Kenwood KDC-MP345U In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA/iPod Receiver with USB/Aux Input Review

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(More customer reviews)I usually don't do reviews, but I am so happy with this purchase I had to. I searched around for an entire month trying to find the right receiver. I think that for the money this product is hands down a total score! It has an aux and a usb. Now, when I purchased this I was thinking on using the ipod with the aux input originally. While the usb port can be used for direct Ipod connection and memory stick media (memory stick media?!) I figured I'd only use it to charge my ipod once the bat was running low. I have heard such bad things about ipod/usb functionality in radio receivers that I never thought I would actually use it. I love my ipod, and with the 32,000+ songs I have on there, being able to quickly scroll to what I want is essential, and its pretty hard to keep track of the new stuff I put on because I don't have enough time in the day to listen to all the songs, so I do a lot of rating. trying to scroll through quickly using any receiver search button seemed like a joke and you can't rate songs when you can't use the ipods native click wheel. But i digress. The point is I looked in the manual and found "hands-on/hands/off". With the ipod plugged into the usb port on the receiver I can hit 1 and 3 on the radio and switch between the modes. Now I can use the benefits of the usb port (charging, quality sound) AAAAND use my ipods native clickwheel functionality at the same time. I don't even use the aux anymore! and whenever I decide I want to listen to the ipod on random i just push button 1 on the radio and my artist/album scroll across the screen and I am still happy. The only thing so far that is negative are:
1.the screen during the day is almost impossible to see with sunlight on it. it just looks pink.
2.when using the awesome usb mode i quickly mentioned up top.....for the first 30 seconds in either hands-on/hands-off mode you get a little song distortion because it is loading up i guess. Like i said i have over 30,000 songs and if i get 2 noise interruptions for a second a piece for the first 30 seconds of run-time and thats it, i'd say this is an outstanding product for all who love using there ipods in the car! buy it. u will be very happy. also, I have 4 polk audio db and they sound outstanding with all but a tiny fragment of songs in the hip-hop genre.

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Kenwood's KDC-MP345U is a great replacement for that factory CD receiver, giving you both a USB port for simple connection of your iPod/iPhone or a thumb drive, an auxiliary input for other audio devices, playback of MP3/WMA files (via burnt CDs or from the USB port), and room to grow your system with dual preamp outputs.

Removable Faceplate The faceplate of this model can be removed and taken with you, to help deter theft. The control panel is equipped with an easy-to-read, one-line, 13-digit flourescent display for easy control and navigation.
CD and WMA/MP3 Playback Enjoy your favorite CDs and CD-Rs, or burn a disc of WMA or MP3 files and enjoy hours of music on a single disc, along with ID-3 tag display for artist and title info.
Front-Panel USB Port Plug in a thumb drive or other USB storage device for playback of your favorite MP3/WMA files, with easy folder navigation. The port will also charge portable devices, and offers control of some music phones via the receiver.
Enjoy Your iPod The USB port also provides simple connection of your iPod/iPhone allowing you to listen to your favorite music with your car stereo. Then you'll get the added benefit of advanced search features designed to let you spend more time listening to your favorite songs instead of hunting for them:Alphabet Search, Reverse Browsing, and more.
FM/AM Tuner When you feel like letting someone else control the programming, switch to the radio. Store your favorite stations as presets for instant access--mixed preset tuning allows both FM and AM stations to be preset on the same preset band.
Front Auxiliary Input Listen to external audio devices like MP3 players using the front auxiliary input.
Room To Grow The KDC-MP345U's 50W x 4 MOSFET amp is plenty powerful, but it also features dual 2V preamp outputs (front and rear/subwoofer) for system expansion. It includes a rear/subwoofer switch with a subwoofer level and adjustable low pass filter, so you can send just what you need for your system.
System Q Sound Control Five factory pre-set equalization curves (Rock, Top40, Pops, Jazz and Easy, plus a flat setting) and three speaker matching curves (OEM, 6x9, 5/4 plus a flat setting) can be combined for extreme sound-shaping flexibility. The preset curves include midrange contouring, giving music more clarity and presence. The preset curves can also be combined with the unit's bass, midrange and treble controls allowing users to personalize the sound to their particular taste.
Bass Boost Handy for listening at lower volume levels (or for those who just like a lot of low-end).
What's in the Box Kenwood KDC-MP345U, Remote Control, Wiring Harness, Installation Tools and Hardware, Owner's Manual, Warranty Card

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Boss 635CA MP3 Compatible CD Reciver Review

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(More customer reviews)When i had this installed it made a loud screeching sound when you turn it on and front right and rear right speakers did not work.

