Alpine ILX-W650 Radio Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
- This video is a review of the Alpine ILX-W650 double din media player head unit. I would recommend it for people who want cell phone flexibility and a nice, quick, and simple interface.
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I have owned many systems over the years. From high end competition level systems to ground pounders. You name it. I've seen many units come & go over the years. I very impressed with this one. It was cheaper than the comparable Kenwood & Pioneer. Its nice & fast. No lag at all. The user interface is very easy to use. It has simple bass, mid & treble controls for sound adjustment on the fly but also a full featured Parametric EQ, T/A & active crossovers for the slightly more technically inclined. It has enough adjustability to design a high end system around this unit & enough adjustability to really dial in the sound you want with the full featured processing capability that this unit provides, if you feel the need to tinker the advanced settings. Time alignment xovers & parametric EQ are a snap to learn & use in minutes. Provided you have the technical skills & knowledge to use them of course.The bluetooth works well. The hands free mic is nice & clear. Apple carplay on this unit just tops it off. It's a very nice performing unit, elegant looks, easy to use which is important when you are trying to keep your eyes on the road as much as possible. There is nothing worse than a cluttered display that you have to scan with your eyes to find what you are looking for. No such problem with this unit. That leaves the sound itself. Nice detail & nice tight bass. It has plenty of bass! More than my stock speakers & standard bose amplifier can handle. There is plenty of pre out power to drive the input of an amp. In fact, I've had to dial the bass right back because the speakers couldn't take it. I love this unit. Great unit.
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Any Update? Lot of bad reviews
Great review - hits the points I'm interested in. Thanks for putting it together.
Those of you who haven’t taken time to read through the manual. I’ve had mine for a few months. I have no regrets, it’s an amazing radio. With the exception that at the lowest dim setting it’s still bright at night. Holding the home key in the bottom center of the radio will turn the screen off at night and you can toggle it to be completely dark or show a clock in the settings.
Edit-The radio does not work while the screen is off which is unfortunate.
Double know how to reset it
oscar pastrana It should be in Setup > System > Reset
Dude holy cow your channel is a treasure trove of useful knowledge! Thanks for doing all this man!
Thanks man! I appreciate you watching!
Excellent, concise review!
I have one in my Mazda 5 love it do not miss playing CDS
U can play a movie past a 1 gb
Just bought this for my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can’t wait to see the difference from standard unit. Awesome video thank you!
I just bought one for my jeep. How does it work?
Stay away from those $80 Android stereos. This is the real best bang for your buck. My only gripe, not really this model specifically but all double dins north of $200, NO KNOB! I dont care how advance the touch screen is or gestures, if its a stereo in your car it needs a knob. Besides that, not really much to complain about with this unit.
Knobs ? where we're going we don't need knobs.
@@Paramedicpr835 audio knobs are awesome. Especially for setups like mine where I turn it down frequently or up quickly I don't want to stand there punching the plus button 30 times or hold it down for 5 secs
@@Paramedicpr835 that caught me off guard 🧐🤣
True that
Power button 😅
These modular designs should be the normal standard by now--not the exception. Glad to see more models coming out!
Thanks for the great review as well!
Thanks for a great review! I just bought this for my Tacoma and am excited to get it. It certainly looks great.
I really liked that radio, I hope you will too. 💪🏻
Best review ive found. Straight to the point and not too long winded. Thx
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and for the kind message.
I wish they had it where when you are on FM and want to go to a certain frequency you could click on the current frequency and a numeric keyboard would pop up so you can type a frequency in and click "Ok" or "Enter"
Just installed this unit, purchased from Crutchfield. They said it is their top selling unit of all time. I am very pleased, went with the "Power Pack", speakers, and sub. Wow.
Nice!
Any Update? Lot of bad reviews
How did you get the stereo to look like that @ 0:40? I put mine in and the dash kit and the sides are too wide.
I'm thinking of buying this and this video was helpful with that choice but I was wondering if you've been able to use android auto with it in such a way that the calls dont go thru the stereo and go thru a separate headset. I can currently do this on my non android auto head unit but have seen some mixed information about being able to do this successfully on a stereo with android auto like this. Any info would be helpful. Thanks
I use to install alpine products back in the day. Like shaft mounted radios back in the day..lol..we have come a long way. Nice review.
