JVC KD-R690S
Crutchfield customer from Santa Ana, CA on 2/18/2021
2005 Ford Ranger
plugged in the USB cable and it tells me the technology in the stereo it to old for my phone and instead of charging my phone it drains the battery and my phone keeps re starting while while connected to the USB.
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Crutchfield customer from Fort Dodge, IA on 2/4/2021
2012 Ram 1500
I really like it especially after my factory Ram stereo quit almost a year ago, this is simple to use and puts out good sound.
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Crutchfield customer from Cape Coral, FL on 2/3/2021
Its an all around great swap for my OEM radio. It plays clean, sound sharp. If I had to make 1 point against it, it would be the clock is very hard to read, but its not a click, so its a great radio.
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David from Portland on 1/26/2021
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
There is nothing saying that this product only works with older androids and not newer ones. It will not hook up with my Samsung 20 ultra..I'm really disappointed..
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Crutchfield customer from Mount Juliet, TN on 12/26/2020
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Good radio
Crutchfield customer from Mattoon, IL on 12/26/2020
1993 Chevrolet Lumina
Good radio with easy to use controls. The EQ is confusing to use but, guessing with more time it will become easier. Was easy to setup and install
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: EQ
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Crutchfield customer from Redlands, CA on 12/15/2020
2003 Toyota Corolla
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Crutchfield customer from Arvada, CO on 12/13/2020
1996 Chevrolet K Series
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Crutchfield customer from Grassy Creek, NC on 12/10/2020
1998 Ford Ranger
Nice stereo at a great price. Easy to use and sounds great. Love being able to hook my iPhone to access my music.
Pros: Great price Easy to set up Looks good
Cons: Can't think of any so far
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Crutchfield customer from Greenville, TX on 11/24/2020
1993 Chevrolet C Series
Everything worked as described. Better than I thought
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Why didn't I do this sooner?
Andrew from Normal, IL on 11/17/2020
2005 Pontiac Vibe
For months the factory CD player/radio in my 2005 Pontiac Vibe had been deteriorating; display lights began burning out and the volume knob stubbornly adjusted volume only after many, many turns. I had heard that Crutchfield was the place to go for a replacement, and I definitely heard right! Part of the reason I agonized over getting a replacement was because I was afraid this was going to be a 45-minute fix dragged out to three hours like so many car/home repairs I've attempted before. So I opted to get the free installation accessories and splurged to also include a few tools and to have the adapter harness pre-wired...the pre-wiring was the best money I spent all year! What I feared was going to be a 45-minute job inflated into several hours became a 30-minute job that would probably take me 15 minutes if I had to do it again. In what has become one of the crummiest years in recent memory, this cd player/radio installation was a welcome reprieve! My hat is off to Crutchfield for the free installation instructions and fast shipping as well. The unit itself is a nice budget-conscious replacement CD player/radio for what is destined to become my daughter's first car. It has a lot of functions that someone like me doesn't particularly need, but someone more youthful will appreciate (auxilliary port, ability to change display colors, etc.). The true test of the unit was to put in a great thrash metal CD and crank it up--and the thing has performed nobly so far. L
Pros: Nice price, easy installation, more features than the factory unit
Cons: Nothing to report so far
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Crutchfield customer from Easley, SC on 11/2/2020
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
Great stereo for the price. Super fast shipping from Crutchfield. I'll definitely purchase from them again.
Pros: Sounds great Easy to navigate
Cons: Removable faceplate is not needed.
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Bradley from GREENFIELD, WI on 11/1/2020
2005 Ford Ranger
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Crutchfield customer from Grants Pass, OR on 9/6/2020
2001 Chevrolet Corvette
Works and sounds as advertised, settings are a little confusing. Great tec/customer service fixed my install mistake.
Pros: Get the smart harness.
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Crutchfield customer from Soquel, CA on 8/30/2020
2002 Nissan Sentra
Worth every penny. I have a Nissan sentra 02. Factory radio was not cutting it anymore. Install was very easy with install kit and pre wired harness. The features on the jvc are great for the price. Very happy. Crutchfield crutched it.
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Crutchfield customer from Grapevine, TX on 8/26/2020
1996 Ford F Series
Fit into factory dash opening very well. The display will not dim with the dash board light dimmer. USB interface is a nice option to have for iphone interface
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Crutchfield customer from Watertown, SD on 7/23/2020
1996 Ford Mustang
Easy install, perfect fit, great radio for the money!
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Crutchfield customer from Waterloo, IN on 7/23/2020
2001 Chevrolet Prizm
Been partial to JVC unit's for some time and needed one for her car. This unit plays cd's, has aux 3.5mm jack and usb on the face with a remote control. Offers control for streaming service's plus reads mp3, wav and a few other formats I am unfamiliar with as of yet. Boasting avg output power it's plenty for most stock speaker's and will do very well with replacements.
