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JVC Car Audio, The Best For Less

Car Audio Blogger — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:15:32 +0000

When you are looking for the best car audio system for your car, you are going to hear of a lot of different names. However, when you only have a little bit of money to spend, one company that sticks out from the rest is JVC. They offer outstanding car audio systems at amazing prices. These are deals that you are not going to find anywhere else. When you get these kind of speakers and audio parts, you know that they are going to last a long time, and it’s a company that you can count on. Whenever you are using JVC, you are going to be getting the best for less!

JVC Car Audio

There are many reasons to use JVC audio systems in your car. The first and best reason is, because they offer high quality systems at prices that you can afford. This is great, because most companies like to overcharge for the same products. However, these are products that you are going to be able to use day in and day out, and you are not going to have to worry about them breaking down on you.

JVC KD-AVX720 DVD/CD/USB Receiver

That is because JVC takes pride in offering great priced systems to people that may not be able to get them in the first place. One of the special things that they sell are their 6×9 speakers. These are the custom sizes for most cars’ back speakers. These are pretty big speakers and usually sound pretty good. The JVC ones are usually very pretty looking to top if off. For example, sometimes they come in a chrome Blue color. In a way, these are meant to be seen.

However, they do not just offer great speakers, they offer great everything. The best thing that you can do when you get their speakers is to get their CD players as well to put in your car. This is going to make the speakers just sound that much better. Now a lot of times, their CD players do not have the LCD screens and do not play cool pictures when your listening to music, however, if your looking for a low cost high quality CD player for your car, JVC is the company to go with. There is no reason for your CD player to do more than what you need it to do. By having it just do a little bit, you are going to be able to save money without having to give up on high quality. Remember, the better the quality, not only is it going to sound better, but it’s going to last a long time.

JVC KD-AVX40 Bluetooth/DVD/CD/USB Receiver

JVC wants your system to sound good. That is because when you are using their systems, if you sound good, then they sound good. It’s as simple as that. They want people to be like, вЂњWow what kind of system do you have?вЂќ Then you can simply say, вЂњIt’s a JVC.вЂќ That is what this company wants. When you go into the store and see how low their prices are, you may think that they are a bad brand, but that is not the case. These are speakers that are, not only going to get the job done, but are going to sound good at the same time. That is something that you can not get from a lot of speakers that are low price. I think that is why people all over the world like to use the JVC name brand speakers.

JVC Car Audio Official website: http://mobile.jvc.com/

Kenwood DNX7100 DVD Player + Navigation

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:05:32 +0000

Kenwood’s DNX7100 navigation receiver packs the double-sized dash opening in your vehicle with movies and music, along with turn-by-turn directions from its onboard navigation system. The DivX-compatible DVD player and 6.95″ touchscreen bring your movies to life when you’re parked, and a dynamic user interface makes scrolling through menus simple and intuitive when you’re on the go.

Kenwood DNX-7100 Screen

This advanced All-in-One navigation/monitor/DVD receiver includes GPS navigation with Garmin technology, DVD and CD playback, and features the industry-leading iPod Video USB Direct Control.

Kenwood DNX 7100 Box

Add the KCA-iP300 cable, and search your iPod Video or Nano content quickly with convenient touch screen control! Optional functions include Bluetooth and Satellite Radio.

Kenwood DNX7100 Specifications:

6.95вЂќ Wide TFT Active Matrix Display
Touchscreen Control With Advanced Graphic User Interface
Exclusive Reverse Tilt Mechanism
GPS Navigation System
Canada/USA Mapping
SD Card Upgradeable
50WX4 MOFSET
Playback Formats: DVD Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DivX, MPEG1, MPEG2, JPEG, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, AAC
USB Direct Control: For thumb drives, portable USB mass storage players and iPod Video or Nano
Multi-Task Browser
Wallpaper Customize: Add Up To 3 Personal *JPEG Images Using Your USB Thumb Drive
High-Pass Crossover: Front & Rear Speakers
Low-Pass Crossover: Subwoofer
Subwoofer Control
3-Band Parametric Equalizer
3 RCA Preouts 2V
1 x AV Input, 1 x AV Output
Dedicated Rear Camera Input
2 External Switch
Bluetooth Hands-Free Ready: KCA-BT100
Sirius Satellite Ready: SIR-KEN1
HD Radio Ready: KTC-HR100TR
TV Tuner Ready: KTC-V300N
CD Changer Ready
Remote Control

The internal-memory navigation works faster than systems based on DVDs, so you’ll get prompt directions and speedy rerouting when you’re forced off course.

