The Unboxing and Review of the Alpine iLx W650
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Just installed this in my 05 TJ. Replaced a single din Kenwood. The sound quality of the Alpine is exceptional. The UI is intuitive enough. Not much in the way of customization, I'm not a 14yr girl so that's not an issue for me. As with all of my Alpine experiences in the past, very pleased with this purchase.
Absolutely best video for a car stereo unboxing and review. It is surprisingly difficult to find videos like these, considering how much technology they pack into car stereos now-a-days. Thank you so much!
I just bought this yesterday and installed it. Had a couple of modifications on rear view camera power supply and by custom Pioneer Sub-woofer connections. Very happy with this unit, an upgrade I've been waiting for a while - excellent unboxing video!
TigerKitty 2 question, when you record on Snapchat and the volume is up does it lower while using CarPlay ? Or no?
I understand that it’s not an hd display, but is the screen decent ?
Mike R-S great screen.
Platinum Clothing volume goes down unfortunately.
Just had this unit installed on my 2005 Lexus ES330 and it works great.
I appreciated that walk through, I really like to see the settings of OEM or stock Radios (Headunits).
6 months and i love this head unit in my tacoma, with interface of course,LOL!,thanks for all the information ,Great Video.
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I'm thinking about this one for my Tacoma too! How's the Android auto? I bought a Boss unit on sale a few months ago and already want to throw it in the garbage. The apple carplay works fine but the Android auto is terrible.
I installed it recently, does this head unit hold up long term or does it get laggy?
@@nautical1078 -Had for over a Year and 6 months ,bought 2 days after it came out, works the same as when i bought it ,Flawless, once you figure out how you like your music, there is always improvement, I got mine to exactly how i like it and i Love this head unit and the price ain't bad either.
Super informative and now making my radio making decisions harder
It is going to get harder, we have a bunch more reviews coming
I went from a pioneer 4600 in my charger to this alpine 650 in my challenger,same amps and speakers,the sound is great,I just miss all the bells and whistles from the pioneer,wireless CarPlay,screen mirroring,for a basic radio the alpine is good,I bought mine new 2nd hand 8 months ago for 350 at the time it was over 600 retail,I paid 350 new for the pioneer before the “plandemic” now it’s over 500,if I can’t get used to the alpine I’ll be making the switch,thanks for the video
Pretty thorough answer to my question on the Saturday show. 👍
I can’t imagine disliking this video. You covered everything. Job well done. Thank you!
Great overview. It was nice meeting you guys last week...sorry about the air hose again. lol
I love when he says four by 2 and 6 /16 kinda had me laughing Dean really its ok ......you probably got that dimension from the alpine
I love the physical look of this unit but the lack of theme customization is a turn off
This is the best double din stereo review/overview on the internet
Omg this looks like will be perfect for my next install.
Absolutely love the detail you go through on these reviews. Keep up the amazing videos.
I just had this stereo installed and I love it!!
hows the sound quality? do you notise any hiss or distortion when volume is max?
@@nyusufffff none at all, I replaced the factory speakers and bought better ones and sounds great. Adjust the eq settings to your liking .👍
These modular designs should be the normal standard by now--not the exception. I'm glad to seeing more models coming out!
I just bought this radio but I have to wait till the dash kit comes in, but this is the best review/explaintion I've seen for this radio so far. Simple yet informative, good job.
Not sure if it's been requested before on previous reviews or not, but sharing a suggested retail price (not specific or regional prices which I'm sure are variable) would be awesome, especially for someone shopping for new gear. It's not a big deal, at all, but since you always serve up honest information it could definitely help make more informed decisions.
Always enjoy the reviews, regardless. Thorough, fun and to the point.
Thanks for walking me through this. Chose to put this in my beater/daily driver to bring it into the 21st century.
One of the best car reviews I’ve seen. BUT, need a SMD distortion test. Then, it would be THE BEST CAR RADIO REVIEW…….
Just had this installed in my 2011 NC Miata. Awesome explanation and set mine up on the drive home..
you're not a real installer unless your fingers are all jacked up ...hahahaahaha ......great video as always...
Or, you know, wear mechanix gloves.
it's a wart
Yeah man, I was working the other day and looked down to grab a tool and my thumb was dripping. Random cuts.
@@goemon9378 Which one? There appears to be several.
