s2k4life_az

Thanks for the input everyone. It seem like whenever anyone starts looking for a single din CD receiver, Alpine, Pioneer, or Kenwood always make the top of the list. I've read the details of each of the top units and I've decided on the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X997 as it does it all. For my needs it offers the numerous EQ, bass, and loudness options given the the road and cabin noise in the CR plus BT, CD format conversion capabilities. I also like the USB options and the variable color options and customization. Plus there are other options that the Alpine and Pioneer do not have. I owned a Kenwood deck years ago and never had any issues and was also easy to use. Now it's time to search for the best price.

s2k4life_az

Here's a pic of the alpine in the S with closest color variance to the OEM dash.



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s2k4life_az

Thanks Kerry for the tech advise. I appreciate it.

1FastS2k

Here's a deal on a clearance alpine at Tempe BestBuy.

If my Kenwood wasn't still going strong, I'd probably go pick this one up .

s2k4life_az

Thanks Chris.

S2K-Pomales

Attached is the link of the unit I have. I love the performance and quality, what else can you expect from Alpine. You can't beat the price with all the features like Bluetooth, Pandora App, IPod, Phone, USB, etc. All worked perfect. I also have the DCI and this amplifier, plug and play. I don't like to mess around with the OEM cables. I also installed the Alpine Type S Component Speakers. See all the links below. The orange color match the interior dim lights perfect.

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Boofster

Alpine is awesomesauce. I have the amp too but haven't installed it yet.
Where do you mount it in the S2k?

Also, Modifry's P&P harness packs the DCI and Honda interface in one neat cable.
I highly recommend it.

S2K-Pomales

I installed the Amp under the driver seat but the key will be the lenght of the cables and routing. I will take pictures to make your life easier. Good to see you again. How is the car?

s2k4life_az

I've seen people do a custom mod in the secret compartment as well for the Power Pack. It's small enough and the good think is you can unplug it and take it out in track days if need be.

covalence

I went this this exact head unit a few months ago. I decided to get the powerpack amp right off the bat as well. The unit is performing well so far (except sometimes bluetooth pairing on my Android isn't the greatest and have to disable/re-enable on the handset to auto start pandora again). The Alpine Tune-App is pretty sweet, but I haven't spent a lot of time in that.

Overall, pleased with the setup. For not having subs, the system sounds plenty fine.

Alpine - CDE HD149BT (easy install, ran USB and audio cables to center console through pre-existing holes in center console)
Alpine KTP-445A Power Pack (fits nicely behind the passenger dash)
Polk Audio db6501 components
Modifry DCI

Good Luck!

Cheers