Haha yea for sure, thank you. Even from just a few years ago they have gotten so much better. It helps that CD players are going the way of the dodo.
What? No nav system?..
Just use that car play/android auto homie.
So I have a Kia Optima 2013 and I was wondering if I can just use the USB port I already have to connect to the system? Just use that rather than making a whole new port for Apple CarPlay?
I didn’t realize that half the menus to adjust stuff including the freaking clock needed the Parking break to be on. I had to get one of the bypasses so I could adjust the equalizer. It’s a decent radio. I have it hooked up the the alpine 450 power pack amp and focal speakers all around with my trusty old infinity kappa vq sub. I’ve had that sub since 2006 and just move it from car to car.
Just got this head unit with it’s amp a few days ago, it sounds amazing and gives out a really clean and crisp sound
I really should have bought the amp. The sound was good but the volume wasn't there. Glad you like it! It's a great head unit.
I actually had this exact radio in my cart (along with 3 others I'm looking at) for my '06 GT so this helps a lot lol.
Perfect fit!
@@Rythecarguy How easy is it for someone to steal one of these out of your car?
I ordered one for my 06 as well how did you connect to apple CarPlay? Did you use an extension?
Superb review...thanks for taking great care and time.
My pleasure!!
One other question...
Is there an optional remote control that can be purchased for this unit?
Does this model have the video interrupt? Or would I have to connect the end in the trunk to the same back up lamp power cable that I’d tap the camera to
Ry the car guy - I have a 2007 GMC Envoy Denali... how do I know if I need to purchase the amp or if I already have one? Also, if I get this I want to install a rear camera at the same time. Can you recommend one?
Does this have screen tilt?? The installation is super clean but I'm having trouble accessing the bottom controls.. every other Alpine I've had has this feature. But I can't find it on this one..
Any help?
This headunit is still a beast even if it’s a few years old. The carplay is so fast and responsive!
Agreed! I loved this thing.
Any Update? Lot of bad reviews
@@richhomiekj305which bad reviews? I’m still using it and no complaints eversince.
Great review, thanks for the info!!
How does vidoes look on it
Can I ask what the resolution of the screen is? Is it comparable to a 2019 CRV screen or a Dodge Charger screen? I'm very interested in this. This does have 3 pre amp outs? I have 2 amps in my car.
Does the volume only go up one notch at a time when you swipe. My car does not have steering wheel controls.
Does this radio reset it's settings whenever you disconnect the battery?
15w rms for an aftermarket head unit isn’t bad as most car speakers are 20w rms. If you’re swapping speakers out, you’re generally amping them as there’s 1 out of 5 headunits that can push the power component sets require.
Very nice review, one question, is it possible to change the buttons color and background? Thanks!
So if you dont own an Ipod, are you stuck with Ipod icon on the screen or can it be changed to something else?
Excellent vocabulary 👌🏾 it’s the small things that count
Thanks! 💪🏻👍🏻
Would I need to buy the amp for this if I'm already running a rockerfordfosgate amp for my speakers?
Just bought this deck for my 2019 ram classic. Amazon best buy and ebay said this deck would fit my classic. For some reason Crutchfield said it wouldn't but they didn't know why. So I went with a pioneer. Go to hook it up and the only way that pioneer would fit is if I started cutting out brackets and other shit. Measured the max depth I could have, 3.5 inches. So the alpine would fit perfect. Called back Crutchfield and they exchanged it for me no problems. Should get this alpine Tuesday.
do i need to buy the amp if i am going to buy alpine speakers for my car?
Hi
I hope you can help me
I’m at the point of getting gray hairs lol
I have the metric wire harness
How do they connect each other ?
I had issues finding the right dash kit for 06 mustang for my older stereo. I ordered ilx-w650
With kta 450, what dash kit are you using. Your dash looks like mine. Thanks
Can I program steering wheel controls to the radio?
Is the Amplifier required for factory speakers in a cargo van?
Just found this great review after purchasing my 650. On the remote chance anyone is still around, I wanted to ask about the buttons. In my 650, they stay on (illuminated) after the radio has been turned off. I'm wondering if this is a wiring issue or a feature that can be defeated somehow. Haven't seen this particular issue anywhere on the interwebs. Thanks, and kudos for the knowledge sharing.