Kenwood DNX-7100 DVD/GPS System

Voice guidance includes street names, so you can keep your eyes on the road instead of having to scan for your next turn. Add an optional XM tuner and service for real-time traffic and weather information.

The GPS is very good. Had a couple of Street Pilots before and they can’t compare. It aquires satelites almost immediately (even in the garage), has a huge display and so far has been more accurate than expected. I noticed some occational drift when sitting still, but the unit zeros this out very quickly. Speed display seems to be exact with the speedometer and it’s nice how the unit lowers the stereo sound when a direction prompt is made. The iPod interface is great. Recognizes 80GB Classic very fast and displays all the song information. Sound is amazing even through stock speakers and the DVD looks awesome. On all review sites that have this unit, people complain about the interface. I’d just like to say that I never looked at the manual and feel I mastered all of the units features right out of the box. The interface, although not as intuitive as my iPhone, is VERY easy. Anyone should be able to work this thing with no problem.

More details: Kenwoodusa.com

Pioneer AVIC-X3 In-Dash GPS & Entertainment System

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:28:01 +0000

The Pioneer AVIC-X3 utilizes multiple sensor to get you pinpoint directions; not only it relies on a sensitive GPS receiver, but it also uses a 3D gyroscope as well as your cars speed sensor. This will definitely be of great use in tunnels or big cities where most buildings are high rise and block clear view of the sky.

Pioneer Avic X3 GPS

Other features of Pioneer AVIC X3 are traffic message channel compatibility, 1.5 million points of interest, and a dual-zone entertainment and communications system which lets the passengers in the back enjoy a DVD while you use it for navigation in the front.

Pioneer Avic-X3

Pioneer AVIC-X3 Specifications:

Main Features	Pioneer AVIC-X3
Memory Navigation	Yes
Map Type	DVD ROM
Navigation Coverage	26 European Countries
Points of Interest (POI)	1.5 million
Touch Screen Operation	Yes
Screen Size	7-inch (motorised)
Bluetooth	Optional
Customisable Key and Display Illumination	Yes
Multi-Sensor Navigation	Yes
TMC Traffic Info Receiver	Yes
Plays	CD-R/RW, DVD Video, DVD-R/-RW, DivX, MP3, WMA, AAC
Dual Zone Entertainment	Yes
Radio	Yes
Voice Guidance	Yes
Installation Type	1DIN, In-Dash
Anti-Theft Protection	Yes
Removable Front Panel	Yes
Dimensions	1-DIN
Navigation Features	Pioneer AVIC-X3
Voice Guidance Languages	10 languages supported: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch / Flemish , Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Portuguese
Menu Languages	10 languages supported: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch / Flemish , Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Portuguese
iPod Compatibility	Pioneer AVIC-X3
Battery charging	Yes, from Generations April 2003 – August 2007
List browsing	Yes, from Generations April 2003 – August 2007
Music playback	Yes, from Generations April 2003 – August 2007
Video playback	On iPod Video, generation October 2005
Expandability	Pioneer AVIC-X3
RCA AV Input	Yes
RCA AV Rear Output	Yes
RCA Pre-Outs	Yes
IP-Bus Control	Yes
iPod Control	Yes, with optional iPod cable CD-I200
USB Control	Yes, with optional CD-UB100 adapter
Portable Device Connectivity	Yes, with optional CD-RM10 cable
Bluetooth Telephony	Yes, with optional CD-BTB200 adapter
Reverse Camera Input	Yes, for the optional ND-BC2 cameras
Audio	Pioneer AVIC-X3
MOSFET 50 W x 4 Amplifier	Yes
Equaliser	Yes
General	Pioneer AVIC-X3
Wired Remote Control Ready	Yes
Cellular Telephone Auto Muting	Yes

Of course AVIC-X3 also has support various media files such as MP3, WMA, AAC, and DivX. You can also easily hook up your iPod too using an optional cable.

