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[CateraMV6]

ITEM REVIEW:

Alpine EX-10
MSRP 200$


Overview:

Picked it up last week from the web... and just got around to installing it.

The unit sells for around $200 but you can find it for way less if you dig around.

Offers iPod Control and Bluetooth connectivity that can be played through your car speaker system.

Here are a few pictures of what the unit looks like.




YouTube- Alpine eX-10

Installation:

The unit has roughly 6 wires for installation a 2" display and a separate control box to make all the connections.

I installed mine using the Aux OUT option which plugs into my OEM Radio and allows the unit to play music/voice through the radio.  It can also be installed using a BT Antenna which would play sound through your radio. 

For the installation I chose to tuck it away at the left side of my IP as that appears to be the simplest spot and seems to have proper dimensions for the unit to tuck in and look just right.
I had to take a spray can top and cut it to the shape of my dash and then fill it up with hot clue to give it some weight, then simply double side tape-ed it to the dash itself.
The above mode gave me a good mounting base and a proper viewing angle.
All wiring is routed to the bottom of the passenger seat.
The microphone is installed next to the ONstar buttons above the center rear-view mirror.

Photos:








First impressions:

The unit looks great and seems to display just the right amount of information when connected to the iPod.  Its also very quick when it comes to scrolling through the iPod song lists.

Call clarity is by far the best I have ever had with any Bluetooth device, the aux microphone really helps improve the voice quality for the people on the other line.
The fact that the unit uses the factory speakers for voice output means that you can get the best sound (give that the call quality is good) and in many cases the device makes it seem as if the person you are calling is in the car with you.

It also does a fantastic job of cancelling out the echo and external noises form the road and the vehicle itself. 

I will be testing it out again on a long trip this upcoming weekend so I will upgrade this review at that time.

Check back for some more daytime pictures.

[cruisetopoland]

Looks very good 

What are the two red buttons by your NS airvents for?

Knight Rider turbo boost? 

[waspy]

Your dash is already a very busy place & you've added even more
That's a good idea using the spray can top, i used one a few weeks ago making my NV monocular
You're a gadget freak if there ever was one

Looks good though matey

[Omegadoha, Desert Member]

Looks good 

[sparten]

Looks very good 

What are the two red buttons by your NS airvents for?

Knight Rider turbo boost? 

thats what i was going to ask,

[CateraMV6]

The left one controls my AUX Fog lights, the inner projector circles that you can see in the lower bumper opening.




And the outer switch controls the DRL when the lights are off, and also BiXenon High beams when the low beam is on...


And speaking of Xenon High beams here are some interesting shots...

[cruisetopoland]

Nice 

[tunnie]

random question, whats with the red tape at the top of the wheel? Could have sworn US roads, only had straights and 90 degree corners 

Seriously though good photos of the beam angles there 

[CateraMV6]

Haha, well yes the roads are quite flat and straight with very minimal turns but only a true driving enthusiast will even notice that mark on the steering wheel... which I assume you are.

That mark on the steering wheel often helps when the rear end gets tail happy, or in those snowy days when you just cant resist drifting...

I've had that on the car for very long time and I have got to like it very much too.

[Dishevelled Den]

Nice installation Cat 8-) 8-)

[Omegadoha, Desert Member]

Serious lighting there. Light up the night sky 

[matty]

nice!

[CateraMV6]

The unit is working fantastic, the call quality is even better then expected.  Other callers on the line often ask if I am at home, they say that they cant hear any other noises except my voice considering the car has a full exhaust and road noise.

Also I am able to stream live internet radio from my blackberry through my car stereo in crystal clear quality.

Highly recommend this unit.