Sony MEXBT3700U CD Receiver Bluetooth Hands-Free with Integrated Microphone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this head unit because I got an iphone 3GS (previous iphone models do not have Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP)) and wanted something that would give me as many options of integrating it with the car stereo as possible without spending a ton of money. I also didn't want to have to pay extra for the bluetooth attachments that you have to add on to the bluetooth ready head units.
-BLUETOOTH AUDIO STREAMING
The audio bluetooth streaming is great sound quality is very good (I am not a picky audiophile so can't say if sensitive ears would notice anything wrong with the quality), I actually listen to local radio stations through their internet streams through the iphone then bluetoothed to the car stereo because its better sound quality then what I get out of the tuner (any tuner not just this one, I live in a bad radio reception area between 2 markets). The stereo usually picks up my phone (for both phone and audio) within 30 seconds of turning on the car. I have had to reset the bluetooth (takes about 20 seconds, push one button twice) every few weeks because it will start to get skippy but it is a pretty minor inconvenience. Listening to Pandora through the Iphone to the car stereo is awesome, and has greatly improved my commute.

-Bluetooth Phone connection
Connects within 30 seconds of starting the car. Sound quality is good. And the microphone that is built in actually works well, this shocked me I was sure I would have to either yell or buy an external mic but the one that comes in the head unit picks up my voice fine I have not had a complaint about people on the other end of the call not being able to hear me. Another good thing about the mic being built in is that it saved me $60 on the installation that they would have charged me to install an external mic. The transition between phone call and what was playing before the call is automatic and fluid.
-USB input
I have not gotten a chance to use this because the bluetooth has worked well. It would be nice if it had a USB on the back of the unit in addition to the one on the front so that you could run a wire hidden behind the console plastic and have it connect where ever you wanted it to without it cluttering up the car (that is the main reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars).Overall I love this unit because it was fairly cheap and it does exactly what I wanted it to do in respect to integrating with my Iphone.

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The Sony MEX-BT3700U head unit with Bluetooth wireless technology features a front USB connection, a front aux-in and three preouts. The CD/MP3/WMA/AAC receiver is also compatible with the latest in Sony's audio features and technologies, including ZAPPIN, Quick-BrowZer, Jump Mode, Passenger Control and DM+ Advanced. Sony offers an optional microphone, model XA-MC10, designed to complement the MEX-BT3700U.

Detachable Faceplate The MEX-BT3700U features a detachable faceplate with black 13-segment LCD display. Switchable blue or green key illumination makes control in the dark a snap, and lets you pick your style.

USB 1-Wire With the addition of USB 1-wire functionality on select Sony CD receivers, you can easily expand your digital music player's options in your system. USB 1-wire receivers allow you to connect, charge, and control many digital music players including iPod, iPhone, Walkman music player, and even USB thumb drives directly from the head units, all from one wire.
iPod Direct By connecting an iPod to the USB port, you can listen to all your favorite iPod tunes on your car speakers. Once connected, the iPod will turn on, and it'll resume where you last left off. Enjoy full control of the iPod from the CDX-GT530UI, and while the car is on, your iPod will get a charge, so it'll be ready to go when you're back on foot.

USB Support Insert a USB thumb drive in the front panel USB port and enjoy your favorite digital audio files.
The CDX-GT530UI gives you the freedom to choose your format. Whether it's burnt to disc or on your USB drive, you'll enjoy playback of MP3, WMA, and AAC formats.
You also get ID3 tag support--title, artist and album info will be scrolled across the LCD.

Get Zapped with ZAPPIN While enjoying your iPod, or USB tunes, you can give ZAPPIN a try. Sony's unique ZAPPIN technology operates similarly to most car stereos' scan buttons. It continues to play a series of short music clips from your own music library until you can find your favorite song to match your mood.

