Boss Audio BV4250 In-Dash DVD Receiver Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought several of these units for resale and sold a few without any complaints from the customers. However, I recently discovered that one of the units would not play DVD. It played CD's and MP3 discs but whenever the DVD is inserted the LCD continuously displayed "Reading" and then after a few minutes the player would eject the disc.
I agree with the other reviewer that even though the price is very attractive, the quality of these players is suspect. I will definitely not be purchasing any of these again. Boss is a relatively reliable manufacturer and I buy and sell some of their other products so I guess this one probably slipped past Quality Control.

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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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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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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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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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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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