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Alpine makes the best

Very nice and well made.

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

Love it, works as advertised, sound quality is amazing, user interface is easy to use and basically self explanatory

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Just an amazing upgrade for my 4Runner

This is an amazing unit! It fits my 2019 Toyota 4Runner really well. It only slightly covers the top air vents. It introduces graphical TPMS features, as well as a host of digital gauges that show how the car is running. These gauges can be customized to display what you are interested in. Buy the upgraded harness kits!!! It makes life so much easier to install. No soldering or wire cuts at all.

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amazing

its like having a dsp built into your head unit eq, x over,time and powers all my tweeters,mids,woofers amazingly the back up cam is awesome cause the size of the screen and being able to control the guide lines and even remove them not to mention i can watch netflix while im driving and also hook up my ps5 and 2 other screens in the back of the truck for the kids best head unit ever made worth every penny

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

Super fast and very nice display. Can't beat Alpine

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Outstanding

Great addition to my system. The EQ adjustability and X over are awesome. The connection to the factory OBD2 is a nice feature. It even will tell you what engine code should you have a check engine light pop up and it will allow you to clear said code once fixed.

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Beast Amazing Head unit!!!

Wow loving this unit packed with all types of features glad I went this route worth every penny, sleek look matches the trim in my Pilot

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So much better than UConnect 5 - Game changing!

Long story short, I have a 2021 Pacifica with an inferior version of UConnect 5 that drops Android Auto Bluetooth regularly and which has no USB connection option for Android Auto (verified by the dealer). It is mainly a family road trip car and we have a bunch planned this year, so it was time to upgrade. Looking over the options here on Crutchfield, it was steering me to JVC/Kenwood systems and actually says the Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511 "Doesn't fit in your Chrysler". While I now know why it says that, it certainly does fit and, in fact, if you watch the Maestro PAC1 install video, it actually shows this Alpine being installed. In the last 2 years, I have upgraded the OEM systems in a 2011 Ford Focus (minimal difficulty) and a 2016 Ford Fusion (fairly difficult because it had Sync 2) and used Alpine systems for both. Even though I had to RMA one of them, Alpine was great and I am a huge fan now. I also installed a Rockville SS8P 400w Underseat Subwoofer in each and did the same in the Pacifica. Normally $100, but I got the refurbished version this time for $70 and that is money well spent. I bought an open box iLX-F511, but since this site says it doesn't fit, you don't get any discounts on install hardware (even directly from support). That worked out because I was able to buy open box/used versions of the PAC1 kit and Maestro ADS-MRR elsewhere for way cheaper. With some other add-ons, I have all of the functions as before, but also consistent Bluetooth and KILLER so

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Not Satisified

Before I start this is not a ding on Crutchfield in the least. I purchased the Alpine Halo iLX-F511 and installed it in a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. There are several issues with the radio itself, the "power bar" ( small piece of plastic) would look like it is not needed and could be tossed. Without this power bar the radio with display a splash screen and go off. It fits very loose and is a very poor design. In a jeep that rides rough the plastic piece vibrates loose and will need to be reseeded. Installing the radio in the dash of the jeep makes it near impossible to install the screws to hold the 11" screen to the base. Removing this each time to seat the power bar does not seem to be worth the time. Also with all the wiring harnesses it is not compatible with the factory microphone. An additional microphone comes with the unit but also seems to be poor quality as well. I am returning my radio.

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

So far I like it however the vehicle I put it in is not a daily so I haven't utilized it much yet. I will revisit later once used more. I like the fact that this unit is in a single din configuration so you don't have to modify your dash. The screen is very large which makes viewing your cameras easily and being able to see more/ larger is always nice.

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Android auto no good

I purchased this unit for my 2019 Rav4. This year didn't come with android auto so I wanted something that was going to work in my car and looked factory. I called Crutchfield and was advised to purchase this alpine. I installed the unit with all of the extras, cost me a little over $1800. Well android auto stopped working intermittently so I called Crutchfield in February and was told to check updates and radio and phone all up to date. I called again and now Crutchfield can't do anything for me was told to call alpine. I bought this as a Christmas gift and was installed on December 22 here we are February 2 2025 and having issues, Crutchfield said they can only cover for 60 days and I am out by couple days. I used Crutchfield because it has been known to be a reputable store. I am disappointed with this alpine product. Now to battle it out with alpine. Beautiful radio but please be aware that this is a common issues for this unit.

