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Antibiotics (Oral) for Acne
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for the treatment of acne. Antibiotics may be used on the skin (topical preparations) or taken by mouth (oral preparations).
Antibiotics help control acne by killing the bacteria that cause the acne lesions to become inflamed. The sebum (oil) within the hair follicles can become infected by p. acnes bacteria, resulting in swelling and redness of the acne lesion. Killing the bacteria reduces the inflammation and reduces the severity of the acne flare.
Oral Antibiotics for Acne
Oral antibiotics are usually prescribed for cases of moderate or severe acne. Oral antibiotics are usually started at a relatively high dosage that is reduced over time as the acne is brought under control.
Oral antibiotics for acne include:
- Erythromycin. Erythromycin is prescribed for a wide variety of bacterial infections, and is effective against P. acnes on the skin. The most common side effects are GI upset, including nausea and stomach pain.
- Minocycline (Dynacin®, Solodyn®). Minocyline has been shown to be effective in treating acne that has not responded to other oral antibiotics. Studies suggest that antibiotic resistance is less likely to develop against minocycline.
- Tetracycline and Doxycline (Adoxa®, Doryx®). Tetracycline and its derivative, doxycycline, are effective against the inflammatory lesions of acne. These medications should not be taken by children younger than 8 years of age because they can affect growth and stain teeth. They should also not be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. People are advised to avoid sun exposure when taking these medications because they can increase sensitivity to sunlight.
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Read the medication guide that you receive with the medication for a complete list of possible side effects.
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It's almost that time of year again– back-to-school is quickly approaching! For all us college students (and our parents) this is an incredibly stressful time. What do I pack? Will all my clothes fit in that tiny closet? Where do I shop for room decor? Because experienced college students know the back-to-school routine best, we've asked three college bloggers to help us answer our dorm room questions!
For us girls, maximizing our closet space is perhaps the most difficult issue to solve. In most dorm rooms, you're either forced to share a small walk-in closet or are given your own even smaller closet. So what to do? Alex, a blogger for the popular college site www.hercampus.com (check out her informative personal youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/XelaMakeUp), tells us she makes the most of her closet space by hanging only nice blouses, dress and jackets. She adds, "Along the floor of the closet you can place some small pull out drawers. Then you could either store your shoes on top of those shelves or get a door hanging shoe storage device."
Ashley, a college student in the Boston area (check out her fun favorite things blog http://gcet.tumblr.com/), says she uses drawer dividers in her dresser where she stores underwear, socks, leggings, sports clothes, t-shirts, and pj's. For the closet she uses a double expander rod and takes advantage of under-bed storage (if your bed isn't lofted, you can buy bed risers).
Carly Heitlinger (check out her energetc, preppy blog http://www.thecollegeprepster.com/) has a great suggestion for us East Coast college goers: "The minute the weather starts cooling off in D.C., I have my mom send my pre-packed Fall/Winter wardrobe up to school. I use the boxes she sent me to return my summer wardrobe. Rotating my closet literally doubles my wardrobe space!"
In addition to these great space saving tips and tricks, try hanging accessory organizers.
The new Hang-Hers collection has 4 hanging organizers to store and systematize glasses, jewelry, belts, purses, and more. The hanging organizers are perfect for inside your closet, outside the door and even in the bathroom. Each organizer has a bright label on the side so when it's hanging, it's even easier to find the perfect accessories for that new outfit!
The bathroom is the second most obvious problem for us girls. If we can't share a bathroom with one girl, how are we expected to do so with four girls?
Alex says, "I think it is best to use a shower rack and carry things back and forth from the bathroom in that rack. This prevents any confusion and mix up when it comes to your products." Try a 5-piece Vanity Setfor carrying your products to and from the bathroom. The set comes with a variety of mesh container sizes so you can store everything from toothbrushes to hair brushes with ease. Looking for a single larger tote? Try a mesh bath tote with various sized pockets to store all of your essentials.
Ashley also agrees that keeping cosmetics and hair products in your own room keeps the bathroom cleaner. However, she says, "I would give each person a small section to store shampoo and shower essentials. Make a cleaning schedule because a messy bathroom can cause tension."
Closet and bathroom space is definitely limited and valuable for us college students, so we have a few other tricks up our sleeve to help you out. A hair dryer hanger is a perfect space saver, especially if you share a bathroom. My hair dryer currently sits tangled up in my desk drawer, but a hanger allows you to keep it on a towel bar with the cord stacked neatly.
Nail polish storage is also a tricky one for us, but Alex says, "Try using a container like the one that you would use to store spices in a kitchen cabinet. This way you can see all of your nail polish colors and there is no risk of them breaking since they aren't stored in one bag." Finally, GUS has a brand new back-to-school collection that includes everything a college student might need, from laundry totes to file boxes. There you have it, girls. Now go unleash your inner dorm room diva!
For more information about products and ordering, visit www.greatusefulstuff.com.


text: Alpine CDE-HD149BT CD receiver Save on music storage Zoom Front Back Back Front Left Right Photos Videos Does it fit my car? Item# 500HD149BT Review Summary 66 people say In Stock Free Installation gear for most cars Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $299.99 Add to cart + Add to wishlist Email me alerts for this product Buy this item and earn up to 300 Rewards points See more offers and ways to save Save 10% on a select USB flash drive Special Financing Available x By buying this product you'll earn up to 300 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Staff Reviews Customer Reviews Q&A Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the Alpine CDE-HD149BT by Ken Nail Why replace your factory radio? Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car. Loaded with features and ready to roll If you're in the hunt for a do-it-all car stereo, look no further than Alpine's CDE-HD149BT CD receiver. It packs a serious sonic punch and you'll also get features like an HD Radio® tuner, built-in Bluetooth®, and Pandora® Internet radio control, too. Alpine's user-friendly controls round out the package, with an innovative new smartphone-based app for tuning your system. Sound control, just a swipe away Alpine puts pro-level audio tuning in the palm of your hand with TuneIt™, an award-winning smartphone app designed exclusively for select Alpine receivers. Download the free app onto your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone, and you can create a user profile with information specific to you, your vehicle, and your Alpine system. Then it's a simple matter to import sound settings for your car from 3,000 options in Alpine's database, or use the app to adjust the receiver's time correction feature, 9-band parametric equalizer, frequency filters, and Media Xpander yourself. Save up to 100 different sound settings — whatever you want to match your music or taste. TuneIt even lets you create a profile on Facebook so you can share settings with other users. Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming If you don't have Bluetooth in your car, you'll love the capabilities the CDE-HD149BT offers. No more fumbling for your phone when you get a call — pair your Bluetooth equipped phone with the receiver and you'll talk hands-free when you get a call. And since the receiver imports your phonebook, outgoing calls are easy to place too. If you store music or stream audio programming on your smartphone, you'll be able to listen over your car's audio system without any wires — simply select Bluetooth Audio as your source and tap into all the content you enjoy. Built-in HD Radio™ with iTunes® tagging Alpine's HD Radio tuner lets you tune in digital AM/FM broadcasts, significantly pumping up the sound quality. Participating FM stations sound about as good as a CD, while AM stations offer enhanced reception similar to traditional FM. Plus, when you connect your iPod® and tune into an HD Radio station, you can "tag" songs you like for later purchase from the iTunes® store. Pandora® in your car Your smartphone and the free Pandora app are the key to enjoying the variety of musical options available on Pandora. Android and BlackBerry® users get full control through the Bluetooth connection, while iPhone lovers just plug in through the USB port. You can change stations, skip tracks, and rate songs just like you do online. Want to keep your steering wheel controls? In most vehicles, you can use an adapter (not included) to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this Alpine stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the receiver, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters. Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles. iPod note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter. See more info on this item Highlights:General features:CD receiver with AM/FM tunerbuilt-in MOSFET amplifier (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streamingbuilt-in HD Radio tunerPandora control with iPhone and AndroidApp Direct Mode for select music appsdetachable face with selectable quad-illuminationAudio features:sound customization with TuneIt smartphone app9-band parametric equalizer with 11 preset tone curveshigh- and low-pass filtersExpandability:compatible with SiriusXM tunerinputs: rear USB port and auxiliary inputoutputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (4-volt front, rear, subwoofer)Other features and specs:compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)CEA-2006 compliant amplifierwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General CEA-2006 Compliant Loading... Yes RMS Power Output Loading... 18 watts Peak Output Loading... 50 watts RMS Power Bandwidth Loading... 20-20kHz Preamp Outputs Loading... 6-channel Sub Preamp Outputs Loading... Yes Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs Loading... No Preamp Voltage Loading... 4 volts Display Color Loading... White Key Button Color Loading... Variable EQ Bands Loading... 