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Alpine CDE-9873

In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player

5.0

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Specials with this product

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General Features:

  • In-dash AM/FM, CD, MP3, WMA player
  • Detachable face
  • White dot-matrix display
  • Blue and red button lighting
  • CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 45 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 16 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, and WMA
  • Tuner with 12FM/6AM presets
  • High-pass filter
  • Bass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments)

Expandability Options:

  • 2 Sets of 2V preamp outputs (front, and switchable rear/subwoofer)
  • iPod Ready: Alpine KCE-422i iPod adapter is required and sold separately
Product History:
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In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Remote ControlOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Peak Power Output45 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output16 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs2 Pairs (Front and Rear)
Sub Preamp RCA OutputNo
Preamp Voltage2 volts
Built-In EqualizerBass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments)
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display ColorWhite
Button ColorBlue/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 InputsNo
USB InputNo
iPod Audio ConnectionOptional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately)
Satellite RadioNo
HD RadioNo
Bluetooth ConnectivityNo
CD Changer ControlsNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Customer Review Summary for Alpine CDE-9873
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October 18, 2007 Alpine CDE-9873 is dope
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my friend at school has one and it makes his 2 10" punch subs POUND sitting in his honda watching sodas jump out of the cup holders Great headpiece for the money
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: Alpine
Model number: CDE-9873
Weight: 5.00 lbs
Internal SKU: cde9873
Internal product ID: 8967
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I have just recently purchased a double din radio. The price was unbeatable, and their estimated shipping was very accurate. I have no complaints at all.

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