Ready for SAT and HD Radio Using separate Sony adapters you can add an HD radio tuner, or add Satellite Radio for a wealth of channels of music, news, talk shows, sports and traffic information with CD quality sound.
AM/FM Radio Always have your favorite stations at hand with 18 FM and 12 AM presets.
Best Tuning Memory Setting your radio presets can be a real pain while you're driving--especially if you're in an unfamiliar area. So, let the tuner do the work for you by activating the Best Tuning Memory (BTM) function. The tuner will seek out up to 18 of the strongest stations in the area and set them into the tuner presets.
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Panasonic 50-Watt Sirius? Satellite Radio-Ready CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Changer Controls and 2 Pre-Amp Outputs (CQDF583U) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've liked using this radio so far, and have used it with Sirius successfully, but I would advise those looking for a new radio and want it to work sith Sirius Satellite service to look at Kenwood, Audiovox or another brand that offers Sirius ready units. I've tried to put back this unit in a new car I just purchased that replaced one that had been stolen (and had replaced this head unit as well), and found that the process of finding a receiver to work with this head unit is near impossible. The CR-SRT100 receiver that is necessary for Sirius service with this unit has been discontinued by Panasonic and is only available at places like Ebay. Also, some of the newer satellite radio antennas like the TERK SIR3 are geared to work with a single input receiver rather than the dual input receiver that the CR-SRT100 is. The splitter necessary to connect these antennas to this hard to find receiver is equally hard to find as well. You will spend a lot of time trying to find these parts if you try goind down the route I did. This isn't a radio that you can just take to Circuit City and have them "install Sirius" one afternoon and be done with it. It won't be as simple as that.
I called Panasonic about this, and they just told me that the newer 2004 models of Panasonic head unit models are no longer Sirius ready, so don't count on much future support from Panasonic, even though there don't seem to be any public announcements about this. If you want Sirius Satellite Radio, get another brand like Kenwood or Audiovox instead.

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Dual XDM6220BP AM/FM/MP3 CD Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this sterio after the Kenwood I had in the car was stolen figuring they would not take this one. After the install the radio worked greeat for about 2 months now it will put out no sound half the time. It will play when it wants to and only then. Dual says they will fix it I just need to remove it send it to them and wait.Guess thats why it was under $50.00

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Metra 99-7321 Rio/Accent 06-UP Dash Kit Review

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(More customer reviews)the option "make sure it fit" said it works on kia sportage 2008 I had to do a lot of adjustments to make it hardly works. Quallity seems good and for other models should work perfect.

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KIA Ipod Iphone Cable Adapter USB Forte Optima Soul Rio Rondo Sedona Sorento Sportage Fuze Lead Adapter Wire Cord Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchased this item on Monday, September 6th, and received this cable on Friday, September 10th, well before the expected arrival date. I was unsure if this cable was what I really was looking for when I wanted an alternative to the official, and pricey, accessory for my iPhone. I took the plunge at half the cost of the one from Kia themselves.
The cable arrived, and best I could tell, it is the exact same model that Kia gives you from their parts department. I promptly put it to use in my Kia Soul, and was very happy. First test was with my iPod Nano. Charges and connects with the stereo exactly as it should. Next I hooked up my iPhone. Message displays on the phone stating it is incompatible, but still worked as well as the Nano did. Charges and plays, just like I expected.
Any other Kia owners unsure if this product is what you're looking for in alternative to the pricey "official" cable, don't hesitate to pull the trigger on this one.
The only slight "problem" with this cable is that the length isn't very long. Don't expect to be able to mount your device on your windshield and still plug it in. At least not on a Soul.

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JVC Car KDG140 50Wx4 MOSFET In-Dash CD Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)Well, considering I paid only 65 dollars delivered, it has an auxilary input for an mp3 player, and an extra sensitive radio tuner with like 14 presets on it, I would say it is a pretty good device. I installed it myself, and I have had zero problems with it. It sounds great, and it has like 6 different preset equalizer settings, plus a user setting if you don't like any of those. It has a really simple face plate (which is removable by the way) which is great because there is no chance of me hitting something and messing up all of my settings. It also came with a tiny little remote, which I never use and see no time in the future when I will use it, but the point is, it is there.
Bottom Line: If you want something that is cheap, reliable, and just plays cds and the radio, look no further.

