One of the best ways to make music sound great in the car is to upgrade the speakers. With better car audio speakers on board, drivers can enjoy more realistic sound with better bass and clearer high frequencies, and hear details in the music that they may have never heard before. To get this kind of performance, Alpine has speakers available to match almost any car and budget. The new Type-S Series speakers lead the line up for 2008 as the perfect factory upgrade solution with sizes to fit almost any vehicle.

“Upgrading car speakers is a great way to bring out the full potential of the audio gear in the car…

Today’s digital consumers demand access to their digital entertainment sources 24/7 – at home, work, play and everywhere in-between. Alpine continues to innovate and expand the in-car digital experience with its newest iPod® and iPhone® Digital Media Receiver, the 1-DIN iDA-X305S.

The new iDA-X305S joins Alpine’s current range of Digital Media Receivers, which includes the 1-DIN iDA-X303, as well as the 2-DIN iXA-W407 and 2-DIN iXA-W404. These Digital Media Receivers are optimized for users who keep their music libraries on an iPod or iPhone and therefore have no disc mechanism…

The market for portable navigation devices (PND) is more competitive than ever. In response to market changes, Alpine today announced a price reduction for its top-rated PND-K3 all-in-one portable navigation plus Bluetooth® hands-free system to $199.95 at participating authorized retailers in the U.S.

“When we first introduced the PND-K3, the pricing was competitive for the market and for the device’s robust feature offering. As the marketplace has changed in the last few months, we are adjusting the price to meet consumer demand for a full-featured product at a better value,” said Stephen Witt, vice president, marketing…

Consumers are becoming increasingly savvy about what they want for the in-car environment. Not only do they want access to their digital sources while on the road, they also demand a quality listening experience from these sources. Alpine offers four new 2008 in-dash head units that make it simple for consumers to get the most out of their driving experience. With easy connectivity to the latest digital media and entertainment sources such as iPod®, satellite radio, HD Radio™ and Bluetooth®, the new 2008 CD head units offer innovative solutions for every consumer…

Three years ago, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., unveiled the industry’s first aftermarket head unit designed to deliver a fully integrated iPod® experience in the vehicle. Building on its leadership experience and expertise in the category, the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media solutions today breaks new ground with the introduction of the iXA-W404, its first 2-DIN touch-screen Digital Media Station.

The iXA-W404 meets the specifications for the “Made for iPod” and “Works with iPhone” compatibility…

With more states now enacting laws requiring hands-free cell phone usage, consumers need to be more focused than ever on having in-vehicle Bluetooth solutions for their communication and entertainment devices. Alpine has the answer: the new eX-10 Advanced iPod® Controller with Bluetooth®. The eX-10 is a new dash-top solution for iPod playback and Bluetooth connectivity that works with any vehicle’s FM radio system. The eX-10 is a no-installation product that consists of a 2.4-inch full color display unit that sits on top of the dash, a remote control and a power module that plugs into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter…

Today’s consumers expect to integrate their favorite digital sources into their vehicle’s system. As a new solution for these consumers, Alpine today introduced the iXA-W407. The iXA-W407 is Alpine’s newest 2-DIN Digital Media Station, with optimized iPod®/iPhone® playback, large 7-inch touch screen and built-in Bluetooth™ powered by Parrot. Now shipping, the iXA-W407 is also available as a complete Audio/Video/Navigation (AVN) package for $1,100, which includes the NVE-M300 GPS Navigation Drive. (See pricing and availability below for more details.)

Having the right boating equipment is vital to having a great experience on the water – and that includes entertainment essentials. Answering that call for superior marine audio systems, Alpine today announced the latest addition to the company’s high-powered, rugged marine offerings, the CDA-118M 1.8-DIN head unit with IPx5 water protection. With the addition of the new CDA-118M to Alpine’s existing robust marine line up of head units, digital amplifiers, speakers, a subwoofer and remote controls, boaters have the flexibility to build a complete custom sound system to suit their needs…

Today’s digital consumer is never far from his or her portable technology, whether at home, at work or in the car. Addressing the need for this technology in the car, Alpine today introduced its third generation of dedicated 1-DIN iPod Digital Media Receivers that give consumers a fully integrated iPod®/iPhone® experience in the car. The iDA-X305 and iDA-X303 receivers offer new and enhanced features for a more robust iPod-listening experience, and meet the specifications for “Made for iPod” and “Works with iPhone” compatibility. Alpine also is continuing its iDA-X200 Digital Media Receiver for 2009, which is “Made for iPod” compatible…

Alpine today announced that the company is shipping its new INA-W900 All-in-One Audio/Video/Navigation Receiver. Large icons, direct source buttons and a simplified intuitive interface allow drivers to easily manage navigation functions and control all of their digital sources and driver-assist products when on the move.

The INA-W900 AM/FM/CD/DVD receiver has a built-in proprietary navigation system, including pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and Canada with more than 6 million Points of Interest (POIs) and voice-guided turn-by-turn driving instruction. The system also uses Alpine’s innovative OnPoint™ Advanced GPS Positioning to deliver a superior navigation experience…