Pioneer Avic X3 in-dash GPS

There are other input options too; so you can even hook up camcorders and gaming consoles. Oh, Pioneer AVIC-X3 is also bluetooth enabled so you can control your phone hands free are use it to stream music.

More details: pioneer.co.uk

Kenwood DDX6019 DVD Player with 6.95″ screen

Car Audio Blogger — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:21:10 +0000

Kenwood DDX6019 DVD player brings you a vivid 6.95″ video screen that sits flush in your double-sized dash opening, with touchscreen controls and easy-to-follow menus that give you total command over all the system’s functions. The screen motors down smoothly to give you easy access to the CD/DVD slot. And the screen tilts forward and back to ensure you get the best viewing angle, whatever the slope of your dash.

When you’re parked, you’ll love watching DVDs on the spacious screen. Connect a backseat video screen and some wireless headphones to keep the kids in back entertained while you drive – they can watch movies in privacy while you listen to another source, like the radio, up front.

Kenwood DDX6019 key feautures:

in-dash DVD player with built-in amplifier
fits double-sized dash openings
motorized faceplate with 6.95″ LCD video screen with adjustable display angle and touchscreen controls
Kenwood DDX6019 plays DVDs, DVD-+Rs/RWs, CDs, CD-Rs/RWs, MP3/WMA discs, JPEG, and MPEG1 and 2 files
Satellite radio-ready (tuner, antenna, and subscription required)
System E’s+ Advanced Crossover system
System Q Sound Control
compatible with Kenwood CD changer, TV tuner, HD Radio tuner, or iPod Control Interface
compatible with Kenwood’s Bluetooth adapter for hands-free calls with compatible cell phones
rear-view camera input
input for a compatible Kenwood navigation system
audio/video input (output)
dual-zone capable
front, rear, subwoofer preamp outputs
remote control
compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)
designed for use with “Region 1″ coded DVDs

User Reviews:

Jay fro, Dallas

I bought Kenwood DDX6019 this week and installed it 2 days ago. The installation was very easy, but I expected the unit to completely fill my 2-din slot. Unfortunately there were some gaps on the sides so I had to modify the black filler plate that came with the unit. It was very easy to cut with a dremel tool. The large screen looks great in the 2-din slot.

Overall the unit is great. The coolest thing thus far is the use of DVDs for audio. I burned about 500 songs on a DVD-R and organized it by artist, album and song. The Kenwood’s menu allows you to easily scroll through the folder structure on the DVD. The user interface seems dated and counter-intuitive. I would imagine that I could design a better interface with with cooler wallpapers, buttons, etc. With that said, the interface wouldn’t keep me from buying this unit. It seems that most of the interfaces on these in-dash DVD units are weak.

The control over the sound levels is very good. You can adjust each range (low, mid, high) at various frequencies and you can even change the curve of the modification (Q-level). It really lets you dial in the system to your listening preferences. Unfortunately I find myself changing the settings for each band that I listen to.

Hassan from Catonsville

This was my first time buying anything from Kenwood. I bought Kenwood DDX6019 last month and returned it due to following reasons.

Pros: Plays lots of different media formats, played some of the copied DVD’s “backups” and media files that no other unit (I tried) could play. Kenwood DDX6019 is Simple to use and very easy to navigate through the menus. Loads the disk very quickly, 7″ display screen (if ВЅ inch makes you happy) The unit was very easy to install. MP3 and WMA playback is a breeze. Lets u see all the folders from the root of the disk and you can use the touch screen to click on a song to play. Excellent picture quality in the DVD playback.

