Alpine iDA-X001

turbologist · Mar 19, 2007, 04:51 PM

Im not sure if its availible yet... Anyone have this headunit? Any feedback?

It looks pretty but I heard that its very hard to naviagte...

evoWALO · Mar 29, 2007, 07:08 PM

For $450 I'd think the Alpine would have at least a CD/DVD slot. It's just Radio & iPod... WTF?

onesicklambo · Mar 29, 2007, 09:29 PM

radio ipod and usb... who needs cd's anymore???! This is gonna be HOT. Full speed click wheel from the radio JUST like if you were touching your ipod. Apple and alpine have been working on this together for 7 months...its gonna be tight. They will be shipping to all alpine dealers end of this month

$399

turbologist · Mar 29, 2007, 11:47 PM

So is the navigation a pita as some people say or are they just talkin ish?

I wonder what the illumination color options are...

LayinLo · Mar 30, 2007, 07:44 AM

I wonder if its gonna be quicker than the current IPod/Alpine interface.

Torre from Va. · Mar 30, 2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by onesicklambo

radio ipod and usb... who needs cd's anymore???! This is gonna be HOT. Full speed click wheel from the radio JUST like if you were touching your ipod. Apple and alpine have been working on this together for 7 months...its gonna be tight. They will be shipping to all alpine dealers end of this month

$399

CDs are done.... That radio is going to be sick I am getting it.

lexat20 · Mar 30, 2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LayinLo

I wonder if its gonna be quicker than the current IPod/Alpine interface.

anything is quicker than that

LayinLo · Mar 30, 2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lexat20

anything is quicker than that

So true, but they advertise it as fast!!!

onesicklambo · Mar 30, 2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LayinLo

So true, but they advertise it as fast!!!

I dont know if your talking about the 1st gen or 2nd gen alpine ipod interface but if you think the 2nd gen(*blue harness on the radio "full speed connection") is slow hahaa try their first one..... this is mUCH faster IMO. Not AS fast as an ipod but it has the quick search to make up for it

TheTumblerIX · Apr 1, 2007, 08:26 PM

+1 on the current fullspeed interface. As much as I don't care for what Alpine has done with their models the last three years, I do have to give props to their ipod fullspeed interface. The ones I've played with had no lag whatsoever and scrolled just as fast as the ipod itself. This is a pretty cool idea. I for one listen to 99% of my music from my ipod. Although, I still buy cd's and rip them to my ipod, and this would kill the thrill of popping in a new release first thing. But, I guess it's a sign of the times.

Apr 2, 2007, 05:32 AM

Whenever they come in stock these people have them at a great price!

http://www.savinglots.com/lotprod.asp?item=IDAX001

LayinLo · Apr 2, 2007, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTumblerIX

#1 on the current fullspeed interface. As much as I don't care for what Alpine has done with their models the last three years, I do have to give props to their ipod fullspeed interface. The ones I've played with had no lag whatsoever and scrolled just as fast as the ipod itself. This is a pretty cool idea. I for one listen to 99% of my music from my ipod. Although, I still buy cd's and rip them to my ipod, and this would kill the thrill of popping in a new release first thing. But, I guess it's a sign of the times.

Yeah, the Mrs. has the current interface in her car and she complains that it is slow. You guys are right, though, it is quicker than the old one.

**atombomb33** · Apr 17, 2007, 01:08 PM

I just installed this head unit this past weekend. I've got an Evo IX with SSL package. It installed easily using the power wiring (METRA) adapater and MITAH adapter (to keep the stock amps/speaks/sub). Overall, I'm pretty happy with it so far. The iPod integration is much better than anything else on the market. Iv'e got a 2nd Gen Nano and it hooks directly up via the USB port. Nearly instantaneous track access and it shows the album artwork...which is pretty cool. The navigation is very easy...it's exactly like your iPod. Sound quality seems better than the stock head unit. I'm happy with it. Will post pix when I get a chance to take some.

turbologist · Apr 17, 2007, 01:18 PM

Thats good to hear... Keep us posted with pics and more feedback...

**atombomb33** · Apr 20, 2007, 02:39 PM

Just wanted to let you guys know that I'm going to return the ida-x001. Nothing wrong with it...the ipod integration is awesome and the sound is good. I just want a double-din head unit with navigation. Thank goodness I bought it from Crutchfield and can return it without any hassle.