Eclipse AVN6620
The aVN6620, new for 2008, is the successor to the 6610. it maintains the two-slot setup, one for navigation and the other for dVd/cd playback. Features include the 7-inch touchscreen, traffic information (via Sirius) and satellite radio with add-on modules and iPod full control capability. In addition, the 6620 is Parrot Bluetooth ready. With an advanced 24-bit dac, circle Surround ll, 5V preamp output and seven-band PEQ, this is a wellrounded source unit that covers all the bases. www.eclipse-web.com
Valor Tcr-07
This double-diN features a 7-inch touchscreen and excellent multimedia capabilities. if you want more, add on a navigation box, which lets you navigate across the u.S. and canada. But what really makes the Tcr-07 standout is that it comes in different models that seamlessly replace the factory radio in certain Honda, Ford, gm, chrysler and Volkswagen vehicles. www.valordvd.com
Speakers
MB Quart Widesphere
WideSphere tweeter technology addresses the challenges of the unfavorable acoustic conditions found within car's installation spaces by dramatically enhancing the tweeter's dispersion characteristics in off-axis listening positions. it also allows for an extremely low free-air resonance of 900Hz and a peak power capacity of 200 watts. The tweeters are built using mB Quart's standard titanium dome material. WideSpere is available in the Premium line Series and the Q line Series. www.maxxsonics.com
Morel Elate LE
The Elate limited Edition 2-way and 3-way component systems feature the new Elate lE 6" woofer and an updated version of the mT-23 tweeter. Built off of the standard Elate 6" driver, the lE woofer upgrades to a carbon fiber and improves power handling and output with an increased Xmax now reaching 11mm, while the tweeter receives more neodymium for increased power handling. Other improvements include mundorf capacitors on the 2-way crossover. only 120 sets will be made so act fast. www.morelhifi.com
Polk Audio Mobile Monitor Series
The new mobile monitor Series from Polk audio has an incredible cosmetic design. after three years in research and development, the company has 18 new models (including marine products) that offer the high performance found in the Sr line. With high-tech carbon composite baskets, neodymium motor structures and other stateof- the-art components, these speakers should perform as well as they look. www.polkaudio.com
Kenwood Excelon XR-S17
Weight conscious? looking for a slim profile? Kenwood may have what you need with their Xr-S17P components, featuring a shallow-mount 6.75" woofer. The woofer uses the company's counter-drive magnetic circuit, placing the entire motor ahead of the cone, cutting depth by 35 percent and weight by 50 percent. They also feature a cast-aluminum basket and a carbon-polypropylene hybrid cone. one-inch soft-dome tweeters and visually entertaining crossovers are included. www.kenwoodusa.com