Alpine IDE - 178BT - anyone used

[Deer_Dodger]

I'm looking at the Alpine IDE 178BT head unit and wondering if anyone has an experience please?

There only £170, albeit I know I need the sub display / wheel controller lead on top.

I don't need a CD player, but I know the CDE is the same but just with a CD player, so if anyone has had those too, your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[l33th3tr33]

Very similar unit to mine, I find it's pretty good and packed with features. I mainly got mine due to my old one starting to pack up (it's done well for over 10 years old) and I need Bluetooth as it's impossible to have a conversation on speaker unless you're in a bog standard car.
I haven't got the patch lead but will be looking to get one at some point.


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[Deer_Dodger]

Cheers Lee, Bluetooth is my reason, I feel lost if I can't speak in my phone for any prolonged period. Plus, I can listen to my music without wires coming out of the dash


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[l33th3tr33]

Cheers Lee, Bluetooth is my reason, I feel lost if I can't speak in my phone for any prolonged period. Plus, I can listen to my music without wires coming out of the dash


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I've got my wire neatly hidden, and have since changed it for a black one that isn't as noticeable.
Only reason I have the cable fitted is.... iPhone. It can't last the day without a quick charge here and there.
They do work pretty flawlessly though, I have nothing bad to say about it except that it sounds a bit bright compared to my old kenwood unit.
Generally by the time I'm in the car and start reversing, Bluetooth will be connected and you're good to go.


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[Deer_Dodger]

I've got my wire neatly hidden, and have since changed it for a black one that isn't as noticeable.
Only reason I have the cable fitted is.... iPhone. It can't last the day without a quick charge here and there.
They do work pretty flawlessly though, I have nothing bad to say about it except that it sounds a bit bright compared to my old kenwood unit.
Generally by the time I'm in the car and start reversing, Bluetooth will be connected and you're good to go.


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Cheers Lee, my iPhone SE used to last a day no problem, but my 7 struggles, so charging whenever in the car is the norm.