Looks like what I did in my gf's integra. Same deck and she also using her ipod cable. It's a pretty good deck and the ipod adapter for that deck is only $20 where as others can be up to like $100.

 

I too have Alpine 9856, and the ipod control is faster to respond than my friend's Pioneer.

 

there's no truth to that, if you are running through the STOCK amp via the MITAH converter like I outlined, the sub is part of the speaker array at your disposal.

 

I'm not sure WHAT Alpine unit you are referring to, so if you could clear that up for all of us, that would be great.

In 2006 Alpine released new head units with what is called the Ipod Full Speed technology, which allows you to scroll through your play lists, see the song titles, play list titles, etc. at your beck and call.

The older technology in Alpine did not allow that, which is why I waited. You probably have the older version. And Pioneer and Panasonic have the older version of the Ipod Adapter.

I seriously wished I worked for Alpine here, because the ease of use is just stellar, I would recommend this to ANYONE who has an Ipod, needs a CD/MP3 head unit, and wants to do it all for under $250 (including the cheap ipod adapter, $29.99 versus others which are like nearly $100!!!)

 

sorry to ressurect this...

but does it HAVE to have ipod interface? what if it had 6 RCA plugs, and I just use a rca to headphone?

 

Not sure what you mean by "it" but if you mean the HU you are buying having an AUX input then yes you could run it that way, but you would then have to control the music using the ipod. That'd be pretty annoying and dangerous while driving. The IPOD interfaces allow you to control the IPOD via the HU's controls and most let you see the song on the screen while you are doing it.

 

Backwards for me. I returned an Alpine deck because the IPOD interface was kinda gimmicky IMO. I got another with an AUX input witch was easier and faster for me to control and allowed me to use non IPOD items too. If you have the radio at the the bottom as well, it just makes more sense to me.

 

I have a Pioneer 9800BT, I had to buy the IPOD adapter separate for $50. Even the newer Pioneer decks that are IPOD "ready" still require a $30 cable I think, but at any rate I like the ability to keep the IPOD out of sight in my glovebox if I hop out of the car for a short amount of time, but having easy access to take it with me if I am going to be away from the car for a while. Plus having it there keeps it out of my cupholder or sliding around getting tangled up in something else. IT will keep track of the "Shuffle Songs" position even after the car has been off or even if the IPOD has been disconnected then reconnected.

 

True. my aux cable loves my shifter I carry my ipod all over the place so for me its more convienient but the drawback was the wear on the phone jack.

 

RCA ports on a headunit are usually output ports, not input, those are usually used for a AMP