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
7/25/2012
Ben from Cambridge Audio shows us their Azur 651BD and Azur 751BD Blu-ray disc players. They're designed not only to render your videos beautifully, but also to play all your music with depth and clarity.
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.
Ken Nail
7/3/2012
Pioneer's AVH-P2400BT DVD receiver boasts excellent A/V capabilities and functionality, while built-in Bluetooth™ adds the convenience and safety of hands-free calling. The receiver sports a 5.8" screen with user-friendly touchscreen controls, plus simple menus that you can customize to your liking. Take a closer look in our display and controls demo video.
Ken Nail
7/3/2012
Clarion lets you tap into the power of Pandora® in your car with their CZ702 CD receiver. And they've also outfitted the CZ702 with built-in Bluetooth® so you can talk hands-free. When a call comes in, the receiver mutes the music while you talk to your caller over your car's speakers. Take a look at the CZ702 in this demo video.
Ken Nail
7/3/2012
Clarion made the FZ502 digital media receiver for everyone who has moved beyond CDs. Its 7-way rotary control works a lot like an iPod's control wheel. You can push, tilt, and turn the wheel to navigate your music library, as you see song info on the two-line display. When you leave the car with your music player, you can slide the built-in protective cover back over the USB slot to keep dust out. See it in action in this demo video.
Ken Nail
5/21/2012
If you want a car stereo that's more than just a radio and a slot for a disc, you've come to the right place. With features like Bluetooth® and a sharp-looking display, Axxera's XDMA7200 CD receiver steps outside the bounds of bland to put a whole new set of capabilities in your dash. Take a look in this demo video.
Ken Nail
5/4/2012
Sony's MEX-BT4000P CD receiver employs Bluetooth® technology that gives you hands-free calls in your car with your compatible phone. You'll hear your callers through your car's speakers, and answer just like they're sitting next to you. The result? You'll drive more safely with your hands on the wheel and your phone stashed away. Take a closer look at it in this demo video.
Ken Nail
5/2/2012
Take a look at how most new car receivers are connected to the car's existing wiring in this DIY video.
Matt Freeman
4/26/2012
DVD receivers are more affordable than ever, and are experiencing a surge in popularity. People love having a big touchscreen in the dash, but these handy receivers do much more than that. Crutchfield editor Matt Freeman takes a closer look at five popular models in this video.
Ken Nail
4/23/2012
The JVC Arsenal KD-AHD75BT CD receiver gives you a built-in HD Radio™ tuner that pumps up the FM sound quality to near-CD level, while making AM broadcasts sound like traditional FM. And that's not the only attractive feature of this receiver. Take a closer look in this demo video.
Ken Nail
4/13/2012
Music sources like your iPod® or Pandora® Internet radio pack a lot of info along with your music — info like song titles, artists, and albums. If your car's radio doesn't give you the full picture, why not step up to a receiver with a better display? The Kenwood Excelon KDC-X496 boasts a selectable 2- or 3-line display that puts song info in front of you in large easy-to-read characters. And the display and button colors can be varied to match almost any dashboard, so your new rec
Ken Nail
4/13/2012
Kenwood's KDC-BT752HD CD receiver offers a great one/two punch with Bluetooth® hands-free calling that'll help you stay focused on the road, and HD Radio® reception that will keep you entertained when you're driving. The crowning touch — you can adjust the button lighting to match the color of your dash illumination. Take a look at it in action in this demo video.
Ken Nail
4/13/2012
Why settle? If you want to roll with the latest from Kenwood, the KDC-BT952HD CD receiver gives you hands-free calling, HD Radio™ reception, and PANDORA® Internet radio streaming, along with a number of cool features that'll liven up your time on the road. Take a peek at this sharp-looking receiver in this demo video.
Ken Nail
4/3/2012
The JVC Arsenal KD-AHD65 CD receiver lets you tune in digital HD Radio™ brodcasts, cranking up the sound quality significantly. And JVC makes it easy to play your favorite Pandora® stations. With your iPhone® connected, you can skip songs, change stations, and rate songs using the receiver's controls. Take a look at this sharp receiver in this demo video.
