Head Units
Dual
XDVD8180
$1,000
Designed with mobile theater in mind, this 7-inch motorized touchscreen receiver has 5.1-channel preamp outputs, a dedicated rear-zone DVD output and two sets of audio/video inputs. It plays DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 and WMA media and also connects to portable media players via the iPlug interface cable.
866.626.7863
www.dualav.com
Kenwood
KVT-617DVD
$1,200
The 7-inch motorized touchscreen on this dual-zone/dual-source receiver includes screen slide and angle adjustments. Attractive wallpapers splay across the screen when it's not playing a movie or displaying feed from the optional rear view camera. Other optional accessories bring TV, navigation and iPod capability.
310.639.9000
www.kenwoodusa.com]
Pioneer
AVH-P7800DVD
$2,200
Setting itself apart from the pack, the AVH-P7800DVD receives component video direct from the DVD mechanism, resulting in high-resolution video comparable to high-end home theater. It also plays DVD Audio extremely well, providing 96k/24-bit 5.1-channel sound from DTS and Dolby Digital encoded discs. Peripheral devices allow for Bluetooth, iPod and satellite radio connectivity.
800.746.6337
www.pioneerelectronics.com
In the Mix
DCCR03SRB
$125
Get the aftermarket head unit of your choice into your 2004 and up Chrysler/Dodge/ Jeep with this CAN bus interface from Scosche. It retains the 12-volt switched ACC power from your ride and provides a high-integrity serial data communications bus for real-time control applications.
805.486.4450
www.scosche.com
VTN4300
$799
With pre-loaded maps of the U.S. and Canada, not to mention the simple touchscreen, this portable GPS from Boyo couldn't be easier to use. In addition to navigation, it can act as an MP3 player and a rear view camera monitor.
850.903.9906
www.visiontechamerica.com
Peripheral
Connex2car
$70
Connecting to aftermarket radios such as Alpine, Kenwood, JVC and Pioneer, these cables route sound from any audio player using headphone outputs or any device using RCA outputs (think DVD players, game systems, etc.). The cables attach to the CD changer port and even provide charging for iPods.
727.572.9255
www.peripheralelectronics.com
Center Channel Speakers
Jensen
JCCSPK
$40
This non-amplified 2-way speaker features a universal mounting bracket for ease of installation. Its 3/4" silk dome tweeter teams up with a 2 3/4" by 1/2" paper woofer with a cloth surround.
800.645.4994
www.audiovox.com
Kenwood
KSC-510CTR
$200
For extra power, this center channel solution includes a hide-away power amplifier along with the 2" pulp-cone woofer. Features include input sensitivity adjustment and an RCA input.
310.604.4488
www.kenwoodusa.com
Pioneer
TS-CX7
$100
This easy-to-mount center channel features a 2 1/4" fullrange speaker with a Kevlar fiber composite cone, butyl rubber surround, and magnetically shielded neodymium magnets. The sealed enclosure includes all mounting hardware.
800.746.6337
www.pioneerelectronics.com
Alpine
SBS-05DC
$160
With a clean single-DIN design, this center channel fits easily into the dashboard. It combines a soft-dome tweeter at the center between two larger speakers, both topped off with a removable grille.
800.ALPINE.1
www.alpine-usa.com
Clarion
SRK5
$200
This half-DIN center channel fits all DIN and 1/2-DIN installation kits and comes with a 50-watt amplifier. The unit includes two 1" rear-mounted speakers ported to the front and five 3/4" fullrange speakers in a sealed enclosure.
310.327.9100
www.clarion.com
Eclipse
E505 CSP
$200
A built-in 20-watt power amplifier boosts this center channel speaker's impact. The small enclosure mounts on the dash to perfectly complement an Eclipse surround system.
800.233.2216
www.eclipse-web.com