Alpine CDA-9856 Car CD/ MP3 Player

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Average User Rating

(4.20 out of 5) from 5 reviews

Epinions User Reviews

A great cd plyer for the money!

(5.00 out of 5) by espidude on Feb 28, 2007

Pros: This stereo is awsome, awsome sound ..ipod ready, hd ready
Cons: The display in sunlight, can't see very well.

I find the face plate the most attractive of all the players out there Good value at $200 or less It ...
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Alpine Pleasures

(4.00 out of 5) by jahmush on Oct 10, 2006

Pros: Sound Quality, Amp, Design (looks), AUX input
Cons: Design (menu systems), Flip-Down face to load CDs can break easily
The Bottom Line: Alpine is car audio- that's what they do, and they do it best!

My last few car decks were kenwood and pioneer and I dug the sound quality on both. I wanted one wit ...
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Great for XM and iPod at the Same Time

(4.00 out of 5) by thrustinj on Sep 21, 2006

Pros: XM and iPod connections at the same time.
Cons: Sloppy menu navigation controls. Non-speed sensitive volume/scroll knob.
The Bottom Line: I good deal for the ability to listen to your XM unit and iPod at the same time. Will buy another for wifes car.

After a recent total on my last car, I was looking for a fresh start with my new 2000 Honda Acccord. ...
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Great Budget CD player

(4.00 out of 5) by jlcrosse on Jun 12, 2006

Pros: Shuffle Feature (mix folder, mix disc) Quick loading between songs on MP3 disc
Cons: Display gets washed out in bright situations Time can't be displayed at all times

For $200 dollars with the free car kit and harnesses this head unit is worth every penny (Ordered fr ...
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Cheap iPod Solution

(4.00 out of 5) by snk97 on Apr 5, 2006

Pros: cheap, song title on display, playlist or browse capability, mp3 and WMA format.
Cons: navigation through the HU will take a few days to master.
The Bottom Line: $199 head unit $29 ipod cable $19 wireless remote (optional) highly recommended if you're on a tight budget but would like to get the sound quality your ipod deserves.

If you already own a 9856 and getting really frustrated like me, just because you can't change betwe ...
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