Car Audio > JVC Car Audio

The best way of playing MP3 files in your car

Advantages: Cheap, USB and AUX input, plays MP3s on data disk
Disadvantages: The build quality is not the best but what do you expect for this money?

...more searching I found the JVC KD-G351. This seemed to be exactly what I was looking for. ****Technical specification**** I?m not going to list all the technical specifications of this radio since this can be obtained from many websites, including JVC?s website. What I consider to be the key specifications are as follows: i) Dimensions ? 182mm x 52mm x 160 mm ii) Weight ? 1.3kg iii) Volume ? 65dB maximum iv) 19 watts RMS (continuous power) ...
...as such I think that JVC should have included a case as standard. A case can be bought separately, from places like Halfords and Ebay but this obviously incurs additional cost. This radio does not come with a remote control. Whilst remote controls promote safe driving (since there is no need to take the hands off the steering wheel if the remote is mounted in the middle of the wheel) I do not find this too much of a problem since I am left handed ...

yackers1 12.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of JVC KDG 351

JVC EXAD range of stereos are well worth the buy.

Advantages: Customizable features and advanced user-friendly use.
Disadvantages: Doesn't have a Bluetooth adaptor available yet.

I bought this stereo after owning the older model, KD-LHX55. This model incorporates a SD card and upgraded software to enhance the user experience. I don't believe their is a more user-friendly unit available on the market at the moment, and the customizeable display is a massive advantage as you can mix and match the colours to match your specific car dash/interior themes which also give this model a 'factory fitted' look and does look very smart ...
...the functions and settings you quickly get used to the different options and a friendly voice tells you what your selecting asif it wasnt easy enough. The outputs on the back of the stereo mean you can easily upgrade with amplifiers and speakers, but the supplied amount of amp power is far enough for the enthusiastic listener, also it has options of DAB radio and IPOD adaptor. ...

XtremeOllie 05.08.2007 · Read full review
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Review of JVC KD-LHX 552

best i've ever owend!

Advantages: unbeleavable performance!
Disadvantages: hard to get hold of.

truely the best amp i have ever owned! it is an old amp now, but will still out perform near enough anything else on the market. they are that powerfull, they have even been banned from sound compertitions! seriously unde-rated! i currently own 2 and will never sell them, as they are that good and rare to get hold of nowadays. to run it at its full capacity, you will need to run 0 gauge cable to them, i did have 4 gauge cable, going to one and ...
...the car and gets A LOT of attention. the RMS of this amp is 900w monobloc, which is more than you get out of most competition amps, and will spike to 1600w if pushed! these amps, arre not for the feint hearted, and will very easily blow subs if not installed and set up correctly. BE WARNED! ...

goldylockshall 04.11.2009 · Read full review

Review of Sony XM-D 1000 P 5

Car FM transmitter for Apple audio players that fails to perform

Advantages: Easy installation, charges you audio player
Disadvantages: Poor sound quality, may foul gear stick.

...In the case of the GEAR4 CarDock FM Transmitter, it's powered by the 12V cigarette lighter socket in your car so you need to plug it in, connect your Apple audio player, tune your stereo to the frequency displayed on the transmitter and away you go. It also charges your Apple player with no issues and is compatible with practically every Apple audio device including iPhone (2G, 3G, 3GS) iPod (classic, Nano, Video and touch) thanks to included adapters. ...
...described as a badly tuned radio station! Even if I were desperate I'd still grow tired of it after a while which is a shame. As the gear stick is near the cigarette lighter in my car, my hand fouled the transmitter when I shift into 5th gear too. At £50 this is a pretty dire bit of kit but to be honest I haven't used a good FM transmitter yet, and I've used a few. ...

piloteer81 14.10.2009 · Read full review
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Review of GEAR4 CarDock FM Transmitter for iPods and all MP3 Players

Sony CDX-GT 44 IP - nice little unit

Advantages: Good value for money
Disadvantages: Not compatible with the ipod touch

I got the Sony CDX-GT 44IP as a present a couple of months ago, as my friend bought another one. It's a great little item. Sound: The sound quality is very good. Much better than you would expect it for this sort of price. As it was a present I cannot tell you how much I paid. But you'll find it in the internet for about £73. Considering this price is a brilliant item with a lot of features found normally on much higher priced units. It comes with ...
...i a car but can be a nice little extra. It works with most ipods but unfortunately not with the iPod touch. The installation instructions are very good. There will not be any problems. It has the ability to connect up an amp further which enhances the sound. Another problem is, that it can be a bit of a pain to find a song, if you have a lot on your ipod. Overall it is good value for money and looks more expensive than it is. ...

watisiti 27.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Sony CDX-GT 44 IP