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Dual XHD6430

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Why replace your factory radio?

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.

Our take on the Dual XHD6430

by Zak Billmeier

The Dual XHD6430 CD receiver gives you lots of features that'll rock your road trip or commute without stretching your budget. Whether you're looking for better AM/FM sound quality and increased programming choices offered by free HD Radio® broadcasts, or you just like to listen to tunes from your iPod®, the XHD6430 makes it happen with intuitive control and ease.

Playing your tunes
Plug your iPod into the front-panel USB input, and you can browse your music library with the XHD6430's controls. This lets you stash your iPod in a secure place and keep it charged while you drive. The USB slot is also perfect for connecting thumb drives or other portable music players. The CD drive plays your favorite MP3 or WMA files, so you can load a disc with multiple albums or stacks of files and hit the road. A front-panel auxiliary input makes the XHD6430 even more versatile, providing a convenient place to plug in your portable player or a Dock & Play satellite radio.

iPod note: If you're going to use your iPod with this receiver, be sure to check "Details" for specific iPod model compatibility with this receiver or its optional iPod adapter.

iTunes® tagging
Ever hear a tune you like on the radio but couldn't remember it when you got home? With your iPod connected and an HD Radio station tuned in, you can "tag" the songs you like to buy later on iTunes. Once a song is tagged, you'll be reminded to purchase it from the iTunes store the next time you sync your iPod on your home computer.

Power and tone
Dual designed the XHD6430 to play great no matter what the source. The built-in amplifier boasts plenty of power, to improve your music's clarity and impact, and five selectable EQ curves sculpt the tone to match your car's environment. The two sets of preamp outputs allow plenty of options if you're considering adding amps and subs. The rear output can be switched to subwoofer mode, giving you control over your bass level from the driver's seat.

Talk hands-free
Have a Bluetooth phone? Add the optional Bluetooth module and you'll be able to answer and place calls on your compatible cell phone using the receiver's front panel controls.

Bluetooth note: Use of this receiver's Bluetooth features will depend upon your phone's Bluetooth capabilities. Learn more in our article explaining Bluetooth profiles.

Want to keep your car's steering wheel audio controls?
In most vehicles, you can use an adapter to connect your vehicle's steering wheel controls to this stereo. Connect a few wires, then program the adapter for your particular car and the receiver, and you'll retain the convenience of your steering wheel controls. Check the "Accessories" tab for compatible adapters.

Highlights:

    General features
    • CD receiver with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
    • plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files
    • built-in HD Radio tuner with iTunes tagging
    • built-in iPod control
    • detachable face
    • remote control
    Audio features
    • 5 preset EQ settings
    Expandability
    • compatible with Dual Bluetooth adapter
    • inputs: front-panel USB and auxiliary inputs
    • outputs: two sets of preamp outputs (2-volt front, rear/sub)
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    Features and Specs

    Features and Specs
    General
    CEA-2006 Compliant
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    Yes
    RMS Power Output
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    17 watts
    Peak Output
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    50 watts
    RMS Power Bandwidth
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    20-20kHz
    Preamp Outputs
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    4-channel
    Sub Preamp Outputs
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    No
    Switchable Rear Preamp Outputs
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    Yes
    Preamp Voltage
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    2 volts
    Display Color
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    White
    Key Button Color
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    Blue
    EQ Bands
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    None
    Wireless Remote
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    Yes
    Steering Wheel Control Compatible
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    Yes
    Parts Warranty
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    1 Year
    Labor Warranty
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    1 Year
    Expandability
    AUX Input
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    Front
    USB Input
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    Front
    Memory Card Slot
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    USB memory
    Bluetooth Compatible
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    Optional
    Satellite Radio Ready
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    No
    HD Radio
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    Built-in
    Navigation
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    No
    iPod Compatibility
    Full size
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    Classic/5Gen
    Nano
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    Nano6/Nano5/Nano4/Nano3/Nano2/
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    Touch4/Touch3/Touch2/Touch1
    Mini
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    Phone/Phone3G/Phone3GS/Phone4
    Tuner
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    8.5 dBf
    European Tuning
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    Seek/Scan
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    Seek/Scan
    Radio Data System
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    What's in the box?