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Pioneer DEH-12E In-Dash CD Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this to replace the stock radio in my 01 Ford Taurus.
My main criteria was looks, iPod compatibility, simplicity, and price.
This is a matter of opinion, but I like the way this looks. Doesn't have the obnoxious lights and fancy LCD screens that just aren't that appealing to me in a car radio. This radio has a slight red light around the volume knob, and I like the clean look of the white LCD display on the black background.
The front-facing auxiliary input makes connecting an iPod / phone / whatever device with an audio out jack very easy (The required cable, a 3.5mm M/M stereo cable, isn't included, but these are widely and cheaply available both on Amazon and elsewhere). Sound quality is very good (on par with CD's and much better than any fm transmitter or cassette adapter). I've only used the CD player once and while the sound was good, I don't see myself using it very often.
The locations of the buttons is nice, and my only complaint is that they are a little on the small side. Other than that, easy to use / reach from the drivers seat, and pretty intuitive. I did initially overwrite all my presets when messing around with the "Best Stations Memory" before I really knew what it was (stores the 6 stations with the strongest frequencies as your presets in the selected band - useful for travelling I suppose). If you choose to glance over the manual, I'm sure you won't have any problems.
After looking around at stereos, this was the best I found in the

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Pioneer's DEH-12E is a no-frills CD receiver pairing superior sound quality with easy operation. Play back your favorite CDs and CD-R/RW discs, dial in your favorite AM/FM stations, or connect your MP3 player via the auxiliary input, and you're set.


DEH-12E Features
Detachable Faceplate When you're away from your car, remove the face from the receiver for protection against theft.
The faceplate features a one-line, eight-character LCD display and red key illumination, along with a large rotary volume control.
CD-R/RW Playback Play back your favorite CDs and burnt CD-R/RW discs in the slot-loading CD player.
Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner Pioneer's legendary Supertuner IIID combines the best of digital and analog tuner technologies to reduce distortion to bring you exceptional FM and AM performance. If you live in an area where reception is weak, you'll hear a big improvement in signal strength. And when you're near tall buildings, Supertuner IIID reduces the effect of multi-path noise, which occurs when the signal is reflecting off of the buildings.
MOSFET 50W x4 Amplifier for the Power Hungry Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, delivering power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. And that doesn't just mean a boost in volume: it means that your music will be cleaner at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. Clean, efficient power that will rock your vehicle.
Inevitably, there will be those who still need more. The DEH-12E is therefore equipped with a pair of 2.2V rear preamp outputs for system expansion with external amps/speakers.
Get Plugged In Use the built-in AUX input for connecting any digital portable player and other external auxiliary devices. For extra-convenient access, the input is on the front panel.
Dial In Your Sound Tweak the sound to your liking with the on-board three-band EQ. A Loudness feature ensures ample low-end even during quiet listening, and standard balance/fader controls let you adjust the stereo image to suit your vehicle and preferences.
DEH-12E Basic Specs

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Boss 639UA In-Dash MP3 Compatible CD Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all, I have been installing car audio for about 10 years now. I have had my share of really good head units and not so good ones.

I will review in order of things that I don't like about it.

1) The display - it says you can choose a color for the display to stay on. Not true (at least it doesn't say how to do it, nor does the head unit or remote have a display button/option). It also doesn't come with a dimmer switch so at night it is brightly flashing pink blue green and red hues at you from the volume knob. (Note: The actual display section doesn't do this, just the ring around the knob). It is highly distracting and could be a safety risk to people with night blindness/sensitivity to light.

2) CD's - Take about 30 seconds to load.

3) Radio - This is a 50/50 for me. I bought two of these, one for each of my winter cars. One vehicle gets better reception then its previous head unit, the other car now doesn't get any radio stations when it used to have strong reception. So take this part of the review with a grain of salt, I may have just received a faulty unit.

