Customers appreciate the 9" Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver for its excellent sound quality and responsive touch screen. Customers rave about the improved sound compared to the stock system, calling it "way better" and praising its "excellent stereo system." The touch screen is also a hit, with users calling it the "best touch screen" they've ever had.
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Pros mentioned:
Responsive, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great radio, very responsive, great Eq worth it!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Purchased this radio paired witht he alpine power pack and my car sounds Amazing! The radio is super responsive. The quality of the image is so clear!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Android
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
AWESOME!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s an awesome unit. Kinda complicated to figure out all the bells and whistles but that’s probably on me.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ned Quadra
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Drew tech installer very knowledgeable and helpful
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great deal
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Super happy with this head unit, it’s super nice, I really love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Volume control
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Real Review
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this a while ago. Was able to do car play. The main reason was to do Uber. At first it was amazing you can raise the volume up for the navigation system and the media. With the new update i cant get the Bolume to get low and the music to play really high. That is the only reason i give it a 4
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Installation
Cons mentioned:
Usb charging
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic multi-media car radio head unit
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Went with the 9" unit. Glad I did. Looks amazing and fits perfect in my 2016 VW Passat. Best Buy installer did an excellent job. My only minor quibble is that the USB female type A plug/cord that sticks out in front below the unit isn't charging my phone. There's a 2nd plug for Android auto but I haven't tried it. I'll have to check with Best Buy. It might just be a menu setting issue. Other than that, it's all love
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Alpine Receiver Review
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Just got this installed in my 19' Ridgeline. I went with a family-owned business locally for the install. I gave this a 4/5 review because the manual was not very thorough. It doesn't tell you that during initial set up, some apps will be "grayed out." In order to access these apps, which i'm assuming is a safety feature, you have to engage your parking break, disengage it, and then re-engage it. Kind of a hassle, but glad I got Android Play now.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alpine iLX-F509
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The unit is everything I expected it works perfectly, The screen is easy to read the sensitivity of the radio to pull in stations and sub stations is better than any other radio that I have had before and the sound quality is great, just takes a little tinkering with the setup to reach the sound preference of your chose.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Unit!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This unit has all the bells and whistles you will need including HDMI in and out ports for additinal media devices! Sound is way better than stock. I will admit there have been issues with android auto wireless connectivity where I have to turn the unit off then on to regain connection which doesnt always work but otherwise when its on its a very solid unit. I added a rear and blind spot camera and works flawless. I hope connectivity issues are not hardware related and something they can fix with an update. 5 stars for now
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Android
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
awesome
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this ILX-F509 its a great option and works flawless with android devices im super happy with this device, settings are really easy to use and has multiple options for adjustment.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
User control
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great unit but they could have done a better job with controls. Anytime you have to 'fumble around' trying to tap the correct digital button (which is very small) on the screen while driving is dangerous.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works good
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Happy so far, I had a regular alpine stereo with a cd player in it before and the old remote works with this stereo!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Michael
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this product. All the features needed in a product like this. Excellent sound quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great deal
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great radio at a great price. This is very easy to use. Bought it for my Motorhome and absolutely love it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Touch screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Halo 9”
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Works great, the screen is awesome and brought me up-to-date with the rest of the world
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great in my 2011 Honda CRV
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really like this receiver. Nice updated to my 2011 Honda CRV
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Responsive
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent radio!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing radio and CarPlay is much more responsive than my previous Sony headunut.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New Alpine stereo system
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent stereo system, it has excellent sound very good graphics
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Touch screen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alpine 9” halo
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This alpine halo touch screen is huge and amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The high resolution display looks great
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Looks great, sounds great, user interface is well done. Glad i made the upgrade. The 9 inch display was a great impovement.