JVC KD-A605: Opinions?

[FyreMark]

Hi guysA local car audio shop is offering free installation for the JVC KD-A605 headunit. Was wondering if anyone knows the pros and cons of running this unit or JVC in general. It's going for $199 CDN + taxes + cost for custom parts. I just like it because it has the USB port so I can stop using CDs and just plug in my 16gb USB drive. I don't need mind blowing sound quality either.. just something that offers a good bang for you buck. What do you guys think? Is it a good price?TIA!

[BlueCrush]

That is the same as the one that I just installed except mine has the built-in HD Radio tuner. See my thread here: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=37490The one you are looking at:The one I bought:I love mine. The sound is awesome. Love the HD radio. Haven't had a chance to use the USB port or the iPod options yet.

[FyreMark]

Wow good job on the install. I don't think I'd be able to do it myself.Sounds like it's a great product. How much did you get yours for? My local audio shop emailed me back and the total will be $270 CDN installed which is about $242 US. Good price or no?

[BlueCrush]

I paid $168USD for the Unit and $30 for the Scosche to install it myself. So, $198 USD total.

[FyreMark]

Hmm, I suppose it would be worth it to get it professionally installed since I would be totally lost if I did it on my own. Even comes with a 2 year warranty.My mind is made up. Thanks BlueCrush!

[BlueCrush]

Cool! Post pics when it's done!

[Sublimewind]

That's a sexay head unit you got there.... lol....

[FyreMark]

^^Very hahaWill definitely post pics. Just set up an appointment for Tuesday. Thanks again!

[Sublimewind]

naw i'm serious, that'll look sexy in the dash, good choice..

[FyreMark]

Here it is!

[BlueCrush]

Looks great! How do you like the sound?

[FyreMark]

So far so good. I'm still playing around with the EQ settings. Definitely better than stock though!

[breezd]

I bought that one with the HD Radio about a month or two ago. Much better than my previous head unit. Love the option to change the colors of the display too... the orange matches the dash color perfectly. Sound is great. Love the HD stations here in Chicago.

[BlueCrush]

Quote, originally posted by breezd »I bought that one with the HD Radio about a month or two ago. Much better than my previous head unit. Love the option to change the colors of the display too... the orange matches the dash color perfectly. Sound is great. Love the HD stations here in Chicago. You got the same one as me then. It's awesome!

[keithvibe]

only problem with the JVC units and the USB port is: when you have a say 4gb thumb drive filled with music. (i have one that has 22full albums on it) You can not fast forward thew albums, only songs, they are not in any kind of order other than what you put on the thumb drive first. Once you unplug it and say remove the face plate for security. Once you re-plug in the USB thumb drive it starts all over from the beginning again. So if you were 10albums in.... sorry it starts at the beginning again or you can sit there and FF threw 10albums to get where you left off... which is a PITA!

[djkeev]

I've got a JVC in my car and have in all the previous ones, guess I'm partial to them. I've had the USB unit and didn't care for it. I also have had the adapter for the ipod and don't at all care for the interface and controls. I've opted since then to wire in the ipod through a wired fm modulator hookup using the antenna wire. The broadcast modulators are garbage and work poorly, all brands, in my neighborhood. The wired modulator works great and all the controls on the ipod still control the ipod. No one has yet made ipod quality controls on the unit's head. If apple made a radio, I'd put it in.Best part of an aftermarket radio in the Vibe is the nice extra pocket below it. Fits my Motorola Cell phone and right next to it my wife's iPhone, just like it was designed for them. The iPod is in the center console under the cover out of sight.Enjoy your radio!Dave