Calling ICE gurus, advice needed...

[alanvoon]

Hey all,

I am looking into buying a double DIN HU and I have troubles differentiating between the 2 below :-

Alpine IDA-W502E
Alpine IDA-W520E

As far as I know, the 520 is a newer model as compared to the 502 but it is also much cheaper than the 502.

I tried searching online and I couldn't find any comparison between those 2, thus I am in a dilemma now.

Does anyone know the difference between these 2 models ?
Would appreciate if I could get some opinion on this.

Thank you in advance :)

 

[Zenn]

alpine W502
DVD / CD receiver with touchscreen and internal amp 7″ ( 50 peak x 4 channels )
• Double – Din Chassis
• Plays CD, DVD, recordable discs ( including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, or AAC files ), DVD + / R / RW
• Video CD and Divx compatible
• Dolby Digital and DTS digital output via optical cable
• Compatible with Alpine PXA – H100 IMPRINT ™ audio processor
• Compatible with Alpine iPod adapter, Bluetooth adapter, CD Changer, Navigation module, and surround-sound processor
• USB Input, A / V input, Rear Camera Input
• A / V output, optical digital output, 6-channel preamp outputs ( Front, Rear, Subwoofer )
• Bluetooth ® Ready ( optional KCE-350BT or PMD-B200 required )
• Full speed auxiliary input to mini-jack cable ( optional KCE-236B required ) ? Remote control included
• IMPRINT ™ Ready with dual input capability ( PXA-H100 audio processor required )
Spesificasion:

Highlights
- DVD / CD receiver with 7 ” touchscreen and internal amp ( 50 peak x 4 channels )
- Double DIN Chassis
- Plays CD, DVD, recordable discs ( including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, or AAC files ), DVD + / R / RW
- Video CD and DivX compatible
- Dolby Digital and DTS digital output via optical cable
- Compatible with Alpine PXA-H100 IMPRINT ™ audio processor
- Compatible with Alpine iPod adapter, Bluetooth adapter, CD changer, Navigation module, and surround-sound processor
- USB input, A / V input, Rear camera input
- A / V output, optical digital output, 6 ( channel ) preamp outputs ( front, rear, subwoofer )

Connectivity Features
- DVD-R / RW / CD / MP3 / AAC / WMA / DivX playback
- Direct USB and / or Full Speed Connection ™ for iPod ® with album art display (if available)
- IPod video control for select iPod models
- USB MTP support for MP3 players, mass storage drives
- Bluetooth ® Ready (optional KCE-350BT or PMD-B200 required)
- Full speed auxiliary input to mini-jack cable (optional KCE-236B required)
- A / V input / output, rear camera input
- Single-zone rear seat output with independent source control

Control Features
- 7″ WVGA touch screen display
- Quick Search ™
- Steering wheel remote ready
- Remote control included

Audio Features
- 24-bit DAC
- DVD Audio 2 ( channel down-mix )
- DivX, DVD / R / RW playback
- Full processor control
- DTS ®, Dolby Digital ® and Dolby Pro-Logic II ® support
- IMPRINT ™ Ready with dual input capability ( PXA-H100 audio processor required )
- Power Pack Ready ( optional KTP-445 amplifier upgrade required )
- 3 pre-outs (2V), subwoofer level control
- CEA-2006 Power Ratings: 18W x 4 RMS

iPod Compatibility
Full control and charging for:
- IPod 5G
- IPod nano 1G – 4G
- IPod classic
- IPod touch 1G and 2G
- IPhone and iPhone 3G
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alpine W520
Max Power Output Ratings

* Max Power Output: 4 x 50 W

FM Tuner

* Tuning Range: 87.5-108.0 MHz
* Mono Usable Sensitivity: 9 dBf (0.8μV/75ohms)
* 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 12 dBf (1.1μV/75 ohms)
* Alternate Channel Selectivity: 80.0 dB
* Signal-to-Noise (S/N) Ratio: 60.0 dB
* Stereo Separation: 30.0 dB
* Capture Ratio: 2.0 dB

MW Tuner

* Tuning Range: 531-1,602 kHz
* Usable Sensitivity (IEC Standard): 22.5/27.0 (μV/dB)

LW Tuner

* Tuning Range: 153-281kHz
* Usable Sensitivity (IEC Standard): 31.6/30.0 (μV/dB)

