Product Description
If all you want is to play your iPod on your drive – this unit is the key to your happiness. Play and control music directly from your iPod, or iPhone from the convenience of your car stereo system.Easily view your iPod track information on a three color two-line LCD display and select from three different screen view options on the iDA-X303. The iDA-X303 comes with a large Double-Action Rotary Encoder Knob – for maximum control over all music search functions like … More >>
#1 by Samuel Weber on July 2, 2010 - 6:08 pm
I have an iPhone 3G connected to my brand new Alpine iDA-X303 via the USB cable that comes in the box. Occassionally when I am on the road listening to music, the iDA-X303’s audio cuts out for a 1/2 second or so randomly. Sometimes it won’t happen for over an hour or two, sometimes it happens 3-4 times in 10 minutes. It is driving me absolutely insane and I am about ready to return my new stereo as a result.
I was hoping someone here would have some insights into why this unit is doing this. I did some research online and find others with the same problem (with the X200, X100, X001, etc.), which to me points to a flaw with the iDA series of stereos. Stereos from other companies like Pioneer that use a similar USB connection do not appear to have this issue as far as I can tell.
This really ticks me off since it appears that the issue has been happening for quite awhile, but Alpine continues to advertise the new iDA stereos are Made for iPhone certified. I do not know how this can be if an iPhone 3G has the audio cut out randomly on multiple generations of these units.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by Juanlfranco on July 2, 2010 - 8:07 pm
im very happy with my purchase so far no problems the sound is amazing loud and clear thanks for a good product
juan franco
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by M. Riddle on July 2, 2010 - 10:55 pm
I just tried installing this yesterday and the instructions are a little vague. I was told it would come with all of the installation hardware, but it didn’t. I’m a little frustrated at the moment, but trying to be optimistic. I haven’t finished the installation process as I’m waiting for some hardware to arrive. The product looks good though and arrived quickly. Not sure on the quality yet since it’s not installed but I guess that would be Alpine’s problem, not the retailers.
Rating: 3 / 5