9 Wireless Remote Loading... Optional Steering Wheel Control Compatible Loading... Adapter required Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Expandability AUX Input Loading... Rear USB Input Loading... Rear Memory Card Slot Loading... USB memory Bluetooth Compatible Loading... Built-in Satellite Radio Ready Loading... SiriusXM HD Radio Loading... Built-in Navigation Loading... No iPod Compatibility Full size Loading... Classic/5Gen Nano Loading... 7/6/5/4/3/2/1 Touch Loading... 5/4/3/2/1 Mini Loading... No iPhone Loading... 5S/5C/5/4S/4/3GS/3G/2G Tuner FM Sensitivity Loading... 9.3 dBf European Tuning Loading... No Seek/Scan Loading... Seek Radio Data System Loading... No Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual CD receiver (10A ATC fuse inserted in chassis) Sleeve (installed) Trim ring (installed) Face (attached) Wiring harness Hard plastic face case 5' USB extension cable (w/ a female USB type-A connector on one end and a male USB type-A connector on other end) Microphone w/ attached 13' cable terminated by a right-angle male 3.5mm connector (inside face case) Sun-visor bracket (inside face case) Two-sided tape (inside face case) 4 Flat-head ISO-DIN screws (M5 x 8mm) Face fixing screw 2 Radio removal tools Owner's Manual CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide (En/Fr/Sp) Online Product Registration Computer Requirements booklet Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. HD+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio Built-in Bluetooth iPod/Aux Integration Disc & USB Playback Audio Section Display Features Remote Control HD+Pandora+SiriusXM Radio HD Radio: With the built-in HD Radio tuner, you can receive digital AM/FM broadcasts from local stations where available. HD Radio lets you listen to the radio with the same fidelity as your digital music. HD Radio features high quality audio, FM multi-casting, and data services. With HD Radio, your FM stations offer near CD-quality sound, AM stations provide FM-like sound, and there is crystal-clear reception with no audio distortion. Best of all, HD Radio is 100% subscription free. Station Text: AM/FM digital stations can offer text and data such as artist names and song titles. The built-in HD Radio tuner displays song title, artist and station information on the display of the Alpine CDE-HD149BT. Multicasting: Multicasting is the ability to broadcast multiple program streams over a single AM/FM frequency. this increases the amount and diversity of content choices. A maximum of eight multicast station channels (HD1-HD8) can be selected on this unit. Preset Tuning: The built-in tuner provides 12 FM and 6 AM preset stations. Stations can be preset manually or automatically. Sub-program services of multicast stations are not included in the automatic memory search. Search Functions: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT offers various search functions to help you find the analog or digital AM/FM stations you are looking for. You can search for only digital AM/FM stations (Digital mode), or both analog & digital AM/FM stations (Hybrid mode). Local seek tuning lets you tune in only those radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. Distance seek tuning allows both strong and weak stations to be tuned. You can even search for a radio station by its frequency, using the head unit's rotary encoder. Listening Modes: The head unit provides four reception methods in order to receive Digital & Analog AM/FM signals according to your own preference and signal strength. Choose from Hybrid (receives both digital and analog stations; if the digital signal is weak, this mode will switch to receive the analog radio signal automatically), Digital (receives only digital radio signals even when the digital signal is weak), Digital MC (receives the digital radio signal while listening to a sub-program service of a multicast station), or Analog (only receives the analog radio signal, even when the digital signal is strong). Live Mode: While receiving a live AM/FM broadcast, you can select an optimized receiving method according to your own preference and the signal strength. Choose from Analog (while receiving a live broadcast this unit will only receive the analog radio signal even when the digital signal can be received), Digital (while receiving a live broadcast this unit will keep receiving the digital radio signal even when the digital signal is week), or Listen (while receiving a live broadcast this unit will use one of the Listening Modes - Hybrid/Digital/Digital MC/Analog). FM Tone Quality: You can set your preferred tonal quality, when listening to FM analog radio stations. You can choose between HiFi (high-quality sound), Normal (standard setting), or Stable (noise control). iTunes Tagging: It is possible to save the song's information (tag) from and HD Radio broadcasting station to your USB-direct connected iPod/iPhone. The songs will show up in a playlist called "Tagged" in iTunes the next time you sync your iPod/iPhone. Then you can directly buy the songs you want from the iTunes Music Store. You can "tag" up to 50 songs. Your iPod/iPhone must have at least 50MB of free space to "tag" and transfer songs. iTunes 7.4 or later is required to purchase "tagged" songs. Note: More than 2,000 radio stations are broadcasting their primary signals in digital HD Radio technology, as a free service. Go to www.hdradio.com to check for HD Radio stations in your area. Pandora Internet Radio App: The free Pandora App (either from iTunes Apps/Google Play) lets you play music from the Pandora music service through the Alpine CDE-HD149BT using your USB-connected Apple iPhone (iOS5+) or Bluetooth paired Android smartphone. Your Apple iPhone must be connected to the CDE-HD149BT via the appropriate Alpine iPod connector cable (500KCU445I, sold separately) or the Dock-/Lightning-cable that came with your iPhone. Your Android smartphone must support A2DP/AVRCP/SPP Bluetooth profiles and be paired with the Alpine receiver. Your iPhone or Android smartphone will also need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. The CDE-HD149BT provides control over the Pandora music service and displays Artist, Album, and Song information. Station List: You can select Pandora stations from your Station List by date or alphabetically (A-Z). New Station: Based on a currently playing track or artist, you can create a new station and save it to your Pandora account. QuickMix: QuickMix allows you to listen to songs played on one or more Pandora stations in your Station List randomly. You will need to edit your QuickMix station selections on the phone before connection. Skip Songs: You can skip song tracks within a station. You cannot skip back to a previous song. Pandora limits the number of skips allowed. Thumbs Up/Down: You can give songs a thumbs up or thumbs down to help Pandora personalize stations to suit your preferences. Bookmarking: The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked & stored in your Pandora account. Note: Access to these online service will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone or smartphone to connect to the Internet. Pandora is not supported in Canada and only available in the United States. SiriusXM Ready: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT comes ready for SiriusXM programming with access to XM and Sirius Satellite Radio stations. Thanks to its proprietary SiriusXM Connect port, you can add the optional SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect tuner and receive more than 160 channels of exclusive programming directly from SiriusXM, via the "SiriusXM Premier" package (subscription required); including 20+ SiriusXM Xtra Channels which consist of music, sports, entertainment and a collection of channels dedicated to Spanish language programming. Visit SiriusXM.com for a complete list of subscription options & channel guide. Additional features of the SXV200V1 SiriusXM Connect tuner include: Text Display: Text information, such as the channel name, artist name, feature and song/program title is displayed on the in-dash receiver. Search Function: You can search for SiriusXM programming content by Category or by Channel. 18 Presets: The Alpine head unit feature 3 Satellite Radio preset bands. You can store 6 SiriusXM stations to each preset band (a total of 18). Jump Recall: You can save your absolute favorite radio station and access it with the press of a single button for easy recall. Instant Replay: The head unit supports the SiriusXM Instant Replay function, so you can pause, rewind, and replay up to 60 minutes of live content. Song/Artist/Game Alert: With Song/Artist Alert you can get notified when your favorite songs or artists are being broadcast on any SiriusXM station. With the push of a button, you can jump right to that broadcast and catch the songs you want to listen to. GameAlert will display an on-screen message if your favorite teams' games are being broadcast. Jump to that station with the push of a button so you can listen to the game play by play. You can also get the latest score updates while you are listening to other stations. iTunes Tagging: The iTunes Tagging feature lets you Tag songs (up to 50) you hear on SiriusXM and stores the info on your iPod/iPhone. The next time you connect your iPod/iPhone to iTunes, you will be able to preview your selections and then purchase and download them directly from iTunes. When you hear a song you like, simply press and hold down the Volume button for two seconds on the head unit . Parental Lock: This function restricts the listening of channels for children of certain age levels and is protected by a 4-digit "lock-code". Note: SiriusXM Satellite Radio operates on the XM Network. However, you can easily add this SiriusXM tuner to an existing Sirius or XM account for a Multi-Radio Discount Plan. Built-in Bluetooth Bluetooth Technology: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT features built-in Bluetooth (ver. 2.1+EDR) technology. The head unit's built-in Bluetooth allows you to make and receive phone calls wirelessly through the receiver; as well as stream music wirelessly from your smartphone to the head unit. In order to use Bluetooth wireless technology, your phone must also be Bluetooth compatible and be able to interpret certain profiles. This unit is compatible with the following Bluetooth Profiles: Hands-Free Communication: HFP 1.5 (Hands Free Profile), HSP (Head Set Profile), OPP 1.1 (Object Push Profile), PBAB 1.0 (Phone Book Access Profile). Audio Streaming: A2DP 1.2 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP 1.4 (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile). Note: Due to the differences in Bluetooth technology, some Bluetooth enabled devices may be incompatible, function improperly, or may not support all features when used with the Alpine CDE-HD149BT . SPP (Secure Simple Pairing): With Secure Simple Pairing (SSP), you can easily pair a Bluetooth enabled phone to the Alpine CDE-HD149BT without having to enter pin codes or go through complicated settings. When a registered Bluetooth device is in close proximity to the receiver, the auto connection function automatically pairs the two units. You can register up to three Bluetooth-enabled devices with the Alpine head unit (only one device can be used at a time). Hands-Free Communication: The head unit supports Bluetooth hands-free communication for your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone (including iPhone & Android). The controls