Also crutchfield says I have to replace my 2 amp speakers for at least 4 amp speakers or else it would burn out the unit. True or false?
Just changed out my Pioneer 1500 for this Alpine. The Alpine is a much better unit compared to the Pioneer. Better sound and the interface is more intuitive to use. Great review.
THanks!
Thank you so much! I have had the radio for 2 years with wrong time!
Glad I could help!
Where did you found the parking break wire in the mustang i have the same system and car and cannot find iy
Is there any way at all to change the background on the home screen or customize how it looks in any way? it look like an amazing unit but that homescreen just looks really tacky. I'm trying to make it look as stock and clean as possible
when i turn mine on, everything in the set up is faded except connectivity & sound. i cant connect my phone using bluetooth, would you know why by any chance?
Do u have an apple car play stereo that u recommend the most under 300$?
Can youdo screen mirroring to this stereo?
How do you get into the system button. My is not highlighted
what trim ring is that? I need that for a cleaner install!
Yeah, what trim is it? did it come with the unit?
So if the out put on this head unit is 18w X 4, that means you are upgrading to 45w X 4? Or is it now 63w X 4?
Is it compatible with the Audi A3 2003?
I am looking to purchase my first stereo system and so far Im thinking of going with this head unit. Is it necessary to purchase the alpine amp along with this radio? Should I just look for another radio instead or am I fine not having an amp? Please help and thanks so much
Forced to use the strap on the back alpine amp or get another radio? It has pre-outs in the back hence the fact it’s a plug style for the outputs.
Just installed it into my existing long time 3 amp system. It was a easy swap from alpine 9885 to this one. Sadly the front and rear do not sound. Sub woofer plays and rear fill speakers sound off the head unit itself. Front and rear pre amp outs are dead. Contacted Alpine but they are closed. I'm pretty bummed.
just bought mine can't wait to put it in my cruze
How do you like it??? I am also considering this for my Cruze as well so I'd love to know
@@bearxbunny1835 I've had it in my f150 for a year now and I absolutely love it. Greatly recommend the ilxw650
Anyone know at what volume level with flat Eq the speaker outputs start clipping?
Will a wireless remote work with this unit?
What if I have TV's in my headrests. Do they sell an external DVD player I can mount under the seat or something? Can I mirror my phone to the stereos screen?
As far as I know you can’t mirror screens. Not even youtube.
Mine plays xm radio over my music and can’t turn it off what can I do to solve this problem on the xm I can’t change station or anything
will it screen mirror
Excellent review, is it possible to customize the back screen, like removing the ugly blue dots and make it all black with only the icons showing? Like most pioneer that are icons on black screen. Thanks!
Omg I've been trying to change the display for 2 days also 😆
@@erickp2027 Hahaha, if you ever come up with a solution please let me know Erick, have a good one!😉
anyone installed this on a 2016 crv exl? does it fit or do you need to modify the dash to make it fit?
Does this models FM tuner name band and song names? What would that feature be called?
Can you watch videos thru the USB?
You stated your only options were to buy the Alpine amp that attaches to the back or buy a different head unit. You could, of course buy an aftermarket amp with several channels.
True, that was poorly worded. Of I can use the factory amp then naturally you can use an aftermarket.
Can you mirror your phone to the unit?
Is it compatible with mirrorlink touch android USB?
Love your review. Thinking about kenwood 4707s . This or that?
You should check out the review I did on the 907s over on my second channel. The interface and such should be similar. I think it depends on what you are looking for. The alpine is much simpler and smaller. The Kenwood will be bulky but full of options. ruclips.net/video/hcr8NzLYsPs/видео.html
Why does mine not let me select Bluetooth settings, or volume or system it just lets me select sound
Does anyone make pure CarPlay with separate nav and a volume knob?
Question? I’m really interested in this radio to replace my stock radio on my 2011 tacoma.
I love that it has google Maps and Waze. My question in order to activate these features do I have to link it up to my iPhone via hardwire or Bluetooth?
You will need to connect it with a wire.
How so u change the background color???
Great video, super informative, thank you.
How do i change the stations from USA to Oceania? Please assist.
