Category: Car Audio
Eclipse AVN726e DVD/GPS Receiver
Eclipse AVN726e DVD/GPS Receiver
Different electronic products come by every day. One such groundbreaking product is the Eclipse AVN726e DVD/GPS system for cars. It is basically an amalgamation of different products which include a navigation system with a DVD player, large LCD screen, digital player and a radio. It has an amazing touch screen (color) with maps providing elevation data as well as 3D imagery. It is connectable to a USB or iPod, has Bluetooth, audio streaming as well as DVD playback.
Alpine iDA- X305 Review
Alpine iDA- X305 Review
Alpine Electronics has a new digital media receiver on the market – the iDA – X305 – but at first glance you might be led to believe it’s the X100. Not one to change up a successful design, the new receiver has the same size, interface and fast browsing of digital media features but has added iPhone support and has extra power. The face plate is more matte-looking, which helps it fit in better with your cars dash. Like the X100, it does not have a slot for CDs and has a USB based input.
Alpine, Pioneer 2012 Car Radios Hitting Shelves
Alpine, Pioneer 2012 Car Radios Hitting Shelves
The holiday season is definitely here and people cannot wait to get the finest retail deals. This is the case when it comes to Alpine and Pioneer’s release of its supposed 2012 car radios in the market. Recent reviews have been made and sites are too keen to see what these radio units are about to offer. With this, it is only right to assume that whatever these deals are truly made of, consumers should get nothing but their money’s worth.
Alpine CDE- 133BT
Benefiting from the holiday season is a clear motive. However, with Alpine’s CDE- 133BT, results based on customer feedback are still underway. This is Alpine’s first car radio with built-in stereo Bluetooth that is relatively priced at $160.
Features include a front panel USB, auxiliary inputs, a BT plus Advanced Bluetooth with audio streaming and a 3-band Parametric EQ. The Alpine CDE- 133BT is a one-stop music player, which is made more sleek and defined via its LCD display.
Bid goodbye to hassling earpieces and always lock on safety mode with Alpine’s BT plus Bluetooth features that allow you to answer phone calls without keeping your eyes off the road. It allows you to control and personalize your music via its audio streaming features.
Pioneer DEH- 3400UB
Two pioneer models are hitting the store shelves and what makes this deal truly promising is its pricing as compared to other units. Given that these car radios are somewhat low end, one hundred dollars is still one hundred dollars and people are after value and consumer advantage.
With Pioneer DEH- 3400UB, expect a CD receiver with USB controls, Color Customization and LCD display. Color customization allows you to match the key and display illumination colors with that of your car’s interior lighting. With over 200,000 colors to choose from, Pioneer believes that there is not a color or shade seemingly incompatible with that of your color type.
The USB Direct Control features are for direct connectivity via your IPhone or IPod while the Advanced Sound Retriever feature aims for clarity and a more improved audio reproduction that is quite a problem when it comes to transmitting audio files via your portable audio device.
Conclusion
The early introduction of these so called low-end radios in the market definitely has its pros and cons. For one, if you are after gift giving and are thinking of buying a friend or close relative something different this Christmas, then these inexpensive choices are quite a catch. On the contrary, not all people are after the sale, holiday season or price; many are after its usability and performance.
Comments vary ranging from the seemingly crude and simple LCD display units from both Pioneer and Alpine. Others consider Alpine’s first Bluetooth as an innovation which is definitely behind its time. Either way, this early introduction of both Pioneer and Alpine brands is something that many consumers still care about. And regardless of the differences in terms of purpose, value or performance, it is undoubtedly a welcoming surprise.
Kenwood Intro’s Ford Sync Radio Replacement
Kenwood Intro’s Ford Sync Radio Replacement
Kenwood’s recent ads regarding its Intro’s Ford Sync Radio Replacement stirred a number of reactions from both car and radio enthusiasts. It is simply because users are quite confused regarding its real value and purpose. For some car owners, replacing their factory radio units with this one is a good and viable choice. However, since many of the car owners are quite apprehensive to try this new option, more and more questions are being asked and in the short run, these questions are somewhat addressed in a not-so-clear fashion.
Hifonics Brutus Elite Amplifiers
The Hifonics Brutus Elite Series represents the famous Brutus Super D-Class mono blocks, with the addition of three Class A/B full range stereo amplifiers. The Brutus Elite series mono blocks offer High Efficiency Super D-Class Technology that is a tried and tested technology and feature 4/2/1 Ohm Stability, Bass EQ with 45 Hz Bass Boost and Variable Low Pass, Subsonic Filter, Phase Shift and Level Control plus many more features.
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