Ken Nail
9/14/2012
Pioneer's DEX-P99RS flagship receiver is the first choice of many car audio audiophiles and sound-quality competitors. For music that's reproduced as accurately and faithfully as possible, you'll find few others that match its musical-reproduction capabilities.
Robert Ferency-Viars
9/4/2012
With so many in-dash CD receivers to choose from, how do you pick the right one? Answering the questions in this article will help you narrow your choices to get the stereo that's right for you.
Ken Nail
8/30/2012
Pioneer's DEH-X6500BT CD receiver will bring Bluetooth® convenience to your ride, plus a great-looking display jazzed up with the DJ-inspired MIXTRAX feature. This versatile receiver also offers iPod® controls and Pandora® Internet radio control with your iPhone®, giving you a great mix of style, form, and function.
Ken Nail
8/29/2012
Pioneer's DEH-X3500UI is the first CD receiver in their lineup with MIXTRAX technology. Turn on MIXTRAX, and you'll get a DJ-inspired audio/video experience with the music stored on your iPod®, iPhone®, or other USB device. You'll enjoy seamless musical transitions with cool effects, as the receiver's illumination pulses with the beat of your tunes. Take a look at that and more in this demo video.
Ken Nail
8/23/2012
Put video entertainment and Bluetooth® functionality into your dash with Axxera's AVX820 DVD receiver. This double-DIN car stereo features a bright and clean 6.2" touchscreen, with large icons and a layout that puts control at your fingertips. Take a look at the AVX820 in action, in this display and controls demo video.
Ken Nail
8/20/2012
Sony's XAV-601BT is the first aftermarket receiver that works with the MirrorLink system, which makes it the easiest way to get in-dash control over select smartphones, such as some Android™ and Nokia Symbian models. And this Sony has the other features you expect from a full-featured DVD receiver, including Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming. Take a closer look in this display and controls demo video.
Ken Nail
8/16/2012
The Alpine CDE-133BT CD receiver lets you talk hands-free without messy wires. If your phone or another device supports Bluetooth® music streaming, you can beam your tunes and control playback with the receiver. Take a look at it in this display and controls demo video.
Ken Nail
8/16/2012
Alpine designed their IVE-W530 DVD receiver for anyone who doesn't need in-dash navigation but wants a nice audio/video setup in the car. It's got everything you want in a system controller, including a sharp, clear 6.1" VGA touchscreen, powerful audio performance, and plenty of great A/V options. Take a look in this display and controls demo video.
Ken Nail
8/16/2012
You trust Sony to provide outstanding in-home video products, so why not enjoy the same quality in your car? Their XAV-63 DVD receiver will serve as your mobile A/V center, with a high-resolution 6.1" touchscreen that offers outstanding video performance and great system control. Take a closer look in this control and display demo video.
Ken Nail
8/16/2012
Sony's XAV-64BT DVD receiver has Bluetooth® for audio streaming and hands-free calling. If you're a Pandora® fan with an Android or Blackberry device, that means you can pair your phone to the XAV-64BT for complete Pandora® control without ever connecting a wire. Take a closer look at the XAV-64BT in this display and controls demo video.
Ken Nail
8/1/2012
Play and charge your iPod® or iPhone® through this sweet-sounding Alpine CD receiver. Just connect your player to the CDE-121's front-panel USB input, and you can use the rotary controller to search for tunes. And it's no problem if you have a lot of music — Alpine's Percentage Search lets you jump through your list quickly using the radio preset buttons. Take a closer look at this receiver in this display and controls demo video.
Ken Nail
8/1/2012
Pandora® lovers, good news: you can bring your stations in the car and play them through your speakers with Alpine's CDE-135BT CD receiver — all it takes is the free Pandora app and your Android™ or Blackberry® smartphone. See what this receiver will look like doing its thing in your dashboard in this display and controls demo video.
Video Guest
7/27/2012
The good folks at Cambridge Audio believe that great sound should be a part of any component, and their Azur 551R home theater receiver is no exception. It gives you the best of both worlds, movies that look and sound great.
Ken Nail
7/26/2012
Alpine designed the CDE-134HD CD receiver for all you AM/FM radio lovers. Its built-in HD Radio™ tuner lets you dial in digital HD Radio broadcasts to get FM that sounds almost as good as a CD, and AM that sounds like traditional FM — a huge leap forward in sound quality. And for in-car convenience, there's also built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming. Take a look at the CDE-134HD in this display and controls video.
Ken Nail
7/26/2012
Alpine's CDE-HD137BT CD receiver lets you put your Pandora® stations right where you want them — in your dash. You can change stations, skip tracks, and rate songs just like you do online. And this receiver also features Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming. Take a closer look in this display and controls demo video.
Video Guest
7/10/2012
Harry from Pioneer Electronics visited us here at Crutchfield and showed us some of the cool features available on their AVH-P8400BH DVD Receiver.
Video Guest
7/10/2012
Harry from Pioneer Electronics came to visit us here at Crutchfield and showed us some of the great features available on their DEH-80PRS CD receiver.
Ken Nail
7/7/2012
You love local radio — why not experience it to the fullest? Clarion's CZ401 CD receiver lets you enjoy the crystal-clear reception and high-quality sound that HD Radio™ technology brings to AM and FM broadcasts. On participating stations, you'll hear AM that's as clear as FM, along with FM that's almost CD quality. Check out more features in this short demo video.
Ken Nail
7/7/2012
Harness the power of PANDORA® on your next road trip with the Clarion CZ202 CD receiver. With the help of your iPhone® and a free app, you can play your PANDORA® stations right from your dash. And you can take control and tweak your sound too, with a 3-band parametric equalizer that gives you precise control over the lows, mids, and highs. Take a closer look at the CZ202 in this display and controls demo video.
Ken Nail
7/3/2012
Pioneer's AVH-P1400DVD DVD receiver sports a 5.8" screen with intuitive touchscreen controls. You can even tailor the receiver's appearance to your taste by choosing from five display colors and 112 key panel illumination options. Take a look at some of its moves in this display and controls demo.
