CAR AUDIO & ELECTRONICS DIRECTORIES
Satellite Radio Tuners
Changers
Video Screens
Power Enclosed Speakers
Monitor Source Unit Combo
Highlights
We've changed the format this year and will be dividing the Directory over three issues. While readers won't be able to get all of the listings in a single issue, we will still be providing all of the information on the new products in the car audio industry, just as we did last year. Once everything is in print we will then post the Directory in its entirety online so readers can access all of it easily. In this issue we cover the latest source units, from CD receivers and DVD players to combo units and navigation decks. As the industry develops better and more versatile products it becomes increasingly important for enthusiasts to study their options before purchasing. We hope that this section with its product showcase will help you with your buying decisions. Stay tuned for the next couple of issues and check online at www.caraudiomag.com for the digital version.
Pioneer AVH-P5000DVD
Designed for easy connectivity, this receiver has a rear audio/video aux in and a front mini jack auxiliary audio/video input. It features a MOSFET50 internal amplifier and 4-volt preamp outputs plus a 3-band parametric EQ.
Pioneer DEH-P7000BT
With Advanced Sound Retriever, this unit aims to restore a rich sound to compressed music from your PMP. It has built-in Bluetooth and USB Direct Control for iPod.
Clarion MAX 685BT
Hook up your portable XM Mini-Tuner to listen to sat rad through this unit, or try its various other formats (e.g., DVD, MP3, WMA, AAC, DivX, and USB digital media streaming).
Alpine IVA-W505
Boasting iTunes tagging (which enables you to mark songs heard on sat rad so you can easily purchase them on iTunes later), this unit also supports DivX so you can take advantage of its 7-inch touchscreen.
Alpine CDA-9887
Pick up Alpine's IMPRINT software to activate this head unit's IMPRINT feature, which automatically programs the receiver to overcome a car's acoustical challenges. Tweakers can then adjust further with six channels of digital time correction, 2- and 3-way crossovers, and multiple EQ options.
Kenwood KDC-BT838U
With Bluetooth built-in and USB direct control for portable media devices, this unit keeps you connected. An interactive illumination effect boosts the aesthetics while a multi-control wheel improves functionality.