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(More customer reviews)Well, my Sony CDX-GT510 receiver was stolen about 2 months ago and if I could meet the guy(s) who did the dirty work I'd probably shake their hands right after I punched them in the teeth! Why? Because after extensive online research and deliberation, I'm now the proud owner of the Kenwood Excelon KDC-X993, and boy does it blow the doors off of anything I've ever owned. Yes, it definitely cost more than that Sony I had (the Sony was $135.00 at Crutchfield and the Kenwood was $259.00 on Amazon), but it actually does EVERYTHING I wanted my old car stereo to do and then some. Do I have an amp and subs? Not yet. However, I do have some decent aftermarket speakers (5"x7"s), a Bluetooth phone and an iPod like everyone else and it utilizes each input source to their fullest potential. Furthermore, this receiver is so customizable down to the smallest detail including illumination colors and text display to name a few. Is this receiver made for the occasional or very casual music listener? No, and please don't go running out to buy it for yer granny even though it provides brilliant hands-free capabilities. This receiver is meant to be purchased by someone who doesn't mind spending a little quality time getting to know the depth of its value, and its ease of use, once one has become accustomed to its eccentricities. I've read so many reviews about this receiver and many complain about the control knobs (the right one can be a little tricky) and glare on the display, and while I can now personally see where one might have an initial problem, I can't for the life of me figure out why solutions are not discovered when taking a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the albeit clumsy but nonetheless informative manual and receiver interface. Unless you are operating this equipment mounted in a dash kit on the back of a black rhino and at the same time find yourself, oddly enough, without apposable thumbs, this receiver will far exceed your expectations. I installed mine in a 2001 Ford Expedition; took me a few hours total since I really took my time. Ran the USB cable down to the glove box and the Bluetooth mic was tucked nicely under the dash, then under a gasket seal and clipped just above the "Oh S!@t" handle. Waited 'til the next morning to pair up the phone, and called a few folks to get a response and each said they couldn't tell I was calling from the truck; never had any problem hearing them either loud and clear. iPod got picked up by the USB connection immediately, and still getting used to the interface, but the sound quality is impeccable and the display of song information, date, time, etc., is such a huge improvement over my last deck and so much faster! It took me years to find a specific artist or album on that last Sony even with the endorsed Sony iPod adapter, and its sound quality was really disappointing (always sounded filtered or muffled in some way). No problems with that here on the USB, and this Kenwood really provides a much more accurate sound projection with an exceptional built in 24-bit DAC and 22w RMS amp. Listen, you can buy a cheaper model, even under this brand, but you will not get a receiver that sounds this darn good and with as many built-in features anywhere, period. There isn't a manufacturer out there that can compete on each level with this deck right now, and any fears I had about purchasing it were put to rest as soon as I powered it up and started foaming at the mouth with excitement. Gorgeous customizable display, USB connection, AUX input, Bluetooth built-in, CD and amazing sound quality. Quit second-guessing and buy this deck. Unless you're a moron or a whiner. ENJOY!
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