Alpine iLX-W650 7" Double DIN Touchscreen Digital Multimedia Receiver with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

This is my first touchscreen head unit and it is worlds more advanced than any head unit I've had before. This Alpine unit is simple to use and tweak to your liking. The screen is bright and easy to see during the day when its sunny outside and dims automatically at night. You can also adjust the brightness and dimness of the screen to your liking. Sound quality is first class and you know you are getting Alpine sound a build quality which will bring you years of quality use. All parts of this unit are very simple to use including the 9 band EQ, making or receiving calls, or navigating to a destination. Before buying this unit I compared it to the Kenwood DMX9706S which cost about $100 more (best I could find on internet). The Kenwood is obviously a great unit (I have Kenwood in my other automobile) but the Alpine just seemed easier to manipulate and manage due to its simple (iPhone - Like) feel. Of course the Alpine is compatible with both Android and Apple Car Play which is very nice for navigation, playing music, and making calls. When shopping for a new head unit I found most of the units were very comparable and do a lot of the same things (sort of like comparing smart phones) but I felt this Alpine head unit was the simplest to use and I felt ease of use is particularly important when you are installing it in an automobile. Also the price on it is better than the competition as I picked this one up for $279.00. It's a good buy on a great unit. Cannot go wrong with Alpine as the sound quality is definitely what you expect from Alpine.

This is a great radio that is pretty easy to install if you have both qiring diagrams for your vehicle and the radio. It looks godd inside if the vehicle and functions well. Android auto works flawlessly for me, once I got a new cable. Beware that a bad usb cable or phone charging port will cause issues. I installed this in an 08 corvette that luckily already had an aftermarket radio installed. It already had a gm class2 serial data module in it for aftermarket radios which made installation so much easier. Otherwise you need a source of ignition as well as always on battery power. As for the parking brake problem, the module has to see the signal, then it has to see voltage drop. So if you connect it to ground it will not work, because it has to see power first. I have to release my parking brake, then reapply it to access features. If you don't have a module that gives you this signal, connect it how the book says. Volume buttons only, no know. Looks better that way but harder to use. I noticed I dont have that good of bass coming out but I will keep messing with the advanced sound settings amd see if I can fix that.

This head unit is fantastic. Touch screen is very responsive, user interface is as intuitive as most of the after market units I've used. The only thing I would change would be to get the Alpine amp as going without leave some to be desired, I can live with the sound, but its definitely lacking. The unit is definitely TINY. It is very short, about a third of the size of the JVC unit that I had running in my car. Car that the unit was installed in is a 2004 Ford Escape, and through no fault of the unit, the installation was painfully long. This is more a dig at my Escape as mounting but the mounting location was not the same as described in the instructions, I had to fab up my own bracket to connect the sides to the central mounting "rail" in the car's dash. So if you have a 01 - 07 Escape know that there is going to be some work involved. Overall this head unit is just what I wanted for this price point, Alpine did a great job.

Decent, but basic functions locked unless everything is properly connected

Few products eviscerate such a strong negative emotion when I think of them. Deep in my bowels, I resent the 'engineer' who cobbled this thing together and shipped it without testing. I loved Alpine as a teenager. I spent countless hours researching, nitpicking, purchasing, installing, and testing, my beloved Alpine head units, amplifiers, subwoofers, and even custom sealed enclosures for my alpine speakers. When it came time to upgrade my work truck with a modern head unit, I was stoked to re-engage in the process. Unfortunately, what I didn't realize when I bought this head unit, is that Alpine hasn't realized the world has changed. They haven't embraced software, or wireless connectivity, or backup cameras. If you're looking for a solid old school head unit to install in your retro porsche, there's probably some good equipment at the top end of the line with Alpine. But if you're looking for a basic head unit that integrates (reliably) with apple carplay or android auto, I'd definitely avoid this one. I tried *everything* to get it to work. First the backup cameras wouldn't activate. After purchasing 2 more backup cameras (thinking it couldn't be the perfect alpine headunit), I discovered that it was a 'safety feature' Alpine had that had to be over-ridden with a relay switch (sold separately and not endorsed by Alpine). So, fine. But the most frustrating thing about this head unit is how flaky the bluetooth and wifi pairing is for apple carplay. Doesn't matter if your phone is brand new. It will cut out. It will drop signal. It will refuse to pair again. And if you think you can just hardwire a USB port (which I did), nope, that won't work either. What a piece of (@#&%)@Q. I'm beyond frustrated.

Great sound quality, using carplay and it works great. Tried an atoto unit but had to replace it twice because of weird sound on only one channel, switched back to known brand and it work great.

Como siempre la marca no decepciona, esta vez Alpine hace honor a sus productos ! Es asombroso su sonido y sus funciones están de primera !

Excelente estéreo buena calidad de sonido excelente apariencia

I had to get a new phone as my old one wasn't really compatible with the system, which I guess I was due got a new phone anyways. But either way it's working great after about 16 months of owning it, even throughout the cold Canadian weather. The steering wheel controls won't work for a few minutes if it's really cold, but the touch screen does regardless. Very happy with this and I was even able to get a backup camera because of this, I'd highly recommend!

Buen estéreo y buen servicio del vendedor para atención al cliente.