Two good reasons - sound quality and cool features. A new car stereo offers power that's superior to most factory radios, along with more sophisticated tone controls. And most car stereos offer built-in or optional features that add safety and fun to life in your car, including inputs for your iPod or MP3 player, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cell phone calls, satellite radio or HD Radio reception, and connections for building an audio system in your car.
Today's drivers expect more from a car stereo than music and news. Clarion built Bluetooth® connectivity into their CZ509 CD receiver, so you can drive safely while you stay plugged into the outside world.
Hands-free phone calls with Bluetooth
Get in your car, and your compatible phone synchs up automatically with the CZ509. When a call comes in, the receiver mutes the music, allowing you to speak through the included visor-mount microphone and carry on the conversation over your car's speakers. Plus, you can stream music wirelessly from your phone straight into the Clarion — no adapter needed.
iPod® control and more
Plug your iPod into the receiver's rear USB input, and you'll be able to use the receiver's controls to run your iPod, as well as view song titles on its 10-character, 2-line display. The BBE MP audio enhancement feature adds life to your music files by restoring frequencies lost during compression.
You'll also find an auxiliary input on the front panel that'll accept audio from a satellite radio, MP3 player, or any other portable. In addition, the CZ509 works with a Clarion satellite radio tuner or CD changer.
Excellent sound
Go ahead and turn up the built-in amplifier — it'll give you plenty of clean power. You can use the 3-band equalizer to customize the three EQ presets — a great feature if you listen to a wide variety of music. If you're looking for maximum sound quality, three sets of preamp outputs make it easy to add outboard amplifiers, and you can use the subwoofer volume control for fingertip bass adjustments. Adjust the built-in high- and low-pass filters to get maximum efficiency from your speaker system.
Convenience is key
You can also add an adapter that enables your vehicle's steering wheel audio controls to run the CZ509. Clarion includes a wireless remote so your passengers can change entertainment while you concentrate on the road ahead.
iPod note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Hands-on Research" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter.
Bluetooth note: Bluetooth compatibility of this device may vary, depending on your phone and service provider.
Details:
General features:
- CD receiver with built-in amplifier (20 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
- plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, and AAC files)
- fold-down, detachable face with 2-line, 10-character LCD display
- built-in Bluetooth receiver for hands-free phone calls and music streaming
- built-in iPod control — no adapter necessary, but you'll need an extra iPod cable to connect to the rear USB input
- remote control
Audio features:
- Beat EQ (3-band EQ and 3 adjustable tone settings)
- selectable high-pass (speaker, preamp outputs) and low-pass (preamp outputs) filters
- BBE MP feature adds life to compressed music
- Magna Bass EX bass boost
Expandability:
- compatible with optional satellite radio, CD changer
- inputs: rear USB input, front auxiliary input
- outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (front, rear, sub)
Other info:
- compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter
required)
- CEA-2006 compliant amplifier
- warranty: 2 years
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