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Crutchfield customer from Duluth, MN on 7/12/2020
2005 Honda Element
the unit and accessories did not fit my 2005 Honda element. the instructions were not correct to fit the harnesses. Overall I now have a unit I cannot use. A waste of my money and time.
Pros: I contacted you because of a couple postive reviews related to "easy" installation and service
Cons: I am stuck with equipment I cannot use, and resentment.
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I would recommend this stereo to anyone
Crutchfield customer from Vandergrift, PA on 6/30/2020
2000 Ford Ranger
Great quality for price. FM reception seems to be as good or better than my old factory stereo. It was easy to learn to use in a short amount of time. I also really like the customization features.
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Roger from Torrington on 6/27/2020
Great Bargain Sounds Wonderful
Pros: Great. Stereo
Cons: Non
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2003 subaru wrx
Rt from Lubbock, TX on 6/21/2020
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
Liked the multi color display. Improved my stock speakers surprisingly. Much clearer highs and lows. Replaced my OEM 6 disc player. Mainly use it for FM stations. Install was easy and I gained storage for my phone.
Pros: Great display/audio
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Crutchfield customer from Los Angeles, CA on 6/13/2020
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe
Great receiver for the price point!
Pros: Affordability and compatibility
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Crutchfield customer from Elkton, VA on 5/13/2020
2001 Ford Escape
Always have likes JVC receivers never had a problem.With them.when I get the extra money I'm gonna eat a amp/speaker combo for my vehicle
Pros: Easy Hook up and easy features
Cons: None
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awesome
Crutchfield customer from Philadelphia, PA on 5/8/2020
2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
So far so good this JVC plays like magic Easy installation fits perfectly.
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Crutchfield customer from Staunton, VA on 5/4/2020
2006 Lincoln Zephyr
Love the jvc system! Pretty easy program and sounds great! The only thing I was disappointed in usb app didn't work so usb doesn't work so using aux cord.
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Replaced a broken stick unit.
Crutchfield customer from Berwick, PA on 4/19/2020
2005 Ford Focus ZX4
Replaced a damaged stock CD player in my mom's car, it's not the most impressive unit I've ever seen but for the price it's a Pretty good bang for the buck. I wanted to keep replacing the head unit and stick speakers under $200. The controls are not the most intuitive maybe the touch screens in my last few cars has spoiled me but I found it annoying to fiddle with buttons and a small screen to work through the menu's but all the settings you need are there you just have to dig to find them. But like I said for all the options it does have and it seems to be built fairly well it's worth every penny that's why I'm giving it five stars.
Pros: Price
Cons: Controls
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Great value for the money and outstanding customer service.
Crutchfield customer from Seligman, AZ on 1/19/2020
1997 Ford F-250 Heavy Duty
I love this radio. After looking at the vacant hole in my dash for the last year I decided to purchase a radio. I looked at other suppliers but decided to go with Crutchfield after talking with one of their reps. I am so glad I did. I decided on the the JVC 690 because I wanted something that was Sirius capable. I received the unit but had questions on the installation. Worked with Blanche and found out I didn't have the correct harness. She sent me the correct one and installation was a snap. Now my dash is once again complete and this radio pulls in stations that the factory one didn't. Great buy, great value, great customer service!!!!!
Pros: See above.............
Cons: NON
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Crutchfield customer from Portage, PA on 1/6/2020
1983 Chevrolet C Series
Great sound and quality at a great price. Not hard to install, just your basic wiring. The only thing that you need to know is that your speakers and their wiring need to be right or this headunit will cut out flashing a "miswiring check wiring message. I had to refer to the manual in troubleshooting to solve this. As it turned out, I tried to use my original door speakers which turned out to have very corroded terminals which showed up as a short. Just be sure that your speakers and connections are right and this unit will reward you with great sound and features.
Pros: Great quality for a low price
Cons: Installed this in a 1983 Chevy truck which required extensive cutting of the dash and dash bezel. I knew this and expected it, but some people with classic vehicles aren't aware of this.
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Crutchfield customer from Bellevue, MI on 12/21/2019
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500
the stereo looks awesome. it is a christmas gift so it is not yet installed. I loved the fact that you sent instructions. Not many places do that
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Crutchfield customer from Burnsville, MS on 12/15/2019
1994 Ford F Series
Great sound for money, Love that you can selct color of lighting to match your vehicles dash lighting.
Pros: Lighting color opitions, great sound quailty.
Cons: manual tuning to station is hassel does not have tuning knob have to use scan buttons.
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Well done
Crutchfield customer from Raymond, WA on 11/28/2019
I bought a lesser priced receiver from Crutchfield for my 93 Dakota to replace a radio that only worked during the summer. The new receiver would not pick up the closest station. Crutchfield customer service hooked me up with the tech department who send me another radio. Same issue, I live too far out in the boonies. Customer service then recommended this receiver based on the reception number. Works great. I won't use most of the functions as it's just a radio for me. That being said the controls are intuitive and it's easy to set up time,color,eq,etc. I would put this in my other car when the time comes. I really impressed with the high level of customer service. Thank you to everyone at Crutchfield.
