Anyone have experience with the Alpine iLX-W650
#5
thanks,
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#7
Good looking unit, i've been needing to change my headunit. Any of you guys have the factory DSP? What did you do with it?
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#9
The DSP needs to be plugged in for the factory amps and speakers to get signal. This was clear in the instructions, I tried it to make sure - confirmed.
I tucked in the DSP behind the head unit so I could retain the storage bin. There is tons of room in there with the W650.
If you are considering the unit, I recommend purchasing the parking brake bypass.
Also , running the mic to the headliner is best handled by proper plastic some interior removal tools.
I tucked in the DSP behind the head unit so I could retain the storage bin. There is tons of room in there with the W650.
If you are considering the unit, I recommend purchasing the parking brake bypass.
Also , running the mic to the headliner is best handled by proper plastic some interior removal tools.
#10
The DSP needs to be plugged in for the factory amps and speakers to get signal. This was clear in the instructions, I tried it to make sure - confirmed.
I tucked in the DSP behind the head unit so I could retain the storage bin. There is tons of room in there with the W650.
If you are considering the unit, I recommend purchasing the parking brake bypass.
Also , running the mic to the headliner is best handled by proper plastic some interior removal tools.
I tucked in the DSP behind the head unit so I could retain the storage bin. There is tons of room in there with the W650.
If you are considering the unit, I recommend purchasing the parking brake bypass.
Also , running the mic to the headliner is best handled by proper plastic some interior removal tools.
excuse my ignorance, what's a parking brake bypass? How well does the mic work? People able to hear you, etc?
#11
The Mic is very good.
#13
I learned during the install that there is a braking brake line coming from the 650. Turns out the head unit needs a signal from the parking brake to activate certain connectivity functions. This appears to be a alpine safety feature. With some research found a simple aftermarket bypass that eliminates the need for the parking brake signal -$20.
#14
The DSP needs to be plugged in for the factory amps and speakers to get signal. This was clear in the instructions, I tried it to make sure - confirmed.
I tucked in the DSP behind the head unit so I could retain the storage bin. There is tons of room in there with the W650.
If you are considering the unit, I recommend purchasing the parking brake bypass.
Also , running the mic to the headliner is best handled by proper plastic some interior removal tools.
I tucked in the DSP behind the head unit so I could retain the storage bin. There is tons of room in there with the W650.
If you are considering the unit, I recommend purchasing the parking brake bypass.
Also , running the mic to the headliner is best handled by proper plastic some interior removal tools.
#15
I just installed the Pioneer avh-w4500nex last week in my ‘04 and so far super happy with it.
I had had an older (4 year old) pioneer unit with nav avic-z140BH that I took out. It was perfect but really wanted wireless carplay. I use Waze as my nav 99.9% of the time anyway.
Good luck all.
I had had an older (4 year old) pioneer unit with nav avic-z140BH that I took out. It was perfect but really wanted wireless carplay. I use Waze as my nav 99.9% of the time anyway.
Good luck all.
Last edited by GT3 Chuck; 08-03-2019 at 02:56 PM.