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Fantastic Unit

I bought this to upgrade a 2008 Saturn Sky Redline with 9,000 miles on it. I needed the map and iphone features for work. This is a fantastic unit. I had a few glitches at first but the tech support fixed everything within an hour... great tech support!!!!

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Easy installation, sounded great for the short time I was able to use

I am loving the new Stereo, however please keep in mind when routing wires through your vehicle, extra caution should be taken especially around alarm/auto start systems. Something must have been bumped or rubbed - connection or something because now every 30-45mins my alarm keeps going off. I have scheduled to take it in to audio express to have it fixed as they are the ones who installed it. I am happy with everything I received and think it will be well worth the investment once I get my truck back to normal.

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Best purchase ever

Was between getting the jl fix to fix the eq curve, instead got this headunit and made my alpine r series sound amazing. Brought speakers and subs back to life.

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It best radio I have. Sound very good quality and awesome

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Fantastic System and Awesome Service

Fantastic system and sounds awesome! Crutchfield definitely believes in service after the sale. Hats off to the crew at Crutchfield!!!

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Everything on here is A1 sound, clarity, even connects fast, lol

I installed this in a 2015 Chrysler 200 I never had such a hastle, DONT buy a CHRYSLER, just to install this device I costed me an additional $400 for extra parts cause it has to be Maestro compatible, BUT I PROMISE YALL THIS IS A GREAT BUY!!!

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I have not installed the Halo as yet. But looking at the unit from the box, it looks great.

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Just Awesome

This is an absolute masterpiece!!!

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Full Featured head unit

It's only been in for a week but so far I am liking this head unit over the previous aftermarket one that was installed and the factory unit. Plenty of features built into this unit and once installed the setup was easy. For those looking to install this into a floating tablet form factor it may be easier to separate the screen from the base unit while running all the cables, this will make the screen final placement easier and you won't scratch up your dash. I deducted 1 star for Alpines directions especially when it comes to adding other Alpine accessories (dash cam). I also would have liked to seen the unit sit just a little bit further back in the dash since there is a small gap between the screen and the factory surround trim.

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Better than I expected

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

I absolutely hate the safety feature. It won't let you adjust or set anything with the vehicle running.

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Crutchfield is great. Not sure Alpine is anymore.

While the screen is clear and huge, it's hard to get past the incredibly poor design behind this unit. It is very difficult to install due to Alpine's choices with the attachment system (screen to chassis). It's almost like they intentionally designed it to punish you. Also, it requires a cheap plastic 'key' to work. It feels like it will disintegrate in about 10 minutes in the nevada sun, leaving you with a dead unit.

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

Love this upgrade to our 2013 Grand Cherokee. We used all the recommended Maestro products which led to a clean install. It took me a couple days to get it all setup, but I haven't put a new head unit in a car for 20 years. Steering wheel controls and reverse camera remained. Lost the factory microphone, but it came with an aftermarket input. Great product!

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Buyer beware

Let me start by saying that the display and the sheer size of this head unit is great. I love the fact that it has high res audio playback, Android auto, as well as top notch crossovers and audio playback features. That being said, the software for this head unit is horrendous. Ever since I got this unit, I have had nothing but issues. Severe lag, missing features on some of the apps, occasional shutdowns, and ridiculous proprietary features like the cameras, make this a unit that I just can't recommend to others. Starting with the software. The Tidal app that's installed works horribly. If you set the app to run random, it works when you progress forward. However when you press backwards instead of going back to the beginning of the song it randomizes backwards. On top of that, most of the time there will be repeats of songs within 10 songs. This head unit supports Sirius XM 360 l, but as of yet, I have not been able to get that feature to work. Alpine has been useless as far as troubleshooting and Sirius XM can't figure out why it doesn't work. The other big manager aggravation with his head unit is the cameras are proprietary plugins to alpine. It only supports NTSC or Pal cameras, but does not support HD cameras. Especially if they are non-alpine. I can accept the fact that it's potentially just my radio, but regardless I can't recommend this radio to anybody until some of these issues are fixed.