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    • AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA receiver (with 10-amp fuse and two transport screws installed in the chassis)
    • Sleeve (installed)
    • Face (inside included face-case)
    • Trim ring
    • Wiring harness
    • XHD6430 wireless remote control
    • CR2032 Lithium battery
    • 2 Radio removal tools
    • 1 Metal support strap
    • 4 Pan-head ISO-mount machine screws
    • Star lock washer
    • Rear stud bolt
    • Hex nut
    • 2 Face fixing screws
    • 4 Small machine screws
    • Installation/Owner's Manual
    • Service note (attached to top of unit)

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    Display Features
    Audio Section
    Radio Functions
    Disc Playback
    Aux/USB/iPod Connection
    Wireless Communication

    Display Features

    Detachable Face: The head unit features a manual fold-down, detachable faceplate and comes supplied with a hard plastic carrying case. Two face-fixing screws are supplied for making the face non-detachable, if desired.

    LCD Display: The head unit features a 2-line black/white LCD display.

    Display Priority: You can set the unit to a source display or clock display priority. When set to source display priority, the radio tuner frequency, CD track/elapsed time, selected MP3/WMA information (track name, directory name, title, artist, or album), or Aux display will be displayed.

    Clock Display: Normally, the clock display illuminates only when the unit is on. You can program it so the clock is displayed when the ignition key is turned on and the unit is off.

    Illumination Dimmer: The head unit's display features three illumination settings. You can choose from Low, Med, or High.

    Audio Section

    CEA-2006 Compliant Amplifier: The Dual XHD6430 features a CEA-2006 Compliant rated amplifier that offers 17 watts RMS x 4 channels in 4 ohms at 1% THD+N with a Signal-To-Noise Ratio of 80dBA.

    Selectable Preamp Outputs: The XHD6430 features front and rear preamp outputs. The rear preamp output allows you to adjust from a full-range rear speaker preamp output to a low-pass non-fading subwoofer preamp output. The selectable subwoofer preamp output offers separate volume control from 0-12 to enhance the sound of your connected amplifier and subwoofer without effecting the rest of your car audio speaker system.

    Preset EQ Curves: You can choose from six preset curves: Flat, Pop, Jazz, Classic, Beat, and Rock. Any adjustment to the bass or treble settings automatically cancels the current EQ curve.

    Bass And Treble: The head unit's Bass and Treble can be independently adjusted from -6 to +6 dB.

    Loudness Curve: You can activate this feature to enhance the bass and treble frequencies when listening to music at low volumes.

    Source Audio Memory: Individual bass and treble settings are retained in memory for AM, FM, CD, USB, and AUX modes. This allows you to save the Bass and Treble settings separately for each mode.

    Source Volume Level: The source volume level control allows a gain adjustment for each audio source (AM, FM, CD, AUX, USB and Bluetooth). You can set the source volume level (-6 to +6) for each mode, depending on the relative volume of each audio source.

    Turn-on Volume: You can preset the unit's volume when it is powered on. Each time the unit is turned on, the volume is reset to the preset level regardless of the volume level when the unit was last turned off.

    Beep Confirmation: You can enable or disable beep confirmation for the head unit's control buttons.

    Radio Functions

    Built-In HD Tuner: In addition to the unit's standard analog AM/FM tuner, the head unit features a built-in HD AM/FM tuner. With the built-in HD Radio tuner, you can receive digital AM/FM broadcasts from local stations where available. This technology will significantly improve audio quality and reception, as well as include information such as artist name and song titles or traffic news, viewable on the receiver's display. HD radio delivers near CD quality sound to FM broadcasts, and FM sound to AM broadcasts.

    Note: Your local stations must be broadcasting HD AM/FM broadcasts to receive HD Radio content. No subscriptions fee needed for HD Radio programming.

    HD Seek Mode: In addition to searching through both analog and digital stations, you can search only HD stations by using the head unit's HD Seek Mode. During this mode the head unit will skip over all analog stations and tune to only HD Radio stations.

    Multicasting: This head unit also supports HD Radio multicasting and allows multicast HD Radio stations to be stored as presets.

    Preset Tuning: You can store up to 18 FM stations and 12 AM stations, including HD Radio stations.  The head unit can automatically store the six strongest stations in the current band selected. Multicast channels are not stored during Auto Preset and must be manually preset.

    Scan Tuning: The Scan Tuning feature momentarily previews strong stations on the current band, pausing for fives seconds at each station.

    iTunes Tagging: The iTunes Tagging feature of the XHD6430 allows you to "Tag" songs that are playing on HD Radio station and enables them to be purchase later through iTunes. With the touch of a button the unit will remember the title and artist song information, and then transfer that information to your  iPod the next time you connect it to the XHD6430 using the supplied 2-wire cable. The following iPods support iTunes Tagging.