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Boss BV2650UA DVD Player with USB and Memory Card Ports Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this DVD player so that I could finally retain memory & not have to skip back to the scene that was on before we turned off the car. For that, it worked perfect; however, there are two other issues that forced me to return the DVD player. The biggest being poor video quality & scroll lines that I could not get to go away. I am an advanced installer and I know there were no install issues (which can commonly cause problems like this through a bad ground). No matter what I did, the scroll lines remained. Another issue we had was intermittent times where the unit would not respond to the remote control. We could have lived with that issue but the display issues were too bad to live with, so I had to return this product. If you're not concerned with video quality or scroll lines, this might be a good DVD player for you; otherwise I would recommend buying something else.

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Add DVD entertainment to your vehicle in a snap with Boss Audio's BV2650UA mobile DVD player. You can also play back your favorite CDs, and MP3 audio from disc or from USB thumb drives or SD cards.

Enjoy Your Media The BV2650UA will play back your DVDs/SDVDs, CDs, CD-R/Ws, and MP3 files.
USB and SD Connectivity The BV2650UA features a front-panel USB port and SD Card jack, so you can instantly switch out USB thumb drives or SD cards with a fresh batch of MP3 tunes/podcasts/etc.
A/V Input The convenient front-panel A/V input (3.5mm mini jack) is a great way to enjoy audio and video from external devices.
Remote Included A wireless remote control is included for convenient control of the device.
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Kenwood KDC-MP145 In-Dash CD/MP3/WMA Receiver with Aux Input Review

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(More customer reviews)The first one i ordered was apparently defective as it kept shutting off at random times while I was driving and would not turn back on until I uninstalled it, unplugged the harness and reinstalled it. I did this 3 times and finally returned it. Amazon immediately sent out a replacement and took the defective unit back. The new one is working great. Excellent replacement for the stock radio in the car. The only complaint I have, and for me it is very minor, is that to adjust audio controls and the like, you have to navigate through a menu. Its not the worst when you learn how to use it, but it can be a bit annoying especially while you are driving.

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Kenwood's KDC-MP145 is a quick way to add WMA/MP3 playback to your vehicle, along with a front input for your portable music player. This CD receiver keeps it simple, delivering playback of your digital files from a data disc, AM/FM radio, a preamp output for expansion, and quality Kenwood sound on a budget.

Removable Faceplate Like many modern car stereos, the faceplate of this model can be removed and taken with you, to help deter theft. The control panel is equipped with an easy-to-read, one-line, 11-digit flourescent display for easy control and navigation.
CD and WMA/MP3 Playback Enjoy your favorite CDs and CD-Rs, or burn a disc of WMA or MP3 files and enjoy hours of music on a single disc, along with ID-3 tag display for artist and title info.
FM/AM Tuner When you feel like letting someone else control the programming, switch to the radio. Store your favorite stations as presets for instant access--mixed preset tuning allows both FM and AM stations to be preset on the same preset band.
Front Auxiliary Input Listen to external audio devices like MP3 players using the front auxiliary input, which is illuminated so it's easy to find in the dark.
Room To Grow The KDC-MP142 features one 2V preamp output for system expansion. It includes a rear/subwoofer switch with a subwoofer level and adjustable low pass filter, so you can send just what you need for your system.
System Q Sound Control Five factory pre-set equalization curves (Rock, Top40, Pops, Jazz and Easy, plus a flat setting) and three speaker matching curves (OEM, 6x9, 5/4 plus a flat setting) can be combined for extreme sound-shaping flexibility. The preset curves include midrange contouring, giving music more clarity and presence. The preset curves can also be combined with the unit's bass, midrange and treble controls allowing users to personalize the sound to their particular taste.
Bass Boost Handy for listening at lower volume levels (or for those who just like a lot of low-end).
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Peripheral / PAC IS77 Universal iPod Dock and 3.5mm Input for FM Radios Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit lets me connect my iPod to my factory stereo that does not have an available AUX input. It comes with a cable to connect AND CHARGE your iPod as well as another cable to connect a standard 3.5mm plug. However, you can only connect one cable or the other to the single set of RCA connectors on the unit itself. Choosing one or the other will probably be fine for most people. But I wanted the option of using BOTH the iPod connector and the universal 3.5mm port. I overcame this by connecting two short RCA Y-cables (splitters) between the FM transmitter box and each of the cables that go to the iPod connector and the 3.5mm port. The Y-cables are inexpensive and easy to simply plug in. By doing this, I can take advantage of the capability of the iPod connector to charge my iPod (a huge plus for me) and also allow people with non-iPod devices (basically, anything with a heaphone jack) to connect to my factory stereo.
My only gripe is that since the sound is being transmitted via an FM modulator, even though it's hard-wired there is still a small amount of sound degradation even if you're connecting via the iPod connector. I quickly got used to it though. I liken it to listening to satellite radio versus a CD. The difference is about the same using this FM modulator.
I bought this at Best Buy for $90. I wish I had bought it from Amazon at the $55 price I see available now. If you're using this w/an iPod or any other device, please note that you control the music through the iPod itself or whatever other device you're connecting, not the stereo you're connecting it to. Personally I prefer controlling the music through the iPod itself since the controls are so intuitive and visual.
Installation of the wiring was pretty straight forward. I connected the power lead to the cigarette lighter.
Also, if you're installing this yourself, I recommend using it for a little while before you permanently mount the power switch and AUX port just in case you change your mind about the mounting location.
I would buy this again and also recommend it to other people. However, if your factory stereo has an unused AUX port on the back of it, I would recommend getting one of iSimple's other products that connect directly to the AUX port on the back of your stereo instead. (Mine is filled by the factory 6-CD changer.) You may lose the flexibility that I have since you'll have to choose between the iPod connector OR a 3.5mm port, but your audio signal shouldn't degrade since you're connecting through an unused AUX connector on the back of your stereo instead of going through an FM channel. I haven't actually compared the sound of the two, I'm just theorizing. You'll also get to control your iPod through the factory stereo which could be a plus for some people.