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Crutchfield customer from Port Saint Joe, FL on 11/11/2019
1992 Ford F Series
Total perfection!
Pros: simple functions, plenty power
Cons: none
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Crutchfield customer from Chandler, AZ on 11/4/2019
2001 Dodge Dakota
Great receiver replacement for my truck, definitely would recommend for a friend
Pros: Easy Directory and Function
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1994 F-250
Crutchfield customer from Dayton, NV on 10/16/2019
1994 Ford F Series
Multi color display, exactly what I was looking for to match my green gauges
Pros: Perfect fit with dash installation and wiring kit
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Port Aransas, TX on 10/9/2019
2006 Chrysler Crossfire
Love this brand. It always provides top quality sound.
Pros: Great sound, easy to install in my car.
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Sub standard fit.
Crutchfield customer from Ludowici, GA on 10/2/2019
1994 Chevrolet Caprice
I only gave 4 stars because of fitment issues. It's too bad that with today's technology, manufacturers can't or won't build a unit that will fit a mid 90s GM (1994 Chevy Caprice) dash. Because of the required adapter, the unit sticks out from the dash effectively rendering my only cup holder useless.
Pros: Price
Cons: Fit
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Good Replacement for Factory Toyota CD/AM/FM
Crutchfield customer from Williamsfield, OH on 8/25/2019
2002 Toyota RAV4
A very good replacement for the Toyota RAV4 with the premium sound package from the factory. Excellent sound and intuitive interface make it a smart pick. USB and AUX inputs upfront, sub and AUX out RCA jacks in the rear. Sound quality is awesome, full and rich natural sound for my Blues! Install kit works well with a bit of modification to ensure proper and secure fitment. All in all for the price, you can't go wrong.
Pros: great sound, color changeable display, easy to use and set-up
Cons: Supplied install kit with surround for in-dash requires a little finesse to fit and secure properly.
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Crutchfield customer from Big Spring, TX on 8/15/2019
I love it. The sound is superb. I'm an old guy, so the electronics and lights look great to me. It will take me a while to grasp all the buttons and controls, but that's because I'm not up to par on that sort of thing
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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Great unit for the price!
Crutchfield customer from Kooskia, ID on 8/11/2019
2003 Subaru Baja
I am very happy with this unit for the price point. Sounds great and has a bunch of options and settings. One thing to be aware of is that this unit does not have blue tooth like a lot of other 'Pandora ready' units.
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Crutchfield customer from Covington, GA on 7/15/2019
1999 Ford F-350
Excellent receiver with an excellent price!
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Crutchfield customer from Emmaus, PA on 7/8/2019
2010 Toyota RAV4
Great stereo for those just looking for great sound. Excellent sound, great EQ options, and it looks so much better than the (broken) factory unit. I was a bit pensive about the dash kit that came with it, as I looked up reviews for the kit on other sites, and they are less than stellar. However, if you use your head, and think about what you are doing, and why, and take your time, the kit is good. It fits correctly, is of good quality, and looks really great. I opted to go with the Crutchfield wiring harness service, and so glad I did. That service is what made me pull the trigger and do this project. It was literally a 10 minute install, not including pre-building the unit/kit in the house the night before. Thank you Crutchfield, you gained a customer for life!
Pros: Better sound than the stock unit Easy to use after some trial and error Match the color of lighting to your taste or dash lights
Cons: None, it is exactly as advertised
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Best bang for your buck
Crutchfield customer from Saint George, UT on 6/16/2019
2009 Toyota Yaris
Excellent build quality with a lot of sound, and eq options plus it's at a great price
Pros: Good price, lots of options, excellent quality
Cons: No Bluetooth built-in
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Crutchfield customer from Fort Collins, CO on 5/29/2019
2004 Ford F-150
Great replacement for an old truck. Much better then the original Ford radio that it replaced.
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Crutchfield customer from Cape Coral, FL on 4/28/2019
2000 Jeep Wrangler
This stereo is awesome. Loaded up with features, sounds fantastic. Can't beat it for the price.
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Great radio for the price
Crutchfield customer from Fern Bch, FL on 4/24/2019
1998 Chevrolet K Series
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Tried and True Performance
Crutchfield customer from Castlewood, VA on 4/23/2019
1999 Jeep Cherokee
After almost nine years to the day my old JVC died in my equally old 1999 Jeep Cherokee. There were of course other options I could've chosen but given my budget and experience with JVC I decided to buy another. The new model has all the same perks as I was used to but costed $70 less than what I paid nine years ago for the same features. Simply put this is a very high powered unit with so many customizable options with sound and aesthetics that you just need some patience. That being said the unit is easy to use. I highly recommend it for no more than it costs.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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Crutchfield customer from Chino Valley, AZ on 4/3/2019
1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Can't complain for the price. Great stereo and haven't had any problems with it and installation was easy and straight forward
Pros: Love the day and night colors makes it easy in eyes at night
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Why didn't I buy this SOONER?
