© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/In_Dash_Receivers Recent content written about In Dash Receivers en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_468741820036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author retiredat44 - Bought this Blauplunkt CD35 Laguna car stereo receiver with cd player off a reputable website. Received it, CD player did not work. Sent it back under warranty. Got new one back. Put it in, CD disc player did not work. Gave up. After a cool down period,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468741820036 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:23:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468741820036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466352967300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fairemaiden - First, let me qualify my review with the fact that I really don't know squat about electronics, so can't give any kind of assessment regarding amps, voltage, ohms, or whatever kind of verbiage is used when speaking intelligently about stereo... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466352967300 Wed, 8 Apr 2009 06:59:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466352967300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461927321220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tdavis105us - I purchased this headunit because I figured it was the best and I'd receive my money's worth.  The warranty is for two years and at the end of two years was when I started to have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461927321220 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:37:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461927321220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454561402500?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author deeopinions - Has basic stuff but some features are annoying:1. Volume is not stored in memory when the car is switched off. Reverts to factory settings that is very low volume.2. Time does display on pressing 'Display' button but reverts to station frequency... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454561402500 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:08:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454561402500?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450410286724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pinkyjones - I had this receiver for 2 years when the display died on me. The fm receiver stopped working too but I have XM so I didn't care too much about that. My husband emailed Kenwood support and they said to just reset the receiver and all would be good. Well I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450410286724 Wed, 5 Nov 2008 22:04:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450410286724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450043940484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author duncanator76 - I got this to replace my Sony Xplod stereo that was stolen from my truck.  I really liked the Sony so I was skeptical about this one, but as it turns out I like this one better.  The controls for bass/treble/etc and for my iPod are really easy... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450043940484 Sun, 2 Nov 2008 15:21:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450043940484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442457493124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author guititon - This unit is great. I bought a 2009 Nissan Versa, which I hate. I put this stereo in and now I don't mind it so much. It is like listening to a live concert. I can even hear the wires on the snares. Each instrument is distinct. I bought it for the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442457493124 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:55:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442457493124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442136956548?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jbdave - I really like my Kenwood. It has quite good range in picking up radio stations and, with good speakers, puts out pretty good sound. It also has a good display that can be read well in daylight and great in the dark. However, some of the controls are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442136956548 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:35:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442136956548?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440855727748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author scotty1998 - Overall, this is a good head unit with excellent sound and a plethora of features for the money. I especially like the usb feature and pack 30 or so albums on a thumb drive that I provide for endless music. I have the USB port (rear plug in) installed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440855727748 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:22:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440855727748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440678846084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lovehifi - Recently purchased a used VW Jetta GLS. The factory radio/cassette was inoperative. Since the OEM radio was exactly 1 DIN sized, I just replaced it with a DUAL XHD6420 RADIO/CD/HD-RECEIVER. Here's why: The best reason: The price! HHGREGG had it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440678846084 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 22:33:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440678846084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438772600452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rosco1776 - I needed a quick stereo for my Rampage as I was going on a long trip so I ran to Walmart. I looked at a lot of them on display and saw this one on the shelf. I noticed all the available inputs and decided why not for the price. I am very happy with it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438772600452 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:56:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438772600452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438064549508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author schrummy14 - this hu has great SQ! can easily tune the volume to 75 and still have no distortion. somethig that other head units lack. controls are easy to use and the only complant i had was that the right scroll that controls the song track is a little too... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438064549508 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:02:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438064549508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437246529156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lynrd - I purchased this deck and had in installed into my 1991 Mercedes Benz 350SD. The older Mercedes requires a single DIN unit and this is one of the few that fit the bill. The other candidate was a JVC NX-5000. The reason this one won was that this has a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437246529156 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:40:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437246529156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436917603972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author nischal3124 - Nice sound,easy operation,i am very happy with my new radio,in port for mp3 is a good function because you expand the music options.Power is enough to enjoy the drive... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436917603972 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 14:32:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436917603972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436939034244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bluetegjoe - This stereo was purchased to eliminate c.d.s from my car. It is by far is the cheapest way to achieve that. Using the sd card slot is much easier than fumbling with my Ipod and a clumsy fm adapter.I found the same faults with the mp3 playback as the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436939034244 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:51:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436939034244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436141133444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jenkins6586 - i have owned up to 20 head units and sadly i will never be able to replace this radio with something better its now going on 8 years old and looks and works like it did from day 1 i refuse to let it go ive had it in about 10 car / truck never skips even... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436141133444 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 16:37:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436141133444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435487673988?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author markbracken - I had 2 of these radios. It was perfect. What I LOVED about the radio was how simple it was. Simple to use and it had enough bells and whistles to make it cool but not overly cool. No goofy lights flashing all the time or Dolphins swimming. I loved it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435487673988 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:59:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435487673988?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_433769844356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shurman100 - I bought this radio for our Ford Explorer after its last aftermarket radio died. I liked that I could hook up an Ipod and control it through the radio, as well as the multitude of auxillary inputs. I installed the unit myself, which was very easy. It... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~433769844356 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:01:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_433769844356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_433293266564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author l47_m450n_47l - Alright, here's a general review to begin with. I have had this CD deck for about 6 months now and I absolutely love it! There are a lot of options to customize the sound that you get from your speakers such as the standard high, mid, and lows as well... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~433293266564 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:24:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_433293266564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_432554282628?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author y2kasper - Although still working, my display has gone out and I can no longer see ANYTHING that's going on! A little research via Google revealed that there are tons of others out there with the exact same problem and no solutions to be found. Kenwood's not even... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~432554282628 Wed, 4 Jun 2008 03:22:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_432554282628?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_432044543620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author fmluder_x - In my life I've purchased 2 aftermarket stereo decks. The first, about 10 years ago, when I thought doing so would dramatically improve the sound in my small pickup truck. This time around, understanding more about the accompanying need for just as good... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~432044543620 Fri, 30 May 2008 20:28:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_432044543620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431660568196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author davidsco27 - Yes, this radio has some nice features, but that doesn't make up for the poor product quality and even WORST customer service from JVC. I had mine 3 months before it developed trouble in the CD mechanism. JVC's only option is to either take it out and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431660568196 Tue, 27 May 2008 19:30:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431660568196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430797196932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author techieguy - I'm hooked on listening to podcasts on my drive to work. I had been using an iPod connected to an aux-in jack, but it is a bit inconvenient. When I saw that there were car stereos that played MP3 files on a USB thumb drive, it seems like an ideal... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430797196932 Tue, 20 May 2008 18:08:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430797196932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430662258308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author smwechsler - This is a great way to get an intro to HD radio. Installation is straightforward, it should mount directly in most cars with DIN mounting (I recommend a mounting kit and harness connection to make installation easier) and the wiring colors are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430662258308 Mon, 19 May 2008 17:00:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430662258308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430654852740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hauut - I originally purchased this radio to go into my truck, it is instead now mounted in our school bus (Short Bus Actually). This device's limitations aside, it fills the bus with ample sound using a set of the Wal-Mart premade speaker assemblies. I have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430654852740 Mon, 19 May 2008 15:43:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430654852740?linkin_id=8003929