    • iPod classic (80/120/160GB)
    • iPod nano (3rd/4th/5th gen)
    • iPod touch (1st/2nd/3rd gen)
    • iPhone (2G/3G/3GS)

    Disc Playback

    Disc Compatibility: The XHD6430 supports playback of CD-Audio, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.

    SRAM Buffer: An internal SRAM buffer provides ESP (Electronic Skip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping of your MP3/WMA CD-R/RW discs and allows alphanumeric or direct track search even while a song is currently playing.

    DSP Processor: The head unit's powerful on-board DSP processor decodes MP3/WMA compressed audio files while maintaining near-CD sound quality.

    MP3/WMA Playback: This unit can play MP3 and WMA files that have been recorded with constant bit rate (MP3: 32-320 kbps/WMA: 32-192 kbps) or variable bit rate compression on CD-R and CD-RW discs. The disc must be recorded using ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2, Yellow Book MODE 1, or Yellow Book MODE 2 FORM 1. In addition, this unit is compatible with ID3 Tag version 1.0 to 2.0. Discs should be recorded with a maximum of 256 folders and files and 8 folder levels.

    File/Folder Navigation: You can search for all available files within a particular folder.

    Playback Modes: The XHD6430 supports Repeat, Random, and Intro playback modes.

    Aux/USB/iPod Connection

    USB Port: The XHD6430 features a front-panel USB port for connecting an external USB mass storage device. The head unit's USB port allows you to play MP3 (32-320kbps constant or variable bit rates) and WMA (32-192kbps constant or variable bit rates) files from most mass storage USB devices formatted in  FAT or FAT32 file system. The XHD6430 has a playback capacity of 48,896 MP3/WMA files with 127maximum number of folders, 382 maximum number of files in each folder and 8 maximum number of folder levels. In addition, the USB input also supports ID3 tags, version 1.0-2.0. The XHD6430 will display either elapsed time (default), track number, clock, track name, directory name, title, artist or album when connecting and playing a USB external source. Your connected portable USB mass storage device will also charge through this head unit's USB port. The head unit does not need to be in the USB mode in order to charge your connected device through the USB port. The XHD6430 offers the following playback and search options through its USB connection.

    • File/Folder Navigation: You can search for all available files within a particular folder.
    • Repeat: Track (continuously repeats selected track), Folder (continuously repeats all files in selected folder)
    • Random: All (plays all tracks in random order), Folder (plays all tracks in folder in random order)
    • Intro: All (plays first 10 seconds of each track on device), Folder (plays first 10 seconds of each track in folder)

    Note: MP3/WMA playback sequence is based on the order in which the files are copied to your USB device and begins in the root folder. Any empty folders or folders that do not include MP3/WMA files are skipped.

    iPod Operation: The front-panel USB port can also be used to connect your iPod/iPhone to the XHD6430 using your iPod or iPhone's USB/docking cable. Once you have connected your iPod/iPhone and set the XHD6430 in iPod/iPhone mode, your connected iPod/iPhone will automatically begin playback (if a song is playing on the iPod/iPhone before it is connected, it will continue to play). The XHD6430 provides audio playback, navigation control, display information, and charging of your iPod/iPhone. Your iPod/iPhone's controls will be locked during connection. The XHD6430 is "Made for iPod/iPhone" compatible and support the following iPod/iPhone model features (as of July 2010):

    iPod/iPhone Model Generation Media Type  Control Display Charge
    Audio Video Unit iPod Song/Artist Track
    dock-connector 3rd Y N Y N Y Y Y
    click-wheel/color-display ) 4th Y N Y N Y Y Y
     mini 1st Y N Y N Y Y Y
    2nd Y N Y N Y Y Y
    video 5th Y N Y N Y Y Y
    classic 80GB Y N Y N Y Y Y
    120GB Y N Y N Y Y Y
    160GB Y N Y N Y Y Y
    nano 1st Y N Y N Y Y Y
    2nd Y N Y N Y Y Y
    3rd Y N Y N Y Y Y
    4th Y N Y N Y Y Y
    5th Y N Y N Y Y Y
    6th Y N Y N Y Y Y
    touch 1st Y N Y N Y Y Y
    2nd Y N Y N Y Y Y
    3rd Y N Y N Y Y Y
    4th Y N Y N Y Y Y
    iPhone 2G Y N Y N Y Y Y
    3G Y N Y N Y Y Y
    3GS Y N Y N Y Y Y
    4 Y N Y N Y Y Y

    Note: Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until an newer software update is available.