David from Swanton, OH on 3/27/2019
2006 Dodge Caravan
My car is a beater ('06 Dodge Caravan) and I was looking for something inexpensive that had an AUX jack for my Sirius radio. Spoke with a gentleman named Woody who suggested this one because he could see that I was looking at it. (I have no idea how he did that!) But, I bought it . I feared wiring it to my vehicle and he mentioned the ready-harness service that Crutchfield has. I figured "what the heck" and ordered it and the ready-harness. Honestly, I had a bit of a problem figuring how to fit the thing into my car but, my wife read the instructions and figured it out. (Isn't it funny how reading the instructions actually WORKS?). Anyway, this radio is absolutely beautiful and actually looks TOO good for the rusty POS that I drive! The sound is unbelievable and the CD player works like a charm! I love it! And, I'd recommend it to ANY in a similar situation as mine! Thank you Crutchfield....Oh, I forgot to mention! Before coming to Crutchfield, I was looking on Craigslist trying to find someone who would install a cheapie for me. I did find one guy and, I only wanted $100 to do the install. The radio, ready harness, shipping and everything from Crutchfieldwas less than $105!
Pros: EVERYTHING, INCLUDING THE READY WIRING HARNESS WAS EXACTLY AS ADVERTISED! WOODY WAS A GREAT HELP!
Cons: NONE
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Crutchfield customer from Spring City, PA on 3/17/2019
2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Just as advertised! Perfect replacement for my 10+ year old stock stereo.
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Mark from Chandler, AZ on 3/13/2019
JVC unit sounds great. Has loads of features i probably won't ever use or need. I was extremely impressed with the under dash radio mount box. It looks fantastic and is well made. Does not look cheap and is very sturdy.
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Brian from Fredericksburg, VA on 3/9/2019
2002 Toyota Camry
A nice stereo that gives you full control of audio and display functions. Good sound with factory speakers. Display dims with headlights on. Good FM sensitivity. A little awkward to tune, but once you have your presets the buttons are big enough. A great value overall, along with Crutchfield's top-shelf service and support. If you use an in-dash installation kit, you'll need four m5 x 8mm screws, not included.
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Johnny from Ashford, AL on 3/5/2019
1992 Honda Accord EX
Works like a charm. Looks good and great sound. So far have only used the radio side of the item. Beautiful illumination. Would like to see a lit up on and off button for night time. Remote control is too flimsy. Needs to be better built.
Pros: Fit was exceptional. Sounds great.
Cons: Trim was a little weak. Flimsy remote.
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Awesome sound & amazing features, easy intuitive controls
Chris from Jacksonville, FL on 2/23/2019
2005 Isuzu Ascender
I purchased this unit to replace an older JVC unit in both a friends car and then my wifes (liked the first one so much) and don't understand why this one sounds so much better other than the EZ EQ settings and controls possibly. Usually any aftermarket unit sounds much better than the factory radios even if it's a so called premium sound system but I replaced two of the same brand (JVC) aftermarket units and it improved the sound in both vehicles, first with factory premium speakers and second with Pioneer speakers. Can't wait to get a sub for the wife's car to take advantage of the easy to control sub output. Other units I've had you have to trudge through the menu to make adjustments like that but this one is so easy. Another easy thing I like is the pause or mute is just a press of the volume knob. Most other units you have to find the right button or change modes to use it, this one makes it easy if you get a phone call on the fly or you need to yell at the kids. No more resetting the clock for Daylight savings time or if the battery in the car dies, it picks up a signal from any FM stations you tune in, mine both set the clock on it's own within ten minutes of tuning in the first FM station. The unit looks great too. I'm ecstatic, I can't believe the features for the price, I've paid three times for less in the past. Don't let the price fool you, this is no entry level head unit. Lots of cool features aren't even listed in the description of the unit.
Pros: Front USB port that charges devices, simply push vol. knob to pause or mute (not mentioned in features), sounds better than old JVC unit it replaced (they must have upgraded the electronics. Super EZ EQ adjustments and Sub output control without scrolling through the menu to set. So many amazing features for an unbelievably low price.
Cons: You'll have to pay twice as much to get HD radio.
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Great unit
Alan from Lowden, IA on 1/8/2019
2000 Dodge Caravan
Awesome unit. Looks, sounds and operates great. Would buy this again
Pros: Install was a snap and looks perfect in the dash
Cons: Hard to read the small buttons but I'll remember what they are soon
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Excellent
Jeff from New Iberia, LA on 1/4/2019
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
Excellent radio for the price. No facncy features but it gets the job done
Pros: Simple radio with great quality
Cons: None that i can think of.
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Awesome!
AMY from Shumway, IL on 1/2/2019
2003 Ford F-250 Super Duty
My husband is very happy with his gift. It was easy to install and worked great!
