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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Alpine Electronics presents three new products

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. has announced that it is shipping three new products. The SBR-S83V enclosed subwoofer and SPR-10TW and SPS-110TW dome tweeter sets are the newest additions to Alpine’s sound system lineup.

SBR-S83V Type-R Enclosed Subwoofer
The SBR-S83V consists of an 8-inch Type-R subwoofer in a carpeted enclosure. Rated at CEA-2031 specs, the subwoofer has 300W max RMS/900W peak power capacity, along with the characteristics that make the Type-R subwoofers so popular -- dependability, high excursion and high power handling.

The SBR-S83V’s enclosure is designed to enhance the Type-R subwoofer and is constructed of high-quality MDF with internal braces for added stiffness and durability. A Type-R grill protects the subwoofer’s cone, and flush-mounted spring-loaded terminals make for easy connection to large gauge wires. The enclosure itself measures just 11.5” wide x 19.25” long x 5.5” deep, allowing for various installation options. The SBR-S83V can fit in tight spaces such as under or behind the seat of a truck, in the hatch of an SUV, or even the side cubbyhole in a minivan which stores the extra jump seat.

SPR-10TW and SPS-110TW Dome Tweeter Sets
Alpine is also offering new component tweeter sets. The SPR-T10W Type-R and SPS-110TW Type-S dome tweeter sets are ideal for adding highs to an OEM or aftermarket sound system. The tweeter sets can be installed in a custom location using the supplied shallow flush mount cup which accommodates a 15-degree swivel, or used as a replacement for OEM tweeters using the provided height-adjustable mounting system. Both sets come with a removable Alpine logo badge, giving users the option to brand the tweeters or leave the badge off for an understated look.

The SPR-10TW uses the tweeter from the popular Type-R speaker series, known for its high performance and power handling capabilities. It features a new EQ ring for improved dispersion, providing wide, flat frequency response no matter where the tweeter is installed. The included external crossover is 75% smaller than previous networks and offers four levels of tweeter adjustments for precise tuning. The SPR-10TW has 150W max RMS/450W peak power capacity, rated at CEA-2031 specifications.

The SPS-110TW Type-S dome tweeter set is an efficient and affordable tweeter add-on. At just .75-inch deep, their small size allows for easy installation and versatile uses. The tweeter used an in-line crossover network that provides a 12 dB/Octave slope and is made with high-grade components for clean sound. Using CEA-2031 specifications, the SPS-110TW is rated at 100W max RMS/300W peak power capacity.

Pricing and Availability
The SBR-S83V is $249.95 MAP, the SPR-10TW is $119.95 MAP, and the SPS-110TW is $79.95 MAP. All products are now available at authorized Alpine retailers.

Alpine Electronics Now Shipping INA-W910 Audio/Video/Navigation System

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. is now shipping the INA-W910 audio/video/navigation (AVN) system. The INA-W910 is an AM/FM/ CD/DVD receiver with a 7-inch WVGA motorized display. It is compatible with a variety of digital entertainment and information sources, making it ideal for system building.

Audio Features:
The INA-W910 offers several options for accessing popular audio sources:
• HD Radio®: HD Radio is built-in to the INA-W910, plus HD Radio multicasting is available for accessing HD2 and HD3 channels beyond the main FM HD Radio station. iTunes® Tagging from HD Radio stations allows users to tag songs for purchase from the iTunes store.
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio: For satellite radio access, the INA-W910 uses the SXV100 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner Kit (sold separately, XM subscription required). Channel name, number and category, plus artist and song name, are visible on the INA-W910’s screen. The INA-W910 stores up to 18 XM station presets and features SiriusXM Replay™ for pause, rewind and replay of up to 30 minutes of live SiriusXM content; Song Alert™; Artist Alert™; Game Alert™; and iTunes Tagging.
• Pandora® internet radio: The INA-W910 can play music from the iPhone Pandora app. Artist, song, album and station information and album art can be displayed on the INA-W910’s screen. Pandora features such as the thumbs up/down rating system, new station creation, and bookmarking of songs for later purchase are all accessible from the INA-W910.
• iPod® and iPhone®: The INA-W910 meets the specifications for the “Made for iPod and iPhone” compatibility. Song, artist and album information, plus album art are displayed on the INA-W910 if this information is available on the iPod or iPhone. The INA-W910 features iPod Passenger Mode, allowing back seat passengers to play their iPod or iPhone through the INA-W910’s audio system, using the device’s own controls.

Navigation Features
The INA-W910’s navigation system has pre-loaded NAVTEQ maps of the U.S. and Canada, over six million NAVTEQ Premium Points of Interest (POIs), and voice-guided turn-by-turn driving
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instructions. Lifetime NAVTEQ RDS traffic service is included and does not require a separate subscription. The picture-in-picture GuideView™ Window displays the next driving maneuver, a compass, or speed limit of the current street – even if the INA-W910 is playing a music source.

Bluetooth Wireless Technology Features
Hands-free calling is available from the INA-W910’s built-in Bluetooth® Wireless Technology module, powered by Parrot. Phonebook access is available, navigation maps can be used during a call, and navigation POIs like restaurants can be dialed just by tapping the POI icon.

Sound Quality Features
The INA-W910 has a built-in 18W RMS x 4 amplifier (at CEA-2006 power ratings), three 4-volt pre-amp outputs, 7-band EQ, time correction, crossover, and a 24-bit Burr-Brown DAC. It uses MediaXpander™ technology to restore richer, truer playback to compressed digital music.

Pricing and Availability
The INA-W910 is available now for $1,199.95 MAP at authorized Alpine retailers. The SXV100 is available now for $69.99 retail, from SiriusXM’s distribution channel.

Pandora® and Pandora® internet radio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. “HD Radio” is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation. iPod, iPhone, iTunes and Made for iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Alpine Electronics, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

About Alpine Electronics

Alpine Electronics is an automotive electronics manufacturer that provides consumers and leading auto makers with audio, video, navigation and driver assistance products. The company specializes in system integration solutions with innovative vehicle entertainment and information technologies.

Alpine’s R&D and manufacturing facilities in Japan, China, Europe and North America ensure that all products address the real world requirements of drivers in each market. The company is committed to developing safe, comfortable and eco-friendly automotive electronics products.

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CarTunes of Atlanta Recommends Alpine Type R Flat Subwoofers

CarTunes of Atlanta is back with their recommendations about aftermarket trinkets to use in your car. This week, they're recommending Alpine Type R Flat Subwoofers. According to Car Tunes,

Everyone seems to make their own line of flat subs nowadays. Although you can argue who came out with it first, the most successful one was the original Pioneer flat sub. After that each manufacturer began to come up with their own way to produce bass without using too much space. In 2011 Alpine decides to join the fray. The difference is that this is the BEST sounding flat woofer we’ve heard thus far.
Come see the new Alpine thin Sub-woofer as well as the full Alpine line up here on our displays at Cartunes.

Check out CartunesAtlanta.com or you can travel to 5834 Roswell Rd. Atlanta GA 30328