Alpine CDA 9855 in my 325iX

[armeN]

let me know if you can get all the buttons amber because I'd rather purchase that alpine then the other 3 stereos I had in mind. But check these out they all have amber in them and they are pretty good.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/808000-808999/808734_70_full.jpg

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jrpoYal...p;i=113KDCX889

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jrpoYal...mp;i=113MP7028

[permit]

In the documentation for the head unit, it says blackout mode (no display after like 5 seconds of inactivity) is best for sound quailty and performance.

I misplaced my user's manual, wanna tell me how to do this blackout thing?

[mph]

let me know if you can get all the buttons amber because I'd rather purchase that alpine then the other 3 stereos I had in mind. But check these out they all have amber in them and they are pretty good.

I'll try figuring it out. I can't find the damn manual now.

I'll try figuring it out before the end of the weekend. I'd personally go with the Alpine, expecially over the Kenwood's. My opinion though.

[mph]

The buttons do infact, change from green to amber. Those are the only two choices for those buttons that appear green in the image I originally posted. I just changed it in my car.

Only the CDA-9855 does that though. The others don't have the power/source change track button color configurable.

I have yet to see it at night. I'll take a picture tonight and I'll try posting it.

Buy the Alpine:)

[M42Technik]

The buttons do infact, change from green to amber. Those are the only two choices for those buttons that appear green in the image I originally posted. I just changed it in my car.

Only the CDA-9855 does that though. The others don't have the power/source change track button color configurable.

I have yet to see it at night. I'll take a picture tonight and I'll try posting it.

Buy the Alpine:)

Sexcellent.

[SebSter]

am i the only one for whom only red X's show up? in both this and the alpina wheels thread. so ... curious ...

[Ryan Stewart]

They work for me.

That seems pretty slick, how much is it? I just have an old Kenwood. Its all red but it plays MP3s. :D

[SykoBMW]

My Alpine CDA-7998 also lights up amber.

[Bimmerfanatik]

one of the Nakamichi (sp?) decks is the only one i've seen that matches pretty much spot on with the factory illumination.

Alpine CDA-7894. I have one, it's the EXACT same amber, with no other colours.

:stupid: I have that deck, it's the best. Turn on the blackout display and it's even better :) Not to mention it's a fucking amazing deck. Alpine ownz joo!

[armeN]

you saved the day I am going to buy that. Does it have mp3 compatability i was too lazy to look it up on crutchfield?

BTW I get mad discount as a bestboy employee... suckers!!!!

[Bimmerfanatik]

you saved the day I am going to buy that. Does it have mp3 compatability i was too lazy to look it up on crutchfield?

BTW I get mad discount as a bestboy employee... suckers!!!!

IMO the 7894 is way better - and cheaper than any of the new decks, even at SUPAEMPLOYEEDISCOUNT.

Just a little less flashy, no chrome on the face like the newer ones, and the display is simpler - blends in much nicer with our cars. And I think the new decks are getting too fancy - the 7894 will sound amazing to anyone, even with crap speakers. I swapped it into the car the other day - same speakers, but sounds much better. Quality piece.

PS - The 7894 is also MP3 compatible :) And if something breaks, send it to United Radio - flat fee of $94 on most repairs including costs to ship back to you is WELL worth it!

[armeN]

is it still amber?

[tonytony]

one of the Nakamichi (sp?) decks is the only one i've seen that matches pretty much spot on with the factory illumination.

Alpine CDA-7894. I have one, it's the EXACT same amber, with no other colours.

I can vouch for that, I have the same one

[Bimmerfanatik]

is it still amber?

Yep - do a search in this forum, someone posted pics. Awesome deck, MP3 capabilities, and amber lighting - for ALL buttons. Usually $200 or so on Ebay.

[Digitalwave]

Not to mention it's a fucking amazing deck. Alpine ownz joo!

I wouldn't go that far. For a low-to-mid range deck, on a Best Buy/Circuit city consumer level, its probably the best you can get... but its really not that great.