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- First reviewSeptember 11, 2012
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Give your car stereo system a power boost with this Alpine Power Pack KTP-445U 180W Class D bridgeable 4-channel amplifier that features a 12dB/Oct high-pass filter for powerful sound.
Posted by: Riddim
from Atlanta, GA
This amp is awesome. It powers all 12 of my speakers so well that my kids complain when the volume is at 6. I've had it as high as 16 and could barely stand it because it's so loud. I really don't know how high the maximum volume is because my ears would explode. I mean this in the best possible way. It gets louder, NOT distorted.
I coupled this with the Alpine CDE BT137HD head unit (see that review for further info)
After a worthless, expensive, more bells than whistles Sony touch screen head unit that I replaced in a matter of weeks, this is so much more bang for the buck!
I coupled this with the Alpine CDE BT137HD head unit (see that review for further info)
After a worthless, expensive, more bells than whistles Sony touch screen head unit that I replaced in a matter of weeks, this is so much more bang for the buck!
What's great about it: It boosts the over all volume with no distortion, powers all 12 of my speakers
What's not so great: you never get to see it after install
I would recommend this to a friend!
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Alpine - CD - Built-In Bluetooth - Apple® iPod®-/HD Radio-Ready - In-Dash Deck
Sound Quality
5
Ease of Use
5
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Enjoy your favorite music and movies on the go with this Sony XAV601BT 52W x 4 in-dash DVD deck that features rear USB and auxiliary inputs for charging and playing music from your Apple iPod or iPhone®.
Posted by: Riddim
from Atlanta, GA
I got this for our Volvo XC90 for a couple of reasons. First I wanted to use the mirror link for navigation by coupling it with my iPhone. Even though the packaging, written material and advertising say made for iPhone, this technology doesn't work with the iPone. In fact, the only way I discovered this was by looking in the manual and in small print it gives you a web site to look up compatibility. Only two phones will work with the mirror link and neither is the iPhone - lame!
Another reason I got it was for the BlueTooth connectivity. This is extremely slow when you first get in and turn on the car. It has to go through this warn up period and then you have to select the phone every time from the stereo touch screen. More trouble than it's worth.
Another reason I thought this would be great was the touch screen HiDef display. Yes the screen clarity is great. However, it won't play while the car is in drive and the touch function is not like any touch screen I've used. It is hard to select the icon you want. It is hard to work the playback controls. It is hard to use in any function I tried.
Another downer is that none of my rear speakers worked since it only has 4 outputs for speakers, which is true for any after market stereo, but unlike other stereos there isn't an amp for the remaining speakers. That left me with 8 useless speakers!
The final downfall is that you aren't supposed to leave the unite in the car if it's over 110 F. I live in Georgia and park on the street. That's a regular interior temp inside the vehicle 8 months of the year. You can remove the faceplate but it's the size of a medium tablet, only 3 times as thick.
I replaced this worthless, expensive stereo with a much more affordable Alpine stereo with BlueTooth link and a power amp. Now I'm rocking out with the volume at not even a third of maximum!
Another reason I got it was for the BlueTooth connectivity. This is extremely slow when you first get in and turn on the car. It has to go through this warn up period and then you have to select the phone every time from the stereo touch screen. More trouble than it's worth.
Another reason I thought this would be great was the touch screen HiDef display. Yes the screen clarity is great. However, it won't play while the car is in drive and the touch function is not like any touch screen I've used. It is hard to select the icon you want. It is hard to work the playback controls. It is hard to use in any function I tried.
Another downer is that none of my rear speakers worked since it only has 4 outputs for speakers, which is true for any after market stereo, but unlike other stereos there isn't an amp for the remaining speakers. That left me with 8 useless speakers!
The final downfall is that you aren't supposed to leave the unite in the car if it's over 110 F. I live in Georgia and park on the street. That's a regular interior temp inside the vehicle 8 months of the year. You can remove the faceplate but it's the size of a medium tablet, only 3 times as thick.
I replaced this worthless, expensive stereo with a much more affordable Alpine stereo with BlueTooth link and a power amp. Now I'm rocking out with the volume at not even a third of maximum!
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: everything
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other Best Buy Products I Recommend
Alpine - CD - Built-In Bluetooth - Apple® iPod®-/HD Radio-Ready - In-Dash Deck
Alpine - 180W 4-Channel Mini Amplifier
Sound Quality
2
Ease of Use
1
Features
1
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