Pros: Easy installation...sounds great!
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Crutchfield customer from Bayside, CA on 12/30/2018
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Love the high quality sound this device provides.
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Crutchfield customer from Las Vegas, NV on 12/25/2018
2005 Dodge Durango
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Crutchfield customer from Streetsboro, OH on 11/11/2018
2005 Jeep Wrangler
this JVC KD- R690S has the features I was looking for, it is XM-sirus ready , has a front mounted USB to charge my phone , and it sounds great !! the only thing I'm missing is a face plate case when I remove it from my Jeep Wrangler.
Pros: sounds great
Cons: needs a face plate case included
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Crutchfield customer from White Hall, AR on 11/3/2018
2004 Dodge Ram 1500
This is the 2nd JVC I've purchased . I was so impressed with the quality of the 1st unit in my car , I had to have another for my truck. The sound quality is so much better than the stock unit & I really like the USB port.
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Crutchfield customer from Queen City, TX on 10/22/2018
2006 Jeep Wrangler
This radio is loud and clear. signal strong as eve
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Sounds great
Don from Byrnes Mill, MO on 10/16/2018
1993 Chrysler Fifth Avenue
So much for the $! A lot of features and some really in depth settings to tune your sound. Looks great. 50+ color choices. CD's play seamlessly. The USB port up front is handy and I love the remote.
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the sound quality is excellant.
DESIREE from Mena, AR on 10/10/2018
2004 Ford Escape
it turned out to be better than I anticipated ! the radio stations it pulls in, well I didn't even know they existed. wow, what a superb purchase !
Pros: east to install, fits perfectly, looks fantastic, great quality.
Cons: instructions for settings -such as the clock etc.. are a tad difficult to follow.
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Amazing sound!
Carlos from Morganton, NC on 10/8/2018
1999 Volvo S80
I am not big into music, as in I need the perfect system, but I was looking for something cheap and easy to replace the factory system in my 2010 Wrangler JK. The difference in sound is simply amazing. I didn't realize that it would be that much of a difference! It was easy to replace, instructions were clear. Also, it is user friendly, even for us 50+ guys. I don't know much about fancy radios, but this radio is well worth what I paid for it.
Pros: Great sound Easy installing instructions Changing the color... pretty darn cool for us old people.
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Evan from Chesapeake, VA on 9/26/2018
2000 Toyota Avalon
Decent little stereo, nice functionality
Pros: Functionality
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Love my new stereo in my 1999 F-150..
JB from Chester, VA on 9/19/2018
1999 Ford F-150
Easy installation and great sound! Very pleased.
Pros: easy install, not expensive, and the sound is great
Cons: not applicable
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Great stereo unit
Trevor from Fair Oaks Ranch, TX on 9/17/2018
1993 Ford Bronco
Great stereo unit. Love how you can choose the colors and produces great quality sound. Operating system is easy to use and very user friendly unlike some others. Would definitely recommend
Pros: Easy install, great sound, user friendly interface
Cons: None
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Jason from Gordonsville, VA on 9/5/2018
2009 Ford Focus
This radio is loud and clear. signal strong as ever... a great improvement over my stock radio.
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Troy from Reisterstown, MD on 9/3/2018
2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
I always go with JVC , they may not be top of the line price wise but the set up and features are great. It is highly adaptable to whatever interior look you want with the customizable display colors , and the sound and EQ settings are perfect for me as that is what I'm looking for. For more Bluetooth and tech type people the next step up JVC has all the features you are looking for.
Pros: Great sound, highly adaptable color displays. Top quality. Best price to quality ratio in my opinion.
Cons: None
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Great Radio, Great Service
Greg from Spokane, WA on 8/29/2018
2001 Mazda B Series
I studied the feedback from the installation kit, so I felt I was prepared for any issues regarding my 2001 Mazda B-series. Everything went smoothly until the time came to test it - no power! So I called service and Jayce asked me, "what position is your key in?" Doh! The key has to be on to run the radio. I felt really stupid and grateful at the same time. The radio itself is much better than the stock radio even with the factory speakers. Thinking about doing them next.
Pros: Good instructions and when needed, good tech support.
Cons: Sometimes I stupid.
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Gary from Owosso, MI on 8/13/2018
2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide
Eazy install. Demo on how everything works at first power up. Got at address on time. Excellent Customer Service, and TEK support. Thank You!
Pros: Just got it and installed.
Cons: Just got it and installed.
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New JVC Radio
Crutchfield customer from Statesville, NC on 8/13/2018
2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
Radio is Great so far. Yes I recommend it. I am pleased with it.
Pros: Works Well. Charges My Phone. I use the Aux cord a lot and it works well. It updates the time all by itself.
Cons: Little longer than stock, had to cut out a little plastic to get it to fit especially with all the wires and the antenna adapter on the rear.
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Awesome product.
Robert from Canton, MS on 8/8/2018
2007 Chrysler Town and Country
This is one great unit! Easy to use, great sound quality, looks great too. You want to buy this. I'll be buying another for my truck.
