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Car CD Players

Remember the days when if you did not own an Alpine or Pioneer system you did not have a “real” car CD player? When you were a teen what was the premium in car CD players?

Yeah, things have certainly changed over the years. While Pioneer and Alpine are still serious contenders they are by far not the only heavy weights in the ring.

Factory Installed

There was also a time that when you purchased a vehicle your first order of business was to take out the factory stereo, toss it in the trash and install your favorite brand.

Today you will find a different story entirely. Factory car CD players are often times more sought after than some popular after market ones. Check out some of the prices for factory car CD players and stereos and you will find a lot of them are fetching a pretty penny.

Generally, the most desirable car CD players are chosen before you take delivery. Of course as with any custom item, you will be paying for the upgrade. However, the sound quality of a good factory car CD player can rival the most expensive aftermarket player.

Kenwood

The Kenwood DPX 502 is an example of how far Kenwood has come over the years. This car CD player indeed seems to have it all.

Onboard amplifier with 6 preset tones
USB input for flash drive
Optional IPod dock
Plays Mp3, WMA and AAC from CD-R, CD-RW or CD ROM
CD force, allows you to play special CD formats in force mode
Florescent display that is easy to see even in bright sunlight

JVC

Another familiar name in the car CD player world is JVC. Though generally considered a lower end market because of price point, JVC still makes some awesome car CD players.

The JVC KWXG500 is a similar model to the Kenwood DPX at about a hundred dollars less. This car CD player also has telephone mute option, Mp3 compatibility, and a remote control. For the money, it is a comparable unit to the Kenwood car CD players.

Conclusion

Pioneer, Alpine, JVC and Kenwood all have wonderful car CD players. Making a choice between them, many times will just come down to your personal budget. With technological advances, companies have come a long way in creating comparable quality. Take into consideration your needs and budget when choosing your next car CD player.

Also, check out my other guide on car cd player and mp3 player car

Here's Car CD Players Selections:

Sony CDXGT340 MP3/WMA Player CD Receiver (Black)...	Customer Review: This is a very good product, it is in my truck and one of the best things I like about it is that it will never skip a track (audio or mp3) no matter how i drive. The sound quality is very good even with the speakers that came with the truck a 1997 h... Read More	(11)
Sony DEJ017CK Walkman Portable CD Player w/ Car Ac...	Customer Review: The D-EJ017CK plays Cd's very well, it has great sound. It's exactly what I was looking for ( all I wanted was a good cd player, and the advertisement stated that is what this would do).... Read More	(10)
Sony CDXGT640UI MP3/WMA/AAC Player CD Receiver (Bl...	Customer Review: So far so good. Very nice for a fair price. Love the digital radio sound quality and text. The faceplate is quite attractive. The only thing I don't like is that the display is not very visible in daylight, but at night it looks sharp and creates a n... Read More	(12)
Sony CDXGT240 MP3/WMA Player CD Receiver (Black)...	Customer Review: Click Here for More Info	$79.95
Coby CA-747 Dual Position CD/MD/MP3 Cassette Adapt...	Customer Review: I received unit as expected. Prompt delivery and unit works as expected. Will buy other items from this supplier.... Read More	(256)