Alpine CDA-9807 Car CD/ MP3 Player

Pros: One of the only decks that decodes WMA files in this price range.
Cons: Media Expander isn't all it's cracked up to be, Volume knob clumsy to use.

When buying a new truck or car, replacing the factory stereo is a must. This unit is a great buy, especially since it has dropped about $75 from when I bought it. The main reason I bought it is because it also has an WMA decoder. I burn most of my music ...

Pros: low cost and lots of features for the money
Cons: short ID tag and poor "media xpander" option

I have actually had my 9807 for about seven months now, but I have waited on reviewing it until I got a good feel for the head unit (HU). I have it in my Maxima, which I don't drive very much (less than 1500 miles the since last May). The reason I ...

Pros: 3x4 Volt preouts / MP3 ID3 tags v1+v2 / Aux input with optional cable
Cons: Wicked bright!! but it has a black out mode that turns off the face.

I am one who does a lot of shopping around when it comes to car audio… I needed a head unit for my c ...

Pros: Great mp3 load time, Bass Engine, Reads ID-3 Tags, Black Out Display, Remote
Cons: None I can think of so far.

A family member needed to have her sound system replaced in her car, so I decided to switch out her ...

Pros: Clean strong sound, simple operation, durable.
Cons: lacks advanced sound processing for larger systems

First alpine unit I've owned, (had a Jensen, Kenwood, Eclipse and sony before) the CDA 9807 had easy access to basic controls (anything else can be done in a parking lot) After about a week, i had the control setup memorized by touch. Easy to read display with bright enough graphics to be seen even in direct sunlight. simple operation, no mechanics to break (unlike powered face units) so far 2 years of faithful operation with no problems. Excellent sound quality on a set of matching alpine s type speakers and subs. highly recommended for entry level sound systems.

Pros: It looks really sharp.
Cons: Ease of use, sound quality, minimal adjustment capability.

Alpine has been one of the leading manufactures of head units for many years. This unit is no exception to their history of poorly made products. The menu systems are complicated and cannot be easily accessed while driving, that's what it's for, isn't it? Complex operation is not the only down side to this unit, it also has a very limited crossover and just flat out doesn't sound good. Before you question my opinion, please take a look at my experience and background.

Over 14 years of electronics sales and car audio installation. 17 years as a musician with an extremely discerning ear. 5 years of sound competition with numerous vehicles with many trophy's and sound "Q" awards.

Please save yourself the trouble and don't buy a piece of crap like this.

Pros: Sharp design, Sound, Quality
Cons: A bit complicated to use at first.

Alpine quality. both with sound and build.

Put in the GF's golf and it is a 150% increase in quality of sound. Didn't think her car could sound so good, especially due soely to a new deck.

Alpine makes products that work, providing technology that matters. Doesn't have useless functions that take away from the things that matter!!