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TOP-5 car radios. Rating of car stereos 2021!
The radio tape recorder has long been an integral part of a modern car. You must admit that it is much easier to travel long distances with comfortable music. Some drivers, even while moving within the city limits, 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 take a look at what to look out for when buying a media receiver.
Depending on the mounting 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, such radio tape recorders are quite expensive. In our rating, we will look at compact one-din receivers.
First of all, when buying, look at what power the built-in amplifier has. The higher the 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 now. 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. If you don't want to bother with wires, then you should pay attention to receivers with built-in Bluetooth.
Many radio tape recorders already have their own proprietary applications. Therefore, as soon as you connect your smartphone to the device, you can not only manage all the radio settings, but also listen to music directly from your phone. The receivers can support gadgets with the Android and/or iOS operating system.
For radio lovers, check out the number of FM/AM band presets, and the presence of the RDS function, which displays information from radio stations on the display.
Below we will consider our TOP-5 car radios that are the most popular among the customers of our online store. Our rating looks like this:
Alpine UTE-201BT
The Alpine UTE-201BT model opens our rating. 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 lighting, Bluetooth and other functions.
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.
Bass Engine SQ will help you correct great bass output and enjoy 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 hands-free calls and talk and listen to music in very good 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 medium power amplifier 4x50 watts. You can increase the power by connecting an external amplifier.
The car radio supports the remote control option. It must be purchased separately.
Package Contents:
- Media Receiver
- ISO connector
- Microphone for using speakerphone
- Instructions
- Warranty
Pioneer SPH-10BT
The next model on our list is the Pioneer SPH-10BT. This media receiver does not look like a regular radio tape recorder at all, as it works in tandem with a smartphone. To synchronize these devices, you just need to download the proprietary Pioneer SmartSync application. After that, the user gets access to all applications.
In addition, the receiver can voice the incoming messages of 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, portrait and landscape display.
The device has a USB connector on the panel, so you can easily charge your phone.
The power of the built-in amplifier is in the middle range and is 4x50 W. 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 a uniform 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, light and sound information will be displayed on the receiver. You can adjust the color of the backlight and the volume of the audio prompts in the menu.
You may have a question, how does this receiver work 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, adjusting colors, equalizer and parking sensors.
Package Contents:
- Media Receiver
- ISO connector
- Microphone for using speakerphone
- Instructions
- Warranty
Alpine UTE-92BT
The UTE-92BT Digital Media Receiver offers an excellent set of features for professional sound tuning, such as 3-band crossover, parametric equalizer and digital time delays. Alpine's patented MediaXpander technology delivers phenomenal quality even when playing compressed files. Also, you can play FLAC files and enjoy the maximum fidelity of the original recording.
This head unit model has an input for connecting an interface for the OEM 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 hands-free calling. You can connect the latest iPhone models such as iPhone 11/Pro/Max to listen to all your iTunes content while on the go.
Package Contents:
- Media Receiver
- Power cable
- Microphone
- Mounting Frame
- Carrying case
- Components to Install
- Warranty
- Instructions
Kenwood KMM-BT356
Multifunctional diskless car radio KMM-BT356 from Kenwood. This model supports iPod/iPhone/Android connection and has a built-in Bluetooth module. This is an excellent choice for those who like to listen to quality music in the car. The receiver supports all the most common audio formats MP3/WMA/WAV, including FLAC. Services such as Spotify and iTunes Radio are also available. Supports Music Mix app.
High quality sound transmission is achieved due to the built-in DSP processor. The sound reproduction is adjusted using a 13-band graphic equalizer, which will allow you to customize the ideal sound for your preferences. This model also has built-in 2 and 3-way crossovers. Please note that the radio comes with a wireless remote control.
Kenwood KMM-BT356 has a monochrome LCD screen. AUX and USB connectors are located on the front removable panel. They can be used to connect an iOS or Android smartphone.
If we talk about other important features of the receiver, it is worth noting the removable front panel and variable illumination of the main buttons. There is a USB port on the front panel, with its help flash drives or mobile devices are connected to the head unit. The rear panel has 3 pairs of RCA outputs.
Package Contents:
- Installation frame.
- Landing corps.
- Keys for removing the head unit (2 pcs).
- Wire harness for connection.
- Remote control (RC406)
JVC KD-X165
The JVC KD-X165 car radio is an interesting high-tech model that will successfully fit into the salon interior of any modern car. The standard 1DIN mounting dimension is optimal for most dashboards. The shortened housing provides compactness and ease of installation. The ability to remove the panel and take it with you, leaving the car will protect the device from theft. USB stick (front) and Android connectivity will allow any peripherals to sync with your device.
A modern 3-band equalizer allows you to adjust the volume of the frequencies of the range individually, adjusting the acoustic sound according to the genre of music. 15 fixed presets provided by the equalizer make it easy to set up your broadcast. The presence of a low-pass filter makes it possible to adjust the cut of low frequencies without affecting other frequency ranges, which allows them to be completely removed for camphor salon acoustics. The optional BassBoost feature will boost the bass.
The Rotary encoder will help you easily tune the desired waveform. It is possible to control from the standard steering wheel buttons. A wide display with a choice of backlight colors is responsible for the indication. 4 channels of 50W each provide decent stereo sound. The number of connectors and inputs open up wide horizons for broadcasting music in the highest quality. Speaker connection is provided via ISO or RCA connectors. The AUX line input on the front panel makes it much easier to connect external media to the JVC KD-X165.
Package Contents:
- Radio
- Keys for removing the head unit
- Installation Frame
- Installation "pocket"
- Wire harness for connection
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