What is the best Apple CarPlay Stereo 2019? When Apple CarPlay first came out in October 2014, we only had two models available to choose from. The Alpine iLX-007 and the Pioneer App Radio 4 SPH-DA120. Having only two models…
Alpine iLX-W650 – Tremendous value in a tiny package Update 7-1-19 – I do think the Alpine iLX-W650 is the best value Apple CarPlay and Android Auto head unit on the market for 2019 (without iDatalink Maestro compatibility). For an…
This week in the garage- Apple CarPlay for Porsche 991 featuring Alpine iLX-107 wireless CarPlay receiver. In the summer of 2016, a potential new customer contacted our shop in Brookfield, CT about aftermarket Apple CarPlay for Porsche 991. At the time,…
Alpine i209-WRA installed with brake light reverse camera at Sounds Incredible Mobile At Sounds Incredible Mobile, in Brookfield, CT, we recently had a client bring in his Jeep Wrangler to have an Alpine i209-WRA installed. We do a lot of…
Best CarPlay Head Unit Review 2017 – Sony, Kenwood, Pioneer and Alpine – Where to start? Update – make sure to check out my Best CarPlay Head Unit 2018 Review here for the latest and greatest. Shopping for an Apple…
Meet the Alpine i209-WRA – combining the perfect mix of features and value Although I couldn’t make it to CES 2017, I was excited to see that Alpine finally appears to have the right combination of features and price point…
Looking for the Best Double Din Navigation for 2016? Car Stereo Chick reviews and compares the Kenwood DNX893s, Alpine INE-W967HD and Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX Double din touch screen navigation stereos are one of the most popular selling products in our showroom.…
Alpine introduces 9″ Jeep Wrangler Apple CarPlay Head Unit – Alpine i109-WRA Although I did not get a chance to attend CES this year, I did hear about a couple cool new car audio products coming out in 2016 including…
Apple CarPlay users want to go wireless When Alpine first announced the iLX-007 in September 2014, everyone seemed to notice the “Wifi Enabled” feature displayed on the packaging and press release. There was very little information from Alpine at the…
This week in the shop we installed an Alpine X008U with Alpine’s KTX-ESD8 dash kit in a 2010 Cadillac Escalade. The OEM 2007 – 2014 Cadillac Escalade navigation systems are known for being problematic. Screens blacking out, loss of GPS signal and “MAP…