of the CDE-HD149BT can be used to dial a number, answer an in-coming call, or end a call. The unit also includes an external microphone, so you can carry on your side of the conversation while listening to the caller through your vehicles speakers. Receiving Calls: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT provides a couple ways to answer your phone calls without picking up your mobile phone. Incoming calls are announced by a caller ring tone through your vehicle's speakers (music will be muted) & a Caller ID message across your Alpine head unit's display. Manual Answer: Manually answer an incoming call by pressing the "Phone" button on your Alpine head unit. Automatic Answer: Set the Alpine head unit to answer the incoming call automatically; when a call is received, it is answered automatically after approximately 5 seconds. Call Waiting: If a second call is received during a current call, you can have the first caller wait momentarily while you take the second call. When you are finished with one call, you can switch to the other. Placing Calls: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT provides a variety of functions for placing a phone call without using your mobile phone. The Alpine CDE-HD149BT features full phone book access, call history, voice tag dialing, and redial with compatible phones. Voice Dialing: If you have a voice-dial capable phone, you can dial a phone contact by simply speaking the name of your contact. Phonebook (with ABC search): Up to 1,000 entries (3 telephone numbers for each name) can be downloaded from your compatible mobile phone. You can select the first 3 call letters (ABC) to search for a desired name in your phonebook. Preset Dialing: You can assign phone numbers that you dial frequently to presets (1-6) for quick recall. You can assign up to six frequently called phone numbers. A total of 18 phone numbers can be stored in the preset memory (6 numbers for each mobile phone paired). Call History: The previously dialed, received, or missed numbers (20 each) can be retrieved and dialed from memory. Note: During a conversation, you can initiate a transfer of audio between your mobile phone and your car's speakers. mute theExternal Microphone with Noise Cancellation: The included external microphone (with visor-clip) allows you to speak to the other party on the telephone call hands-free, while the other party's voice is played through your car stereo speakers. The external microphone is tuned and engineered to reduce noise interference and feedback. This allows optimal placement in your car, for the best possible sound quality. You can adjust the microphone's volume level; and even mute the microphone, so your voice will not be heard by the caller. The external microphone measures 0.5625" (diameter) x 1.625" (deep); and features an attached 13' cable terminated by a right-angle male 3.5mm connector. Audio Streaming (w/ Advanced Music Navigation): The Alpine CDE-HD149BT can stream music from your Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP mobile device (such as your iPhone or Android smartphone). Not only can it control & stream your music through Bluetooth, it can process your music using its built-in DSP Sound Expansion to ensure you get the best sound. In addition to basic playback functions (Play/Pause, FF/RW, Skip, Random/Repeat), the CDE-HD149BT provides a Search List of your stored music by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, etc.. (AVRCP 1.4 phones only). The head unit will also display your stored music's song information; such as Artist name & Song/Album title. The CDE-HD149BT even supports audio streaming of music apps on your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone with song/artist information and limited control (continue to use your Bluetooth enabled smartphone to control advanced music app navigation). Note: When an incoming call or outgoing call is in progress from your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, audio streaming will be paused so you can take your call. Once the call is finished, your streaming music will resume. Siri Digital Assistant Control: When paired and connected with an iPhone 4S or 5/5C/5S via Bluetooth (not USB), the Alpine CDE-HD149BT has the ability to access Siri through its front-panel controls and external microphone. Simply press-and-hold down on the head unit's "VOICE CTRL" button to engage Siri and use the included microphone to communicate with Siri. Siri's voice will be heard through your vehicle's speakers. All Siri functions including hands-free calling, music search, setting reminders, text-messaging, audible navigation, and more can be done through the CDE-HD149BT and its microphone. The head unit's display will only indicate hands-free calling and Bluetooth audio information (all other functions of Siri are only audible through the Alpine CDE-HD149BT; visual data will still need to be viewed from your iPhone device). Note: You can ask Siri to get directions to a destination and the turn-by-turn instructions will heard through your vehicle's speakers, while the on-screen map still displays on your iPhone 4S/5/5C/5S. The head unit's audio is attenuated while Siri provides audible directions. Bluetooth Sound Quality Adjustments: You can customize the sound of your Bluetooth hands-free experience to fit your own preferences. You can adjust the CDE-HD149BT 's mic gain, phone output, & ring tone volume. If that's not enough, there are 5 sound quality settings to choose from to get the balance just right for you. This flexibility will make your phone calls a pleasurable experience. Volume Adjustments: You can emphasize or weaken the volume level of phone call, the ring tone, and the microphone input to fit your own preference. The Phone Talk Level, Ring Tone, & Mic Gain are all adjustable between -5 to + 5 dB. Sound Types: This unit provides 5 methods to improve the sound quality of your calls. You can choose the type according to your own preference - Type 1 (standard mode), Type 2 (enhances noise reduction), Type 3 (enhances echo-cancellation), Type 4 (enhances both noise reduction & echo cancellation), & Type 5 (weakens both noise reduction & echo-cancellation). Speaker Output: You can select which car speaker outputs the audio from your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone/device. All: The audio will be output from all of the speakers in the car F-L: The sound is only output from the front left speaker. F-R: The sound is only output from the front right speaker. F-LR: The sound is output from the front left and front right speakers. iPod/Aux Integration iPod/iPhone USB 1-Wire Connection: You can connect your iPod or iPhone to the head unit's rear-panel USB port using the Alpine KCU-445i iPod/iPhone cable (500KCU445I, sold separately) or the iPod/USB cable that came with your iPod/iPhone to get access to all of your iPod/iPhone's stored music, right from the head unit. If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5/5C/5S; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit. Using either cable allows audio playback, music navigation, information display, and charging of select iPod/iPhone models from the CDE-HD149BT . Audio Playback w/ DAC Bypass: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT supports audio playback of music, podcast, and audiobook files stored on your iPod or iPhone; as well as music apps downloaded on your Apple device. The USB connection allows your iPod/iPhone's large music libraries to be loaded instantly to the Alpine head unit and sound quality to be maximized through the head unit's 24-bit D/A converter, allowing for a Signal to Noise ratio up to 105dB. Music Navigation: You can choose to control the iPod/iPhone from the head unit or from your iPod/iPhone's clickwheel or touchscreen (App Direct Mode). Head Unit: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT lets you navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone by Playlist, Artist, Album, Song, Genre, Podcast, Composer, Audiobook, or Genius Mix. You can then search these categories alphabetically (A-Z). For especially big music libraries, the Percentage Search function uses the preset buttons for quick jumps to specific parts of the list (Preset 1: 0-6%, Preset 2: 17-32%, Preset 3: 33-49%, Preset 4: 50%-66%, Preset 5: 67-82%, Preset 6: 83-100% of the song library). The head unit also offers three Shuffle playback modes (Album/Song/All) and one Repeat mode (song). App Direct Mode: In App Direct Mode, you can navigate the stored music on your iPod/iPhone from its clickwheel or touchscreen. You can also listen to your favorite music apps (such as iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, Last.fm, Rhapsody, & Slacker) from your iPhone (iOS 3.0+) through the Alpine head unit. Basic playback functions, such as Play/Pause and Previous/Next Track are available from the head unit. You will continue to use your iPhone's touchscreen to navigate advanced functions of your music apps. Not all apps will be compatible with this mode. Access to your iPhone's downloaded applications will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone to connect to the Internet. Information Display: The CDE-HD149BT will display your iPod/iPhone's music file information when you are controlling your iPod/iPhone from the Alpine head unit or the Apple devices clickwheel/touchscreen. The head unit will display Track number, Elapsed playing time, Artist name, Song title, and Album label. The unit will also display station identification and song/artist information from select music apps. iPod/iPhone Charging: While connected and the ignition switch is set to ACC or ON, the head unit's USB connection will power and charge your iPod/iPhone. If your iPod/iPhone has no initial battery charge, then the unit will not recognize it. This unit does not charge the iPad. iPod/iPhone Compatibility Chart: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and supports the following iPod/iPhone model features(as of 9/19/2013): Apple Device Generation Tested Version Media Type Control Type Specific Apps Bluetooth Display Type iTunes Tagging Charge Audio Video Head Unit iPod/App Pandora TuneIt Phone Audio Siri Artist/Song Text Track Info iPhone 2G 3.1.3 Y N Y Y N N Y N N Y Y Y Y 3G 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 3GS 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y 4 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y 4S 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5C 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5C 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 5S 7.0 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y touch 1st 2.2.1 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y 2nd 4.2.