I have a permanent mark on my wrist from a hot center brake light from putting in rear deck speakers.
I am happy you went in to the eq settings that sold me .
As usual, excellent video. No stone left unturned.
I really liked your review. It was very thorough and you went into all the menus 👍
I just picked up one of these for my Kia Forte. I still did not install it, but wanted to thank you for the great videos. I watch all the time, and learned alot from you guys. One thing I noticed is there is a gap on the top and bottom of the Metra kit. However, I learned a great trick from Dean to use weather stipping to fill in that gap. It looks great in the dash kit with a fabulous looking flush mount regardless of the large lip. I can't wait to hear the difference between my factory head unit and this Alpine.
Justin Kerrigan How is it?
@@Tempe401 I returned it, because it was not properly working. I was unable to get the Android Auto to work. It was an excellent unit, and I wish I would have kept it. I was really impressed with the unit, but functionality was not as I thought it would be, expecially for an Alpine. Great price and worth every penny.
Good job.
Having mine installed tomorrow, & I can't wait to rock out replacing 20 year old stock equipment.. *-Added Polk Audio 6" X 8" DB572 up front and bass heavy CERWIN VEGA speakers in the rear.
Excellent, planing on purchasing one, all sold out.
Great unboxing. I love these videos. I am considering upgrading my eleven year old Alpine HU.
Do alpine head units slow down?
@@nautical1078 No. It still works great. I have a IVA-W505 and I love it.
What volume setting does this deck clip at? Please help
Does anyone know what the max volume on the unit before clipping??
Awesome review! Particularly liked the peq and crossover explanations!!!
Just waiting for Crutchfield to get more of these in stock but mine is already paid for and I cannot wait to have this installed in my ‘05 Toyota Tacoma. 😎🖤
same!
@@salvadorvega9202 Got everything installed but still working on the speakers. I soldered this unit to the Alpine KTA-450 amp and it was super easy.
The nightmare has started with putting new Infinity speakers in my truck...but I do have everything figured out and all the correct mounting kits for my truck.
I have the back speakers in which was officially the ONLY true plug and play so far, lol...believe it or not it is an absolute nightmare getting the front tweeters and 6x9’s connected together correctly with this black box that all speaker wires go too.
I just need to get off my lazy but and sweat it out in my garage and finally finish this install.
Only thing I do no like about this unit so far...when I finally gave the speakers ready to go I have to leave the whole system out of the dashboard so I can get to the amp’s gain level controls.
I am not looking forward to eq’ing because there is so much of that to do, lol
This unit better sound way better than my stock ‘05’s original cheap system.
Wish me luck. :)
I read some reviews that said the included USB extension cable is trash in terms of its ability to read various thumb drives.
This is the best video of information for this stereo. Thanks.
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Soundboy!
OPTIMUS6LTR Good thing I watched Doug's video or Id be lost
Me too
Nice like always!
Android Auto is Fantastic and as for Apple car play it can be turned off or on ,i have both set up and they work flawlessly, for such a compact design it packs alot of features , crossover point simple and advanced, watts per channel it feels like 25- but i have mine ran thru a audio control line driver too 2 Skar Audio amps and the sound is Amazing.
I see the 'SHAM-WOW' guy found another gig!
Alpine They recommended to zip-tie the usb cable with the radio wire harness. 😉Protected it from loosing.
Very nice, I like the fact that it's not a full double din and it has a shorter back end. Currently running a pioneer double din but the android auto on that runs terrible, yes I checked and updated the firmware and it runs slow. My maps always freeze for some odd reason. I like alpine and I have a 9887 in my honda del sol.
Which pioneer do you have. I'm trying g to decide between this and 4400 nex
@@bigjack79 I have the NEX 4100. I'd go with the alpine since it's a newer model
I just wish it was wireless carplay... Alpine had one but they discontinued it for some reason
maybe it's just me but i have a massive mp3 collection on usb. Some head units handle it well, others not so much. So I wanna see how each unit handles indexing and browsing large collections. But it seems like videos like this never addresses that. But I'm diggin this unit. Great video!
Looks like a nice stereo. I think I’d miss the customizable splash screen on my AppRadio 4 though. Silly I guess but… great review though 👏
Looks like a decent system - all you need really!