4) Sound - Do not buy this if you are looking to run a sound system through it. The bass response it sends is horrible. I am running two brand new Alpine Type R12's with a Alpine 1200 watt amp. They sounded BEAUTIFUL with a different head unit. I disconnected them from this one. You basically have two options - super quiet bass or distorted bass. Also, when you switch a song on either a CD or SD card sound will only go to the subs for about 3 seconds before the interior speakers put out any sound. Small issue but annoying.

5) SD Card - You can load plenty of songs up on the sd card, rearrange them in the order you want them, put them in the head unit. When you start playing them on the head unit, they are not in the same order they were. I found this to be irritating as I had organized approximately 200 songs in an order where I would be able to easily find a particular song that I would want to listen to. But once its in the head unit, its rearranged with no ryhme or reason as to how.
Things I Liked About It:
1) It did its job.General overview: It does everything it says it will - It just does it poorly. This would be a good head unit for some one with out a aftermarket system that doesnt mind the other two nuances: Rearranging of songs on the SD card, and the music being muted (except for bass) for the first three seconds of a song everytime you switch songs (on either CD or SD)


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PYLE PLCD-58MP3 200 Watt AM/FM/MPX/CD/MP3 Player with Fold Down Detachable Face Review

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(More customer reviews)Overall, we are very satisfied with the product. It meets our needs and was well within our budget (we have installed this on our boat). I would recommend, especially for the money.

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2010 Kia Soul Xenon Fog Lamps 10 Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased these lights relying on the information that they "include everything needed to install and requires no other parts or extensive modification" and that they are "for use on the model listed in this auction without the factory fog lamps or as a replacement for existing factory fog lamps".
While they are nice quality Hella lights, they are NOT specific to the Kia Sportage and cannot be mounted as the photo shows without extensive cutting of both grill panels and manufacture of custom brackets.
In fact, the lights received are NOT even the lights shown in the small photo.
In short, they are general purpose lights intended to be bumper mounted (impossible on the Sportage) being falsely described as OEM version replacements.

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Dual XD7500 AM/FM/CD Receiver, Motorized 4X50W, iPlug Review

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(More customer reviews)The only real downside to this product, is no /mp3 playback from CD. However, it does come with an AUX 3.5mm adapter to plug your .mp3 player into so I guess that sort of makes up for it. The 2-way motorized face is really cool, but you know what they say about moving parts...
It also did not open/close correctly, I had to work it in a little, like the mechanism was fresh and just didn\\\'t want to budge. But after a day of helping it along, it works flawless now. It puts out great sound and overall is just fun to use and play around with.
I have it hooked up to 2 10\\\" JL W1 subs and 2 6\\\" Pheonix Gold door speakers through a Sony Xplod Amp.
A pretty decent product I got from Wal*Mart for $119.99 that can\\\'t be beat for the price, then again... with mobile audio you do get what you pay for!

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Enjoy a wide variety of in-car entertainment sources from the Dual XD7500, which features a motorized face and an oversized LCD display that only becomes visible when the face slides down. It features 220 watts of total peak power (55 watts x 4 channels), US/European radio frequency spacing, 30 station presets (18 FM, 12 AM), CD-R/RW compatibility, a 1-bit D/A converter and anti-shock mechanism for flawless CD playback. It's easy to control playback and switching between radio and CD player with the infrared remote. Other features include:
Auxiliary input for MP3 or satellite radio connection
1.0 DIN chassis
Electronic volume, bass, treble, balance, fader
Keyless CD eject
Multi-button power on
One-touch memory, auto station store, and preset station scan for radio tuner
Random/repeat/intro CD programming
CD pause
5 Selectable EQ curves -- pop, jazz, classic, beat, rock

What's in the Box In-dash CD player/receiver, faceplate carrying case, printed operating instructions
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Pioneer DEH-1200MP CD Receiver with MP3/WMA Playback and Remote Control Review