    Auxiliary Input: There is a front-mounted 3.5mm auxiliary input on the head unit for connecting an external portable audio device such as a portable MP3 player. If you aren't using the aux input, it can be turned off in the menu so when you toggle through the sources aux doesn't appear.

    Wireless Communication

    Wireless Remote: The XHD6430 comes supplied with an IR wireless remote control that operates playback, audio and menu functions of the head unit. The remote operates off of a single 3V Lithium battery (CR2025). Dimensions: W = 1.585", L = 3.385", D = 0.3125"

    Steering Wheel Remote Compatibility: The head unit features an OEM steering wheel remote control input on the rear of the unit to allow you to keep your vehicle's radio steering wheel remote controls when used with the optional PAC SWI-RC Steering Wheel Control Interface Adapter (541SWIRC, sold separately); or the optional Metra ASWC Steering Wheel Control Interface Adapter (120ASWC, sold separately).

    Note: Please consult the Crutchfield Car Selector to see if your vehicle is compatible.

    Bluetooth Ready: The XHD6430 supports Bluetooth wireless hands-free calling (HFP), advanced wireless audio distribution (A2DP), and wireless audio/video remote control (AVRCP) when connected to the optional DUAL BTM60 Bluetooth module (070BTM60, sold separately) and used with your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone or MP3 player. The optional BTM60 adapter connects to the 8-pin plug on the rear of the head unit. The unit can communicate with up to 8 Bluetooth devices.

    • Hands-Free Calling (HFP): When connected to the optional BTM60 adapter and used with your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, you can make, receive or end  phone calls from the XHD6430. You can dial out using the remote control's numbered keypad or from a listing of the last five phone calls from received, dialed or missed call categories that are displayed on the unit's front display panel. Incoming phone numbers will scroll across the unit's display so you know who is calling and an audible ring tone will be heard through your vehicle's speakers. The BTM60's built-in microphone and transfer of incoming audio through your vehicle's speakers allow you to carry on a mobile conversation without picking up your cell-phone.
    • Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP): The XHD6430 also supports A2DP wireless streaming music audio from your Bluetooth enabled device when connected to the optional BTM60 allowing you to listen to audio wireless from your Bluetooth compatible mobile phone or portable MP3 player. You can choose for the Bluetooth audio to come through all of your vehicle's speakers or only your front speakers.
    • Audio/Video Remote Control (AVRCP): In addition, you can control your wireless streaming music audio from the front panel or remote control of the XHD6430 using AVRCP when connected to the optional BTM60 Bluetooth adapter. The BTM60 adapter allows you to control the following playback functions of your wireless streaming music audio from the XHD6430- Play, Pause, Stop, Next Skip, and Previous Skip.
     

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    5 out of 5

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    Written By Rachelle P, Crossett Arkansas on Monday, June 03, 2013
    Installed in a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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    This was one of the best investments i have done! It is way cool stero and can not beat the price!!
    Pros:
    It was a great stero and i love the price i got it for
    Cons:
    Remember to take the packing screws out when installing it
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    1 out of 5

    This is junk

    Written By Gary, Philadelphia.PA on Friday, May 24, 2013
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    I agree, after 1 year, this thing has needed to be re-set. (taken out of dash and re-set) 3 times now, so I emailed crutchfield, said I have to contact MFG. dont wast your money on non name brand units. I'm going with a Sony this time around. I see why its discontinued, it's junk.
    Pros:
    there is none if if dont work
    Cons:
    it's junk, it was cheap. I saved $10, what a mistake, never again
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    1 out of 5

    POS

    Written By Steve, MIchigan on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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    Not even one year and the thing needs to be reset frequently due to the solid red light lock up. Sound quality not so great, buttons are finicky. I'm glad this is discontinued, so nobody else will have these problems.
    Pros:
    Cheap.
    Cons:
    What's point of cheap if it doesn't work for didly.
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    4 out of 5

    Good radio

    Written By Brandon, York, South Carolina on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
     
    It was easy to install and sounds good. A very good quality product. It only took around an hour. It has everything you need right out of the box. I like the blue color of it. It got great into my mustang.
    Pros:
    -blue -sound quality -durability -easy installation
    Cons:
    -Cost
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    5 out of 5

