So i would like to get a new car stereo that has a USB input. I am looking at the Kenwood KDC-x590 that was mentioned in the other thread but are there any other models that I should consider? Im trying not to spend much more than $250.

I hate the look of most aftermarket stereos so I don't want something that looks like you would find it in a 16 year old's civic, being able to change the display color would be a huge plus.

Other models I have seen are the JVC KD-G720 and the Clarion DB365USB. I don't like the JVC but the Clarion looks OK so far.

Anyone know of any others I should check out?

7/16/2006 9:52:54 PM

jvc. the custom backgrounds.

7/16/2006 10:11:23 PM

so far i'm really impressed with the kenwood deck. the ability to fine tune the audio is really nice and the usb port is a huge plus. since I won't be using cd's very often the fold down face isn't going to be a problem and the display is much easier to see in daylight compared to the MP222 deck I had in there before. You will need to find a USB drive that has a VERY low power consumption, like a 1" or 1.8" drive. I had to pick up an adapter at radio shack to provide more power to the 2.5" external enclosure to get it to work, but now that it does it's awesome.

7/16/2006 10:52:12 PM

keep your doors locked and face plate inside

7/16/2006 10:54:29 PM

what do you use the USB port for? can you plug the Ipod in it?

7/16/2006 10:55:11 PM

for what it's worth, I know the head audio installer at Circuit City on Glenwood, and he's really not a big fan of JVC headunits as far as build quality. He said he's seen a lot of them of break. I personally have a JVC headunit with the customizeable backgrounds that I bought off of a friend, and I've found the actual radio to be flaky at times, even though I know all my connections are fine.

7/16/2006 10:55:49 PM

i agree ^^^^

the deck is awesome so many features for so cheap i seriously wouldn't look any farther...
+ how many peoples radios talk to them
(wait for the vw guys to chime in cause they have it too) but seriously not that many

the only real gripe i have is the pain in the ass it is to see the clock if you have it display track names when you play them




[Edited on July 16, 2006 at 10:59 PM. Reason : .]

7/16/2006 10:56:27 PM

The JVC looks like crap and the quality isn't great. The Clarion had really bad reviews, looks like I'm getting the Kenwood.

7/17/2006 8:19:52 AM

yeah... the kenwood knob thing is kinda a pain but... i usually just use the remote anyway
but the sound is great and it has the features needed to build a top notch system... pre outs hd radio compatible talking mp3 player all cool shit.

7/17/2006 12:31:57 PM

Yeah, im not a fan of the boy racer blue display but i like everything else i read.

I could honestly care less about half the features and will never use them, but I will probably use the USB 85% of the time.

7/17/2006 3:10:57 PM

are you talking about the volume knob on the kenwood or the little joystick thing on the right side... that joystick is a little annoying but I LOVE the pause feature for when the phone rings or something like that.

7/17/2006 4:27:35 PM

yeah the joystick thing....

i always use the supplied remote for everything but volume

and i hate trying to push that thing in to change the display to clock

7/17/2006 4:29:29 PM

i hate having the radio display the clock that's why i have a watch

7/17/2006 4:35:44 PM

My OBC has a clock.

7/17/2006 7:10:09 PM