• CD player with built-in amplifier (16 watts RMS/45 peak x 4 channels)
• flip-down, detachable face
• plays audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files)
• Bass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments)
• one set of preamp outputs (switchable to subwoofer mode with bass level control)
• Source Tone Memory
• iPod-ready with Full Speed controls (requires Alpine's interface cable, $29.99, available soon)
• clock
• CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
• CD frequency response: 5-20,000 Hz
• CD signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB
• FM sensitivity: 9.3 dBf
• 1-year Sonic Electronix warranty

• Receiver Size Single DIN
• Faceplate Security Detachable
• Remote Control Optional (Accessory required and sold separately)
• Peak Power Output 45 watts x 4 channels
• RMS Power Output 16 watts x 4 channels
• Preamp RCA Outputs 1 Pair
• Preamp Voltage 2 volts
• Built-In Equalizer 2 volts
• Display Color N/A
• Button Color Blue/Green
• CD Signal-to-Noise 105 dB
• Warranty 1-year Sonic Electronix

• AM/FM Tuner Yes
• CD-R/RW Playback Yes
• MP3 Playback Yes
• DVD / Video Playback No

• AUX Input No
• iPod Ready Yes - Alpine KCE-422i Required.
• Satellite Radio Ready No
• HD Radio Ready N/A
• CD Changer Controls No

Customer Reviews:

Great headunit	September 15, 2006
Review written by Thomas from Crestwood, KY This headunit has amazing sound quality and features. I have this receiver hooked up in my car and the clarity is amazing and is very easy to use. It has a great display easy to read and has a sub control build into it so u can control exactly how loud the bass is at any volume. Great product you cant go wrong with alpine. My friend has this amp to and we dont have one single complain about it. Was this review helpful to you? ( yes / no)	Overall Durability Value Features Design Usability

Alpine CDE-9852 Amazing	February 25, 2006
Review written by John from Houston, TX This alpine head unit is amazing! It is my first aftermarket head unit and i love it. It soo easy to use and the display is awesome. It also has great subwoofer controls and text display. I also got the Ipod full speed cable and it is as fast as teh ipod itself. I highly recommend this product for anyoen looking for a great head unit. Oh and for $150 bux on Sonicelectronix its the best deal youll find! Was this review helpful to you? ( yes / no)	Overall Durability Value Features Design Usability