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Crutchfield response on 3/19/2024

Gary, we're sorry you're having issues with your receiver. If you purchased this product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can help you solve the problem, set up a return within 60 days of purchase, or give you information on the 1-year warranty on this deck. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Great product, minor flaws

Been using this model for a little more than 6 months now and I'm impressed with how it performs. The clarity in direct sunlight is amazing and audio controls for an audiophile is pretty decent even for just the stock controls. What needs an update for a better experience is the wireless CarPlay. It will eventually become out of sync and/or very delayed. Was inoperable when using navigation. Also the I would like to exit calls from CarPlay while talking on the phone and access or features, but phone calls almost completely take over all options available (just like the previous models). If you have decent speakers, I would recommend installing a amplifier to take advantage of the all the sound control features. Overall, I really enjoy this model's update.

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Absolutely the greatest car day I've ever bought

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Amazing head unit.

Fits great in my 2013 Tundra CrewMax Limited with the JBL factory system. With the recommended installation parts from Crutchfield, it looks amazing. Has more options and features than one would ever need. I did disconnect the factory amp and replaced the speakers and added a 4-channel and a mono amp. I cannot comment on how this unit interfaces with the stock system. It does work with my steering wheel controls with the addition of an idatalink Maestro.

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Fits and looks amazing!

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Motorhome installation- recommend

Pros - crisp bright display Easy to use controls Great sound and sound adjustments Great packaging Quality product Great for motorhome with large display Cons - Electrical connection between display and unit can be lost if display is moved. Directions are good but not great. Details not included were answered by Crutchfield staff. Again, the value of Crutchfield!

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

So far this stereo package is everything I was looking for.

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Great Head Unit

Love the head unit. Only gripe is that you can't have Sirius XM 360L while having Apple car play/ Android Auto running. You have to switch to one or the other. Also if you want XM 360L you're going to need to have a hotspot device or hotspot capabilities on your cellular device.

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Awesome Radio

I have this unit in a 2018 Kenworth W900. This is my second unit. First unit Volume started to raise uncommented and possibly blew the internal amplifier. But that's what insurance is for. I love the radio otherwise I wouldn't have purchased another as a replacement. I love the wireless CarPlay feature and the size of the display. Since I am in my vehicle most of the day it is an easy screen to look at.

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Excellent Unit

Excellent head unit, brings the 2016 Silverado new life for technology.

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Great radio

Amazing unit, screen is brilliant, great sound, and it works great with the Apple car play wirelessly so I'm not having to plug it in every time.

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Adjustment screws

Great product for the most part. I love the large screen and bright clear display. Very easy to navigate. I have been installing car audio for years and this unit is amazing to say the least. I did message Crutchfield about a issue. There are 4 screws on the back of the screen that are used to adjust the height of the screen. I removed 1 screen pretty easy. The other three are locked in tight with one being stripped out. When stating this in my message, I was never offered a solution. Just told that it would be passed on and feel free to write a review. Well, here is the review and I still have an expensive head unit that I can't adjust the height on.

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Crutchfield response on 7/3/2023

Mike contacted our Customer Support team and exchanged for another receiver. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

REALLY DISAPPOINTED IN CRUTCHFIELD CUSTOMER SUPPORT !!

I really can't speak on the quality of the radio yet as I just received it. a few years ago I purchased a pioneer head unit for my 2014 Sequoia from Crutchfield, they did a great job supporting me. Ive purchased a few items over the years, but not a lot. I recently purchased the 11 inch Alpine head unit. the plan is to remove the Pioneer from the Sequoia and install it in my old Ford pickup truck. I called Crutchfield, told the lady my plans and she said I only need to purchase the radio and that I would unplug the old radio, re-flash the maestro ADR( for steering wheel controls) add the GPS antenna and mic and I would be good to go. I specifically asked if I would need a new harness, her answer was no. What she didnt tell me is that I would need to cut and re-splice the old harness since I didn't re-purchase gear (ADR Maestro, etc), I already owned. I called Crutchfield today and spoke with another agent who informed me of this. I understand all companies are in business to make money, but now I need to figure out a way forward. And oh, by the way, I'm red and green color blind which makes figuring our colors difficult.

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Crutchfield response on 6/21/2023

We were sorry to hear about Gary's experience with our Advisor team. Our Tech Support specialist, Gage, reached out to him to help him further. We strive to provide the best service, before, during, and after your purchase, and it looks like we missed the mark this time. We hope he gives us another chance to prove we're the best in the business.

