Alpine MP3 Head

FYNL4 · 09-22-2003, 07:49 PM

Anyone tired one?

Kale · 09-22-2003, 07:53 PM

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Anyone tired one?

I "tired" a 7998. It skips really easily on mp3, but I like it otherwise.

FYNL4 · 09-22-2003, 08:04 PM

Thanks for the "rpely". Not real happy about the skipping, I wonder if that's typical?

Kale · 09-22-2003, 09:50 PM

Not sure. mine isnt mounted with a backstrap. im going to take it out and put one in.

FYNL4 · 09-23-2003, 01:37 PM

I would think that should help.

Kale · 09-23-2003, 02:21 PM

Its pretty damn solid as it is, though.

DC5 · 09-23-2003, 02:38 PM

FYNL4, I've been running a CDA-7897 for 6 months (daily driver). Only had a CD skip once on me over rough railroad tracks. Never had a MP3 disk skip. I had placed a small amount of foam rubber underneath the backend of the Alpine during installation, which I believe is helping cushion bumps. :)

[Modified by DC5, 5:35 PM 9/23/2003]

[Modified by DC5, 5:36 PM 9/23/2003]

C5BlkVette · 09-24-2003, 01:32 AM

I have CDA-7897 also, skipped twice, once was at Railroad, and the other was at speed bump (going alittle fast :D) Still a nice HU though!!

Andy

FYNL4 · 09-24-2003, 03:22 PM

Thanks for all the info, sounds like the odd skip is no big deal and a CDA-7897 is in my future. :cheers:

QuikZilver · 09-25-2003, 03:10 PM

I have one of the Alpine MP3 units. I forget which model. It has yet to skip. I have had it for over a year now. My Vette is a daily driver. I think a lot of skipping issues are due to installation. The mounting kit on mine is metal...not plastic. I love it!! :cheers: