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Alpine CDE-121

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

  • 4.9

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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.
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver Size Single DIN
Faceplate Security Detachable
Motorized Faceplate No
Remote Control No
Peak Power Output 50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output 18 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs 1 Pair
Sub 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
Display Color White
Button Color Red
CD Signal-to-Noise 96 dB
CEA-2006 Compliant Yes
Playback Features
AM/FM Tuner Yes
FM Presets 12
AM Presets 6
CD-R/RW Playback Yes
MP3 Playback Yes
WMA Playback Yes
DVD / Video Playback No
Dual Zone No
Expandability Features
Navigation No
Audio/Video Inputs Front 3.5mm
Audio/Video Outputs No
USB Input Front
iPod Audio Connection Yes (via iPod USB Cable or Accessory Cable Below)
iPod Video Connection No
Satellite Radio No
HD Radio No
Bluetooth Connectivity No
Steering Wheel Control Compatible No
CD Changer Controls No
Rear View Camera Input No
Memory Card Reader No
Portable Device Information
Compatible Apple Devices 5G iPod Video (30, 60, & 80GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Nano 5th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Touch 1st Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 2nd Generation (8, 16 & 32GB)
iPod Touch 3nd Generation (8, 32 & 64GB)
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPod Charging Adapter Required No
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration 1 year
Labor Warranty Duration 1 year
Warranty Provider Sonic Electronix
Customer Review Summary for Alpine CDE-121
Average Customer Rating is 4.9 out of 5 stars:
  • 4.9
based on 8 Reviews
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
  • 5.0
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Value
  • 5.0
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Features
  • 4.5
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Design
  • 4.9
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Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
March 13, 2012 good for the price
Review by
btl18s from plainfield, IL
Overall
  • 4.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
It's a good HU the only thing i dont like is when using a USB the seek time is really slow.
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February 20, 2012 Ahmazing!!
Review by
Derek from St. Marys Ohio
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
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.
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January 30, 2012 its an alpine nuff said
Review by
Rafael from brownsville, tx.
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 4.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
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.
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January 4, 2012 so glad I chose alpine!
Review by
Caleb from Baton Rouge, LA
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
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.
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September 27, 2011 love it.
Review by
james from Lansing, MI
Overall
  • 5.0
Durability
  • 5.0
Value
  • 5.0
Features
  • 5.0
Design
  • 5.0
Usability
  • 5.0
It's an Alpine, Enough said. Only headunit brand i will ever buy. Owned for 6 months now, been in two different vehicles. 5star.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Alpine
Model number: CDE-121
UPC: 793276011022
Weight: 4.50 lbs
Internal SKU: cde121
Internal product ID: 33745