Pros: Great sound quality, 4 channel RCA's, easy to set up and operate.
Cons: None!
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Crutchfield customer from Kailua Kona, HI on 8/7/2018
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Nice Radio
Dan from Waukesha, WI on 8/7/2018
2002 Ford Escape
Great radio to replace an aging factory radio. Has front USB and Aux inputs, RCA outs for front, rear, and sub. Worked great, and easy to use.
Pros: Inexpensive, many options, front USB and Aux Inputs, RCA pre outs.
Cons: No bluetooth
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Craig from Townshend, VT on 8/1/2018
2010 Toyota Tacoma
The unit works well as a replacement for the factory installed radio/cd player in my 2010 Tacoma, with good sound, but the controls are too small.
Pros: Excellent sounding and strong unit for the price and relatively easy installation - but, as with everything these days - too much computer with controls that are too small.
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Crutchfield customer from Mandan, ND on 7/30/2018
1992 Dodge Shadow
Good unit however installation was kind of a bear. Package does not come with a mounting strap. Figuring out wiring wasn't easy either. JVC coding for wires not correct. Crutchfield's wasn't either and those two didn't match. Two other sources were also different. Yes, it was a factory wiring harness.
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Crutchfield customer from Warwick, RI on 7/29/2018
2004 Ford Ranger
Bought this to replace a radio in my work truck. Great sound easy install!
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Crutchfield customer from Hanover Park, IL on 7/28/2018
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
Could not pass on a deal that gives you all that you need to install head unit. The instructions on how to connect the steering wheel control adapter were kind of tricky but after going over them a couple of times I got it installed and it works great.
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Tex from Mooresville, NC on 7/22/2018
1999 Chevrolet S10
I am well pleased with the form and fit of this radio. I am glad I bought the prewired harness, the connections were correct and saved a lot of installation time. The sound in good and all functions work as advertised. I did the software upgrade with no problems (just follow the directions). I highly recommend Cruthcfield for the source of replacement radios and equipment.
Pros: Seee above
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Cullman, AL on 7/22/2018
2002 Ford Ranger
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Great product, Great service
Scott from Allons, TN on 7/19/2018
2004 Ford Explorer
Great sound and good power. Install was a breeze and my Cruthfeild rep Trevor was outstanding. I did this install for my parents but I will definitely be upgrading some of my older systems with Crutchfield.
Pros: Easy to follow instructions
Cons: None to think of.
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Look is sleek
Madison from Blue Springs, MO on 7/13/2018
2000 Jeep Cherokee
Awesome product so far!
Pros: Color change, date and time on front screen while in any source
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Crutchfield customer from Lawton, OK on 7/12/2018
All the features I needed, without being overpriced. Outstanding value.
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Crutchfield customer from Belen, NM on 7/12/2018
2002 Ford Escape
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Crutchfield customer from Salem, OR on 7/11/2018
2000 Ford Escort ZX2
I'm very happy with this unit. I was very surprised at the improvement in sound quality, even without replacing speakers. It packs a lot of features into the price point. It has plenty of features. Being able to control the color and brightness of the display for both day and night driving is a handy feature. (I've had units in the past where the bright display was distracting.) Another plus was it's ability to connect to a Sirius Radio receiver. I found only two negatives. The volume control knob is very short and a little inconvenient for my mid-size fingers to grasp. The other is that adjusting the various setting and functions is not intuitive. Don't lose the manual. Installation was simple with the Crutchfield instructions and wiring harness. (Removing the old unit without damaging anything in my 2000 Ford Escort ZX2 was a bit tedious, but that wasn't Crutchfield's fault. It's doable, but you have to be careful. Once the old unit is out and you can see all the wiring, installation of the new unit is simple.) If I had to choose again, I'd definitely select this unit. It has more than enough features for me at an excellent price.
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Crutchfield customer from Concord, GA on 7/11/2018
1995 Ford Mustang
This stereo sounds alot better then the factory. Easy install. Using stock speakers.
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Crutchfield customer from Asheville, NC on 7/8/2018
2004 Subaru Forester
super easy install and has all the features I wanted for a good price.
Pros: Looks nice and easy install
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Wish I would of got a different one
Gary from Middletown, OH on 7/8/2018
2011 Harley-Davidson Street Glide
No bluetooth, very hard to tune, too many buttons.
