Apline's Halo9 The iLX F309 Unboxing and Review 

Hands down the best intuitive reviews on the internet. Fantastic job guys.

I see no SSD/SD storage, or a file reader for the music in the storage. I'm really shocked and disappointed that Alpine didn't give us audio snobs the ability to store our flac files in the unit. Some of us care more about the DAC and preamp quality than we do about playing crappy low bit mp3's on Spottily. Sadly this unit isn't even remotely worth the $1k price tag if I can't store flac files in it. I've owned many Alpine head units over the past 20 years, they need to keep us audiophiles happy if they want to keep their price tags high. I wouldn't buy this unit, sure it's flashy with a lot of bells and whistles, but it doesn't even have Ai-net.

Love your reviews! I have this unit installed on a 2012 Honda Civic and love it!

Hello Milo, it took them like two hours to do the job. I would suggest you call Paul and ask him. He should be able to get you a time frame. It’s funny it takes me 4 hours to get there as well, but you will see it is well worth doing it.

The most comprehensive Halo 9 video out! Great Job.

I got mine mounted with a cage found one the has openinings on side for bolts to side of cage(Made it work) Cage was off a old alpine single din Cda-9883

My Pioneer radio is jealous because I'm going to buy this one soon

Man I’ve been waiting for this thanks keep up the good work love the video

I like it a lot but i really wish they had a detachable face. A 9in screen is hard to miss for a car thief. A usb would be nice also for the ppl still migrating away from CD media or if your Cell phone has a issue.

It's a nice unit. Thanks for the video guys!

Was surprised you didn't keep it in your car longer. Was it not what you expected?

Great video very informative. Looking to put a Halo 11 in my 2010 Volvo XC90... I would like to utilize the back up camera, HDMI, Maestro iDatalink (if possible) and Android Auto for my Note 10+ ... Volvo doesn't make things easy as I have been told I need a $300 harness to change out to any aftermarket head unit.. HELP any direction will be very useful

Great video guys, I like the big screen for sure, I do wish Alpine had done wireless on this one but I'm sure the price would go up.

Very down to details. Thank you

Great Information: Can I have both my iPhone and iPod on at the same time? Too much music to load on Phone, but I'd like to be able to use my Phone for the maps.

Called Alpine tech support, this model will not stream video files from a USB or Blutooth device out the rear video outputs. Only DVD can go out the rear audio outs. I asked this question 10 years ago to Kenwood and same issues. These are not cheap units and the processor is lacking. Get in at least the 20 Century.

Hi there, my halo 9 was taking out from a 2018 sequoia and try to installed on a 2005 tundra but it didn’t work, it doesn’t turn on, installers said that might b broken. Any idea of what’s happening? Thank you guys.

Resolution is really low for a headunit at half the price. All the big car audio brands need to improve their headunits to apple/samsung standard. Especially for £1000.

I wish it had a removable display I’d hate to leave it in my truck when when it’s 100 degrees someone could also break my window and steal it

Are you able to change the wallpaper? I have a Volkswagen, and would love to have the VW logo on there. Also, can you change the start up image?

Why do you choose a time at the beginning if it isn't ever displayed??? WHY IS IT NEVER DISPLAYED!?

You can't get a remote for it?

Love your videos keep up the great work! So I been going back and forth and can't make up my mind since you have experience with both what would recommend the Alpine halo9 f309 or the Kenwood excelon dnx 996xr? I have 2017 Subaru Forester XT doing a full system with subs. I like the Kenwood because of all the integration with the Kenwood dashcam and the ability to connect my escort radar system and of course wireless Android auto. The main thing with Alpine is the screen size which is nice but I believe the Kenwood has higher resolution. I do know alpine is has the best sound quality and r reliable but I loose the wireless Android auto and ability to connect my radar. In your opinion which one is a better minus all the features? Which would you go with? I trust ur opinion watching you guys through the years.

Guys, Dean and Fernando installed one of these Halo 9 beauties in my 2016 Nissan Altima SR, and I must say it is a great head unit. If you already have a mono amp for a subwoofer and you are using the radio to power the other 4 speaker, you may want to add that Alpine KTP-445A little amp, it makes a huge difference! Like always the boys at Five Star Car Stereo did an amazing job on the installation and Paul worked with me on the price for the whole thing. Very happy and satisfied with the way this sounds!