Cons: Plays MPEG-1 and VCD’s in black and white. Coming from a Pioneer unit – this unit sounded extremely bad.EQ: Lack of low-bass and too much distortion in sound, mids are good (clear) but then u are bombarded with the highs again. Menus and wallpapers are terrible; I ended up keeping the background blank. Remote is very badly designed and has too many un-necessary buttons. Sound in a $1000 head unit is very important to me, if you are not the EQ type of listener then this is the unit for you. I have swapped this unit with an Eclipse

Official site: kenwoodusa.com

Dual XDVD8183 in-dash DVD Receiver

Car Audio Blogger — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:34:27 +0000

Dual XDVD8183 In-dash DVD receiver with 7″ screen Includes built-in BluetoothВ®

Dual XDVD8183 in-dash DVD receiver features a 7″ full-color LCD, touchscreen controls, a strong built-in car amplifier, and plenty of toneshaping options.

You can play DVD movies while you’re parked, or view system info on the secondary display while the LCD screen is retracted. Play your favorite music files from recordable CDs and you’ll see artist and track info on the display.

Dual XDVD8183 key feautures:

in-dash DVD Receiver with built-in car amplifier
motorized, retractable 7″ LCD video monitor with touchscreen controls
built-in Bluetooth capability
included 2-meter iPodВ® adapter cable (controls any iPod, excluding iPod Shuffle)
built-in amplifier – 17 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels

Dual XDVD8183 Audio/video features:

plays DVD, DVD-+R/RW, CD, and CD-R/RW, plus MP3/WMA files
Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
24-bit D/A converter
10 selectable EQ curves

Dual XDVD8183 Expandability:

inputs: one set of audio/video inputs, rear-view camera input, and the A/V iPlug connector with iPod input, auxiliary input and additional audio/video inputs
outputs: two composite video outputs, 6-channel preamp outputs

The Dual XDVD8183 features a motorized 7″ TFT Active Matrix, 16:9 touchscreen display with an adjustable viewing angle. The resolution of the display is 480 x 234 for a total of 336,960 pixels with a contrast ratio of 300:1. The screen has a 120В° horizontal viewing angle, and a 90В° vertical viewing angle

Sony XAV-W1 In-dash DVD/CD/MP3 Receiver

Car Audio Blogger — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:50:59 +0000

The Sony XAV-W1 is its first stab at the aftermarket in-car ents game and it’s a beauty, dominated by a 7in 800×480 touchscreen.

The oversized head unit is designed to slot neatly into newer double DIN bays that are twice the height of your standard car stereo вЂ“ hence the large screen.

Plays most popular music and video formats. CD, DVD, SACD, Windows Media Audio, mp3 and JPEG
Supports Dolby Digital surround sound and DTS Digital Surround Processing playback
iPod ready. Just plug it in to enjoy your personal audio collection on the road
Supports satellite radio and connects to Sony’s HD Radio tuner to deliver additional HD radio channels and rich information like artist, song name and more
Command your digital music from behind the wheel or the back seat with the supplied remote card
Customisable display and sound settings. Set your favourite photo as the background wallpaper
Delivers 52 watts across 4 channels ensuring rich, clear sound. Zone by Zone capability allows you to set separate audio zones for the front and rear seats
Camera input connects with a rear-monitor camera and displays the image on the player’s screen – makes parking a breeze!

It’ll play your DVDs, DivX movies, WMAs, MP3s and CDs, as well as your doubtless huge collection of SACDs. 5.1-channel surround sound is supported with Dolby Digital Surround and DTS Digital Surround Processing.

Naturally, you can also plug in a console or portable music spinner and hook up a rear-view camera for spotting bollards before they kiss your bumper. Um, there’s even a karaoke mode вЂ“ just perfect for those long journeys. Oh dear, look, it’s broken

Aside from its ability to play SACD audio, Sony’s XAV-W1 has the same features as many other aftermarket in-car systems, including support for a wide range of digital audio and video sources. The XAV-W1 differentiates itself, however, by its ability to present these features in a visually stunning format; by its intuitive menus and vivid touch-screen icons; and through its range of audio and visual customization options. While we found Sony’s HD Radio module to be clunky and unwieldy, the $800 XAV-W1 is an elegant all-in-one in-car media system with a competitive price tag.

More info: sony.co.uk