Pros: Looks good
Cons: No bluetooth, very difficult to tune,
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Crutchfield customer from Pago Pago, AS on 7/6/2018
Awesome Head Unit, Easy Installation. I have ordered a dozen of this Unit over the past few months, never ran into any problems. Really Fast Shipping and Also its FREE. Thank you
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Crutchfield customer from Knoxville, TN on 7/6/2018
1998 Jeep Wrangler
A better upgrade, the sound is great, easy to install
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Loud and clear
Cory from Anna, TX on 7/3/2018
2008 Land Rover LR3
Works very well. No problems, trouble working or installing
Pros: Works easy to use
Cons: It's not touch screen
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Great sound, great fit, easy installation
Shane from Carrollton, GA on 7/1/2018
2007 Jeep Liberty
Love the upgrade. Sound quality and clarity much improved. Easy install
Pros: Super easy install in Jeep Liberty with sheet provided, sounds exceptional compared to stock system
Cons: Non so far
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Robert from Sterling Heights, MI on 6/24/2018
2010 Ford Crown Victoria
2010 Crown Vic interceptor Detroit, MI. The install was very easy it took me about 20 mins. It looks and sounds great so far. Now I need to program it.
Pros: Easy install sounds great
Cons: None
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Bill from Fond Du Lac, WI on 6/17/2018
1999 Ford Econoline
Much better sound. Very pleased! The free extras made installation a brease!
Pros: Sounds great!
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Dallas, TX on 5/30/2018
Exactly what I wanted, easy to install and wire up. I read the directions carefully and making all the settings was easy too. I'm pleased.
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Crutchfield customer from Waxhaw, NC on 5/22/2018
1993 Buick Regal
Reaaallly wish this thing had bt. Other than that, 11/10 ign.
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Crutchfield customer from West Bloomfield, MI on 5/20/2018
1984 Ford F Series
Unit behaves well and drives the speakers with no problem. Good menu interface and set up for clock and display is easy.
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Crutchfield customer from Parachute, CO on 5/13/2018
2001 Mazda Miata
Performs beautifully and is a great improvement over the Bose unit that came in my 2001 Miata.
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Crutchfield customer from Royal Oak, MI on 5/13/2018
2004 Buick Regal
The actual performance of this unit is fine. However, the clock will not re-set per the instructions. We can re-set it, but as soon as we leave the reset program it defaults to CT, and the minutes are wrong - which is a drag, given we're in ET. I'll probably put a piece of black tape over it, and call it quits. Also, the "Trim Ring," for this unit did not fit my car. To get it to snap on, I had to trim both ends and file the corners. That said, the unit is in the vehicle and providing music to the cabin of the vehicle.
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Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 5/6/2018
2005 Subaru Forester
I bought this CD/receiver for my wife's 2005 Subaru Forester. Her original radio stopped working and the JVC KD-R690S was the replacement I chose. It turned out to be a good choice. She loves it and says the sound is better than the OEM radio, even with the original speakers. The package came quickly from Crutchfield, allowing and extra day or two (which I expected) for them to wire up the JVC to Subaru connector. The installation took about an hour, and the pre-wired connector from Crutchfield made it much easier to install than it would have been otherwise. I give them 5 stars for product and service.
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Great bang for the buck
Crutchfield customer from Lititz, PA on 5/1/2018
I don't know how you could get a better car stereo for this kind of money. The tuner picks up twice the amount of stations compared to my old radio and the sound is strong. Very happy
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Crutchfield customer from Durham, NC on 4/25/2018
1998 GMC Suburban
nice unit simple to operate like it a lot so far
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Great JVC KD-R690S Unit
George from Canon City, CO on 4/16/2018
1994 Dodge B Series
Crutchfield delivered an excellent product with this receiver. My only concern, therefore only 4 stars, is that the receiver rear end is not supported. The adapter plate (plastic) is all that supports the unit by 2 front mounting bolts. The unit replaced was a '90s vintage, heavy, 2 DIN unit with a 3 point mount (2 front, 1 rear brace) which still had its front plastic mounting ears busted. Okay, this one is lighter, we will see.
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Crutchfield customer from Long Beach, CA on 4/15/2018
2004 Hyundai Elantra
I HADTOREAD AND READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BOOK OVER AND OVER. I COULDNT UNDERSTAND HOW TO BALANCE THE RADIO
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excellent sound !
MICHAEL R from Victorville, CA on 4/8/2018
2010 Volkswagen Beetle
Excellent power to each channel . My only complaint is somewhat time consuming to find like the "audio" file to change settings . Sometimes it scans by and I have to start over .
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Ted from Ruskin, FL on 4/8/2018
2004 Acura 3.2TL
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JVC junk!
Daniel from Centennial, CO on 4/5/2018
2000 GMC Sierra 1500
Complete trash, receiver will not recognize Galaxy S7 or S8 phone. Please read the reviews for the JVC play music app before purchasing any JVC receiver. Will never buy JVC again.
Pros: It's pretty cheap I guess. But if it doesn't work then it wouldn't matter even if it's free.
Cons: It simply doesn't work as designed
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Crutchfield customer from Fort Worth, TX on 4/5/2018
2009 Dodge Avenger
Sounds great and easy install. Loaded with many features fairly easy to use and set up.
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Brooke from Lake Stevens, WA on 4/3/2018
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
It was pretty easy to install. My wife loved it. The option to change colors is neat. She loves that she can listen to her iPhone while it charges
Pros: Easy to install. Nice functions
Cons: Lighting can be dim to read in daylight
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Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 3/29/2018
2006 Ford Escape
Great receiver, awesome service and delivery.