Question about the mic on my 2016 RAM 2500 using idatalink maestro on a halo 11 that I will be installing soon; do I need to run the mic that came with the head unit or will the maestro allow my oem mic to work? Thanks in advance!

Hey what’s up you guys I definitely like your videos I wanted to ask you guys a question can you hook up to a video amplifier switch because I have two headrest monitor and I have a 13 inch flip down TV in the center I was wondering can this thing work with multiple screens for the rear for the kids or a family

What are the dimensions of the whole screen (including the border)?

Having trouble finding an hdmi cable slim enough to fit into the back of the halo 9 reciever.

Is there any way to connect this unit to mirror it to the overhead screen/monitor or headrest monitor?

CAN YOU USE YOUR PHONES GOOGLE MAPS ON IPHONE FOR GPS?

Gotta have a cd/dvd but i love this unit,maybe a Alpine will add it to there next head unit

How do you download GPS apps into it

Hello good Chanel !!! one question can send info about the white Mirroring conector for iPhone ? thank you

Does Alpine/Pioneer/any reputable audio company make/have a system that would replace the stocked on in a C7 Corvette (to be more specific a 2019 car)?

I would for you to measure distortion it puts out.

Can you change the color of the buttons

Does it fit hyundai 2011 elantra

Would you recommend this Head Unit for a 2018 Tundra with JBL?

does it fit in mitsubishi outlander sport 2019 ??

When can we expect a review of the Kenwood 9905s? I will buy one of these from you! I just want to see your impressions!

Can you use this unit with headrest tvs? If so how?

Is that an MRX series Alpine amp on your display board?

Can you guys know how to bypass this unit?...

Φοβερή ενημέρωση θά ήθελα να μάθω ή οθόνη Μπένη και στοMZDA CX7 2007_2014 με σύστημα BOSE

Will this fit in a 2003 f150?

Great job guys. What dash kit would you use to install this in a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee? Thanks

If anyone ends up here looking to install this unit today, ~mid 2020, definitely do more research. The screen quality is poor by todays standards and just passible when released. Pixelated and uncalibrated, a real shame on a unit that is all about the screen. The processor/software performance is laggy most of the time. CarPlay/Android maps are so washed out you cannot see any details - a huge deal breaker on a unit that does not have it's own nav. Pay close attention when they show maps round 17:25 - this isn't a camera exposure thing, the screen is nearly this washed out all the time when using any map app. This unit has not received a single software update and Alpine USA isn't interested in fixing these issues. Contact support and they will dismiss your problem despite many videos, reviews, and forum threads detailing the issues. Look into the HEIGH10, something I wish was available when I was shopping. Same price range, slightly bigger screen, more inputs, more future proof, more flexible install.

wow that thing looks very laggy and such a small resolution for the 9inch screen.

Also on 20:19 related to the bottom three icons, the settings icon is never lit, it's not clickable. Whats up with that

Would I lose my steering wheel hand controls if I install this on my 2017 tundra ?

Can this unit can play music through the usb? I noticed some of the other alpine units don’t have usb as a music source option...

the guy on the right is so Tired, he just thinking, GET ME HOME!!

looks like the resolution isnt that great

Will this unit allow hdmi video in, and component out to a rear video monitor...

Anyone know the actual screen dimensions? trying to figure out if it will fit within my factory opening as it is much bigger than a double din size. I get the 9" would be diagonal, but need the full width and height of the display and bezel/housing.

Hey guys hows it going? My question to you us I currently am running a Alpine PDX V9 amp to power my Type R speakers. I know it's all alpine but it wouldn't be a problem controlling a 5 channel amp, correct? Really looking to get this head unit

Always find the Alpine radio to be better then pioneer radio

God bless you sir God job

Is it 9" of usable screen or is it 9" total including the thick bezel?

What’s the hdmi connector from?

How much price sir

Hmmm "Halo" "Hellno" "Halo" "Hellno"

Jose there only said like 5 words lol

Daddy wants.