The CDE-9870 CD receiver plays MP3 discs, includes a strong built-in amplifier, and features a detachable face for added security. Just add Alpine's optional "Full Speed" connection cable to gain fast, complete access to your iPod®. The percentage search feature lets you find your music files quickly: each of the six radio preset buttons jumps over a designated percentage (0, 17, 33, 50, 67, or 83 percent) of your playlist.
Instead of normal bass and treble controls, the Bass Engine® feature lets you select which bass and treble frequencies you want to adjust, so that you can do a better job of tuning the sound. Connect a powered subwoofer to the set of preamp outputs, and Bass Engine also lets you adjust the bass level from the stereo. Alpine goes a step further by including a high-pass filter to block the low bass that your regular speakers can't handle.
Details:
General features:
- CD receiver with built-in amplifier (16 watts RMS/45 peak x 4 channels)
- plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3 music files
- detachable face
Audio features:
- Bass Engine (bass center frequency, width, and level, plus treble center frequency and level adjustments)
- high-pass filter
Expandability:
- full speed iPod controls (requires Alpine's interface cable, $29.99) with percentage search each of the six radio preset buttons jumps over a designated percentage (0, 17, 33, 50, 67, or 83 percent) of your playlist
- one set of preamp outputs (switchable to subwoofer mode with bass level control)
Other features and specs:
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- seek tuning
- clock
- CD frequency response: 5-20,000 Hz
- CD signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB
- FM sensitivity: 9.3 dBf
- warranty: 1 year
- Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available
Installation Details
To install this product, you’ll have to modify your vehicle.Cutting (more than a quarter of an inch) of your car's trim panel is required.
Note: Sorry, Crutchfield cannot ship Alpine products to Guam or Puerto Rico.
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