Jvc kd-r900

[318Joe]

$175 with shipping for the 800:

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Color-Illu...895087&sr=8-37

Basically the same thing as the a805, only a little more chrome.

[quickervicar]

I was referring to the A815. Guess I'll wait a bit longer until it's readily available.

quickervicar, where did you buy yours?

Ironically, I was kind of forced into buying it because Sonic was out of stock on the 900. They offered the 815 for the same price & immediate shipping.

[richardkeith97]

Damn, how ya figure? 1 set of preouts, no crossovers, no USB, no Bluetooth...basic $100 deck but with orange lights.

It is the equivalent of a Tercel, why bother? For $200, you get all the useful crap and nothing that isn't actually useful!

its got usb. all i wanted was a front usb and aux inputs and all red lights. i couldnt find any other deck other then sony xplod with front usb and aux for under $150.

[Eurospec]

EuroSpec, did you check amazon? They have some vendors in stock ... $219 with free shipping.

I was referring to the A815. Guess I'll wait a bit longer until it's readily available.

quickervicar, where did you buy yours?

[Gerta]

Amazon ...

EuroSpec, did you check amazon? They have some vendors in stock ... $219 with free shipping.

[Eurospec]

KD-A815 is far more subtle in appearance than the KD-R900 (at least to my eyes)

I'd have to agree with you. Seems to be sold out/backordered everywhere :(

[StereoInstaller1]

jvc kd-s36 $100 can't go wrong. does everything id' want it to

Damn, how ya figure? 1 set of preouts, no crossovers, no USB, no Bluetooth...basic $100 deck but with orange lights.

It is the equivalent of a Tercel, why bother? For $200, you get all the useful crap and nothing that isn't actually useful!

[quickervicar]

Hmmm, may have to reconsider the JVC. Sure wish it was more aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

KD-A815 is far more subtle in appearance than the KD-R900 (at least to my eyes)

[Gerta]

Well I know I can't wait to see it.

[richardkeith97]

jvc kd-s36 $100 can't go wrong. does everything id' want it to

[StereoInstaller1]

Hmmm, may have to reconsider the JVC. Sure wish it was more aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

it looks nice in person?

[Eurospec]

Hmmm, may have to reconsider the JVC. Sure wish it was more aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

[quickervicar]

I was an Alpine man all my life. I've had two great decks from them. One is still kicking in a company truck (3rd install since 1986). But lately....I haven't been as impressed with the quality.

Luke recommended the JVC. I've always thought JVC specialized in being the brand that was given away at raffles. I never gave them the time of day, but I started looking at the specs. Really impressive. Talked with Sonic about them and the guy seemed shocked that I never considered them before. I am very, very pleased with this thing. I think it looks attractive enough (no chrome bling on mine), but the sound quality and features really can't be beat. Keep in mind that I've got a McIntosh setting on the shelf that I could swap in there if the audio was not up to snuff. I haven't been tempted in the slightest to put it in the JVC's place.

Nice find, Luke.

[318Joe]

This JVC I would call "integrated" more than "built in"...I mean, cmon, 2 USB ports, hooray!

Oh wait, 1 has the fucking BT dongle in it? Eat dick, assholes! or something like that...

And WTF is with the bling, bling, sun reflecting faceplates. Its like these morons have never driven a car. I got the arsenal model with the smoked metal accents thinking that would tone it down, but the whole damn thing is polished to a mirror finish.

I know what you mean. Same mixed feelings. So close, and yet...

On a personal note, though, I can't stand to have something plugged into the front of the deck. Even a small usb stick hangs out so far as to be a broken faceplate moment waiting to happen. If I wanted wires hanging out of the front of the deck, I'd have kept the factory cassette and used a cassette adapter.

Thankfully, the usb dongle only protrudes about a quarter of an inch out of the usb slot, making it just about unnoticeable in the faceplate. And, the three foot rear usb cable reaches into the glovebox, where anything can be plugged in out of sight.

Anybody try and plug a usb hub into one yet? That was next on my list.

[StereoInstaller1]

Wait a sec, guys, let me make clear I am DAMNED impressed with this deck. My little bit of time with it was absolutely impressive, especially considering the price.

I can criticize the stuff I like all damn day. Nothing is perfect!