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Alpine CDA-9885

CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Remote and Built-in iPod Adapter and Controls

4.8

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player with Remote
  • Motorized, detachable face
  • 2 Line biolite display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Blue button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 22 watts x 4 channels
  • CD Text Display
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • 2-year SonicElectronix.com warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • Tuner with 18FM/6AM presets

Expandability Options:

  • 3 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, rear and subwoofer)
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: tuner, subscription and antenna required and sold separately.
  • iPod Ready: KCE422i required and sold separately
  • Rear auxiliary input: Optional RCA Audio Input
  • CD Changer controls

Key Features:

  • Audio interrupt input
  • Amplifier remote turn-on output
  • Power antenna output
  • Steering wheel control ready
  • Built-in high pass crossover
  • Sirius Plug N Play device compatible
Product History:
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In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output22 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs3 Pairs (Front, Rear, and Subwoofer)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputYes
Preamp Voltage4 volts
Built-In EqualizerBass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments)
Display TypeBioLite Graphics Display
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorBlue/Red or Red
CD Signal-to-Noise105 dB
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets12
AM Presets6
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
Expandability Features
Audio/Video InputsOptional
USB InputOptional (Rear - Accessory required and sold separately)
iPod Audio ConnectionOptional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately)
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth ConnectivityOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsYes
Memory Card ReaderNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Customer Review Summary for Alpine CDA-9885
Average Customer Rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars:
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Value
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Design
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Usability
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
January 3, 2008 Alpine removed some cool features, but overall a solid unit.
Review by
Chris from Bellevue, WA
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I have owned Alpine head units for years. This is my sixth, and replaced an Eclipse stereo which I disliked tremendously. The sound from the Alpine is superb, even if the radio tuner is exceptionally weak. Additionally, those of you who liked the swingface motorized design will be disappointed, as Alpine has removed that feature from their stereos this year.

The major gripe I have with Alpine this go-round is their love affair with Apple Ipods. The only way to play back lossless digital content using this head unit is to purchase an additional ipod adapter, and format your songs using Apple's lossless codec. I have gobs of lossless WMA files that I can not playback on this stereo.

I hope to try the HD Radio adapter in the near future, as this unit, like all Alpine head units I shopped comes equipped with Alpine's proprietary Ai-Net high-bandwidth connection.
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November 9, 2007 Amazing Unit
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nick from Coventry, RI
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I put these in my brothers focus about 4 months ago and man i must say it is amazing, there are no flaws in my opinion. I'm still running the stock blaupunkt speakers and it doesn't send out any distortion them. There are so many features, like subwoofer levels and a wide range of bass. The built in amp works amazing and with 3 pre amp outputs allows amplifiers for both highs and lows. I would absolutely recommend this unit to people, and i tell them to come here to get it cuase of there amazing prices..take it from me ive been doing car audio for 5 years now haha.. BUY IT
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October 12, 2007 Great features, decent sound.
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Matt from Red Oak, TX
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I got one of these about 3 months ago and love it. It has very good quality output and has many different features. The looks are also very nice, but the only downfall is that in order to open up the features like hd/usb/bluetooth/ipod you need different adapters that are pretty pricey.
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September 28, 2007 AWSOME!!!
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Chris from St George, UT
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Installed this in my 2001 jeep to replace factory deck... And I must say this thing sounds clean... and it pushes my alpine type S speakers to the max I have yet to get the i-pod cable but this thing Rocks

Best Price for this thing right here at SonicElectonix another awsome alpine deck!
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Another nice Alpine unit plenty of basic features without being overloaded. 3 sets of 4v RCA's front,rear,sub. Display looks good,shows date,time and player info. Good deal on this also came with the install kit.
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iPod Adapters and Cables
An iPod adapter/connection cable will allow you to listen to music through your car in-dash stereo from your iPod, charge the iPod, and usually control the playback and playlists through the in-dash head unit too.
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System Optimization and Tuning
Use these accessories to test and tune the sound your new audio system!
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$12.99
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$12.99
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Show off your Sonic Electronix pride with a decal for your car! Choose the size that is best you!
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Alpine
Model number: CDA-9885
Weight: 6.00 lbs
Internal SKU: cda9885
Internal product ID: 8933
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Micheal O. is the BEST!!! He really took his time and explain the products to me and how it work to my advantage. I spoke to several guys today and he was the only one that truly took the time and was patient and explained everything so that I would feel comfortable w/ my purchase...

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