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y N Y Y Y Y 3rd 5.1.1 Y N Y Y N N N Y N Y Y Y Y 4th 6.1.3 Y N Y Y N N N Y N Y Y Y Y 5th 7.0 Y N Y Y N N N Y Y Y Y Y Y nano 1st 1.3.1 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y N Y 2nd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y N Y 3rd 1.1.3 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y 4th 1.0.4 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y 5th 1.0.2 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y 6th 1.2 PC Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y 7th 1.02 PC Y N Y Y N N N Y N Y Y Y Y classic 80GB 1.1.2 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y 120GB 2.0.1 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y 160GB 2.0.4 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y Y Y video 5th 1.3 Y N Y Y N N N N N Y Y N Y iPad 1 5.1.1 Y N Y Y Y N N Y N Y Y Y N 2 7.0 Y N Y Y Y N N Y N Y Y Y N 3 7.0 Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y N 4 7.0 Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y N mini 7.0 Y N Y Y Y N N Y Y Y Y Y Y Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available. Auxiliary Input: The unit is equipped with rear-panel minijack (3.5mm) auxiliary input. You can input audio from an auxiliary source unit: such as a portable MP3 player. You can change the name on the display to match the type of device connected to the front-panel input; Auxiliary, TV, DVD, Portable, or Game. Disc & USB Playback Disc Compatibility: The unit features a single disc player that will playback CD-Audio, CD-Text, and finalized CD-R/CD-RW audio discs. The unit also supports playback of MP3/WMA/AAC music files loaded onto CD-R/RW discs. Rear-Panel USB Port: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT features a rear-panel USB (type-A) port attached to the rear-chassis by a 9" cable, and comes with a 5' USB extension cable. The USB port enables connection of a portable USB mass-storage class (MSC) device; such as select Android smartphones (Froyo/Gingerbread OS only), portable digital audio players, or USB thumbdrives. The USB port supports audio playback and control of MP3/WMA/AAC audio files stored on these portable USB mass-storage class devices. USB portable audio players that can be charged via USB will be charged when plugged into the CD receiver's USB port (max. 1A), and the vehicle's ignition switch is set to ACC or On. You cannot connect a USB device via a USB hub or Multi-Card Reader to this unit. MP3/WMA/AAC Playback: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT supports the following types of MP3/WMA/AAC files recorded onto CD-R/RW disc or loaded onto a USB mass storage class device. Media Type CD-R/RW USB Storage Device File System ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 FAT 12/16/32 Playable File Types MP3: bit rate of 8-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz WMA: bit rate of 32-192 kbps w/ sampling rate of 32, 44.1, 48 kHz AAC: bit rate of 16-320 kbps w/ sampling rate of 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz Maximum # of Folders/Files 509 files/255folders 1,000 folders/files (512 files per folder) Tags ID3 tags (ver.1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3/2.4), WMA tags Text/File/Folder Search: When you are playing a disc or USB device with CD-Text, ID3, WMA, or AAC tags, you can easily search for a track, file, or folder by its title. Once you have activated the search mode, you can use the rotary encoder to quickly scan through the titles to locate the desired track. For discs and USB devices without CD Text or ID3/WMA tags searches are made using the track numbers associated with each song. Playback Modes: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT offers Repeat and Random playback modes. Repeat: Repeat Play (repeats playback of current track/file), Folder Repeat (repeats only files in current folder). Random: Random Play (all tracks/files on disc are played in random order), Folder Random (only files in current folder are played back in random order). Off Insert/Eject: A CD disc can be inserted or ejected with the power off. When a disc is inserted with the power off, the unit will automatically power up and begin playback. Auto Reload: When a CD is ejected and left sticking out of the CD slot for 20 seconds, the unit automatically reloads the CD to protect if from damage. Angle Mounting: For proper CD playback, Alpine recommends mounting the CDE-HD149BT no more that 35° above horizontal. Audio Section 24-Bit D/A Converter: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT uses a 24-bit D/A converter for superb sound quality and playback of your music. CEA-2006 Compliant: The specifications given by Alpine for the built-in amplifier comply with the CEA-2006 mobile amplifier power testing and measurement standards from the CEA (Consumer Electronics Association). All manufacturers who comply with the standard can display the CEA-2006 logo on their product. CEA-2006 Power Rating: 18 watts x 4 channels (at 4 ohms, 20-20kHz, 1% THD) Max Power Output: 50 watts x 4 channels Note: Add the KTP-445A (500KTP445A, sold separately) Head Unit Power Pack to deliver 45 watts x 4-channel RMS of power. The KTP-445A is compact enough to install behind the Alpine CD receiver. It plugs in-line with the head unit's wiring harness, so you don't even need additional wires. 6ch/4V Preamp Outputs: The CDE-HD149BT has three sets of 4-Volt RCA pre-outs (Front/Rear/Sub) for connection of external amplifiers. The unit's front & rear preamp output can be faded, while the subwoofer preamp output is non-fading. Note: When an external amplifier is connected sound quality can be improved by stopping the power supply of the built-in amplifier. Subwoofer Control: When the non-fading subwoofer preamp output is activated, you can adjust the subwoofer's volume, low-pass filter, & phase. Volume: There are two volume (system) modes for the unit's subwoofer output. System 1 (subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting) or System 2 ( subwoofer level change is different from the main volume setting (0-15); even at low volume settings, the subwoofer is still audible. Low Pass Filter: The unit's subwoofer output low-pass filter can be set to 20Hz, 25Hz, 31.5Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz, or Off (through). The slope of the low pass filter can be set to 6, 12, 18, or 24 dB/oct. Subwoofer Phase: The subwoofer output phase can be set to Normal (0°) or Reverse (180°). High Pass Filter (for Front & Rear): The Alpine head unit is equipped with a high-pass filter for its speaker-level output and front-channel preamp output (when activated). You can set the unit's high-pass filter to 20Hz, 25Hz, 31.5Hz, 40Hz, 50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 160Hz, 200Hz, or Off (through). The slope of the high pass filter can be set to 6, 12, 18, or 24 dB/oct. Preset/9-Band EQ: You can select from 11 different EQ presets to get the best sound from all your sources. You can choose from Flat, Pops, Rock, News, Jazz, Electric Dance, Hip-Hop, Easy Listening, Country, Classical, or User. Using the head unit's 9-Band EQ (in User mode), you can modify the EQ settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste. Band Frequency Q-Width Level 1 20 Hz - 100 Hz 3.0, 4.0. 5.0 -7 to +7 dB 2 63 Hz - 315 Hz 3 125 Hz - 500 Hz 4 250 Hz - 1 kHz 5 500 Hz - 2 kHz 6 1 kHz - 4 kHz 7 2 kHz- 7.2 kHz 8 5.8 kHz - 12 kHz 9 9 kHz - 20 kHz Note: The settings of the 9-Band EQ, Time Correction, and X-over can be stored in the preset memory (1-6). Audio Enhancements: The CDE-HD149BT offers the following audio adjustments to enhance your in-car listening experience. Media Xpander: Alpine's exclusive Media Xpander is engineered to bring out the musical details lost in compressed media, and it is adjustable per source to get the most out of your digital audio media. The Media Expander makes vocals or instruments sound distinct regardless of the music source. You can customize the Media Xpander to suit your personal taste by adjusting the level (0-8) for Bass, Mids, and Highs. The FM radio, CD, USB, iPod, Pandora, Bluetooth, and Aux will be able to reproduce the music more clearly even in vehicles with a lot of road noise. Time Correction: This unit is able to delay the audio signal to the speakers closest to the listener with its built-in Time Correction feature. This effectively creates a perception of increased distance for those speakers. Time Correction allows the listener to be placed at an equal distance between the left and right speakers for optimum staging. You can adjust the distance (0-132.7") of each speaker and subwoofer to the listener. Spatial: This feature allows you to change the soundstage of your music in the vehicle. You can select from three modes. Front Wide: Creates the effect of widening the front sound field by delaying the sound of the front speakers. Rear Wide: Creates the effect of making the front sound image clear and far by delaying the sound of the rear speakers. Off: No effect is applied (default) Source Volume Level: The output level of each source (Tuner, Disc, USB, iPod, Bluetooth, Pandora, Aux) is individually adjustable from -14 to + 14 dB. TuneIt App: TuneIt is an easy-to-use sound-tuning app that also offers Facebook notifications. Download this free app onto your Apple iPhone 4/4S/5 (via iTunes) or Android smartphone (coming soon via Google Play) and create a user profile about your vehicle and sound system. Your iPhone must be connected to the CDE-HD149BT via the appropriate Alpine iPod connector cable (500KCU445I, sold separately) or the Dock-/Lightning-cable that came with your iPhone. Your Android smartphone must support A2DP/AVRCP/SPP Bluetooth profiles and be paired with the Alpine receiver. Your iPhone or Android smartphone will also need an active Data Plan account with connection to the Internet via 3G, EDGE, or WiFi. Sound Tuning: The TuneIt app turns your iPhone or Android smartphone into a sound tuning interface for the CDE-HD149BT . Follow the simple TuneIt graphical instructions on your phone to adjust sound settings for your specific vehicle or choose from pre-made settings in the database. Settings that can be adjusted include Time Correction, Parametric EQ, Crossover, and Media Xpander. As you change settings on your smartphone, you will hear the results, so you can customize the sound to exactly how you want it. You can make and save up to 100 different sound settings in your account, which is helpful if you want various settings to use for specific types of music. After tuning your system, upload your settings to the Alpine Cloud Server to share them with other Alpine fans. You can also check out other user's settings and rate them. The more active you are, the higher your profile status progresses within the app. Facebook Notifications: The TuneIt app also keeps you in touch with your Facebook friends. When you receive a notification, you will get a visual alert on the smartphone and the head unit, plus a sound alert through your car speakers. The visual notification includes the Facebook icon and the sender's name, with the profile picture shown on the phone. In order to receive Facebook notifications on the head unit, the TuneIt app must be the active app on your smartphone. Note: Access to TuneIt will depend on the availability of a cellular and/or WiFi network for purposes of allowing your iPhone or smartphone to connect to the Internet. You will also need to turn on the GPS function of your phone. Beep Guide: This function will give audible feedback with varying tones depending upon the button pressed. The volume of this feature can be set from 0-7. Display Features Fold-Down Detachable Face: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT features a manual fold-down face-plate which is detachable to deter theft. A hard-plastic face-case is provided. An optional soft face case (142DFC1X, sold