Alpine CHAS-634 6-Disc CD Changer

Pros: Works well with my factory sound system; Plays MP3 and regular CDs well.

Cons: No remote and thus no means of displaying ID3 tags with factory sound system.

The Bottom Line: High quality and well built unit that delivers excellent sound.

Review: I bought this unit after struggling with a Sony MP3 CD changer (model CDX-565MXRF) for a few months. The Sony unit had been a big disappointment and the Alpine unit has turned out to be just fantastic. I'm using it with my factory sound system for the ...

Pros: 6 discs of MP3's, works like a dream. Great sound.

Cons: Only navigation

The Bottom Line: The best purchase I made all year for my car.

Review: I purchased this about 6 months ago and wanted to spend a bit of time with it before writing a review. I spent a good deal of time researching my alternatives and various price combinations. I ended up spending about $480 for the CD changer, the FM...

Pros: Plays MP3 CDs, integrates well with BMWs

Cons: slow in fast forwarding tracks, problems with folders

The Bottom Line: This is a good unit for the average user. Sound quality is great, and controls are easy, though they depend on your head unit. I am happy with this changer.

Review: I got this changer because I wanted a way to listen to MP3 CDs in my car without having to get a new head unit and all that (a common problem in BMWs). I did not really have a problem with getting a new head unit, except that the buttons on my steering ...

Pros: Quality

Cons: MP3 Controls

The Bottom Line: Do your research first.

Review: It is really unfortunate, but there aren't too many MP3 player options for BMW owners. This was the only changer capable of playing MP3 and compatible with my car. Having heard many good things about Alpine I decided to go for it. If you have an...