Alpine Electronics Now Shipping New 1-DIN CD Receivers

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. announced that all of its new 2012 single DIN CD receivers are now shipping. Although some of the new receivers began shipping in February, the remaining models have now become available.

The receivers offer various connectivity options for popular digital audio sources. Three of the new models have built-in HD Radio™ receivers, allowing access to over 2,000 stations broadcasting with HD Radio Technology. Four models offer full Pandora® internet radio control, including thumbs-up, thumbs-down, track skip, bookmarking, and new station creation. Depending on the model, this full control is available via the Pandora app on an iPhone® connected via USB, or from Android™ or BlackBerry® smartphones using Bluetooth® wireless technology. When either HD Radio or Pandora is playing, song, artist and album name will scroll on the display.

Bluetooth wireless technology is included on four of the receivers. Features that enhance the hands-free calling experience include an Alpine-tuned sound maximizer for clearer incoming call sound quality, and a separate microphone that can be precisely mounted (such as on the visor) to optimize capturing the driver’s voice for improved out-going sound quality. Other features include secure simple pairing (SSP) to improve the pairing experience for newer smartphones; display of phone battery level, cellular signal level and received message icons; and call waiting support.

The following Alpine CD receivers are now available at authorized Alpine retailers:

CDE-HD138BT Advanced Bluetooth CD/HD Radio Receiver
· Works with Pandora® internet radio for Android™ and BlackBerry®
· HD Radio™ receiver with iTunes® Tagging and HD2/HD3BT
· BT Plus Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio streaming
· SiriusXM compatible (requires SXV200 tuner and XM subscription, sold separately)
· MediaXpander Pro DSP improves compressed media sound quality
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3/WMA/AAC support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Three 4V Preouts
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· 5-band parametric EQ
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Steering wheel remote ready
· MAP: $299.95

CDE-HD137BT Advanced Bluetooth CD/HD Radio Receiver
· Works with Pandora® internet radio for Android™ and BlackBerry®
· HD Radio™ receiver with iTunes® Tagging and HD2/HD3BT
· BT Plus Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio streaming
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3 support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Three Preouts
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· 3-band parametric EQ
· Steering wheel remote ready
· MAP: $219.95

CDE-136BT Bluetooth CD Receiver
· Works with Pandora® internet radio for iPhone®
· Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio streaming
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3 support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Three Preouts
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· Steering wheel remote ready
· 3-band parametric EQ
· MAP: $199.95

CDE-135BT Advanced Bluetooth CD Receiver
· Works with Pandora® internet radio for Android™ and BlackBerry®
· BT Plus Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio streaming
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3 support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· Steering wheel remote ready
· 3-band parametric EQ
· MAP: $189.95

CDE-134HD CD/HD Radio Receiver
· HD Radio™ receiver with iTunes® Tagging and HD2/HD3
· Front USB plug for iPod® and iPhone® plus passenger controls
· USB mass storage mode (MP3 support)
· Front Aux input jack
· Low and High Pass Filters
· Subwoofer Phase & Level Control
· Built-in 18W x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 rating)
· 3-band parametric EQ
· MAP: $179.95

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