2008 Car Audio Source Unit Directory

by CAE, Jul 01, 2008

Kenwood DDX812Quickly accessing iPod audio and video files, this system utilizes a 6.95-inch touchscreen for playback and controls. It comes with built-in Bluetooth and boasts high sound quality.

Kenwood DDX512With a 6.1-inch touchscreen, this unit makes it simple to access and control your media options. It comes with USB Direct Control and a front aux input to plug in a PMP with no hassle.

Eclipse CD1200This unit's simple design makes it easy to use. It features iPod direct and USB connections in addition to the disc slot to play a variety of digital formats. A 40-watt amplifier supports up to four channels.

Alpine RUX-C701It looks like a single-DIN head unit, but it's actually the controller for the PXA-H701 Multimedia Manager. With this in the dash, adjusting the processor is simple.

JVC KD-AVX44JVC knows how to make an attractive head unit. This sleek single-DIN features a black-out faceplate that lights up only when you need to use it. It's loaded with a 3.5-inch monitor, Bluetooth, USB, and more.

Pioneer AVIC-Z3The latest in Pioneer's line of HDD navigation double-DINs, this unit processes quickly to get you where you're going ASAP. The hard drive-based system frees up the disc slot for DVD playback.

Clarion DXZ785USBAdd on a Bluetooth module to stream music from your portable Bluetooth-enabled device or just take advantage of this unit's built-in features. Compatible with multiple formats, you can plug in via USB and adjust your audio preferences with digital time alignment and 3-way crossover settings.

Alpine IVA-W505Boasting iTunes tagging (which enables you to mark songs heard on sat rad so you can easily purchase them on iTunes later), this unit also supports DivX so you can take advantage of its 7-inch touchscreen.

Alpine CDA-9887Pick up Alpine's IMPRINT software to activate this head unit's IMPRINT feature, which automatically programs the receiver to overcome a car's acoustical challenges. Tweakers can then adjust further with six channels of digital time correction, 2- and 3-way crossovers, and multiple EQ options.

Kenwood KDC-BT838UWith Bluetooth built-in and USB direct control for portable media devices, this unit keeps you connected. An interactive illumination effect boosts the aesthetics while a multi-control wheel improves functionality.