TOP-3 car radios. Rating of car radios 2022

The radio has long been an integral part of a modern car. After all, you must admit that it is much easier to overcome long distances with comfortable music. Some drivers, even moving within the city, cannot drive even five minutes without musical accompaniment. Some people like to listen to music or radio just for the background, while others are interested in powerful high-quality sound.

A huge number of models with different functions are presented on the Ukrainian market. Let's see what you should pay attention to when buying a media receiver.

Depending on the seating depth, there are 1 DIN and 2 DIN models. Receivers of standard size 2 DIN have a large screen, are more functional and can replace several devices at once. However, these radios are quite expensive. In our rating, we will consider compact single-din receivers.

First of all, when buying, see what power the built-in amplifier has. The higher this setting, the better the sound quality and volume. In the middle price segment, models with a power of 40-60 watts are presented. If you need to increase the power, you can additionally purchase an external amplifier.

Diskless receivers are becoming more and more popular these days. It is much more convenient to record your favorite songs on a USB flash drive and insert it into the USB connector of the device. You can also connect your smartphone via the AUX input using a cable. Who does not want to bother with wires, then you should pay attention to receivers with built-in Bluetooth.

Many radios already have their own proprietary applications. Therefore, as soon as you connect your smartphone to the device, you can not only manage all the settings of the radio, but also listen to music directly from your phone. Radios can support gadgets with Android and/or iOS operating systems.

For radio lovers, check out the number of preset FM/AM bands, and the presence of the RDS function, which displays information from radio stations on the display.

Below, we will consider our TOP-3 car radios that are most popular among customers of our online store. Our rating looks like this:

• Pioneer SPH-10BT
• Alpine UTE-201BT
• Alpine UTE-92BT

Pioneer SPH-10BT

This media receiver is not at all like a conventional radio, as it is paired with a smartphone. To synchronize these devices, you just need to download Pioneer's proprietary SmartSync application. After that, the user gets access to all applications.

In addition, the receiver can voice incoming messages from the most popular instant messengers such as Whatsapp and Viber. You can also control all advanced settings via your smartphone.

An unusual feature is that a phone mount is built into the body of the radio. To get it you need to remove the front panel. After that, the panel is put back, and the phone is installed on the holder. The mount has tilt adjustment, as well as portrait and landscape display.

There is a USB port on the front of the device, so you can easily charge your phone.

The power of the built-in amplifier is in the medium range and is 4x50 watts. Also, using two RCA outputs, you can connect external amplifiers or subwoofers.

You can talk hands-free and quickly connect to your device using Bluetooth wireless technology.

The device is equipped with a 13-band graphic equalizer that will help you customize the sound to your preferences. The time delay function allows you to create an even sound field for each passenger in the car. The device supports popular formats such as FLAC, mp3, wma and aac.

An innovative feature is the ability to connect Pioneer ND-PS1 parking sensors to this model. And when approaching an object, the receiver will display light and sound information. You can adjust the color of the backlight and the volume of sound prompts in the menu.

You might be wondering how this receiver works without a smartphone? Very simple. It will perform all the classic functions, like a conventional radio, such as: listening and playing files from a USB drive, tuning and listening to the radio, color adjustment, equalizer and parking sensors.

Complete set:

• Media receiver
• ISO connector
• Microphone for hands-free calling
• Instruction
• Warranty

Alpine UTE-201BT

If you want to create a full-scale audio system in your car and enjoy high-quality sound on the road, then this model is for you.

The radio boasts excellent sound, stylish design, support for FLAC and other modern formats, interchangeable backlighting, Bluetooth and other features.

Listen to music by connecting your iOS or Android phone via USB or AUX output. You can select your favorite tracks directly from your smartphone or using the rotary sensor of the head unit.

The Bass Engine SQ function will help you adjust the excellent bass output and enjoy high-quality sound.

The radio is equipped with a 3-band equalizer with 11 presets to customize the sound to your liking.

With Bluetooth technology, you can make calls and talk hands-free, as well as listen to music in very high quality.

The Spotify function is available on this unit. It allows you to enjoy new music thanks to special Internet radio applications that can be downloaded to your phone.

Built-in 4x50 Watt medium power amplifier. You can increase the power by connecting an external amplifier.

The car radio supports the remote control option. It must be purchased separately.

Complete set:

• Media receiver
• ISO connector
• Microphone for hands-free calling
• Instruction
• Warranty

Alpine UTE-92BT

The UTE-92BT Digital Media Receiver offers an excellent array of professional-level sound customization features such as 3-band crossover, parametric EQ and digital time delays. MediaXpander technology, patented by Alpine, allows you to get phenomenal quality even when playing files in compressed formats. Also, you can play FLAC files and enjoy the maximum fidelity of the original recording.

This model of the head unit has an input for connecting the interface for the standard buttons on the steering wheel, which means you can keep this convenient way of control. There is also a built-in adaptive interface, which (in some cars) allows you to solve the problem of integration with standard buttons without purchasing an additional interface unit.

UTE-92BT is compatible with cars equipped with a start-stop system, the music continues to play when the engine is briefly turned off at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. The built-in Bluetooth module allows you to send music from your smartphone and also provides hands-free calling. You can connect the latest iPhone models such as iPhone 11/Pro/Max to listen to all iTunes content on the go.

Complete set:

• Media receiver
• Power cable
• Microphone
• Mounting frame
• Carrying case
• Components to install
• Warranty
• Instruction

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