So whats the first day bringing from CES

[Ari]

Originally Posted by AzGrower

Yeah I am kind of disappointed that the BEP is not a standard feature on all the HUs that have the 3 RCA outputs...

Can you tell me the importance of the Bass Engine Pro feature?

[AzGrower]

Originally Posted by Ari

Can you tell me the importance of the Bass Engine Pro feature?

It allows you to go fully active with all the bells and whistles needed to do so:

(direct from Crutchfield)
Bass Engine Pro: Bass Engine Pro functions provide control over your system, so you can tailor the sound to your personal tastes. Bass Engine Pro includes the following functions:
* 6-Channel Digital Time Correction: The time correction feature allows you to create virtual speaker positions by delaying the signals being sent to the speakers closest to you. When the correct delay times have been entered for the front right, front left, rear right, rear left, subwoofer left, and subwoofer right speakers, all sounds reach your ears at the same time, providing optimized imaging and frequency response.
* 6-Position Digital crossover with Adjustable Slope: The digital crossover allows you to choose from the following modes:
** 2-way Mode: A continuously variable 20-200Hz low-pass filter is available for the subwoofer outputs, and a continuously variable 20-200Hz high-pass filter is available for the front and rear preamp outputs. The slope for each filter can be set to 6, 12, 18, or 24dB/octave, or Flat. The level for each filter can be adjusted from 0 to -12dB.
** 3-way Mode: A continuously variable 20-200Hz low-pass filter is available for the subwoofer outputs, and a continuously variable 1-20kHz high-pass filter is available for the high-range speakers. The midrange speakers have a continuously variable 20Hz-20kHz low-pass filter and a continuously variable 20-200Hz high-pass filter. The slope for each filter can be set to 6, 12, 18, or 24dB/octave, or Flat. The level for each filter can be adjusted from 0 to -12dB.
* EQ: You can choose between a 5-band digital parametric EQ or a 7-band graphic EQ:
o 5-band Digital Parametric EQ: The 5-band parametric EQ lets you select a center frequency, then adjust its output level and even the "width" of the boost or cut for precise system tuning. You can select a frequency for each of the following bands in 1/3-octave increments: Band 1 (20Hz-160Hz), Band 2 (50Hz-400Hz), Band 3 (125Hz-1kHz), Band 4 (315Hz-8kHz), and Band 5 (800Hz-20kHz). Once a frequency is selected, you can adjust its level from -6dB to +6dB in 1dB increments. The Q for each frequency can be set to 1, 1.5, or 3. In addition to the user-adjustable EQ (User's 1-6), tone presets are stored into memory, allowing you to recall the best setting for different types of music. You may choose from the following tone presets: Rock, Pops, Jazz, Electric/Dance, Hip Hop, or Flat.
o 7-band Graphic EQ: You can adjust each of 7 audio bands from -6dB to +6dB.
* Subwoofer Level Control: The level of the subwoofer preamp outputs can be adjusted to balance the output of your subwoofer with that of your other speakers.
* Subwoofer Phase Selector: The phase of the subwoofer outputs may be set to normal (0 degrees) or reverse (180 degrees); this function allows you to minimize phase cancellation of bass frequencies, for stronger bass response.
* MX (MediaXpander): The MediaXpander function makes vocals or instruments sound distinct by restoring sound quality typically lost during recording or transmission; this function helps restore audio information that becomes obscured when audio is compressed. The MX function can be applied to all sources, except AM radio. There are three expansion modes for each internal source (CD, FM, Compression sources), and each source can have its own setting. There are only one or two expansion modes available for external sources.

i-Personalize: i-Personalize is an innovative way to customize select alpine receivers to fit your specific listening needs. You log on to Alpine's website and download user preferences (based on vehicle and system type) for time correction, crossover, and Parametric or Graphic EQ. After selecting your settings, you can burn them onto a CD-R, and upload them to the head unit

[AzGrower]

My ///Alpine has BEP and thats what I am going to use for my digital xover unit when I go active.

[brandont]

Hey NPDang, what did you think of the Morel car? I see most people don't like Morel all that much, but it sounded pretty good to me.
I wish I would have known the SQ champ's car was at the Zapco booth, I didn't realize exactly what was in that Mercedes until today.
I have a few more pics of stuff if anybody wants them (such as the newer alpine amps and the new fosgate processor).

One more thing, I forgot to mention that all of the Alpine decks either have a CD slot or have a manually fold down face instead of being motorized (if that matters). Just the DVA-9965, D310, D100, and W200 are motorized. Also the DVA-9965 is supposed to be a slight step down from the F#1 status. It even has an outboard power supply like the F#1 Status and the DRZ9255. I forgot to ask about a copper chassis.

[mojako]

no more alpine HUs like the 9813/9815/9833/9835?

[AzGrower]

The 9853 and the 9855 also feature the BEP

[MIAaron]

It never even entered my mind that alpine would get rid of BEP.

[AzGrower]

Is that because of the big push to use the H701

[MIAaron]

One of the rumors I read on the forums stated that the vast majority of alpine buyers didn't use it, so they axed it. Talk about pissing in someones wheaties...

[brandont]

One more thing, the big thing this year was OEM integration.
Alpine's modified (modified doesn't begin to describe it) BMW 6 this year actually used the new Vichicle Hub Pro as the head unit. Some of the features like BEP don't get used my most as MIAaron stated, but the people like most of us on this forum may require more and step up to the PXA H701.

[T-Ro]

Here is a link to more CES pictures (300 or so) that was posted on the termpro board if y'all are interested.
http://www.sound-solutionz.com/gallery/


And another...

www.incriminatoraudio.com/ces2006

Low bandwidth warning on the last one.

[mojako]

are the new DLS tube amps on display at CES?

[mojako]

dunno where these pix came from...