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I paid less than eighty dollars for this brand new unit at a local store and am very impressed with what I got. I bought it to replace my radio in my RV. It has everything I need which basically is just the simple audio-input jack. Between that and the cigarette charger for power, I connect my iPhone with Pandora and I'm all set for a road trip.
The radio is pretty decent as far as the quality goes. It sounds great! An improvement over OEM stereos for sure!
The buttons are small but you get used to them. I think they could have been slightly larger but this was a design decision. I disagree with the previous person stating that the knob it too shallow. That person must have abnormally large fingers because I thought the knob is quite nice.
The radio is decent. It got all of my stations with no hassle. Memorizing stations is dead simple: Hold down the number you wish to save to and walla. That's the way it should be.
The CD playback is as expected. The audio sounds great. MP3 playback is somewhat cumbersome but it's no different than any other stereo on the market when it comes to searching/finding/playing MP3's that are in folders. (how primitive, BTW)
The AUX 1/8" input jack is the key feature here...You can input anything from a DVD player to an iPhone, iPod, Zune, whatever...It does the job and amplifies it.
The remote was killer for me because in an RV, I can control the deck from the kitchen table and that is a great feature. A little velcro on the back of the remote and I've got instant convenience that I will never lose.
The quality of the deck is higher than I expected for a sub $100 radio. The knob felt heavy and quite precise when turning. The other buttons are very small, however and ... forget reading what is printed on them. You really have to take the time to memorize them. It's minor but should be noted for those that may not be able to see smaller things.
My only gripe was that the manual did not give instruction on how to set the clock! I read it 5x times and never saw the instruction for setting the time! I was stunned not to see this. What an oversight. For those that need to know: Turn the unit off by pressing and holding the main knob. Now press and hold the clock button and press and hold the main knob. The 12: will start to flash. Now press the up/down buttons then when you are done, press the left/right buttons and when you are done, just press the main knob and its set. How crazy that they didn't tell you that (I spent over an hour pressing buttons like a monkey until I figured out the right combination)
Even with that oversight in the manual, I still give it 5 stars. It was easy to connect and very straightforward. I'm certain it will give me years of quality playing while in the RV.

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Pioneer's DEH-1200MP is a no-frills CD receiver with MP3/WMA disc playback, and makes a clean and simple replacement for OEM stereos. Play back your favorite CDs and CD-R/RW discs, dial in your favorite AM/FM stations, or burn MP3/WMA CDs for hours of music on a single disc.


DEH-1200MP Features
Detachable Faceplate When you're away from your car, remove the face from the receiver for protection against theft.
The faceplate features a one-line, eight-character LCD display and red key illumination, along with a large rotary volume control.
CD-R/RW Playback Play back your favorite CDs and burnt CD-R/RW discs in the slot-loading CD player.
MP3 and WMA Playback Don't let your favorite music downloads languish on your computer hard drive. Burn them to a CD-R or CD-RW and play them right on the car stereo. Each disc you burn has the capacity to hold up to ten complete albums of MP3 music and twenty for WMA discs. Trust us, that's a lot of music.
Supertuner IIID AM/FM Tuner Pioneer's legendary Supertuner IIID combines the best of digital and analog tuner technologies to reduce distortion to bring you exceptional FM and AM performance. If you live in an area where reception is weak, you'll hear a big improvement in signal strength. And when you're near tall buildings, Supertuner IIID reduces the effect of multi-path noise, which occurs when the signal is reflecting off of the buildings.
MOSFET 50W x4 Amplifier for the Power Hungry Compared to conventional power supplies, the MOSFET amplification circuit is smaller and more efficient, delivering power with less distortion and absolutely zero on/off switching noise. And that doesn't just mean a boost in volume: it means that your music will be cleaner at higher volumes because you're not pushing the limits of the amplification circuit. Clean, efficient power that will rock your vehicle.
Inevitably, there will be those who still need more. The DEH-1200MP is therefore equipped with a pair of 2.2V rear preamp outputs for system expansion with external amps/speakers.
Get Plugged In Use the built-in AUX input for connecting any digital portable player and other external auxiliary devices. For extra-convenient access, the input is on the front panel.
Dial In Your Sound Tweak the sound to your liking with the on-board three-band EQ. A Loudness feature ensures ample low-end even during quiet listening, and standard balance/fader controls let you adjust the stereo image to suit your vehicle and preferences.
DEH-1200MP Basic Specs

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Boss Audio BV6500 In-Dash DVD/CD/MP3 & AM/FM Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)It seems to be a good product. The only thing I want to know is: How can I jump to other folder in this stereo without a monitor? If you have 3 folders in your MP3 CD, it reads the first of them, but it can't jump (automatically or not) to the next folder.
I hope to be mistaken, but I tried and I can't.
Update: Bossaudio online support is really bad. I requested a ticket system account last week and... nothing at this moment.