separately) can also be purchased for this unit. A face-fixing screw is supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired. The fold-down face requires 1.875" of space to open. 2-Line LCD: This unit is equipped with a 2-Line white-backlit LCD, so you can easily view AM/FM stations, CD-Text, and ID-3/WMA/AAC tag information. Text Display: Text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to display the folder name, the file name, and the tag information, while playing a MP3/WMA/AAC disc or USB device. This unit can scroll the disc and track names recorded on CD-Text disc, as well as the text information of MP3/WMA/AAC files, folder names, and tags. There are two Text Scroll settings. Auto: The CD text information, the information of folder and file names, and the tags are scrolled automatically. Manual: The display is scrolled when a disc is loaded or when a track is changed. Clock/Calendar Display: The CDE-HD149BT provides a clock (12hr) & calendar (mm/dd/yy) display. Variable Color Button Illumination: The head unit lets you choose between Blue, Green, Red, or Amber button illumination. The LCD text will remain white. Auto Dimmer: This unit is equipped with an illumination lead (orange); when the unit's dimmer mode is set to Auto and the illumination lead is connected to your vehicle's headlight circuit, the display and button illumination will dim to a fixed, preset level whenever the headlights are turned on. If preferred, you may choose the Manual dimmer mode setting, so the display and button illumination is dim at all times. Demo Mode: This unit has a demonstration feature for its display which can be turned On or Off in the menu. Remote Control Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit that lets you keep your vehicle's factory radio steering wheel remote controls when used with an optional steering wheel audio control adapter (sold separately). Please consult Crutchfield's Outfit My Car to see if your vehicle is compatible. Optional Wireless Remote: The Alpine CDE-HD149BT is wireless remote control ready. Simply add on the Alpine RUE-4202 IR remote (500RUE4202, sold separately) to make it even easier to control the head unit's functions. Product reviews from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Video: Alpine High-End 2013 CD Receivers Video: Alpine High-End 2013 CD Receivers by Zak Billmeier 3/25/2013 The top end of Alpine's 2013 CD receiver line gives you some exciting features, like Bluetooth, App Direct mode, and the ability to tune your sound using your smartphone. Review this product Submit a review and you will be entered to win a $150 gift card Crutchfield Great Gear Giveaway Official Sweepstakes Rules Alpine CDE-HD149BT Reviews Average Customer Review: 66 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 4 out of 5 A good radio but pricey for the quality Written By overline, norfolk, va on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Bottom line is it a really good radio but you can do just as well with a high end Kenwood or Pioneer for probably $50 less. The sound quality is excellent as you would expect from an Alpine. Installation was simple. The controls and menus are pretty easy to learn - mostly intuitive. The app for programming a lot of the functions is, however, worthless. Specifically you can't hear the changes you are making real time. The app will let you choose the frequency band you wish to to adjust, but unless you know how adjusting 40Hz to 60Hz sounds on your chosen music, you have to spend hours adjusting, closing the app, listening, opening, adjusting --- lather - rinse - repeating! Some of the controls feel a little cheap though - not what you expect from a system at this price. Also, I drive a Ram 2500 so my ride is a bit bumpy, which because of the way the buttons are positioned on the unit causes me to enter scan mode every time I am trying to change stations on a preset and hit the slightest bump... a big truck / people with stiff suspension specific problem to be sure. The unit organic EQ pre-select bands are pretty good -- standard POP, JAZZ, NEWS etc settings, so most users will likely never need the crAPP for the advanced EQ adjustments. Bluetooth is great for streaming and good for calls. HD reception is just OK - flips digital to analog a lot if the HD signal is less than optimal. Overall a good set. Pros: sound quality, ease of installation, pre-programmed internal EQ settings, Bluetooth audio streaming quality, adjustable light color, intuitive menus Cons: THAT FREEKIN APP!, cheap feel, Bluetooth call quality just OK, price point high for value, button placement 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 94 Cobra Mach460 replacement Written By Rob94Cobra, Belton, Tx on Friday, April 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great head unit for us single din guys. DVD and navigation are great if you have to entertain kids or drive all day long and need constant directions. But for us old less is better guys this is it. You can do everything but DVD and screen style navigation. But if you need navigation you can still Bluetooth or plug your smartphone in and still hear directions via the car system no problem. Pros: Has been AWESOME!!! Cons: None for the unit, makes me now want to upgrade the rest of the system. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Does not support Apple AAC Written By Jim, Littleton, CO on Wednesday, April 02, 2014 Well, lets just say that if you want to use the USB drive option, be prepared to convert all your files to MP3. I do not know why they left out the Apple AAC decoder... Why this file type is not included is beyond me. Certainly wish I would have known that prior to purchase. This unit makes it VERY difficult to browse through your music especially if you have a large library. The single DIN technology has not advanced much since about 2001, the last time I bought a single DIN unit. Get out the hacksaw and get a unit with a bigger display. If you plan to use USB/Thumb drives as your music source, make sure the unit you purchase plays the formats you are looking to play. Pros: It fit in my RV hole! Price (you get what you pay for) USB drive connector is on a rear mounted cable and NOT sticking out of the front of the unit which eliminates breakage. Cable allows you to place USB device/thumb drive/memory stick in the glove box. Cons: It will not play all file types via USB It is not a double-DIN Display is small, hard to read browsing thru library is difficult at best dated looks 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great car stereo Written By Jauman79, Harleysville, PA on Thursday, March 13, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Sounds awesome running my JL Audio 12" W3V3 which is ran by an alpine 500x1. I haven't figured out how to hook up my phone via blue tooth yet. I hve my ipod hooked up which i use almost 90 percent of the time. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 My first Alpine, but will not be my last Written By Jeremy, New Hampshire on Monday, March 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I wanted to upgrade the sound in my wife's 2006 Chevy Trailblazer, but given the overall complexitiy of the Bose system, I was hoping just replacing the deck would make a difference. I am pleased to say that I am nothing less than blown away with the improvement in sound quality. I never realized the stock speakers could sound so crisp, clean, and have so much punch. The factory amp is also driving the speakers much more than before, causing them to hit super hard. At first I was looking for a double din unit, but I ultimately did not want to spend $500 or $600 for a bigger screen, so I began looking at the single din units, and this Alpine had an overwhelming amount of settings, functions, and sound customizing features that I could not find in comparable units, and I feel these added values over the lesser priced units justify the added cost. The Media Xpander for example is fantastic, as is the Tune IT app, which at first I was skeptical of, but is quite useful. There are many, many options and possibilities with this unit that it can be daunting, but if you take your time to test things out, you will be most impressed with this unit. Very pleased with this purchase, the listening pleasure gained is worth the price alone. Pros: Looks great, sounds great, allows for as detailed or as simple sound sculpting as you choose. I am having no issues playing any media or controlling the media either from an iPhone or a Windows phone, USB, or otherwise. It makes Bluethooth audio sound amazing, which I was very skeptical of. Media Xpander and TuneIt are very helpfull tools. Cons: So many features it can be overwhelming, but with time and experimentation, virtually limitlss possibilities. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great! Written By Jordan, Iowa on Sunday, March 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Works great in my new truck! I have zero complaints with this unit. Was easy to install and had no problems getting it to sync with my phone for bluetooth and pandora. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 I love alpine, but I think I had a run of bad luck Written By David.D, West Jordan , Ut on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had bad luck with the first 2 decks ordered. Been having issues with no signal coming from preouts. Either than that, It's a great unit, clean crisp sound, lots of options to customize sound Pros: Good sound Cons: Little expensive, don't see the price in it with options given. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 2 out of 5 Great SQ, Poor Music Support Written By Mark B, Nashville, TN on Monday, February 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) In the last year of driving my FR-S I've been spoiled by the ability to plug in my 8 year old iPod and use it's 20 gig drive for all of my music. The convenience was awesome. I hated the head unit though and the SQ from the factory unit was lacking as was it's support for additional amplification. I picked up this Alpine because I wanted something that had state of the art signal processing, high quality DAC, and high voltage preamp outputs. It has all of that and it sounds great. However those are about the only good things I have to say about it. It turns out this unit won't support my iPod correctly. It plays music, even Apple lossless, but you can't skip forward and back from the head unit. You can control the iPod directly either. After several calls to Crutchfield I was informed that my iPod is TOO OLD. Its odd to me that a basic factory non touchscreen headunit can support whatever you connect but this thing only supports newer stuff. I was told to use a thumb drive. I picked up a 32Gig unit but guess what, you can't search by artist or album on a thumb drive. If all of your music is in a flat directory this unit won't index it. That is crazy. Was this thing designed in 2005 before I bought my ipod? Every MP3 player I've ever used will index your music. Oh, and it wont play Apple Lossless from a thumb drive either. So much for my 600+ gig music library that I've maintained for years. If I want to keep this unit I'll have to spend weeks indexing my music by hand. Pros: Good SQ Cons: Poor support for mass storage, older