Entered CNET Catalog: 01/28/2006
SKU: CDE-9852
Manufacturer: Alpine Electronics, Inc.
Manufacturer description
The all-new CDE-9852 is equipped with Full Speed Connection for iPod so you can hook up to your iPod directly. Control your iPod tracks right from your head unit! With Quick Search, you can search through your music conveniently and find what you are looking for! The CDE-9852 is also designed with a durable flip down face for a clean flush fit when not in use. Expand your system, add speakers, subwoofer, amplifier, the whole nine yards for the sound quality you deserve.User opinions
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User Rating: 
9/10
Excellent Stereo
Pros: Excellent Sound Quality, Easy to Use, Bargain Price
Cons: Scrolling Speed
User Rating: 9/10
High Quality/Lowest Priced iPod ready Head Unit
Pros: Low price, excellent FM tuner, simple iPod control
Cons: Installation frame sensitive to damage
Onlinecarstereo.com scratched out the serial number to void the manufacturer's warranty. The unit only came with the seller's 1-year warranty and a 14-day money back guarantee w/15% restocking fee and will not reimburse return shipment.
Only tried to the AM, FM radio tuners, CD player and iPod player so far. They all worked flawlessly and the Bass, volume control, Title function and FM sensitivity are excellent. Overall the tuner is superior to the old Pioneer tuner this unit replaced.
Haven't tried to play an MP3 CD, yet.
User Rating: 9/10
INSTANT IPOD RESPONSE! WORKS SEAMLESSLY!
Pros: FAST, INSTANT RESPONSE, PERFECT SOUND REPLICATION
Cons: A LITTLE TRICKY TO LEARN, AND I RECOMMEND A REMOTE
User Rating: 9/10
Great sound for a great price.
Pros: Quick, Easy to use, great sound
Cons: glare on screen sometimes, only 1 set of preamp's which might be troublesome to some
