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So far so good

Advantages: Cheap, easy to use
Disadvantages: Needs an external aerial to get full advantage (in my case anyway)

...so I went for a Pure Highway, as previously stated these take up more space on the windscreen with cables everywhere. I came up with the solution of fitting it into my centre console armrest, out of sight, open the cover to change channels, luckily my armrest has a 12V socket & a Aux in so I don't have to use the FM transmitter. Unfortunately the aerial cable was too short so I bought a 2.5mm connector 2m extension cable off e-bay. I tried the windscreen ...
...had 99.99% success rate the pure is more like 75% tbh, often dropping signal in built up areas, I've now ordered an external aerial in the hope that will improve mattersas it could be down to the windows in the Avensis blocking the signal. Great bit of kit, take your time installing it especially if you don't want cables everywhere. Also I did read somewhere not to plug/unplug the aerial while powered on as it has been reported that it could damage ...

neilpass 18.05.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Pure Digital Highway IN-CAR DAB Tuner

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

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

Big things come in small packages!!!

Advantages: small, great power output, durable
Disadvantages: a little expensive

...for over a year now. Alpine came out with some amazing technology with this amplifier. It produces 1000watts rms at both 2 ohm and 4 ohm loads. and its not kidding. i have 2 12in alpine type r subwoofers in my trunk hooked up to this thing with a ported box and man it gives you some amazing highs and lows. with exeptional soud quaility and clarity due to the digital power this thing puts out. Also has never shorted on me blown a fuse or needed to ...

hamel52 23.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Alpine PDX-1.1000