Alpine CDA 7873 CD Receiver CD Receivers
Alpine CDA 7873 CD Receiver CD Receivers
USER REVIEWS
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[Dec 14, 2002]
Jmac279
Strength:
Power, looks, slim carrying case, low price, CD-Text, extremely clean sound, differing bass center frequencies and Qs can really add some punch to your midbass if you set it right, great anti-skip protection ...
Weakness:
Crossover points set too high, hard to find rotary knob, rotary knob is too sensitive and doesn't have a whole lot of feel, text on the screen only shows 8 characters, treble center frequency doesn't seem to do anything on my speakers, BBE is garbage, Bass Forward is garbage ... Value : For $325 Canadian, this is an excellent, excellent head unit. It is last year's model of the 7893 ... Sound quality : Excellent sound quality. Very, very, very clean internal amplifier. Pre-outs have very little distortion. Performance : 27 RMS x 4 internal amplifier is very powerful, actually caused my Sonys in the rear to bottom out, so I can't have the bass up at all. Simple graphics (Pro for me), but I forgot to hook up the illumination switch, so it doesn't dim when I turn my lights off, great anti-skip protection, high pass crossovers aren't worth using unless you have garbage speakers ... Ease of Use : I've been using this head unit in my friend's car over the past 10 months, so I knew how to do everything as soon as I got it. Rotary knob is hard to find, lacks feel, and is too sensitive ... |
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[Dec 13, 2002]
Jerome
Model Reviewed:
2001/CDA-7873
Strength:
Good looks, Nice sound, But bad quality in the long run.
Weakness:
Burned out Output sound. Dam this Alpine. I bought it last year. When I changed cars, I also used the same stereo exept the speakers, as I took it to install in my new car, the freaking output sound burned out or something. My advise is not to go with motorized flip, and DON'T GO WITH ALPINE. Similar Products Used: Alpine V12 4ch amp, Infinity REF 12" |
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[Dec 10, 2002]
Crystal Will
Model Reviewed:
cda 7873
Strength:
It still sounds the same as the day I bought it.
Weakness:
I'm always having to buy gas for my car. This is the best CD player I have ever had. Even though I've had it over 1 and a half years it still has the best quality sound. It has to be one of the best things that I've ever bought besides my car. I have it hooked up to subs and I just bought a new amp. Alpine is the best ever. Similar Products Used: nothing even comes close to being similar to alpine, |
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[Nov 28, 2002]
Maverick
Strength:
Incredibly good sq.
Weakness:
Functions a little difficult to use. What can I say? This product possess outstanding sound. Excellent value for money. Similar Products Used: JVC and Pioneer. But Alpine is the best I have tried so far. |
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[Feb 21, 2002]
fulpint
Model Reviewed:
Alpine CDA-7873
Strength:
3 4v preamp outputs built in x-overs classy display top quality build beautifully illiminated endless features/options
Weakness:
I can''t stop praising it! Wow! This headunit has exceeded every expectation I have ever had. I just picked up a 96 Miata and needed a CD player.. Picked this one up from a friend of mine, becuase of the reputation. Believe me, this headunit makes Alpine''s reputation. It has more features than my last PC, the display is bright and is easliy read under the worst glare conditions. The factory power is incredibly loud, although the 3 4v preamps will be put to use shortly, and I can''t wait to try out the built in high/low/sub x-overs!! It also looks very classy and professional, no dolphins swimming on this LCD!!! It gets my highest recommendation. Similar Products Used: clarion, blaupunkt, sony, pioneer, JVC, Kenwood |
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[Jan 24, 2002]
sickcivic97
Strength:
Great sound. Tons of power for stock speakers, even enough for aftermarket. Makes stock speakers sound really good. Seperate output for sub.
Weakness:
None I had this installed back in August by Circuit City. It was a pretty good deal for $360 installed. I would have done it myself but I didn''t want to mess with my factory deck. I have a ''97 EX and everything is run through the factory deck. I chose this deck mainly because it has a seperate sub out which is a great feature if you plan on adding a subwoofer. Also, you really can''t go wrong with any Alpine products. It is really easy to get the sound you want with the EQ. You can pick one up for under $300 on Ebay. Similar Products Used: JVC, Pioneer, Panasonic, Kenwood Only decks that might be better are Eclipse. |
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[Jan 19, 2002]
palfinator
Model Reviewed:
alpine 7873
Strength:
more than enought power. good looks. tons of options. nice "eq" setup. well build. an phat design.
Weakness:
none at all plenty of power.alot of options. bigger display than others. nice an bright display at night. eay to operate. Similar Products Used: cant compare |
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[Nov 08, 2001]
joder69
Strength:
Lots of power, Lots of options, Excellent EQ
Weakness:
Nothing I can think of This deck is truly awesome... I absolutly love the EQ controls... and it has more than enough power without seperate amps... lots of options and power Similar Products Used: None |