Connection for USB

* USB Requirements: 1.1/2.0
* Max. Power Consumption: 500mA
* USB Class: Play From Device / Mass Storage Class
* File System: FAT 12/16/32
* MP3 Decoding: MPEG-1/2 AUDIO Layer-3
* WMA Decoding: Windows Media™ Audio
* AAC Decoding: ACC-LC format ′′/m4a′′ file
* Number of Channels: 2-Channel (Stereo)
* Frequency Response: 5-20 k ±1 dB (Frequency Response may differ depending on the encoder software/bitrate)
* Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.008% (at 1 kHz)
* Dynamic Range: 95 dB (at 1 kHz)
* Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 105 dB
* Channel Separation: 85 dB (at 1 kHz)

Disc Player

* Frequency Response: 5-20 k ±1 dB
* Channel Separation (1kHz): 65dB
* Dynamic Range (1kHz): 95dB
* Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.02% (at 1 kHz)
* Wow & Flutter (%WRMS): B.M.L.
* Audio Signal-to-Noise (S/N): More than 95dB
* Signal System: NTSC / PAL
* Horizontal Resolution: 500 lines or greater
* Video Output Level: 1Vp-p (75 ohms)
* Video Signal-to-Noise (S/N): DVD: 60 dB

Sound Tuning

* Subwoofer Level Adjustment: 0 to 15 Step
* High Pass Filter: OFF/80/120/160Hz
* Bass Level Control Range: -7 to +7
* Bass Center Frequency: 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz
* Bass Band Width Adjustment (Q): 1 to 4
* Treble Level Control Range: -7 to +7
* Treble Center Frequency: 10kHz, 12.5kHz, 15kHz, 17.5kHz

 

[alanvoon]

Thank you sifu Zenn !!!

However I still cannot find any point for comparison :(

 

[hardBass4u]

If u intent to install Processor-H701 (now or future) your choice is 502 or else your choice is 520.

 

[alanvoon]

Thank you hardbass, I realized that the 520 does not have optical out. I do not intent to go hardcore on my ICE but there is no knowing whether do I want a hxa or not.

I really am having a hard time differenciating between these 2, some says the 520 uses an LED screen but some says they are the same.

Confused...

 

[hardBass4u]

No processer is mean thr will have no surround sound in your system even u play DVD movie (right me if i wrong).
In my opinion, 502 look better "jio" not matter screen or the outlook it self.
Just my 2 cent anyway

 

[alanvoon]

Hardbass, your 2 cents are worth millions to me. For someone who doesn't have that much to invest into ICEs I want to make sure I make the right choice.

I have been using Alpines for a long long time but I have never played with mobile media stations. Use to use amps and woofer but at this point of time I am not investing into those yet, am quite surprised that the sound on my stock components are very acceptable with the Ida-x305.

I had the luxury to test both the units just now, and hardbass you are right, outlook wise the 502 wins hands down. However since the 520 is a replacement model the firmware is more "modernized". Video wise they are both exactly the same.

To connect to the processor, the 502 uses optical out which the cable alone costs a bomb, the 520 runs on analog. Downside is both the sets don't display Chinese at all !!! :( :( :(

So at this stage, my heart is more toasted the 502 but of course, I'm still as confused :p

 

[hardBass4u]

OK...take your time to do the study on both model yeah

 

[alanvoon]

All my dear sifu's

anyone knows any accessory shop selling IVA-W502C ??

This is the hong kong unit.

Thank you !!

 

[rublik]

Anyone knows the price of both the units?

Thanks

 

[alanvoon]

Anyone knows the price of both the units?

Thanks

Rublik,

You can get it at

C.V CAR AUTO ENTERPRISE
Address : 33 GROUND FLOOR, JALAN SS21/1A, DAMANSARA UTAMA, PETALING JAYA, 47400 SELANGOR.
Phone : 03-77106202
Fax : 03-77105902

They specialize in Alpine, and they do provide good solid service with great attitudes ;)

 

[oshann]

Hi,

I have a w502 for sale, the w502 still in car~, PM me if you interested.
thanks!

 

[alanvoon]

oshann,

thanks for the offer, but i didn't want to install the E series cause they do not support chinese characters.

Finally installed my W520C yesterday with reverse camera.
Superb set, only thing is that I need to get used to the full chinese menu.

Oh well, win some, lose some ;)


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