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Compare most popular In-Dash-Car-Stereos to Alpine CDE-9874

Product Name Alpine CDE-9874

Alpine CDE-9874

Alpine CDE 102

Alpine CDE 102

Alpine iDA-X305

Alpine iDA-X305

Alpine CDA-9885

Alpine CDA-9885

Alpine iDA-X001

Alpine iDA-X001

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Price Range Check latest prices » $128-$159 Check latest prices » $218-$265
Review Summary The Alpine CDE-9874 is a good value entry-level car stereo, perfect for those looking to play homemade MP3 discs or iPod tracks. Audiophiles might want to look a bit higher up Alpine's lineup. The Alpine CDE-102 is an excellent OEM replacement stereo, but serious audiophiles and system builders should look further up the product lineup. For people who listen primarily to MP3/WMA/AAC audio, the Alpine iDA-X305 offers one of the easiest-to-use interfaces for in-car browsing of digital media. The Alpine CDA-9885 combines attractive styling and an easy-to-use music search interface with a host of expandability options, including HD Radio capability. However, those upgrading to HD Radio will have to deal with a clunky module and a hefty price tag. The made-for-iPod Alpine iDA-X001 is a useful interface for bringing a digital-music library on the road. We like its stylish design and breadth of functions, although its user interface falls behind that of the iPod itself.
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Basic Specs

Product Type Radio / CD / MP3 player Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player Radio / digital player Radio / CD / MP3 player Radio / digital player
Recommended Use Car Car Car Car Car
Form Factor Full-DIN - In-dash unit Full-DIN - In-dash unit Full-DIN - In-dash unit Full-DIN - In-dash unit In-dash unit
Width 7 in 7 in 7 in 7 in
Depth 6.3 in 6.3 in 6.1 in 6.3 in
Height 2 in 2 in 2 in 2 in
Weight 3.5 lbs 3.3 lbs 2.2 lbs 3.5 lbs
Enclosure Color Gun metal black Black Black Gun metal black
Faceplate Type Detachable Detachable Detachable Detachable
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