sony for my son 2010 Corolla.
Nice upgrade.
Wireless Airplay was the main reason I bought it.
Works as advertised.
Equalizer is amazing.
We aLao upgraded to JBL speakers.
Total Tech at Knightdale NC did a great job.
We consulted their specialist Jeremy before their purchase.
We are satisfied.