ipods, Cant disable display animation 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Turn it on crank it up! Written By F 150 XLT 4door, wynnewood PA on Sunday, January 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Its great using it - easy to change sources, the USB for phone or flash drive, CD/DVD, XM radio, HD radio, Bluetooth WOW - intuitive enough to start using even if you don't read the manual, - installation of wires was easy - installation in dash was horrible - no directions specific to my vehicle supplied, The salesman said to connect my Subwoofer's REM wire to the 3.5 jack in the radio (i bought a jack & splices in the wire) - that 3.5 jack is for the steering-wheel remote! the subs REM goes to the Blue/white wire. I wasted time and lost money. The salesman gave even worse information on hooking-up my already installed XM receiver to the new radio - I removed the power wires & then had to re-install them as he told me his upsell Auxiliary 3.5 jack wire would allow all the other wires to be removed - so I removed them - I had to pull the radio back out & reconnect everything I just removed! - PS: The XM tunes automatically to 88.5 on the radio so using the AUX wire he sold me is a waste of time & $ - The AUX can be used for something else - This radio is one of the top of the line available - and it does everything it claims to do, including powering my 4 new 225 watt Kicker speakers with no added amplifier really well - loud, crisp, clean sound. I love it, also running the S/O Subwoofer-wo Pros: Does it all really well - comes with microphone for hands free bluetooth phone calls, USB for flash drive, Phone, Laptop, You could use the Aux connector (3.5 stereo jack) for more music (XM receiver or other) or plug in a screen to play DVDs in the CD player (you just need a screen) The blue illumination color is very cool. The option/s on screen display are nice. CD/DVD slot hides behind the face - that folds down with the press of a button on a spring loaded hinge. Cons: the manual is 50 pages (that means 100 sides) and you will need most of it to learn how to use the many functions. Very much like what has happened to phones (now they do all kinds of things really well and, oh ya, they also make calls) This Radio does all kinds of things really well and oh ya, its also a Radio (LOL) - installation in your dash will not come with any directions specific to your vehicle. You get all the parts you need + all the parts you don't need. Good Luck, be patient. 1 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Best 1 ever, Written By Foraker 43, Nappanee, IN on Monday, January 20, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is my 5th Alpine head unit, and by far the best 1 that I have ever had. After starting the vehicle, the Bluetooth automatically connects back to my phone and the music or podcast picks up right where I left off. I have a Jeep Wrangler, and because of the road noise, I used to ignore phone calls because I would not be able to hear what they were saying. With the hands free I have no problem taking calls, I can hear them and they can hear me. It just works. Pros: Great Sound, Bluetooth, Good reception, Cons: None yet. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Alpine Awesome! Written By A Mitchell, Long Island NY on Friday, January 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Moving on from a Kenwood x994 this is a blessing and easy to use. My Kenwood would be stumped adding new files to the usb, not playing or recognizing them (even when same bit rate as the other mp3s). Nothing stops or slows down the Alpine, recognized the usb faster, plays everything! And navigating to my music is a breeze with the Alpine compared to the Kenwood. and its sub menu system. The biggest plus is direct access to my stations, never realized how much I'd miss buttons 1-6 (that is part of the Kenwood coolness factor, but it got tired at highway speeds). The Kenwood is more suited to a show car or one with steering wheel mounted control. The Alpine is a daily drivers dream, built in HD (in NY there is a lot to listen to!). and far faster and clearer than the kenwood add-on box. CD playing is simple, even mp3 discs, Pandora too. And while I have Sirus XM through my Onyx Plus (through the rear aux) it can handle that as well (with an opt. part). Sound out of the box was clear, but I added the Alpine plug in amp for better sound from my Infinity system, I was not disappointed. Crutchfield ships quick, answers questions and delivers the goods! Pros: Sound quality, ease of navigation (intuitive), clear display(with direct view button) Plays my USB no problem. Cons: Exacting removal and attachment of faceplate (on this the Kenwood is a 100% better). Even the faceplate carry box is super snug. The Kenwoodd build quality is a little better but I have no doubt the Alpine will last longer than my 98 civic. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great head unit Written By Kevin, Idaho on Friday, January 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Easy to operate. Great sound. Instructions made it easy to install. Pros: Bluetooth and USB make use and safety a great combination Cons: Non so far Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Alpine CDE-HD149BT and related accessories Written By Jim F., Phila,Pa suburb on Thursday, January 16, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice radio,lots of bells and whistles, Pretty easy install, instruction could be a little better. "Pictures are worth a thousand words " ! Pros: Quality product Cons: Wire size difference between radio and adapter wiring are different gauges and must be soldered to guarantee connections as I found out ! 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Alpine CDE-HD149BT Written By Alzonez, 11105 on Thursday, January 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I always owned alpine head units but this one is probably the best thus far in fine tuning thee high, mid, and low in an unsurpassed sound quality!!! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Alpine CDE-HD149BT Written By Dennis, Placerville, CA on Wednesday, January 01, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I just upgraded my factory stereo to a Alpine CDE-HD149BT and wow what a difference. Being able to simk with my iPhone, make calls, play music off the phone, listen to Pandora is great!!!! Great design and easy to use. Pros: Stereo sounds great and was easy to install. Instructions no problem to understand. Cons: Crutchfield said the radio would not fit my 1987 Jaguar XJS. Once I reviewed th installation instructions on line i was able to determine the stereo would fit. Just needed to fabricate a couple of simple L-brackets that bolted to the sides of the stereo and it installed exactly like the factory radio. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Alpine CDE-HD149BT Written By WillM, Denver, CO on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I really liked the product. I wanted to get a gift for my wife to allow her to do Bluetooth hand free calling in a 1 DIN sized unit. This was a good product with all the connectivity I needed. Crutchfield also added in the 12V to 5V converter I needed for my model of vehicle which was a nice touch. I was able to install from scratch in about 2~3 hours with very few complications. I really like the screen in that it isn't just the 2 scrolling lines of text, instead it is a full LCD screen so you see other indicators. Pros: Has a clock in the bottom right corner when you set the view to scroll HD radio data or whatever else. Biggest thing I always found was that a clock wasn't always visible in all the different modes you can put the display in with other models. This model had the feature and was why I chose it. The mic seems pretty good and I like that it shows your phone battery life while connected via bluetooth. Pretty good unit. Cons: I wish these types of stereos would interrupt the currently playing media (HD Radio or USB...) like it does with phone calls with map instructions when your phone is in navigation mode (google maps navigation or iPhone equivalent). I didn't see many that would do that without being a navigation device already. Just a wish list item. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Impressive Value Written By EEWdad, Snohomish, WA on Monday, December 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Impressive features for a very affordable head unit. I added Sirius XM satellite radio. I was able to easily pair to my Windows phone (the only thing I cannot get to work is Pandora and that's not a huge loss for me); hands-free phone works great. The 24bit DAC and MX processing make music played from my iPod sound impressively good. I didn't expect a parametric equalizer and listener position / distance to speaker correction to be part of the feature set at this price. I had to borrow my wife's Android phone to load TuneIt (not available on Windows phone yet). HD radio sounds great and, I had no idea there were so many HD radio "multicast" channels behind my favorite stations - this really expands your listening options. In summary, great head unit - lots of listening and tweaking options. Sufficient power to deliver good bass in my small Pontiac; I'm very satisfied. Pros: Features, sound quality, display, value. Cons: Can't turn-off all unused source options (eg: Pandora) from appearing in the main display; menus are a little confusing - some are context sensitive and not all settings are available in the "main" menu. Takes a little getting used to. The "real" users manual is on the included disc - many of the settings are not fully described in the printed manual. Minor stuff overall. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 What a difference! Written By BrookeS, Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Just replaced a Kenwood Head Unit I purchased from Crutchfield last year. I liked the sound quality of the Kenwood Unit, but the display was unreadable during the daytime - which is a problem as you have to scroll through favorite channels to change, no preset buttons. This was my primary reason for the change, the display is a big imrovement over the Kenwood. But, what a surprise to hear the difference in sound quality! Big difference on clarity at higher volumes, and somewhat (not much) easier to navigate through the settings. Highly recommend this unit overall! I agree with others - Tune It feature is nothing to waste ink over. No comment on the phone features, as I wont be using... Bluetooth connection works fine with my iPhone 5. Pros: Sound Quality; Display is better than most; Variable color settings on controls; Presets (I'm old school); XM Ready (plug and play with my existing Kenwood XM tuner) Cons: No USB on front (with micro sized memory sticks - its nice to have a couple you can change with ease) Had to purchase remote separately; EQ and Xover settings are like computer menus on the space shuttle; would prefer more graphics and less digits; 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Radio is great! Tuneit just does not work. Written By Kevin, Hampton, NH on Monday, December 16, 2013 Love the radio! Just don't buy it for the Tuneit app. It simply does not work. Alpine does not seem to have any interest in fixing it either. