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Alpine CDE-121

In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Car Receiver Stereo with iPod Control and Front Auxiliary Port

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In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC Stereo Receiver Player • Front USB Input • 1-Line LCD Text Display • 2-Band Parametric Equalizer • Front-Panel Auxiliary Input

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Alpine CDE-122

OUR PRICE: $129.99

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Product Highlights


In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC Stereo Receiver Player • Front USB Input • 1-Line LCD Text Display • 2-Band Parametric Equalizer • Front-Panel Auxiliary Input

Description


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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA, AAC Stereo Receiver Player
  • Front USB input
  • Detachable face
  • 1-Line LCD text display
  • Red button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 18 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 1-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, and AAC
  • AM/FM tuner with 12FM/6AM presets
  • 2-Band parametric equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (6 Preset, 1 User)
  • Crossover adjustments allows control where you send high and low frequencies, so you get the best sound out of your factory or upgraded system

Expandability Options:

  • 1 Set of 2V preamp outputs (subwoofer)
  • iPod and iPhone Ready: Standard USB-to-iPod Cable compatible
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.

Product history:

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(newest, current model)
Alpine CDE-121 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by Alpine CDE-122)

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Specifications & Details


In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size
Single DIN
Anti-Theft Security
Detachable Faceplate
Wireless Remote
No
Peak Power Output
50 watts x 4 channel
RMS Power Output
18 watts x 4 channel
Preamp RCA Outputs
1 Set (2-channel)
Dedicated Subwoofer Preamp RCA Output
Yes
Preamp Voltage
2 volts
Built-In Equalizer
2-Band parametric equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (6 Preset, 1 User)
Display Type
LCD Text Display
Expandability Features
Inputs
Auxiliary (Front)
Auxiliary (Rear)
Steering Wheel Control Compatible
No
Tuner
AM/FM Tuner
Yes
FM Presets
12
AM Presets
6
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Sonic Electronix

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

CDE-121

Weight:

4.50lbs

Internal SKU:

cde121

Internal Product ID:

33745

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
89%
4 star
11%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
5
Value
5
Features
4.6
Design
4.9
Usability
5

Customer Reviews

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best for your money

The only thing i can say is its the best choice on a budget.

By fornacating cowboy on September 2, 2011

10 found this helpful


Great HU, 100% recommended.

For the price you are paying, this stereo goes above and beyond expectations. Although I'm not suprised since Alpine is a very trusted brand. The sound quality improvement is enormous and it puts out a decent amount of power, nothing that'l blow your ears off but definitely very loud. USB and aux ports very convenient and the player itself was a very easy install.

By Ryan on September 21, 2011

8 found this helpful


Alpine is #1.

As expected when you buy alpine I smiled when I heard her for the first time. Great job alpine and Sonic!

By david on September 4, 2013

7 found this helpful


love it.

It's an Alpine, Enough said. Only headunit brand i will ever buy. Owned for 6 months now, been in two different vehicles. 5star.

By james on September 27, 2011

6 found this helpful


good for the price

It's a good HU the only thing i dont like is when using a USB the seek time is really slow.

By btl18s on March 13, 2012

6 found this helpful


so glad I chose alpine!

This stereo is awesome! it was easy to install and to use, no difficult controls like some head units have. Makes your speakers sound amazing, you cant go wrong with alpine.

By Caleb on January 4, 2012

5 found this helpful


Glad I bought it!!!!

This deck has more then exceeded my expectations... Its been durable and given a great performance. I would Highly recommend.

By Chase on September 7, 2011

4 found this helpful


Ahmazing!!

This head unit is really impressive. Especially for the price. It puts out really good sound and its easy to use and the install was easy. I would highly recomend buying this head unit or any other Alpine head units.

By Derek on February 20, 2012

1 found this helpful


its an alpine nuff said

Entry or high end Alpine always delivers and this unit is another greath addition. I've had the cde102, cda105 and the cda9886, I love all of them, and now this is my 4th alpine, first alpine I had cde102 I upgraded to the 105, then 105 got stolen then found 9886 in a pawn shop and with no hesitation bought it, then sold my car that 9886 was in an it was all she wrote, and now I have th cde121 and wow the sound difference between my 99 chrysler concorde unit was a lot. Alpine clean and clear power totally recommend.

By Rafael on January 30, 2012

9 found this helpful




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