Need a receiver that shows all saved stations at once and not the FM1 FM2 FM3. Is there one?
Does the swipe volume only go up and down by one? Is there a sensitivity option so u can adjust how many volume bars per swipe?
I only ever got it to go up by one and didnt see a setting for it. :(
can you change the wallpaper?
I recently purchased the stereo for my 99 ford f150 and recently it has just been staying in the alpine splash screen and it Dosent work unless I turn it off and back on. Even that Dosent work sometimes I don’t know what to do since I checked my fuses and everything else looks good. If anyone has advice I would appreciate it
I have also been trying to connect to bluetooth and it's not lit up to make connection
I plan on getting this for my 2007 mustang GT. Is it plug and play? I have the shaker 500 radio on my GT as well. Can I get the amplifier with this radio? Will it work?
no, it will only be plug and play if you were to buy another ford radio to replace your existing radio. You will have to wire this one up. You can get an amplifier with this radio yes.
Does it have an aux cord input? I know it has Android auto and Apple carplay, I am just curious. thank you for any help anyone can offer that.
I’m afraid not.
I just installed this unit in my 00 Toyota Tacoma and it worked great after I finished the install but I started my truck up an hour later and put my truck into reverse before the deck started up and it was stuck on the reverse screen and I had to unplug the deck from the back to fix it. It’s been fine since then but if I have any future issues I’ll be sure to update here
any issues so far?
I'm trying to figure out why it says my android phone is not compatible with this radio?
OK here's my take on this unit.I installed it's decent. My only complaints is the Bluetooth.
Let's say I'm listening to the radio and I get out turn my car off go into the house. The next day I'm talking to someone on the cell phone using my headphones. I get into my car and the Alpine switches my call from my headphones to it's head unit (which is good) but it won't. It will stay in the radio mode and now that I'm disconnected from my headphone I can't hear the person the person can't hear me and the only way I can get it to work is to manually switch the stereo over to Bluetooth. My Pioneer didn't do this it allow me to talk and hear the person over the head unit without me having to touch the deck.
USB technology is outdated. If your using a USB stick/flash drive you will be disappointed. If you have 30 movies on a flash drive and want the kids to watch Finding Nemo, you will have to slowly click one by one while each video load up until you get to your movie of choice. Not user friendly.
Ive Connected this one on my 2016 dodge ram but i cant get the Bluetooth to pair i went to settings and my bluetooth icon is blacked out wont open icon
I also have this issue
Which is better, this or Sony XAV-AX5000 ?
If you really don’t want an amp but your speakers to be loud with low power. Get speakers that have a sensitivity rating that’s 93db plus. Even with little power the speakers get loud quick.
I have pioneer head unit it came with the truck. It doesn't turn on, any idea what could be, or they are known for short life.
No, it should run fine. I would check fuses first, if those are good I would pull the radio and check the radio fuse (if it has it) and if those are goo I would check all the connection on the back of the radio. If they did not use harnesses to install it and just cut all the wires then you might have something loose. If you check out one of my radio install videos I walk through the wiring side of things.
There are controls on the steering wheel that controls volume and selection on stations, will those still be useable in the interface❓ 9-10-2021
Yes they make devices that will connect your steering wheel controls to your new aftermarket radio. It's just an additional thing to buy and hook up.
Love it ,have it in 2 cars and one in a my Tacoma works amazing.
Can it play with the screen off?
@@Rios_Jr /not to my knowledge screen is always on when playing , you can turn the dimmer down , even if your vehicle doesn't have one that is commanded thru the deck and it goes into a darker black and blue , when playing , say like bluetooth music or pandora hopes this helps
How do the phone calls sound on your stereo? I’ve read a couple negative things about phone calls, thanks
How do you turn it off if you don’t want it on while driving?
I have a 2006 Tundra double cab with the JBL system.. Do you think I can get away with the factory amp in that? Or should I update my amp.
Yea it should be more than fine.
I have this deck. Phone call audio is terrible! Whether through AndroidAuto or Bluetooth, I can't understand people if I'm driving on the highway.
I did update it to the latest firmware.
Anyone else have this issue? Any solution?
Why doesnt tuneit app work for the ilx-w650
Do you need that alpine amp or can you use after market 4 channel amps or both?