The Alpine iLX-W670-M is a 6.75-inch double-DIN receiver with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built on a chassis only 2.4 inches deep.
What it does
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Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Plug in your phone for maps, calls, messages and music on the touchscreen.
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iDatalink Maestro compatible. That is what the "-M" means. Add a Maestro module and you keep your steering wheel controls and factory features, and see vehicle information on screen where your vehicle supports it.
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Ultra-shallow 2.4-inch chassis. Fits dashes with very little room behind the radio.
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PowerStack ready. Alpine's KTA-450 4-channel or KTA-200M mono amplifier bolts straight onto the back of the radio, so you can add real power without finding somewhere to mount an amp.
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Three pairs of 4-volt pre-outs (front, rear and subwoofer), a 13-band EQ, 6-channel time correction and crossovers for each pair.
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Lighting Link controls the lights on Alpine PrismaLink subwoofer enclosures from the screen.
- Bluetooth hands-free calling, SiriusXM-Ready (tuner sold separately), one camera input, one USB input, one AUX input and a 3.5mm steering wheel control input.
What it doesn't do
Worth knowing before you buy:
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CarPlay and Android Auto are wired only. If you want wireless, look at the Kenwood DMX50S or the Alpine iLX-507.
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The screen is 800 x 480. It is clear and responsive, but it is not an HD panel.
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Built-in power is 16 watts RMS x 4. That is fine for factory speakers. Upgraded speakers need an amplifier, which is exactly what PowerStack is for.
- No HDMI, no HD Radio and no CD.
If you only want wired CarPlay in a shallow dash and have no plans for an amplifier, the Kenwood DMX40S does that job for less. The iLX-W670-M earns its price when you want the PowerStack amplifier, the 4-volt pre-outs, or you are building a system around Alpine subwoofers.
What you need to install it
Like any aftermarket receiver, the iLX-W670-M needs parts matched to your vehicle:
- A dash kit to mount it
- A wiring harness, so nothing in the vehicle is cut
- An antenna adapter, if your vehicle needs one
- Either a steering wheel control interface, or an iDatalink Maestro module with the harness for your vehicle
Search your vehicle to see the parts it needs, or email sales@lockdownsecurity.ca and we will put the list together for you.
Installation
We install the iLX-W670-M at our Markham shop. Multimedia receiver installation is a flat rate, and if you are adding a backup camera at the same time, the receiver and backup camera installation covers both. Installation parts are extra and depend on your vehicle. Every installation is backed by our lifetime installation warranty.
Warranty
1-year Alpine parts and labour warranty, serviced in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Does the iLX-W670-M have wireless CarPlay?
No. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are wired only, through the USB input.
Will I keep my steering wheel controls?
Yes, with either a steering wheel control interface or an iDatalink Maestro module for your vehicle. Maestro also keeps more factory features in vehicles that support it.
What is the difference between the iLX-W670 and the iLX-W670-M?
The iLX-W670-M adds the iDatalink Maestro connection. The original iLX-W670 is being discontinued.
Can I add an amplifier later?
Yes. The KTA-450 or KTA-200M PowerStack amplifier mounts directly to the back of the receiver, or the 4-volt pre-outs will run any external amplifier.