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Terrific radio Written By Scott, Bethesda md on Saturday, November 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This radio lived completely lived up to my expectations! The sound, ability to tune it remotely with my I phone And the options I have musically, are easy to use and easy on my ears. Pros: The radio Cons: None 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Alpine CDE-HD149BT Written By RDelta, Central California on Thursday, October 24, 2013 Where to begin... I ran an old Sony mini-disc (circa 2000) for 10 years before upgrading to a Sony MEX BT5700U then to this Alpine. I have had Sonys for years and loved them but was always making excuses for the way my minidisc HU sounded. Enter the MEXBT5700U - WOW this unit sounded GREAT however, had some ignition noise, very slow to access USB music, display useless (small font and the worst fade in sunlight ever), bluetooth was fair at best, and the blinding white light ring around the volume knob made this unit unuseable. Enter the Alpine 149 - My first Alpine - I had such high hopes. I have used, tested, and experienced Alpines in others' cars etc but never bought one. Immediately, I determined that its sound was not as musical or engaging as the Sony MEX which was disappointing. At first, the menus and manual were overwhelming but after a couple of solid hours familiarizing myself with it, no problem - still, the sound quality was just decent. The volume knob feels flimsy, although other buttons are satisfactory. Sound quality and volume differs GREATLY between sources (despite Alpines numerous adjustments), low volume output through external amps (to achieve any volume at all you must increase external amp gains to the point of ign noise). So much more to say but bottom line is that its performance is disappointing, as is its sound quality. I was unable to find a way to defeat the internal crossovers - only to adjust them. Firmware problem? Pros: Better FM tuner than previous Alpines, looks nice in the dash, HD Radio tuner, Bluetooth phone works and sounds good, display is large and viewable in any light conditions. Cons: Sound quality is disappointing, cheap-feeling volume knob, seemingly low RCA outputs, sound adjustments (independent source volume and EQ) greatly impact volume in a negative way, speaker noise/clicking when searching USB drive for music, seems to have firmware problems. Not a terrible unit, but not what it should be. 7 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Alpine heads all the way Written By Mike, Bakersfield on Sunday, October 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Second alpine head I've owned and I'm very happy. Combined with the USB cable that is included and a separate xm adaptor I'm never at a loss for material. The unit itself is great quality and easy to operate. I installed this unit with a separate 4 channel amp so I can't comment on the power supply in the unit. Pros: Easy operation. Intuitive controls Cons: Microphone could be integrated into unit 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Small yet powerful Written By PurplePTGT, White Lake, MI on Tuesday, October 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This thing pretty much covers all bases. FM-HD, CDs, MP3s, USB, Bluetooth, IPOD, hands-free and it even gets AM! The human interface works great, the sound quality is flawless and the tuner has sufficient sensitivity to pull in fairly weak stations cleanly. Would it be nice if you could do more fun stuff with the color scheme? Sure but, is that critical to the sound? Not really. What I would like is a loudness contour that compensates for road noise at lower volume levels. I would also like a clock displayed at all times, even with the power off. ...and please make it big enough for an old guy like me to read while driving. There's some powerful signal processing built into this thing that I don't have space to cover here. Suffice it to say that you could tweak this thing six ways from Sunday and never get bored. Installation was easy thanks to the adapters included with the purchase. I'm still working on the perfect settings for my particular application. Me and my SPL meter will just have to keep at it until we get it well, perfect! Pros: Great sound, straightforward user interface, bring your signal source...this thing has it handled. Cons: Some nits to pick: no loudness contour. Display completely blank when powered off, needs to display a clock. A legible clock should be displayed at all times, not some odd little spinning icon. Does not support flac or wma file types. "Spinning" the volume knob down doesn't result in silence in fact, it adjusts more slowly. Seems counter-intuitive. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 I am happy with this unit. Written By Paul C, Bedford, Tx on Thursday, October 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I am still getting familiar with this device. I have had it a few weeks. But so far the sound is amazing. I bought this unit on the recommendation of a Crutchfield rep. because of the equalizer features in the unit. The menus are very simple and intuitive. I would recommend this unit. Pros: Excellent sound. Easy to follow menus. Cons: None so far. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 '04 R quad cab, great deck! Written By Mike M, Santa Barbara, CA on Friday, September 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Purchased this deck to add Bluetooth and iPhone integration to my system. Combined install with new 4 channel Alpine amplifier in '04 Ram quad can. Crutchfield harnessed w deck install simple. Adding amp increased install complexity routing RCAs and power/ground. Overall very doable with basic skills. Had problem pairing my iPhone to deck. Crutchfield tech support was great. Problem turned to be my iPhone 4S was defective, apple gave me free replacement and everything works great now. Pros: Pandora and iPod Bluetooth streaming is great. Great display as well. Cons: Operators manual pretty vague, setting parametric equalizer required referring to CD ROM. Interface to various settings not intuitive. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Very solid product Written By AndyP, San Diego, Ca. on Wednesday, September 04, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I really like the 149BT because it has all the features of the double din units but with much better design and functionality. The best thing about this device is that its very intuitive, all the controls and menu functions work as you think they should. Everything that you need is located in fingers reach from the center control. I really believe a good product is defined by its simplistic design. To have as much control as this device has and be uncomplicated is amazing. I know exactly how to get to each menu and make quick adjustments on the fly. Audio from Alpine is always great. I have not tried the Tuneit about as of yet but I hear its interesting. The HD radio is clear at times but because of the area you live in it can be spotty. I also use the steering wheel controls which are very convenient as well. I also like the fact that you can turn off the internal amp to add more clarity to the signal and reduce noise. Overall a great product. If you really don't need video I would get this in a heartbeat. I had a double dine 7inch before this and returned it because it was slow and clunky. Also there is app direct mode which makes it much easier to access your Itunes Library on your iphone. Pros: Loaded with tweaks, parametric EQ, MX Tuner, Built in Xover, Multi Illumination, logical layout and functionality, App Direct mode. Cons: Green Illumination is dim in comparison to all other colors. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Value for Such Awesome Sound Written By WilliamTX, Burleson, TX on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased this head unit for the BT abilities, but I got so much more! It can do anything I can think of and the sound quality is so crisp and clear. My Nephew came over and he couldn't believe the improvement from my other Alpine. It is very, very clean, and if you are into sound quality as I am then you know what I mean. The BT is very nice to have for the phone as well, I don't have to talk louder then normal and the provided mic picks it up cleanly. I have had no complaints about me having an echo or not being able to hear me, nothing at all! and I have no trouble hearing them over ALL the speakers. LOL I am very pleased with my choice to purchase this item. The only thing I am a little disappointed about is when I went to get it installed the shop sells this same unit for a lower price, but not enough to worry about returning it by any means. All and all an awesome unit. Thank you crutchfield! Pros: Sound Quality, Features, ease of operation. The expandability of the head unit. Cons: No Remote included, Storage case for the face plate seems a little on the thin side, not as heavy built as older units. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great product for the money Written By Gus, Baltimore County, MD on Sunday, August 04, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Works with my prior alpine's remote control. You can use a USB flash memory to play music. Cons: None 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Alpine CDE-HD149BT Written By Jeremy K., Shreveport, La on Monday, July 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love this radio so far. Still haven't finish setting up all the options yet; it has tons of them. Pros: Bluetooth, Android compatible, Pandora, detailed screen, easy to navigate, has its own app Cons: difficult to get Bluetooth devices to save to the radio. My phone says its connected but the radio says other wise. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Head Unit, but TuneIt APP is a joke.... Written By Patrick, Chester, VA on Sunday, July 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Just installed this unit yesterday and overall, very happy with it. This was an upgrade from an Alpine CDA-117 which was lacking built-in Bluetooth and HD radio. I wasn't thrilled that the new HU didn't come with a wireless remote or an iPod/iPhone cable but I guess that's why it was only this much. If you're only going to use this unit with an Apple product, just get the Apple USB-30 pin/lighting cable. It's long enough to reach from the radio to the glove box in most cases, and you won't get stuck with an extra 6' USB cable that you probably won't use. Not to mention, I've notice that most iPod cables that are made by car audio manufacturers (Alpine & Pioneer), will not fit most iPod/iPhones in any type of case. But aside from that, superior SQ, features, and an easy user interface. I wish Alpine had made the 3-line display easier to change. For example: when listening to the radio, the unit will display the station name and the song title. In order to see the artist, you'll have to scroll down a line. On other sources, that's not an issue. I guess because there's an extra line of info to display, but not a big deal at all. As far as TuneIt goes.....just use the radio controls to adjust the audio. I don't think I've ever used a worse APP in my life. Just way too many bugs in the software right now, but don't let that discourage you from buying this head unit. It's a great product for the money, I think. Pros: Built in HD radio, exceptional Bluetooth, great iPod controls, very user friendly, superior SQ on any source Cons: No included remote or iPod cable, Alpine TuneIt app is terrible, faceplate can be a little tricky to reattach 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Alpine CDE-HD149BT Written By Chris, California on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Was looking to upgrade to Ipod control as well as an HD radio signal. This Alpine does not disappoint. The sound is clean and crisp, no matter what source is being utilized. It doesn't have a billion color display, or fancy little movies playing. It is a basic head unit that performs flawlessly where it is important. The menu navigation was quite simple once you run through them a couple of times. I cannot review the Bluetooth, and/or phone modes, as I refuse to encourage phone use while driving. One reason for this purchase was to control a 5th generation Ipod Touch, which it does perfectly. Searches, tagging, etc. are easier to control on this deck compared to others I previously tried. I do unfortunately need to mention that the original stereo sent to me ended up defective. The subwoofer output died within 3 hours of use. But Crutchfield immediately sent out another system to replace it. Crutchfield is by far the best when it comes to warranty / technical issues. They are always just a phone call or email away. As always, I am quite satisfied with my new Alpine from Crutchfield. Pros: Great Ipod control, straight forward menus, easy to read display (even in sunlight), and awesome sound reproduction regardless of the source. Cons: The instruction manual is a little overwhelming. 57 pages, (mostly about bluetooth / phone set up) and it's delivered on a cd. It really would have been nice to have an actual manual during the install and set up process. It would have cost another .05 to .10 cents for them to print and include it, but costs the rest of us much more in time and money to do it ourselves. And trust me, the manual is essential to understand all the features and settings. 3 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Best Radio Yet! Written By Collin, Chicago, IL on Friday, July 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) At first I had a hard time reaching deeper in my wallet for this radio, especially when I'm used to buying Pioneer. I will definitely never miss my previous radio! My first impression when I turned it on was, "Wow, this screen is huge!" and it is very bright. Even when the sun hits the display, the letters are actually brighter where the sun is hitting and extremely easy to read at a glance, making the road easier to watch. I use the HTC One Google Edition phone with Pandora and Google Play with this radio more often than I play CD's and listen to HD radio stations, and almost every time, the bluetooth easily connects. Although half the time I have to turn bluetooth off, and then back on, to get the radio to launch Pandora on my phone so I can control it and read the song titles via the radio's display. Before I installed the Alpine 149BT, I had a Pioneer radio with some Polk audio speakers installed by myself which sounded pretty good. After installing the Alpine radio, I connected my bluetooth and adjusted the curve on my phone to exaggerate the lower frequencies and all of a sudden I realized I might not need to buy a sub! I still need to read the manual to fully understand the fine tuning of this radio, but anyone can get in there and quite easily make their car sound so much better, and look amazing with this beautifully bright and crisp display. Last but not least, hands free calling is a breeze. I mounted my mic on the windshield column and it works great. Pros: - Bright, Crisp, Easy to read display - Amazing sound quality - Hands free works wonders - Install was easy - Menu system is logical and clean Cons: - Pandora via bluetooth sometimes doesn't connect. (More a Google/Pandora/Android issue) 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Nice radio Written By Joe, Connecticut on Monday, July 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Nice radio. I like that you could tune it to sound just the way you want it. Pros: Sound quality to work the way you want it Cons: Can not use my existing Sirius tuner, have to buy a new one. 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Awesome Deck Written By Jim, Ann Arbor on Friday, July 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awesome deck - had another Alpine that I replaced and the sound quality between the two was like night and day. The older deck was probably 6 or 7 years old. The unit is pretty easy to use, typicaly Alpine head unit controls. BT works great with my droid (and tested it with my Dads droid as well). The HD radio signal drops a bit more than before but I don't listen to the radio that often (CD's & HDMI to phone). I have an even older Alpine in my boat that came from my original car that still rocks and works perfectly. Love Alpine decks and will likely never stray to another vendor. Pros: Sound quality, pre-outs, BT sync, easy to use, display is very appealing to the eye compared to all other models Cons: Not motorized.. last two decks were 1 button cd popped out put new one in and it closed itself (and still work after 12 years). Now its push a button to open deck, eject cd, replace cd flip deck back up to change a cd.. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 My Love For Alpine Products& Crutchfield.com Written By HarleyMan00, Three Springs,Pennsylvania on Tuesday, July 09, 2013 Awesome Deck, could have got it cheaper But it not Crutchfield.com and that the only place i will deal with when it come to Video&Audio Products! Pros: Another Great Deck From Alpine And The Staff At Crutchfield The Best When It Come To Dealing With Video&Audio And Knowing What They Sell And They Are Always Just a Phone Call Away When You Are Having A Problems. Cons: None 1 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 Alpine cde-hd149bt Written By Finfan, Maddock,ND on Monday, July 08, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great deck, very user friendly 1 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 3 out of 5 Cheap-pine Written By E, Petaluma,Ca on Monday, July 01, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This much and it dosent come with a remote? Had a Kenwood before that was a nightmare to use seems much easier to use with an android, Still havent figured out the pandora set -up. Pros: Easier then a kenwood, HD radio Cons: no remote and kinda expensiveand face plate nightmare! 2 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 149 Written By Anonymous, Aurora, IL on Sunday, June 30, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've had a lot of alpine stereo's by far this is the best one Pros: Sound Cons: The app 1 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Alpine CDE-HD149BT Written By Anonymous, Buffalo New York on Friday, June 28, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Its a nice stereo for the money Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Best Single-Din on the market Written By USArmyRet, Ocala, FL on Sunday, June 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is the 3rd Alpine Stereo I have owned within the last 4 years and this is by far the best sounding product to date. The sound quality is awesome. It interacts flawlessly with iPhone 4S and the new TuneIt app makes setting up the advanced audio settings a breeze. I would definitely purchase this product for any future vehicles I may purchase. Pros: Ease of Operation and Performance is Second-To-None. Cons: The display isn't as cheesy as with some of the earlier models. 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 4 out of 5 2001 Ford Explorer Written By GregB, Bellevue, WA on Friday, June 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) First off, Crutchfield gets a 5 Star Rating *****! Customer service and support are fantastic. I would not hesitate to install another head unit again. They sent me everything I needed to do the install, even things I didn't know I needed (ie., voltage drop gizmo for my factor sub woofer). It was so easy. I went into my local shop Car Toys with the intention of having them do everything. They claimed free installation, but they charged fantastic prices on all the miscellaneous parts and pieces to do the "free install". All of these parts, pieces and tools were supplied at no charge from Crutchfield. Pros: Sounds great, easy to install, BT microphone is good quality, people say I sound great. Cons: Not very user friendly when mated with ipod, though to be fair could be user problem. 2 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Alpine CDE-HD149BT Written By Anonymous, Olympia, WA on Thursday, June 13, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Straightforward fairly easy install and working as advertised. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Quality and excellent sound Written By Josh, MT on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is definitely the best head unit I've ever had. The sound quality paired with Alpine speakers is amazing (even without a separate amp). The only quirky thing is the Bluetooth Pandora connection with Android but that's probably as much to do with my phone as anything else. The setup was super simple, way easier than the Kenwood system I did have, and I just can't get over how good everything sounds. Pros: Audio quality, ease of setup, ease of installation Cons: Bluetooth and Android phones are a little quirky but it does work. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 Great Radio! Written By Rich, Palmyra, VA on Monday, June 10, 2013 The Alpine CDE-HD149BT is a exceptional radio for the price! Very easy to use and it has an excellent sharp LCD display making the screen very easy to read! All functions work flawlessly and the build quality is excellent! Pros: LCD screen, Controls are intuitive, Changes functions fluidly. Cons: None. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Sound Quality Value 5 out of 5 cde hd149bt nice hu, really nice Written By fun commute, detroit mi on Saturday, June 08, 2013


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Late last week, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office was made aware of a possible indoor marijuana growing operation after a fire occurred at a residence on the 6400 block of Eggert Road in Eureka. This morning Sheriff's Deputies contacted the resident there, Bradley John Chrisler, 48, who is on formal probation with a search and seizure clause. Deputies conducted a probation search of the residence and located 535 growing marijuana plants and more than 11 pounds of dried marijuana. Additionally, they found three hypodermic syringes. Deputies arrested Chrisler and transported him to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked for cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for sales, possession of a hypodermic syringe, and a probation violation. Chrisler posted bail in the amount of $20,000 and is scheduled to be arraigned on September 01, 2009.
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