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Crutchfield customer from Liberty, SC on 3/18/2018
2002 Jeep Wrangler
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Just what I needed!
Roger from Charleston, SC on 3/16/2018
1997 Dodge Dakota
Product has all the features wanted. Easy to install, easy to program. EQ options provide just the right sound patterns for my vehicle. Radio sensitivity brings in stations that I didn't know were available. CD's load and play easily, and the USB input allows me to play from my phone and I-pod as well. I personally like the optional lighting variation between day use and night use. Great value for an awesome product.
Pros: Easy to install. Easy to set up.
Cons: No bluetooth option for this unit.
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Great find for a reasonable price
Lauren from Alpha, OH on 3/12/2018
I installed this receiver in an afternoon and and I have no expertise in this area - just a general knowledge of how to take things apart and put them together again. I'm still customizing the settings and figuring out the programming a little at a time. I'm thrilled to have a CD player in my car!
Pros: Lots of options and features; easy to install
Cons: Buttons are a little on the small side
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Sounds great.
Mike from Cincinnati, OH on 3/12/2018
2006 Ford Ranger
Sounds great, looks great and is very easy to use.
Pros: Easy to install, sounds really good even with the stock speakers in my truck.
Cons: none
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James from Glasgow, KY on 3/12/2018
1994 Ford F Series
I have used JVC products for years. And crutchfield's knowledge and pricing is the best!
Pros: Great product
Cons: None
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peter d from Blaine, WA on 2/25/2018
1991 Honda Accord LX
everything needed came in one box and it arrived on time. the kdr690s was very easy to wire up.the sound is good. the only difficulty is programming the unit itself. i am still getting use to it. i wish it was a little easier, but with a little more time , i will get it. very happy overall.
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Does what I want
Bob from Denver, CO on 2/13/2018
2009 Toyota Tacoma
Radio and CD player work very well. I did have a little trouble with programming, the instructions aren't very clear. After consulting with Crutchfield's tech support, I was able to program.
Pros: Sound quality
Cons: Instructions
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Crutchfield customer from Fredonia, NY on 2/5/2018
2009 Ford Ranger
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JVC KD-R690S, excellent value!
MountainMan from So Cal Mountains on 2/3/2018
I wanted an inexpensive sound system for my garage/workshop. I installed it under a work bench with an under dash mounting kit. It runs off of a spare 12v car battery. This unit is amazing, has every feature I wanted! I am running the front channel for now, but plan on adding an amp and sub for the rear channel as my next project.
Pros: Great sound, Great price, Easy to use menus.
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Nantucket, MA on 1/28/2018
1999 Jeep Wrangler
Love this stereo. Really easy to use and it looks really nice in the car. The installation was a bit tricky, due to the fact that my 1999 Jeep Wrangler had a harness in the back which really complicated things. But, with the right tools and determination, I was able to install it and it is better than I had hoped it would be. The color changing feature is really neat, and the USB port is more than useful.
Pros: Easy to use Sleek design Many great features
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Crutchfield customer from Murphys, CA on 1/26/2018
2003 Subaru Impreza WRX
AWESOME ! Easy to use, many great features and SOUNDS GREAT ! I
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Best Value!
Neil from Danville, WA on 12/26/2017
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
Really easy to use and sounds Great. Lots of power, Love the option for changing the color of the face. Works in my 1986 Olds Cutlass Awesome. Thanks Crutchfield, Really fast shipping and support.
Pros: Sounds Great, Easy to use. Nice options.
Cons: None
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Simple, Solid Unit
Gene from Madison, WI on 12/1/2017
2011 Ford Crown Victoria
I installed the deck with the install kit for my car and it was one of the simplest installs I have ever done. Unit is pretty simple to program and use, the color changing feature is nice and allowed me to almost match the dash light colors in the car. I am having issues with the clock keeping an accurate time, but have not had a chance to dig into that yet. The only thing I have noticed is that the volume when playing a CD does not match the radio volume, you have to turn it up when you play a CD to equal the volume you had with the radio. Overall a nice upgrade for my car.
Pros: Great Price, Easy Install, Adjustable Color, USB
Cons: Shifting to stations after the 6th Preset, Clock Issues, Volume with CD's.
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Crutchfield customer from Gaylordsville, CT on 11/29/2017
A nice simple radio. Does what it needs to do. Only con... to my ears a little bass heavy
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good sound great price
Iowabeerman from Council Bluffs, IA on 11/27/2017
1985 Toyota Celica
worked well as a replacement for my Alpine that died. has the connections that I needed to hook sub and all speakers up in my 85 celica convertible. being able to change the light color helped it blend in with the original lighting. only knock would be an input in the back for my drive I keep my music on.
Pros: great price, color change, sub and other amp connections.
Cons: no usb connection in back.
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