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Enjoy both DVD and CD entertainment when out on the road with the Boss Audio BV6500 DVD/CD in-dash receiver, which features a cutting-edge wide OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen--which looks terrific from every angle and draws less power than conventional LCD displays. The OLED offers NTSC/PAL compatibility. The DVD/CD player is compatible with standard DVD movie and CD audio discs as well as CD-R/RW discs and MP3 file burned to CD discs. It provides 80 watts of peak power through four channels and dual (front and rear) RCA outputs. Other features include Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound compatibility, a 1-bit D/A converter that ensures flawless audio playback, PLL synthesized AM/FM tuner with 30 presets, preset EQ curves, and a fully detachable front panel.
What's in the Box In-dash car stereo and CD/DVD player, remote control (with battery), printed operating instructions; backed by a 1-year warranty
Tech Talk RMS versus Peak Power: Peak power is measured by a brief musical burst (such as a crashing cymbal) and refers to the maximum amount of power that a device can produce from such a burst. However, a more reliable specification is RMS (root square mean) power, which measures the maximum continuous power that an audio device can produce. With a higher RMS figure, your music will sound cleaner as well as louder.

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JVC KDG310 Multi Color In-Dash CD Receiver Car Stereo Review

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(More customer reviews)This JVC cd receiver is very powerful with my 6 x 9 speakers. It also fits neatly in my dash and was easily hooked up. I also really like that it has a input to connect directly to my JVC cd changer which I can access with one touch of the remote. The two colour display is really cool too.
It is definitely worth the $$$$$....
The only downside is that the buttons are a bit small to read in the night.

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Dual XR4110 AM/FM USB/SD/3.5-mm Mechless Receiver (Gray) Review

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(More customer reviews)Dual XR4110 Mechless Digital Media Receiver
Wasn't sure what to expect after reading the variety of impressions in previous reviews, but figured it was worth $40 to take a chance.
PROS:
- Better than expected AM/FM tuner with 18 FM and 12 AM presets. Range is better than the premium stereo in our Chrysler Town & County. No memory loss with this unit.
- All 3 digital inputs worked on first attempt and volume level was even with the radio tuner. That's good as there is no way to adjust it.
- I input internet radio from my Moto Droid thru the Aux input. It works great! If you are a Pandora user this is the way to go!
- Sound is decent. If you need booming bass, you already have an external amp and sub, right? Hook it up!
- My car has a separate clock, so I don't miss that.
CONS:
- My only real complaint is that the display doesn't dim with the lights. Anybody got a left-over scrap of light grey window tint?
I'm a retired USN ET & CATV Engineer who started as a teenage hillbilly car stereo installer. A good 8-track in those days put out a whopping 14 watts!
My experience tells me that even a simple unit like this can sound fantastic with good speakers. Maybe replacing old, worn-out speakers with quality new ones of the proper wattage would satisfy those who aren't impressed with the sound.
If you're an audiofile who lives in the vehicle, what are you looking at something like this for anyway?

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This "mechless" receiver from Dual Electronics does away with mechanical playback entirely--no discs, no cassettes--just your digital music collection on USB devices or SD cards, your favorite digital music player through the auxiliary input, or some AM/FM radio.

USB/SD Playback The XR4110 features a convenient front-panel USB (1.1) port, for playback of your favorite MP3/WMA files. Connect USB devices with up to 16 GB capacities, and access hours of programming.

