Alpine IVA W205 - DVD player with LCD monitor and AM/FM tuner

Raidio is great but too hard to get the sound I'm looking for I'm use to having an equalizer but I'm working on it. I have all top of the line JL Audio separates and subs and amps to go with the raidio so hopefully the sound will come around. My installer also said the serial numbers were scratched off the raidio and removed from the box so I might be srewed if something goes wrong with it

When I first saw this head unit I was fairly sure it was what I wanted. Once the sales person told me about this head unit, I knew it was what I wanted.

The touch screen navigates flawlessly, and with the pulse touch option, you can actually feel the selection you make. The display is crisp and colorful.

DVD playback looks great. Although the manufacture has set up this unit to not play DVDs while the vehicle is in drive, you can get it set up to allow you the option to drive and watch movies at the same time (something i wouldnt advise doing if you are driving through Atlanta during rush hour)

One of my favorite things about this unit is the ability to connect my iPod to it. I used to used a tape deck adapter, which not only sounded awful, navigating through the iPod was a serious distraction. But now that I can navigate effectively through my music with ease. One thing I have not tried is video playback off the iPod, I am pretty sure there isnt an option, hopefully in later models it will be however.

For those who enjoy satelite radio, it comes ready. Just need to subscribe and you are on your way. I personally don't use it, but it is always nice to have the options availible.

Also for GPS users, you can dock the Alpine Blackbird into the head unit for a larger and more convienent on-screen navigation.

For those looking for a stylish looking head unit for their vehicle, I highly recommend the Alpine IVA W205. Not only does it function great, it will also impress your friends.

This DVD system rocks!!! Not a single note of distortion. Easy to use, great touchscren. The percentage iPod search system is good. Trully incredible. I definatelly recommend it to everyone who apreciates sound quality.

I installed an Alpine IVA W205 my 2006 Toyota Rav4 and used a Genuine Toyota Rav4 dash kit from Japan to make it look stock... I also bought the audio processor(PXA-H701) to complete it... This is excellent DVD player and audio quality is fantastic especially when using the digital optical option... Movies play clear and sharp with nice colors... I haven't got the Blackbird II yet so, I can't comment on the Nav... I added the Sirius unit to it too and the menu and info screens are simple and very pleasing to look at... This is a very customizable unit for there are a lot of optional equipment that can be added like HD Radio, Bluetooth, and etc... It's a wonderful system!

Alpine is by far the best sounding deck on the market. The touch screen works flawlessly and the pulse feedback puts it well beyond every other stereo out there. DVDs look incredible.