This thing is awesome

Wow! Very happy with the Alpine ilx-f511. I love the 11" screen and the responsiveness of it. I experienced some screen lag and lock up in another brand I had previously installed. I like all the features and the sound quality of this head unit and would recommend it to anyone. Thanks Alpine and Crutchfield for making a happy customer.

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Excellent unit

excellent unit, the start of the radio when starting the vehicle is super fast, just about 5 seconds, the sound quality with the jbl factory system changed from heaven to earth, I am very happy with this unit

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

Awesome looking unit and sounds great with my factory JBL system. The technical service was beyond awesome

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Great multimedia unit.

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2009 Ram 2500

Installation in my 2009 Ram 2500 was time consuming but turned out fantastic. Tech support was great as I needed a little help getting some things plugged into the correct ports for the Maestro RR interface. Car Play works perfect, as does my steering wheel controls. My GPS is working perfectly with Waze, Google Maps as well. The old disc Navigation radio was old and very out dated which was why I upgraded. Thank you Crutchfield Tech Support for all that you do. I'm very happy with my purchase.

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

looks great in the car sounds awesome also

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

Amazing radio. Works excellent. Wireless CarPlay connects super fast!

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

Excellent like it

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Alpine halo 11

The unit i received was defective

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Crutchfield response on 2/13/2023

Alex contacted our Customer Support team and set up a return. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

Yeah, probably not again.

Works great when it does. Glitches are pretty obnoxious seems to have issues with the data link. Won't disengage from the the rear back up sensor until driving down the road and putting transmission in neutral. With the new update correcting the Carplay issue i have now lost my back up camera all together. I don't know if I would buy this again.

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Good unit

Good sound. Nice big screen. Difficult install, especially the several small screws to secure panel in small space between dash and display. Drops connection to Maestro Rr interface regularly and loses camera access, etc.

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2018 Tundra Upgrade from Halo 309 to 511.

Tundra 2018 Just upgraded from the Halo 309 to the 511 and very happy. I also have JL-C2's components in front and C2 coaxial speaker in the rear. Along with a JL 10" W2 under the back seat in a custom box. The 511 has everything the 309 was lacking. An upgraded beautiful, clear display / quick response / precise audio controls - loving the new auto-tune / wireless Apple carplay / new Nav button is very useful / its a seamless unit with no downside. 11' display looks great in the Tundra and fits perfect. I also purchased the bluetooth volume know. Its a good addition yet not prefect. I wish they had a wired option, I just have to remember to wake it every time I start the truck.

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Fantastic screen and stereo all around

Fantastic screen and stereo all around. Very responsive to touch, vibrant colors that look great, and excellent audio quality with many eq options and several eq presets. The icons and user interface are beautiful. I like the lack of a volume knob because the screen looks sleek and clean (I have steering wheel controls for volume). There is no distortion in the screen image when there is loud bass playing or when I use other electronics in the car (headlights, reverse lights). I initially had some issue with wireless Apple Carplay connecting to my phone. I contacted Crutchfield customer support and they helped me install new software for the screen. Now the Apple Carplay connects to my phone automatically 95% of the time after 1-2 minutes of driving. If you need instant connection to Apple Carplay, use the USB cable. My only minor complaint is that the setup menu is not always accessible when the parking brake is on, however this is likely caused by the iDataLink Maestro Interface Module I installed with this screen that is supposed to be sending the parking brake signal to the screen. The lack of accessibility to the setup menu typically happens just after starting the vehicle, which is usually the time when you need to access the setup menu.

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I Love My Alpine Halo ILX

It has been a long time since I bought a car stereo. This stereo was my top pick and it did not disapoint. The stereo has a large screen, vibrant colors, lots of options/customizations, and very responsive. Alpine has been my number one choice since the 90's, Alpine is still my number one choice today. I would recommend this product to any Toyota Tundra/Sequoia/Tacoma/4runner with a freezing OEM stereo.

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Looks great, software a bit lacking.

The latest model changed how the hinge works. The screen hinge is shipped at a pretty extreme angle and must be attached and adjusted prior to adjusting vertical height. This is not covered in the instructions and added well over an hour to my install time. As an iPhone user I really wish alpine offered a native alexa app, I hate talking to Siri as I have Amazon Music and the integration in carplay stinks. Also, I wish Alpine would offer wireless firmware updates.