Right next to the USB port is a slot for SD cards. Support for SD cards is also 16 GB, giving you yet another storage option for your MP3s and WMAs. SD cards are even more convenient for quickly swapping out, for an almost infinite amount of music right there in your glove compartment.

Auxiliary Input Of course, most folks with a substantial digital music collection also have a favorite iPod or other MP3 player. The standard 3.5-mm mini jack aux input lets you connect and enjoy it. And yes, you can even hook up a portable CD player if you wanted some good old-fashioned skipping playback.

AM/FM Radio Listen to your favorite morning show or catch up on the traffic, news, or weather with the built-in AM/FM tuner. Eighteen FM and 12 AM presets let you instantly pull up your favorite stations.

Blue Display The XR4110 features a brilliant blue four-character display, along with matching blue button illumination.

Preamp Outputs The XR4110 has 60 watts of total power (15 watts x 4 channels), but if you'd like a little more, a pair of 2V preamp outputs is included for system expansion.

One-Year Warranty Dual offers a one-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
Dual XR4110 receiver, mounting sleeve, wiring harness, antenna, trim ring, and user's manual.

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(More customer reviews)It has all the major components to build a great sound system. The price is just right! I want to buy it, but I can't access my shopping cart.

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(More customer reviews)Pros: price, fairly decent ease of use the first time you turn it on
Cons: no mid-range control, not very intuitive when you need to get to extra functions such as manual radio tuning, weak receiver
My recommendation after one week of ownership is that you should try this receiver.
Ease of Use is Average - Somewhat steep learning curve, but manageable
Durability is Very Good - Well made and will last a long time
Sound Quality is Very Good - Great for most users
Comments:
I spent two weeks reviewing and comparing different receiver/mp3 cd players. I finally settled on this product. I just couldn't beat the price (132.98) cardomain.com was offering. (They threw in everything I needed to install the unit.)
After owning this product for a week, I very much enjoy it. It would have gotten five stars were it not for the following:
1) The lack of mid-range control. The different sound field settings (cEQ) more than compensates but it should still have that very easily included function.
2) Radio reception is poor in the hills. My factory radio worked much better. However this didn't factor in much because I don't use the radio very often. Please be aware that when tuning the radio, it defaults to an automatic seek mode. You have to go through the mode settings to turn on the manual tuning feature but it only lasts about 5 seconds. So when you are traveling and want to listen to a station, be aware that you may have trouble manually tuning in to a station.
3) I like the radio but the red coloring on the buttons is hideous and there is a ton of glare from the display in sunlight. The white and blue coloring of the display doesn't match the red buttons. Very ugly. Yes, I am nit-picking.
4) The controls are very good with one small exception, getting to some of the menu items can require you to take your eyes off the road too long. This too is a small issue because I have simply adapted to the unit as you very well could.
There are major upsides:
1) The price is unbeatable. Everywhere I looked, this unit could be had for less than $130 and there are some places tossing in free shipping or free installation equipment. You shouldn't pay more than $135 plus s/h for this unit.
2) This unit is related to the very formidable JVC "Arsenal" series. The major differences are that the arsenal series is satellite radio ready and can control a jvc cd changer. Other than that and some display differences these are the same.
I don't know about you but I don't plan on getting satellite radio and with the mp3 capability, having a changer is pointless, unless you find having your cd collection on 15 mp3 cd's and having to manually put in a cd to big of a job for you. Consider this radio, "Arsenal Lite". Sounds great, less money.
3) This unit has a great sound. Even with the factory speakers, this things absolutely rocks. This alone is enough to offset the shortcomings. Your highs will come through clearly and your lows will come through even better.
4) There are also preamps outputs so if you are deaf, you can get more sound out of this unit. Don't forget that this unit also has a loudness control.
5) There is also a dimmer control. You can control the display ugliness a little bit.
6) This unit, sound for sound, stacks up well against the likes of Sony, Pioneer, and Kenwood. (One salesman told me that JVC gets their tuner part of the receiver from Pioneer.)
I don't think you can go wrong with this unit.

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