How to hook up mirroring to that alpine iLx w650 or wireless mirroring with USB adapter. Can it be D
When using apple carplay navigation I’m unable to pause the radio actually the only way to turn off or pause the radio is to turn the power off on the unit or turn the volume all the way down which means you cant hear voice from the incoming calls. Yes the unit interrupt the radio when giving directions but music returns instantly and it’s very distracting. All I want is to turn off the radio when using navigation so I can pay attention to the directions without any music, is that asking to much a pause on the radio.
Play a song from you iTunes on your phone and press pause.
Five Star Car Stereo so we must plug the phone in to pause but cant pause the radio itself, not very well thought out by Android
I have this radio installed I'm using Android but I cannot for the life of me find a way to turn OFF this radio! I can only turn it down. I watched this hoping he showed HOW to turn the radio off! So there is a way to turn it off or "power off" if I use an iPhone? I don't seem to have that option
I just purchased a car with the ilx-w650 already installed. when I go to the menu screen the only boxes lit up are radio, Bluetooth audio, camera and set up. Why wouldn't Sirius XM, USB, ipod and connectivity be lit up and accessable?
Question? I’m really interested in this radio to replace my stock radio on my 2011 tacoma.
I love that it has google Maps and Waze. My question in order to activate these features do I have to link it up to my iPhone via hardwire or Bluetooth?
You have to switch connection in the back of radio. Very easy to do
How's the glare on this unit? My deck now has a very glossy display and its impossible to see during the day.
Obrigado seus vídeos sempre me ajudou em algumas situações 😊👌
Awesome!! I just got this radio installed today
How do you like not so far? Thinking of switching from a kenwood ddx374
ridethewagon69 in my opinion it’s amazing.... for the price of course
I connected this stereo about a year ago and sounds clear and sharp! But one issue....the blue/white remote wire gets 12v as soon i switch my key to acc or start the engine even though the radio is in OFF position!
Great video.nice explanation.number one this guy
Bestbuy specs says the screen actually is Resistive, not capacitive touch
If it was resistive it wouldn't have gesture features like this one has.
Hello! Do you know if Torque PRO app could be installed here? And does it take data via Bluetooth OB2 scanner?
i cant get mine passed the language select. could my unit be defective?
Great video with great information. May I make a recommendation. I noticed this with many different TH-cam videos, where the person making the video speaks in a heightened tone of voice, almost yelling. No need. You can speak in a normal tone of voice. With a more even tone of voice, you give the viewer opportunity to absorb every detail the first time and it is a better experience and will get you more viewers.
Hey Chris I have been a huge fan of alpine for 35 yrs since I installed my very first 7308 lol bit I recently installed the new ilx-w670. The sound is great. Not very thrilled about the super long parking brake wires 😢 lol but I have a relay on its way to solve that issue of only watching video while being parked with emergency brake on? I mean who puts their emergency brake on when you have an automatic transmission? Lol anyways I understand the safety reasons and the possible law suits if you didn't have that. But anyways the reason for this message is the microphone. Why is there no volume control on the mic? It's an alpine ? My son called me and said it was very quiet sounding. The mic is not obstructed and is actually on the dash about 14inches from my face? Do I have a faulty mic or can I upgrade to a better quality mic? What's my solution here?
So this doesn't come with a trim ring? mine didn't. Also cant get rid of the humm even with a direct ground to the frame.
Can this be installed by an after market amp 4 channel instead of the KTA alpine amp?
Flawless review. I give it 5 stars!
When are you reviewing ilx-w670?
I have this unit installed in a 2018 Wrangler JK with external amplifiers. When I shut off the Jeep after playing Apple CarPlay I get a loud pop. I do not get this pop when I use just the radio. I do have it wired with a PAC controller for steering wheel controls. Anyone else experience this? Any ideas? I’ve tried several different ground paths but no change.
how is the sound quality of this unit compared to the new kenwood excelon units each one being ran off the same 4 channel mids and high amp?
Alpine ilx-w650 vs Pioneer mvh-1400nex... other than display size, number of camera inputs, band equalizer and price point - what am I missing?
Jason Hurdicus that pioneer doesn’t have android auto support.
