Sony or Alpine?

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Oct 5, 2011 | 10:43 AM

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hougz79

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From: Superior, WI

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Originally Posted by fireaxxe

I would pick alpine over sony. I had that model and the sound of it was terrible. I eventually settled on the Kenwood 948HD radio. If you must have the alpine they sell a model that has everything u need for xm radio. If not check out kenwood the features are great and the sound is amazing.

What kit did you use to install? BT or HW? I assume it retains handlebar controls?

Oct 5, 2011 | 07:23 PM

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GLACIERPEARL

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Originally Posted by hougz79

SONY
Cons:
-Not Marine Grade (minor issue)
-iPod has to be disconnected at stops (to prevent theft)
-Kinda ugly (not a HUGE fan of the display, but I can deal with it)

Guess I never heard anyone consider that someone would/could steal your IPOD. Good thinking !!

Oct 5, 2011 | 08:15 PM

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toby34

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From: nj

Alpine only the one with the large single **** easy to operate with a glove if you wear them

Oct 6, 2011 | 07:49 PM

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GLACIERPEARL

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Originally Posted by toby34

Alpine only the one with the large single **** easy to operate with a glove if you wear them

Don't we all have handlebar controls ???

Oct 6, 2011 | 08:27 PM

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fireaxxe

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From: Charlotte, N.C.

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Originally Posted by hougz79

What kit did you use to install? BT or HW? I assume it retains handlebar controls?

Its an aftermarket fairing so I did not need a kit. This radio does come with handlebar/steering wheel control option. I may purchase the volume and seek controls that Harley has on the SG and UC.