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   Consumer Reviews of Alpine IVA-W502E
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Jaspok
1st Gear
4 reviews
52 points
129 forum posts Joined on 18-Jun-2010
Highly sought after Competition level DVD Headunit  Posted on 29 Aug 2014
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I installed this on
Alfa Romeo 147

Review
Finally found a good priced used set with external USB cable.

First thought, the design, build and finish, audio quality is all top notch giving Alpine the leader in Head unit reputation.

Programs were easy to use, screen was high quality WVGA LED screen, button touch was of quality plastic, a lot of features, especially liked it 2nd background style with a microphone similar to The Voice.

The boot up and disc loading is one of the fastest and with an aftermark steering wheel control module, it integrated well.

Sound quality is one of it's strongest point, this HU was highly sought after by competitors and audiophile for its audio quality, features and value for money.
(Mcintosh, Mark Levison)

Hidden features will require a processor to unlock to its full potential for competition level.

Best buy if you can find a reasonable used one, mine was in mint condition and shall port it over to my next car if possible.

What I like
Audio/Video quality

Features

Screen quality

Touch responsiveness

Potential to add processor and upgrade

Bootup time

Resale valuie

What I do not like
Proprietary cables like ipod, Ai net, optical, gps, bluetooth

Small words on button

No proximity sensor

Blue led lights on button can't be off

No equalizer before add imprint processor


Tommisan
4th Gear
6 reviews
611 points
398 forum posts Joined on 21-Oct-2005
A good all rounder Multi Media Station (MMS)  Posted on 15 May 2014
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I installed this on
Fiat Bravo

Review
This MMS has quite a no. of features. I particularly like the Dolby Movie and Music setting (with the external audio processor PXA-H700 or H700). The range of frequencies are crisp clear when coupled with micro precision speakers, tweeters and a sub.

I have the IPod connectivity and that makes playing music from the IPod touch a breeze. It charges my IPhone too.

The touch screen makes it easy to navigate through the setup and source. Playing DVD is just a few clicks away.

The installer was also able to connect the search, mute, volume functions to my steering control and makes the daily fiddling much easier.

What I like
-Love all the functions in the MMS
-Dolby surround, a must with the external audio processor
-Can opt for Bluetooth connectivity with mobile phone.
-Easily connect to view reverse camera in action

What I do not like
- Complicated G. Equalizer, preset P. Equalizer is already tough! But if you are an audiophile, you will appreciate this
- After you have parked the car, the DVD player continues to run (in background) for a while before it stops.


Dannyaki
Neutral Newbie
20 reviews
1 points
36 forum posts Joined on 21-Jul-2011
Best screen I have ever watched  Posted on 31 May 2013
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Review
I recommend this unit for city driving when you need to wat for your wife and kids and still wanna keep yourself occuied. The screen is superb. just don't watch a DVD while you drive could be dangerous.

What I like
ipod and iphone compatible. User friendly with great sound.

What I do not like
The display can be better. May some difficulty when trying to plug in my iphone in the beginning.

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