Hey Chris not sure if first message sent i have the ilx-w670 and love the sound quality. Its alpine all the way with the sound. My complaint or question is with the microphone. My son called me and said i was really quiet and im a loud talker so is there any way to turn the microphone volume up? Or do i have a faulty mic ? Or can i upgrade to a better quality mic? Please let me know bc i plan on using the hands free talk often and i have to do something to resolve this issue one way or another . Like i said the sound quality is top notch. Just need a solution for the mic
Great video thanks, wish I could change the back ground colors
Muchas gracias..
Mediante tu excelente revista, me decidí a la compra.. de este equipo Alpine ilx w650.
Me gusta este autoradio, tiene buen antecedente de calidad... ;)
Mi radio original, me fué robado de mi camioneta, Isuzu Dmax; y... entonces muy a pesar mío, contemplé la alternativa o ventana para migrar a un multimedia, Apple y Android
Gracias, saludos desde Paraguay :)
Very informative! Thank you
With the amp addition to the back of it is it REALLY with it? Or just get a better 4 channel? Thanks.
Outstanding review
Has alpine given any ETA on the kta 450?
Anyway to mirror android phone on this head unit? Thanks
I just ordered this radio
Where did you order from? Crutchfield is out of stock and I cant find it on amazon.
@@albikasemi2322 Crutchfield
@@tbiggie2003 Gothca, thanks!
Jasin K they have it at www.sonicelectronix.com/item_169259_Alpine-ILX-W650.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA5Y3kBRDwARIsAEwloL5baPB5laZkPdu9lNgaLwQknoPYZUHgpgUwdOFElYuh6jFfw6zypQkaAiGeEALw_wcB for 299
Is there any way to have apple CarPlay at all times?? Like Bluetooth?
Good video! When I connect my phone Android Auto opens but after a minute it closes. Could it be the USB cable? I am not using the one provided with the radio.
Excellent video
Great walkthrough! Thank you
I like this head unit and almost bought it but it only has one USB cable. So I can't have one USB connected to a flash drive and another USB connected to my iphone for carplay. I would have to swap between the two. Which kills it, honestly.
I love the radio, expect it hates android auto, I have never been able to keep it working..
Can you watch movies with this unit?
If so how can I connect video to it
Yes, you can watch downloaded videos or movies. Another cool thing is viewing MAPS in satellite view as apposed to typical road/highway graphics.
@SLY GXP As far as I know, movies have had to been downloaded and or using a USB plug in.
What format should movies be downloaded as?
I want 1!!!!!! 👌👍✌️greatvideo man
Has anyone retained factory steering wheel controls with a 2017 Kia Sportage?
I got this for my 2008 Nissan xterra
is there any way to mirror youtube or netflix onto this one?
Diego_FA5 traffic must be brutal where you’re from
Does it Play Video?
Thumb drive or App, like TH-cam?
Just installed this with a PAC RP5-GM31 in my '08 Avalanche. Extremely happy with performance all around. Waiting for all my door install gear to complete the full Bose replacement. Curious if you know the clipping point of the deck to aid setting up my amp? Your vids are awesome and it's great showing how much goes into a solid install. I'm over in Seattle and lots of the great little shops have disappeared or gone full custom.
Brian Vandiver did you keep steering wheel controls and all with the pac rp5gm31?
ProTech Mech yes, all but xm since I don’t use it. I also don’t have the rear seat screen but the rear radio controls do still work with the alpine. The factory mic does not work through the kit and the alpine mic does not pickup best in the factory spot. I am still very happy with this radio and the install kit.
Brian Vandiver thank you, will be ordering same radio and harness.
ProTech Mech don’t forget the antenna adapter and a dash kit
Great video. Much appreciated
Hi, this can be work in navara p300 2018 model with birds eye view and steering control sir?
Can I use the finger gesture volume on carplay or android auto?
Wire yellow blue join to?
how can i bypass my ilx w650 alpine i have the pac tr-7
Going to be installing this into your favorite car. A 2014 wrangler since it has the camera button, and I'm installing a back up camera I should power that through to the red accessory wire? or since there's no power antenna will the blue wire work for that? Also the jeep has the alpine stock subwoofer upgrade.
So in order to use android auto you gotta have the phone plugged into the headunit?
This radio or pioneer avh 4200nex ?
installed this radio and i'm having a issue where for Bluetooth calls, they can hear me but i cant hear anything through the speakers.
IS THERE A REMOTE CONTROL?!?! If not what remote will work?!