    Dual xhd6439

    Written By Alex, Millerton ny on Sunday, March 31, 2013
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    I live this radio allows me to use my phone with and iPod cable and charges it at the same time. Love it all around.
    Pros:
    Their are a bunch of pros to this radio. The sound is good, a nice bass. And have no other problems.
    Cons:
    The radio light does not go very low. On the lowest dimming settings it is pretty bright. But live the radio. Wish the radio head that comes with the radio was blue tooth built in and not have to buy a different head.
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    4 out of 5

    Dual XHD6430 In-Dash Review

    Written By Mojoaudioguru, Chicago on Thursday, March 28, 2013
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    Surprisingly, it was very easy to install. Took less than 15 minutes, with the supplied harness and frame. The sound quality is great. It puts out the power that its rated at, (50 watts x 4), and the threshold of sound fills my full size van completely. The value was good. But the radio's removable front clip seems a little fragile. Still, it does what it was intended to do. I'm happy with it. I coupled this with 4 6x9 speakers. The original front OEM door speakers, and a pair of Pyle Pro audio tri-axials for the rear deck. Again, the sound quality is fantastic. For what it's worth, it did the trick. I'm happy. Crutchfield knowledge and helpful hints, helped out tremendously. The only one's in the industry that supplies harnesses, and materials specifically to employ an easy worry-free install.
    Pros:
    Fragile front plate. CD skips and jumps until the memory / buffer catches up.
    Cons:
    Does what it's intended to do with all it's features. The Blue Tooth is a nice touch and the mute button is a well needed feature.
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    5 out of 5

    Radio

    Written By Landrews, Stafford VA on Friday, March 22, 2013
    Installed in a 1993 Ford Ranger
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    i THINK THE RADIO IS A GREAT VALUE FOR THE PRICE, IT WAS DIFFICULT FINDING A RADIO THAT FIT OUR 1993 FORD RANGER, IT IS A GREAT RADIO ADN WORKS WELL, AND IS COOL LOOKING AS WELL
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    2 out of 5

    See why it's discontinued

    Written By Scohar4, Cincinnati on Monday, February 11, 2013
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    I also only get the red circle of death. Purchased in October, I actually had it professionally installed but it has been non-working now for a while. I thought it might have been a fuse. Replaced that. It came back on for half a day and is now back to the red light around the power/volume button. Serves me right trying to save a couple bucks. Will be contacting Dual but not with high hopes from what I am reading here.
    Pros:
    HD radio, tagging, usb
    Cons:
    Ummm, doesn't work
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    2 out of 5

    Good until it started locking up...

    Written By RC, Cary, NC on Sunday, January 13, 2013
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    Nice stereo, and fit my car perfectly. Great reception, sound quality and features. However, after about 9 months, it has begun to inexplicably "lock up" on me. Like any other stereo, when I park my car and turn off the ignition, I expect to be able to use the stereo again when I get in my car. However, it has now reached the point where it locks up and will not power on about once a week. I must pop off the faceplate and do a reset. I lose all of my settings from my clock to my preset stations. If there is a good side to this it is that I use it primarily with my satellite radio, so when it locks up, I only lose about 4 or 5 local stations and my operating preferences. Now I find myself trying to find the receipt so I can get it in under warranty.
    Pros:
    Price. Good reception, features, easy to install.
    Cons:
    Has begun to lock up about once a week for no reason. Usually after turning off ignition and coming back later and starting car. Other reviews seem to point to this being a common problem.
    2 out of 2 people found this helpful
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    4 out of 5

    Dual XHD6430

    Written By Anonymous, Las Vegas, NV on Monday, January 07, 2013
    Installed in a 1999 Mercury Tracer
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    Great radio. Lots of features. Only complaint is the interface is a bit complicated compared to all the modern touch screen stuff. Definitely the early 2000s style with all the lights and buttons.
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    2 out of 5

    Worked for a few months

    Written By Mooose, Kansas City-ish on Thursday, November 29, 2012
    Installed in a 2006 Jeep Wrangler
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    I installed it after my old stereo got ripped off. I didn't want to spend too much but wanted the USB port.

    It installed well and worked as designed for a few months until one night it just up and died.

    It is getting power, the lighted ring around the volume knob is red, but it will not power on no matter what I do.

    I see now, that it has been discontinued. I think I know why.
    Pros:
    Cheap.
    Cons:
    Not so cheap when it only gives you a few months of tunes.
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    5 out of 5

    Great features for the money!