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Dual XD5110 AM/FM/CD receiver with Fixed Face Review

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(More customer reviews)If all you want is a an In-Dash CD Play, it's fine. You can only access the clock when the unit is powered up - and then by pushing a button.
After about 6 months, the rotary tunur (Note - no pushbuttons on this unit) only works after the car has been sitting in the sun for a few hours, otherwise you cannot change the station.
The tuner also has a tendency to wander, so if you want a good signal (when the knob is indeed working) you have to periodically fiddle with it.

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Enjoy your CD collection while on the road with the Dual XD5110 CD player/receiver, which features 100 watts of total peak power (25 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, and a fixed faceplate. Other features include:
1.0 DIN chassis; import ISO/DIN mountable
Electronic volume, bass, treble, balance, fader
One-touch memory, auto station store, and preset station scan for radio tuner
Random/repeat/intro CD programming
CD pause

What's in the Box In-dash CD player/receiver, printed operating instructions
Note: Professional installation is recommended for this product.

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Metra 70-1003 Radio Wiring Harness for Kia 95-02 Power/4 Speaker Review

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(More customer reviews)Great Quality and Fast Shipping Amazon!!! Thanks but beware if you are getting the SCOSCHE KA2065B it doesn't fit the KIA SPORTAGE!!!!!!

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Sony Xplod CDXGT120 GT Series Head Unit Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently bought this deck to go into a '93 Miata. I did the install myself, which wasn't too hard. The metal box that the radio slides into was slightly too wide at the front so I had to cut it down a little, but I think that's just because there's very little room in a Miata.
The radio comes with a single connector with all the wires you should need (front/back speakers, main power, clock power, power antenna, etc.) There's a plug for the FM antenna, but that's it. There's no pre-amp output, cd-changer control, etc. (I didn't care about these things, so that's just fine with me.) The previous owner cut the factory wiring harness, so I had to solder the wires together myself, but anyone with basic skills can do that. (Or you can get it installed by a car stereo shop.)
The picture shows red lettering on the buttons and a red backlight on the "source" and "mode" buttons. Mine came with green lettering and green backlight. (This matches the car better, so I'm happy with that.) The blue display is back lit and looks the same as in the picture. One nice feature that isn't on a lot of radios in this price range is the fact that you can dim the back light on the main display. I've seen a lot of people complain about the displays of other radios in this price range as being too bright or too dark, and there's no adjustment. The GT-120 has a button on the lower left that allows you to switch between and bright (daytime) and more dim (nighttime.) It is just a two position dimmer though (you can't vary the amount of brightness other than bright or dim.)
The radio sounds great, and is plenty loud for my car (though I'm only driving a pair of 6 1/2" speakers in the doors and a pair of 2 1/2" speakers in the head rests, so I don't really need a lot of power. It would work fine as a replacement for a factory stereo in a standard car or van. Don't expect it to drive those 12" subwoofers in the trunk.
There are 18 FM presets (three groups of 6) and 12 AM presets (two groups of six). The CD player is supposed to play CD-R's (haven't tried that yet) but it will not play MP3's or WMA's stored on CD's. It does, however, have a standard 3.5mm stereo jack on the front which you can use to plug in an MP3 player. This works great, and as a nice touch you can vary the input volume of the aux input in comparison to the radio and CD inputs. This allows you to switch between CD, radio, and your MP3 player without huge differences in volume.
Like other Sony receivers in this line, when you turn the car off, the radio beeps three times as a reminder to remove the face plate of the radio. There's no way to turn this off, and it comes through the car speakers, so there's no way to disable it from inside the unit itself. Some people find this very annoying, but I don't really mind that much. It isn't very loud, and you can avoid hearing the beeps all together if you pop the face off halfway and immediately pop it back on. I usually don't bother and only remove the face when I'm parking the car in an area I don't trust. (e.g. not at work or at home in a locked garage.)
I found the controls really easy to use. The volume knob isn't too sensitive, and there's enough resistance to the knob when you push on it that you don't accidentally enter the settings menu when you just want to turn the volume up or down. One complaint is that it isn't easy to fine-tune radio stations. By default it wants to seek to the next station, and you have to hold the button in for a sec until it starts to scan, then hit the + or - buttons quickly to go up or down manually. If you wait too long, the radio switches back into scan mode. You can choose between several different eq settings, but there is only one custom setting. However, your choices under custom are pretty limited. As compared to other brands in this price range, I found the Sony to have the least cluttered interface and to be the simplest to use. There are no frills, but if you are looking for a good, basic, radio with an aux input on the face for your MP3 player, the GT-120 would be a good choice.


