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D**S
A not-so-flashy cheap radio!
Finally, a radio that doesn't have (too many) flashy, meaningless lights! I always hate seeing so many extra things flashing on radios to make them appear more expensive. While this might work in some vehicles, I'm trying to find something for my 1993 Jeep Cherokee to just get some halfway decent audio but still somewhat looks the part.Installation - It uses the same connector as do many cheap Chinese radios of this style. I'd already wired my Jeep up for this style so I had it connected in a matter of minutes. The hardest part was the very tight antenna socket. That aside, it slid right into place. Realize this unit is TINY and is probably a third the length of your previous radio (assuming it has a CD player) so LOTS of room to work with.Audio - First and foremost...audio is about what I expect out of a sub-$30 head unit. It sounds OK but not stellar. It can be a little harsh in the mid-range, but still relatively clear with decent volume. And while the volume does tend to ramp up quickly, distortion isn't bad unlike some other units I'd tried out. All in all, this is exactly what I expected out of such a radio.Radio - It's good. I've used similar radios with worse reception. This one seemed to pick up the stations I normally listen to just fine even in my garage/basement. At one point I did get some very odd interference with other stations I'd never experienced before, but hey, perhaps it's just so strong it's picking up even further stations than I'm used to! For what it's worth, it does have that DX/Local option (which I have not tested yet).Video - Well...the display. Plain, simple, that's about it. It can display characters to an extent and will display ID3 tags for MP3s. The phone number will show for calls as well as a call timer. Though perhaps my favorite feature is the dim clock that displays when the unit is off! You would be amazed how few radios do this! It's the little things!USB/SD - As with most units like this, using such cards is clunky. I suggest only throwing a handful of songs on the cards. Songs play in the order they are written to the card, newest songs being at the end. Attempting to use folders just complicates things. But still, that being said, the playback is fine. Access is quick with little lag while going between songs or rewind/fastforwarding. Really my biggest complaint here is the SD card slot! Only about 1/4th of the card is inside the unit and the rest is exposed. I prefer using SD cards because they are hidden, so this was a bit of a bummer...Bluetooth - Phonecalls...Eh, don't really plan on using it for that. I made my first call a moment ago with it and it worked OK... Though I was leaning towards the center of the vehicle with it not running. Sitting back in the seat I could not be heard. It appears the mic is more on the passenger side (???) so yeah. But as for A2DP, it works VERY well. My tests thus far have been very clear compared to similar radios. Play/Pause get passed to the phone too. So just disable phone audio on your device and enjoy some music streaming!Usability - A little hit and miss here... Generally, it works very well. Most all menus are within a single option (center-clicking the volume knob). On-screen menus are very simplistic but clear enough. My only real grip is with the button layout and responsiveness. For one, the preset buttons 1 and 2 two huge buttons under the volume knob. The remaining 3-6 are much smaller buttons under the display. Petty, but I'd much rather them be consistent and in one location However, my biggest complaint is the volume knob. Clicking is pretty hard and rotating is very easy. Expect to knock a few settings off as going through the menu. Plus the rotation sometimes doesn't respond right away.Overall, I'm pleased with this unit. If they could revise the knob, reposition/upgrade the microfot and put a proper spring-loaded SD card reader in it, this would be darn near perfect for a sub $30 radio.
J**S
Inexpensive
Got this for my daughter so she could mainly use it for Bluetooth in her car. Bluetooth works great, and it doesn't sound too bad either.
Z**2
Better than the price would lead you to believe.
I was really impressed with this cheap little thing. Easily installed in my 88 F-150 dash. Note it replaced an after-market Clarion. The features are decent and the remote control is good to have, as trying to fiddle with this while underway without one could be frustrating if not dangerous. The radio seems to pull a strong signal off the weaker stations and the Bluetooth feature plays nice with my phone so Pandora comes through loud and clear. Tough to find issue with this at the price.
T**N
This is a great upgrade for the $
This is a great upgrade for the $, but just know the power out puts are just ok not great. The stereo is cheat so if your stereo freezes know you need to disconnect the battery on your car to remove all power from memory and reset it . Don't be to quick in changing features / modes . But for $20 Ill deal with the quarks
D**H
Lots of performance and features for the money
I was pleasantly surprised that this radio had as many features considering the low price. The performance was generally OK, too. The display is legible, and the controls are very logical and easy to learn. The sound quality is acceptable. I did have an issue, but it was handled appropriately by the seller.
R**T
Highly recommend if you need a basic radio with Bluetooth.
So I bought this radio for $20 on Prime. I didn't really have any high expectations for it. After I installed it and tested it out, I'm very impressed! Sound quality is excellent, hooks up to my Bluetooth no problem, easy to program, aux cable works great, and USB ports works great as a charger. Better quality than I really expected! Only a few issues, hands-free Bluetooth option for your phone. When I made the first phone call sound quality for the person receiving the call was great but very quickly they said it sounded like I was talking through a tunnel. The hands-free Bluetooth still works but the quality has decreased by 50% for the person receiving the call. The second issue is if you have the phone plugged into the USB ports and trying to listen to the radio the radio may not work. I solved the problem by pulling out the USB cord and reinserting it. Then everything started working normally again.
G**R
Decepcionante.
No entró en el cajetín regular por décimas de milímetros, tuve que ponerlo por detrás.Es una lágrima que sea así.El bluetooth en ocasiones no se conecta y tengo que resetearlo para que se vuelva a conectar. La radio funciona pero la señal es pésima.
K**Y
Great stereo for the price.
I needed a car stereo to replace the outdated one inside my work trailer. I was looking primarily for one that connected via Bluetooth. I feel like I got much more! Bluetooth works great, the hands free calling works great, and is easy to use. Installing was easy, the wiring harness matched to the original. This thing is very lightweight and feels somewhat cheap. Maybe one reason is because it is. Best $21 I’ve spent on Amazon!
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