Alpine CDA-9887

JoshParsons84

As the title says I am looking for an Alpine CDA-9887 to buy. I've got my Alpine PDX-4.100 and 1.1000 along with Polk db1222 and Boston SX50's. All I need is a deck and I get me some wire and wire it all up. I really wanted the 9887 cuz I was planning on running Imprint and didnt wanna get any other Alpine because I didn't wanna have to get the module as well as the tuning kit. Whereas if I get the 9887 I just have to get the tuning kit and I'm good. If it's nowhere to be found...could somebody guide me towards another one, bout same price just as good deck as far as tuning and SQ goes?

Thanx!

JoshParsons84

Or possibly a Pioneer that has as good of SQ and tuning features. That's what I'm lookin for is a deck that has out-of-this world SQ and tuning capabilities.

skrol

Would you be interested in an Alpine CDA-9813?

It has Bass Engine Pro, Media Xpander, parametric EQ, level adjustment on each channel, time alignment and a bunch of other stuff. I have been hanging on to this thing because it was such a sweet unit but it isn't likely that I'll ever use it.

I also have an Alpine CD changer and a few Alpine amps but it looks like you are set for amps.
Stan

arun1963

That is a good hu. It will let you go active in a 3 way mode. You can also look at the p-800 / 880, if you can find them.

JoshParsons84

Skrol,

I looked at that deck and WOW I like it a lot! Something that concerned me I noticed was Crutchfieldl said you have to have a 10-guage amp wiring kit because the V-Drive internal amp in the deck? What's that all about? But all in all if you gimme a right price I would love to have that.

bigaudiofanatic

Alpine has a new deck to take over for the retired 9887 I am actually running one "9887" and thinking of selling it, buttons are worn but other than that it is just fine. Let me know what your looking to get one for.

JoshParsons84

bigaudiofanatic -

Are you talking about the CDA-117? I know what you're talking about then. I've heard word that it's nowhere near the 9887. I have thought about it though and if it's on par with the 9887 I wouldn't mind shelling out the coin for it.

skrol

JoshParsons84 wrote: »

Skrol,

I looked at that deck and WOW I like it a lot! Something that concerned me I noticed was Crutchfieldl said you have to have a 10-guage amp wiring kit because the V-Drive internal amp in the deck? What's that all about? But all in all if you gimme a right price I would love to have that.

I never ran 10-guage to the HU but then I disabled the internal amps via the menu and ran external amps.

Before I packed it away, everything was good. I'll dig it out and bench test it to make sure it is all good still, verify all the hardware (ie remote, cage and harness, etc) and come up with a price.

Just thinking about this unit I wish I could install it in my present ride ('05 Volvo V50 T5) but they went with an integrated system which interconnects everything via a fiber optic MOST bus. Too much hacking to do the swap.
Stan

JoshParsons84

Well...I just got a price on a NIB CDA-117 for $249.99 free shipping, that I'm heavily debating. So can you do me better than that?

skrol

Off the top of my head under $150. I'll have to research it more. That looks like a good deal for the CDA-117. The iPod and Imprint Sound are also great points.

I believe I still have the adapter for RCA inputs for the CDA-9813 that you can use to hook up an iPod or other analog source.
Stan

JoshParsons84

Yeah, that sounds like a deal man. I really hope you fiind the cage, harness and adapter. If no remote, not a biggie.

JoshParsons84

Well...dont guess u wanted to sell that deck to me huh? All u had to say is you didnt really wanna sell it, instead of jack-legging me around.

skrol

Oops. Didn't mean to jerk you around. I got busy with other stuff and lost track. I is buried in my basement and I'll try to dig it out this weekend and check to make sure it is working still.
Stan

JoshParsons84

Well, please the sooner you can get back to me the better. I'm ready to get me a deck NOW. Sorry for bein impatient but all I've got in my Contour is stock cassette-tape deck and it's driving me crazy!

JoshParsons84

Lasareath,

I've went over in my mind SO MANY COUNTLESS TIMES about that Alpine iPod deck. I do not have an iPod yet I know get with the times . I don't like iPhones so I opted for a HTC Desire, which I love tremendously. But unsure if my HTC would sync with the Alpine, so that's a concern to me. Also say for instance, I have a buddy riding with me and he wants to listen to a new CD he bought? OR I went out and bought a new CD and wanna listen to it? Now granted 9.9 times out of 10 I'll listen to my music via iPod or HTC. But there's always that .1 chance that I might wanna pull out a CD and throw it in.

But the main concern is the pre-out voltage is only 2v and you can't do any "real" tuning without the IMPRINT. Other than that, I think that I would be really satisfied with it. I know the search is driving me crazy lol

skrol

I'll dig mine out tonight. The weekend was crazy, getting up at 5am and not back home till 9pm and still having to do weekend catchup stuff at night.

You can actually do some pretty good tuning with these units; it just isn't automatic.
Stan

skrol

Sal
I have an Alpine CD changer that works with both Ai-Net and M-Bus (CHA-S614) if interested. I assume the IDA-x305s has a changer controller functions?

I know what you mean about time. I've been wanting to upgrade the speakers in my Volvo ever since I got it. Then there is what happen to my last car. You dump all this time and money in and then it gets whacked (totaled). Fortunately, I was able to swab the stereo back to the factory stuff while at the holding lot before the insurance guy got the car.

Stan

skrol

I dug the Alpine out last night but haven't gotten change to test it as I am in the middle of another project.
Stan

JoshParsons84

Well whenever ur ready lemme know.

skrol

It seems to check out just fine. I sure wish I had a car to put this thing in. It does have some wear on the face. Some of the numbers on the presets are a worn. The harness are also cut shorter from when it was removed from my last car. I have not found the owners manual but it does have the cage and remote. I'll try to post pics later.
Stan

skrol

Here are the pics of my CDA-9813. I have a PDF of the owners manual.

Thanks for your patience. I can let it go for $150 +ship. Let me know if you are still interested.
Stan