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With Sony's CDX-GT120 CD receiver, you'll get 52 Watts high power through 4 channels, a full-featured CD player, MP3/WMA support, AM/FM radio, and a front panel auxiliary input, all packed into an attractive gun-metallic case. While the CDX-GT320 keeps things simple, it also leaves room for expansion, as it's compatible with Sony's iPod adapter.

Detachable Faceplate The CDX-GT120 features a detachable faceplate with clock and LCD display. Red-key illumination makes control in the dark a snap.
Front Panel Aux In The auxiliary input is built right in to the face of the head unit, so to use external devices like MP3 players, all you need to do is plug-n-play.
AM/FM Radio Always have your favorite stations at hand with 18 FM and 12 AM presets.
Customize Your Sound Dial in your sound using Sony's EQ3 parametric equalization, eight preset tone curves and a 3-band equalizer, or make individual Low/Mid/High adjustments.
For a more powerful system, use the preamp outputs with an external amp/subwoofer.
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Boss 815CA In-Dash CD/MP3 Receiver with Front Panel AUX Input Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this deck to replace my 16+ year old Panasonic with the display burnt out.
Item arrived quickly and it was a breeze to install.
Everything seems to work with minimal fuss.
Even the remote is very user friendly, although I will probably never use it.
Plays mp3s and connects to IPOD effortlessly.
Only gripe I can think of is I wish I would have ponied up the extra 20 bucks for the model with SD card and USB ports.
Low buck, high feature replacement deck for your beater.
Plenty loud in my Honda Civic.

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Boss Audio's 815CA is a great way to upgrade your single-DIN OEM receiver. Play back your favorite CDs and enjoy MP3 playback from CD-R/RWs. An auxiliary input is also provided for connecting your MP3 player or other devices.

Drop-Down Detachable Control Panel Take your front panel with you for added security. The control panel features an oversized, active black mask display and illuminated control buttons.
AM/FM Radio Enjoy your favorite radio programming with the PLL-synthesized tuner, featuring 24 station presets for instant access to your preferred stations, and switchable USA/Europe radio frequencies.
Auxiliary Input The convenient front-panel auxiliary input (3.5mm mini jack) is a great way to enjoy audio from your iPod, MP3 player, or other external audio devices.
CD Player Play back all your favorite CDs, including burnt CD-R/RW discs. The ESP anti-skip mechanism ensures your music isn't interrupted by any bumps in the road, and playback features such as a mute function, repeat mode, or intro scan are all included.
You can also enjoy your favorite MP3s, burnt to CD, with full ID3 tag display of artist/track info.
Plenty of Power The 815CA provides 80 Watts through four channels, and a 5V RCA preamp output.
Remote Included A wireless remote control is included for convenient control of the system.
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JVC Car KDPDR40 50 Watts x 4 CD/MP3/WMA Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)While not certified to work with an iPhone, this stereo appears to be completely compatible. The iPhone charges. It can be controlled with the stereo or (by changing modes) with the phone itself. The supplied iPod connector cable seems to be well insulated, as there have been no instances of GSM interference.
Cons: Even with the dimmer turned on, this is brighter than it needs to be. It does not retain the Shuffle-by-album setting after restarting the car.
For the money, there is no other stereo that offers front AND rear connections.

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