Alpine CDM-9823 Car CD Player
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Been using it for 3 years now and still going strong....
Pros
High power, clean sound, easy to navigate menus.
Cons
No mid-EQ adjustment, slow cd load times, runs hot.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
It's a fairly old model already on this review date, but if you're considering getting one, don't hesitate. It's a nice low priced deck.
I purchased this HU after my old Pioneer was stolen from my vehicle. I bought mine for $159.00 new.
The first thing I noticed that I DIDN'T like about it was the fact that there is only a treble and bass adjustment. No midrange EQ function. This alone is very limiting when it comes to tweaking the sound. Luckily for me I have decent speakers and 2-12" subwoofers so the sound is fairly rounded out and the lack of being able to drop the mids slightly isn't a problem. The second thing I noticed is that, like others have said, the cd's load, boot and unload very slow in relation to other players. This can be a little frustrating.
On the upside, the unit is nice looking if not slightly understated. No gimicky graphics to distract you while driving. It simply has green LED's on the front display panel that are easy to read. Not much in the way of buttons either with 6 preset buttons, a "function" button to allow you to switch radio input sources according to country of residence, a bass/treble button that allows you to increase either frequency range or/and amplitude, and your standard cd/radio source button and band button for choosing AM or FM reception. The back side has 2 preamp outs for front and rear and also a cd changer I/O which doubles as an audio video input source for those wanting to use it for iPod or DVD amplification.
It is a fairly powerful self-amplified high output unit and with (4) standard 6-1/2", 91db/w sensitivity, 90w/max input Polk Audio speakers, I must say it is accurate, clean and can drive the speakers very, very loud. While rocking it out at about 2/3 full volume and also driving 75wpc from my sub amp into the 2 - 12" MTX subs I run, I thought I was going to "kill" my car one time while playing a very deep and demanding bass and drum passage off the Steely Dan "Aja" album, due to the immense current draw on my cars electrical system. But even when strained to the point where my car lights dimmed very hard, the head unit continued to just pump it out. I thought it was very impressive and it continued to sound superb.
The only downside with the unit when played continuously at very high volume is that it does get hot. Not just a little hot but very hot to the point that the entire face is hot to the touch. But that could be a lack of ventilation behind the deck in my particular vehicle (95' Saturn)
All in all I would say I recommend this unit, but they don't even make it anymore so unless you're buying used, you'd likely be buying something with more features in this price range or get a good deal for a used unit. Either way, I can recommend Alpine products and wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one someday.
The first thing I noticed that I DIDN'T like about it was the fact that there is only a treble and bass adjustment. No midrange EQ function. This alone is very limiting when it comes to tweaking the sound. Luckily for me I have decent speakers and 2-12" subwoofers so the sound is fairly rounded out and the lack of being able to drop the mids slightly isn't a problem. The second thing I noticed is that, like others have said, the cd's load, boot and unload very slow in relation to other players. This can be a little frustrating.
On the upside, the unit is nice looking if not slightly understated. No gimicky graphics to distract you while driving. It simply has green LED's on the front display panel that are easy to read. Not much in the way of buttons either with 6 preset buttons, a "function" button to allow you to switch radio input sources according to country of residence, a bass/treble button that allows you to increase either frequency range or/and amplitude, and your standard cd/radio source button and band button for choosing AM or FM reception. The back side has 2 preamp outs for front and rear and also a cd changer I/O which doubles as an audio video input source for those wanting to use it for iPod or DVD amplification.
It is a fairly powerful self-amplified high output unit and with (4) standard 6-1/2", 91db/w sensitivity, 90w/max input Polk Audio speakers, I must say it is accurate, clean and can drive the speakers very, very loud. While rocking it out at about 2/3 full volume and also driving 75wpc from my sub amp into the 2 - 12" MTX subs I run, I thought I was going to "kill" my car one time while playing a very deep and demanding bass and drum passage off the Steely Dan "Aja" album, due to the immense current draw on my cars electrical system. But even when strained to the point where my car lights dimmed very hard, the head unit continued to just pump it out. I thought it was very impressive and it continued to sound superb.
The only downside with the unit when played continuously at very high volume is that it does get hot. Not just a little hot but very hot to the point that the entire face is hot to the touch. But that could be a lack of ventilation behind the deck in my particular vehicle (95' Saturn)
All in all I would say I recommend this unit, but they don't even make it anymore so unless you're buying used, you'd likely be buying something with more features in this price range or get a good deal for a used unit. Either way, I can recommend Alpine products and wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one someday.
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