Alpine CHAS-634 6-Disc CD Changer

Pros: Plays MP3 CDs, integrates well with BMWs
Cons: slow in fast forwarding tracks, problems with folders

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: 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.

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

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: Quality
Cons: MP3 Controls

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...

Love everything about this unit except the way it reads the CD's for Titling. When its in the middle of displying the title and artist and the song finishes, it automatically cuts off the next song name and adds it to the ending of the pevious song, For example. Pearl Jam - JerAngel. Where the song was Jeremy next song was Angel by Aerosmith. It has to be resolved, very problematic. And It doesn't read every kind of cdrw or cdr. Has trouble with specific brands.