Alpine's New Jeep Specific 9 Inch

[MainePure]

I'd imagine that's the main reason but the other is that it's the only Alpine with Maestro integration that is shallow-depth mounting to fit in the dash. The older unit like it is a great little head unit but the lack of integration kills it for a lot of people.

This is also true. I found limited options for one-and-done solutions that integrate this well, granted I don't keep up with this stuff like I used to.

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[LostWoods]

This is also true. I found limited options for one-and-done solutions that integrate this well, granted I don't keep up with this stuff like I used to.

It's crazy to me how many media-only head units are still nearly full depth double DIN. I'd get it if you were leaving it single but there's like 7 head units out there that fit the Jeep and it's kind of annoying.

 

[JeepOfTheseus]

"Customizing your Jeep with winches, light bars, air suspension and more can clutter your dash with switches and confuse your controls. The X409-WRA-JL is compatible with the KAC-001 External Accessory Controller (sold separately) and can host and monitor up to eight electrical devices on the 9-inch touch screen."

I mean, this part is actually kinda cool for those who either don't have the factory aux switches and/or need more and/or don't want physical switches...except...

"This product has a maximum negative trigger output of 250mA. An automotive
grade Bosch-style 12V relay may be necessary for higher current accessories."

So...pretty much everything you listed...or literally anything at all? Can't think of any <1A accessories.

 

[MainePure]

Only thing I really wish this unit had is the ability to download any apps like the Insane Audio. I would love to install the DJI Fly app for my drone and see if I could plug the controller into the media hub and use the head unit's screen for the flight display instead of my phone. I think that would be super cool.

 

[LostWoods]

"Customizing your Jeep with winches, light bars, air suspension and more can clutter your dash with switches and confuse your controls. The X409-WRA-JL is compatible with the KAC-001 External Accessory Controller (sold separately) and can host and monitor up to eight electrical devices on the 9-inch touch screen."

I mean, this part is actually kinda cool for those who either don't have the factory aux switches and/or need more and/or don't want physical switches...except...

"This product has a maximum negative trigger output of 250mA. An automotive
grade Bosch-style 12V relay may be necessary for higher current accessories."

So...pretty much everything you listed...or literally anything at all? Can't think of any <1A accessories.

Yeah the problem is they're all just switched relay inputs. I've got a hunch someone paying that kind of coin for a ready to go solution isn't the type to build a relay pack themselves so tack on $200-800 to actually use that functionality.

 

[Michael8780]

I was interested until I found out the following
OEM Front trail cam does not integrated with it.
If you have the above the rear Camera will also not work either. as its a different system than just having The standard Back up camera. This is a major oversight and lazy to be honest and should be fixed for this kind of money.

I owned the JKU version and loved it but its not happening for me unless Alpine or someone else figures out a way to use the Front Trail Cam system w/ Rear Camera

 

[kad's_Glad]

But, it's not new. Amazon says it's been available since November 2019. The only review is a one star from January 2020.

Hey it's got 7 reviews now so they upped the price to $3200!

(in the interest of fairness, I did round up 5 cents - don't think it really matters at this price point)

 

[jmdwifi]

It does look nice, but DAMN.... $2,400? Wallet just screamed and ran away...

now it’s 3200. Ridiculous

 

[redriderjf87]

Yes, Alpine, We're "Jeep people" and yes we do spend STUPID amounts of money on our Jeeps. But $2400 for a f*cking radio? That's just abusive.

And a few short months later it's showing at $3,200...

It looks cool and would be nice to upgrade my base unit, but H E Double Hockey Sticks No for that cash.

 

[Zero_Accel]

And a few short months later it's showing at $3,200...

It looks cool and would be nice to upgrade my base unit, but H E Double Hockey Sticks No for that cash.

You can add LOCKERS for that kind of cash!

Big HELL NO from me as well, I thought the Stinger unit was pricey at $1400.

 

[DirkG]

I just don't understand what the hell people spend their money on. These units are destined for the SEMA 24" wheeled neon-undercarriaged sh^t wagons.

 

[amoyer_01]

I just don't understand what the hell people spend their money on. These units are destined for the SEMA 24" wheeled neon-undercarriaged sh^t wagons.

Heck even the $1,400 Stinger is a bunch for it. For 2 grand the Carobotor J-Max unit looks cheap compared to some of the units out. I will probably be sticking with my 7" for a while till costs get under control.

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