Nice but should be more refined
Crutchfield customer from Virginia Beach, VA on 4/17/2021
2019 Toyota Tacoma
Nice features. Would like the ability to install the screen up tight to the frame to look more like OEM. Would like better resolution at this price point.
Pros: Much better than Toyota head unit. Android Auto. All connections included.
Cons: Resolution, Configuration setup, needs screen mirroring without USB.
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Lyndonville
Patrick from Lyndonville on 3/3/2021
2018 Toyota Tacoma
This takes the tacoma to a different level. Overall i am super happy. Retains everything I wanted and adds carplay/android auto. You will be playing with this thing for hours.
Pros: Lots of features Sturdy Product Great with the external modules
Cons: Expensive, should have a better screen for 1500. Requires annoying hack so you don't have to engage the parking brake. Harder to install as proclaimed but wiring not all that hard. You have to take it apart to get the trim bezel with the vents on. Unless you hook it up perfectly and don't bother testing it.
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Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309TC
Crutchfield customer from Lexington, SC on 2/18/2021
2018 Toyota Tacoma
Love it! Installation was easy. As mentioned in other reviews, the resolution for the backup camera is not great, but I'm usually going forward. Also, Crutchfield customer service is 5 star as well.
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Cons: Backup camera resolution
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Alpine radio 16 tacoma
Crutchfield customer from Lanexa, VA on 1/10/2021
2016 Toyota Tacoma
Sounds, works great makes stock speakers way louder and much clearer.
Pros: Looks great sounds great. Give good engine parameters.
Cons: Dont forget that little screw on the backside of the monitor radio will bas work with the little ba5tard not installed
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Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309TC
Crutchfield customer from Pompano Beach, FL on 12/28/2020
2019 Toyota Tacoma
Amazing relly updated the truck and added some amazing features
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Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309TC
Crutchfield customer from Gibsonburg, OH on 6/22/2020
Head unit is solid and looks great. I get a ton of compliments on it.
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Best upgrade for my Tacoma
Crutchfield customer from Redmond, OR on 5/24/2020
2018 Toyota Tacoma
We do a lot of camping with the use of a program called GIA GPS. After adding this unit we can use car play with GIA and we have great views of our maps as well as the built in ODB2 sensor giving us great telemetry for our tires and other engine functions. A must have for all Tacoma owners.
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Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309TC
Crutchfield customer from Huntsville, AL on 5/6/2020
2019 Toyota Tacoma
Great head unit, would like 2 USB inputs so i can plug in my IPOD. Cannot stream IPOD bluetooth with phone connected to Android Auto. Display could be sharper.
Pros: Great screen size
Cons: limited inputs for cameras and USB
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Alpine Halo9 iLX-F309TC
Crutchfield customer from Billings, MT on 1/31/2020
2017 Toyota Tacoma
I like everything about the unit except the fact that it does not let you retain your factory gps. I'm not sure why you would have the connections for it but still have to use your phone for goggle maps.
Pros: Pretty easy installation for most people.
Cons: Miss my factory GPS. I'll be adding a Garmin Overlander GPS for my needs
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Great looking unit that leaves a lot to be desired
Crutchfield customer from Golden, CO on 4/17/2019
2019 Toyota Tacoma
I bought the Halo9 due to the appeal of CarPlay and a pre-programmed iDataLink Maestro unit for my '19 Tacoma. Install was straightforward (with the exception of the final step of attaching the power plate, which took some creative thinking), but the unit definitely is not perfect. I was on the fence about whether to return for a while, but decided to keep the unit despite its shortcomings due to the benefits of CarPlay and how good it looks in the truck. Would definitely upgrade again in the future though if a product comes out with better screen resolution and perhaps wireless CarPlay.
Pros: CarPlay is a huge win over windshield and dash phone mounts that end up bouncing around. Unit makes my factory non-JBL speakers sound much better. Provides more power and better EQ settings. Retaining factory vehicle settings/backup camera is super convenient. Radio looks sharp. Some may not be a fan of the iPad-on-your-dash look, but I'm into it and it gets noticed.
Cons: Screen resolution is disappointingly low for a 9" screen. WVGA (800x480) just doesn't cut it, especially at this price point. Way too expensive to be making out pixels on the screen. Brightness sensor for dimming the screen based on ambient light doesn't work. Requires manually dimming at night and brightening in the morning. Going to call Alpine support about this. Factory backup camera image quality felt degraded at first but I've actually adjusted to it and no longer find it to be a big
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WOW
Crutchfield customer from Farmingdale, NY on 4/17/2019
I was on the fence before purchasing this since there was no reviews but I wish I purchased sooner! This is exactly what I expected and wanted from my user interface. Apple car play and obtained my factory buttons. Only thing that really has been affected is the quality of rear view camera has gone down a bit and unable to keep the factory microphone but is not a big deal. If you are considering this for your Tacoma do not hesitate. Install is very easy as well.
Pros: Factory buttons kept Apple car play Easy install
Cons: Screen is a bit blurry not really noticeable, rear view camera quality is noticeable worse
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