    Written By DJ LT, Wauconda, IL on Thursday, November 15, 2012
    Installed in a 1994 Lincoln Town Car
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    I was looking at a similar Kenwood model that was about double the cost with the same features. Some people complain about the ease of use in their reviews. If you read the owners manual, you will have no problem programming and using many of the features. The HD will drop off as you get to the outskirts of major metropolitan areas. If you are within range, there are no issues. The iPod plug works great! The CD player has some issues displaying the track names on home-made CD's but the sound is great. Be sure to get the wire harness for easy installation. I installed this in a 1994 Lincoln Town Car as a replacement for the cassette AM/FM radio and it is HUGE impovement in sound quality and features. I did purchase the Bluetooth adapter. The sound coming into the car is great but the people on the other end say they hear a buzzing sound. Probably due to a gounding issue.
    Pros:
    Great value for the features included HD CD iPod connectivity
    Cons:
    Bluetooth adapter buzz CD home-made track names not displayed on radio screen.
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    1 out of 5

    Put one in my 2006 Silverado. Face plate went bad within a year

    Written By Emory, Land O Lakes , Fla on Thursday, November 08, 2012
     
    Nice features,worked great less than one year. Dual says sorry buy another.
    Pros:
    Sounded good and liked features
    Cons:
    faceplate started dying within first year. Was no longer usable without purchasing a new face plate.
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    5 out of 5

    Excellent

    Written By Jeff, Knightdale NC on Tuesday, November 06, 2012
    Installed in a 2000 Saturn SL1
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    Very Solid Purchase!!
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    4 out of 5

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    Written By JL, Melbourne, FL on Monday, November 05, 2012
    Installed in a 1995 Ford F Series
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    Unbelievable value for the features loaded in this unit, including built in HD radio
    Pros:
    Good Fit, easy self install, sound and controls are nice.
    Cons:
    not compatible with iPhone 4s
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    2 out of 5

    Confused

    Written By Phillip, Richmond, VA 23225 on Saturday, November 03, 2012
     
    Only works with the remote and only picks up 2 radio stations
    Pros:
    Good when I use AUX
    Cons:
    Only works with remote.. Radio picks up 2 stations... Can't use buttons in faceplate properly because of some odd reason
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    4 out of 5

    Dual XHD6430

    Written By UB, Malden Ma on Saturday, November 03, 2012
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    It was easy to hook up to my system I use it in my work truck
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    5 out of 5

    Great value

    Written By radial, Pickerington, OH on Thursday, November 01, 2012
    Installed in a 2001 Ford Ranger
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    Good sound, great function, bonus of having front USB.
    Pros:
    Overall value.
    Cons:
    Face plate does not attach firmly, will occasionally fall off in rough road conditions
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    5 out of 5

    Using w/ bluetooth in Commercial KENWORTH WORK TRUCK - BLUETOOTH great

    Written By M, ST, CLOUD,MN on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
    Installed in a 1988 Mazda B Series
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    With the new "no cell phone in commercial vehicle" law, only bluetooth handsfree is acceptable. So I looked this up online and my emplyer bought it with the optional matching boothtooth, for my big work truck I use as a heavy equiptment field mechanic.. I am on the road a lot and need to pick up calls a lot and it was really not an option to get an in the ear bluetooth with all my mechanic issues - mainly I'm always oily, dirty, you get the picture! This is a great unit, set up great with my basic cell phone. I get in, turn on my bluetooth on my cell, the stereo knows what to do, I get a call, I push the button, the mic is good, everyone hears me. I am in a VERY NOISY TRUCK! So, I give it a A+. I didn't really review it in the "cool factor" as I guess it is cool, I dont know! So a 4 seemed like a good rating, the options are cool! It sounds good, my speakers are not great and with better speakers the whole thing will be better! I have to have t he treble all the way up for the bluetooth - again, better speakers are needed and I will be getting to those. As a sidenote, liked this unit so much, bought another one for my 2002 Dodge Pick up and will install it soon and add another review if anything else should be noteworthy.
    Pros:
    Whole unit functions great with bluetooth adapter and sound is great, easy, no fail, big truck likes it!
    Cons:
    None really, for the price it would be dumb to complain.
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    5 out of 5

    Good System

    Written By Shaidow, Newport News on Monday, October 29, 2012
    Installed in a 1995 Mazda 626
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    I like the system. No real complaints. Sometimes I have to remove and reinsert the usb for it to read but that's a minor annoyance.
    Pros:
    USB; HD
    Cons:
    None
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