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Superb Head unit and support

Absolute monster of a head unit. I ended purchasing this to replace my broken radio that was out of warranty. I couldn't be happier with the quality. During installation the support from Crutchfield was second to none and I was able to get everything installed and hooked up with confidence.

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Alpine Halo 11

This unit is amazing! A little pricey but well worth it to me.

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Great unit

Unit is fantastic, quick responsive screen and sound quality is fantastic.

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

Radio looks great , radio takes about 2-3 seconds to respond which Dosent sound long but could be better. Radio starts clipping when the volume goes last 25 could be better. Love the different gauges when using the OBD2

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Alpine did it again

I have been using Alpine car stereo equipment in my cars since 1978. Every time I upgrade I am truly impressed. No exception this time. To my surprise most reviews talk about the screen size. Yes, the screen is huge and clear but the sound is what counts and it simply amazing. The 13-band eq does a fabulous job. I have 4 Alpine door speakers, an Alpine amp and recently added subwoofers and the sound is like being at a concert. If you want an amazing system get this head unit along with good Alpine speakers and you'll be happy. Get an Alpine amp and you'll be happier.

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LOVE IT!!!

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

The alpine head unit is very nice. I have not had the chance to get it installed yet. It is more complex than any radio I have ever installed because of the maestro Rr & theRTO1. When I get it in I'm sure I will ?? it.

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Nice Radio But

Love the radio but there is a really big issue with the unit itself. It seems that Alpine cannot figure out how to make the Apple CarPlay nor the OEM Satellite radio functions work. Once the issues are fixed maybe I'll log back in and do a full review. But as of now I only have 50% of a unit that I paid good money for. If anyone from Crutchfield wants to contact me please do.

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Crutchfield response on 6/7/2022

Once we saw this review, our Tech Support specialist, Adam, reached out to Kenneth to help him further. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Tech Support team right away. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Crutchfield stepped UP....2nd unit...AMAZING!!!!

SO I had initially purchased AND installed the Alpine ILX-F411. Loved this unit but wouldn't you know the ILX-F511 released 2 weeks later, SO I did what anyone would do and returned the 411 and paid the upgrade charge for the 511. Upon receiving the 511 and installing the "new hotness" I was immediately disappointed with the sound quality. Honestly the 411 sounded WAY better than this new radio. ALSO wireless Carplay wasn't working AT ALL!!!! A few days later Carplay miraculously starts working and worked fine for almost a month and a half. Then poof when apple release the 15.5 update Carplay not working again, not even with the cord connected. This was before I updated the iPhone. This point I am aggravated to the point of returning the unit for a different brand so I called Alpine again and they blamed Apple. I reached out to Crutchfield to see what if anything could be done. CRUTCHFIELD STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE BIG TIME AND EXCHANGED THE UNIT. I feel like I received a bad 511 unit to start with because, I just got it installed AND HOLY COW WHAT A DIFFERENCE. THIS WAS WHAT I WANTED!!!!!! Carplay instantly connected without hesitation, and the sound, the sweet sound that I was missing from the 411, but only better. Not just better...WAY BETTER!!! IF you are on the fence at all about this ILX-F511 don't hesitate. You won't be disappointed. 5 STARS on the ILX-F511 25 STARS on CRUTCHFIELD -5 STARS on ALPINE Tech Support

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Carplay & HDMI DOA

The unit works perfect if I stream iver Bluetooth, but there is a known software issue that will not allow iPhones running ios 15.5 to connect to CarPlay wirelessly or wired. Also, I cannot mirror my phone via HDMI/apple lighting to HDMI adapter. It looks like scrambled cable from the 1990's. I've tried multiple HDMI cables, resets, different phones, etc. Until Alpine issues a software update or apple has a patch, this is just a Bluetooth speaker.

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Crutchfield response on 5/30/2022

Kevin contacted our Customer Support team and set up a return. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

Alpine ILX f511

I just have say wow super fast Look amazing better than Pioneer

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Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511

Best upgrade to my silverado

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Im in love!!!

I just got my head unit installed! OMG!!! So huge, I'm in love with it! The Alpine head unit is easy to use, very responsive. The wireless CarPlay works very well, there's no lag screen quality is great. I'm super happy with this purchase, best head unit out there!!! Worth every penny and that's a lot for me to say.

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