I have ordered my stuff from crutchfield (prices were great compared to ebay!) I decided against the 420... I got...

Alpine CDA-9830 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver $249.99
Receiver Kit 081TOYPOC Free
Receiver Harness 120701761 Free
Monster Cable AICIP-7 7ft. 1/8" Stereo Mini Plug to RCA $29.99
Alpine KCA-121B Male Right Angle Ai-Net to Female RCA Ca $14.99
Crutchfield MasterSheet Instructions Free
Crutchfield Guide Car Stereo Installation Free

Well, this is what I need (I found out the 9815 wouldn't fit). Thanks again for all the input!

 

My deck (Alpine CDA-9833) would have cost $450 from Crutchfield and I got it shipped for $331 on-line but you look like you scored a deal with the receiver and harness kit since that on-line place would have only saved you $25 on your 9830.

 

ouch 29.99 for a mini plug to rca cable?.... congrats on the purchase, i have always loved the alpine head units. you wont be disappointed. other than the cable it sounds like a good deal since you got the kit and harness free.

 

Well, the cable wasn't any more than at my local bestbuy and just as much as ebay with shipping (since I get free shipping at Crutchfield). And it is much faster than ebay... shipped today and delivered in 2-3 days.

Next is new subs and an amp. I'm thinking JL subs brandwise..

 

I just got a Bazooka amp powering mynew MTX 10" woofer just installed today and I think I'll be content for now but speakers would be nice by next Christmas.

 

Installed.... wow, my ipod never sounded soo good =)
pics soon

 

how did that cable work out? im looking to get a high quality cable to connect my md player to my stereo

 

Hi guys...After getting poor reception with the Imonster FM transmitter...I bought this...
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-Wpyw5yC...p?I=615TRANPOD
Reception is GREAT...well worth it..

 

i just got an ai-net=>RCA adaptor and a rca to miniplug cable for $22 shipped on ebay..it comes this week ill report back to how it sounds..im excited

 

Hey! Thanks a lot for posting this, the wife just got a mini & we were thinking this looked like the best solution, but were concerned about comments that FM transmitters weren't that great. This will work awesome & we can move it from her mini cooper to my 4runner easily.

 

The reason an FM signal isn't that great is because you are taking a digital source and taking a step backward and reducing it to a radio signal.

 

I agree..but my comment refers to the static I was getting and constantly having to change channels..

 

Yeah, I can live with radio quality, as long as it's at least that. Plus it acts as a holder, charger, and fm transmitter & we can move it from car to car. Perfect solution for us, thanks for posting up your review Sil!

 

Great avatar Tulsa!
On the way to Rex Quan Do...
That Kip is some cage fighter!

 

blah i got my ai-net aux cable and no go..atleast hte guy is giving me a refund

 

Just wanted to post a follow up on this, we got ours & I'd say the quality is somewhere between our strongest radio station & the cd player. Haven't used it a lot yet, but we are VERY happy with this.