Alpine CDE-9871R Car Stereo Review

For those consumers who like their music, the Alpine CDE-9871R CD player + KCE-422i iPod pack is something to consider when shopping for car audio. Far from being a simple CD player, this remarkable CD player has the ability to play MP3 files from the CDR/RW, or from a portable player with the optional aux input cable.

Those who have an iPod will be happy to note that consumers have the ability to connect and control their iPods directly from the CDE-9871R. Super-fast data transfer, glitch free playback and control over iPod tracks are all a reality thanks to the full speed connection. The unit makes it easy to find the tunes you are looking for on your iPod, with the utilization of a handy rotary control and Quick Search button. Completing the features is a large display on the flip down face, which shows the track information for the songs.

Already optimized for power via the amp, consumers who are considering a larger system should note that the CDE-9871R’s preamp outputs make it easy to connect an external amp or powered sub.

Alpine realizes that there are some consumers that enjoy being able to control their music on their steering wheel, so they have made it so that this unit is compatible with steering wheel remote control systems via an interface.  The Alpine CDE-9871R CD player + KCE-422i iPod pack offers something for everyone and is definitely something to consider when buying car audio.