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LenrdZelig

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Is the new Alpine Radio worth it?

« on: October 06, 2009, 12:22:41 PM »

I recently purchased a 2010 Scion Xb, and it came with the stock Pioneer radio, which is nice enough.

I was wondering if anyone had any information / experience with the new Alpine radio - is it worth getting?

I'd like to install a subwoofer in the back (one of those that fit into the right side of the car in the corner) - is that possible to do with either radio? I assume the Pioneer has preamp outs in the back.

Thanks for any info


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Re: Is the new Alpine Radio worth it?

« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2009, 01:28:52 AM »

hi there ,congrats on the new xb.

I bought mine with the alpine HU. I like it so far but I haven't had the chance to play with it yet =). I really like it but tbh an aftermarket radio is a better option (since stealership charges an arm and leg for add-ons anyways).

Cheap way to go about this is to get RCA's off one of your rear speakers, that's just my $0.02


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Re: Is the new Alpine Radio worth it?

« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2009, 09:25:35 AM »

I put an Eclipse AVN4430 in mine. Its a great nav sys. You can get a PAC adapter so you don't loose the sterring wheel controls.


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Re: Is the new Alpine Radio worth it?

« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2009, 01:13:52 PM »

hey the 2010 stock radio has rca out-puts i have 2 -12s off the factory radio. The only reason i would change my radio would be for indash gps. When you hook it up turn your key in the acc then hold in the ssp and scroll to sub wof cont. and switch to on.


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Re: Is the new Alpine Radio worth it?

« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2010, 01:51:52 PM »

Is sound quality any better than the pioneer basic HU? any advantages beside visual.


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Re: Is the new Alpine Radio worth it?

« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2010, 09:47:24 AM »

I just bought my xB and it came with the Alpine, I personally dont really like the Alpine HU, just doesnt look good, but I guess it does the job. I will eventually upgrade it to the eclipse HU just like the poster above me. So, I dont think it is worth it.


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