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The JVC KW-XG700 is an automotive in-dash double-DIN CD receiver. This receiver has an front auxillary input making it easy to connect a digital audio player with a 1/8" jack and it also has satellite radio, Bluetooth, steering wheel control and iPod capabilities, with some extra accessories. There is also a front USB port to connect with digital audio players, a protable HDD and USB flash memory drives up to 10 GB. There are selectable front and rear/subwoofer preouts, it provides 50 watts maximum or 20 watts RMS output to 4 channels and there is a built in 3 band EQ. It can play MP3/WMA, CD/CD-R/CD-RW and is compatible with ID3/WMA tags. It has a multi-color dot matric display and comes with a wireless remote control.
MSRP $279.95
Release date April, 2008
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Features
- Power Output: 200W Max. (MOSFET 50W x 4), 20 X 4 RMS
- Double DIN
- Ready for Bluetooth Adapter (Requires additional accessories)
- Front USB Port for Connection of Digital Audio Players, Portable HDD, and USB Flash Memory Drives up to 10 GB
- Multi-Color Display
- WAV/AAC Playback
- SAT Radio Ready (Requires additional accessories)
- Ready for iPod (Using KS-PD100 iPod adapter)
- Steering Wheel Remote Control Ready (Requires additional accessories)
- Front AUX Input
- Line Output Terminals
- Selectable Front or Subwoofer Output Terminals
- MP3/WMA Compatible with ID3/WMA Tag
- 3 Band iEQ
- TI/Burr-Brown 24-Bit DAC
- HS-IV Tuner
- CD/CD-R/CD-RW Compatible
- Rotary Encoder Multi-Control
- Direct Track Access
- Wireless Remote Control
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JVC KW-XG700
• KW-XG700 In Dash CD/MP3 Player
UPC: 046838029929
MPN: KWXG700
Competitors
MSRP $250.00
Released February, 2009
The Sony WX-GT77UI is a double din designed head unit with a 2-line round LCD display and a front USB 1-wire for iPhone, iPod, Walkman, and other music players. It has rear/sub selectable pre-outs, front auxilary input, 2-volt front and EQ3 stage 2. The Sony WX-GT77UI has profile support for HPF, A2DP and AVRCP. It...
JVC KW-XG700
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Sony WX-GT77UI
MSRP $250.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- iPod control and charge - iPhone 3G compatible
- USB and aux inputs
- includes remote control
Cons
- Right 'knob' difficult to use/control
- Bluetooth add-on module expensive and callers report poor quality on their end
- USB and aux inputs are on the rear of the unit
JVC KW-XG700
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Kenwood KDC-HD942U
MSRP $250.00
Released January, 2009
The Kenwood DPX303 is a high-end double DIN car audio receiver released by Kenwood in 2008. It has a large fine-dot display with four lines of text and and a large multi-color wheel for quick music search. It also features a front AUX input for those who want to plug in their portable music players....
JVC KW-XG700
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Kenwood DPX303
MSRP $250.00
Released February, 2009
The Alpine iDA-X303 is an in-dash head unit that is designed to provide seamless control of your iPod, iPhone and other digital devices over your car stereo. The three color, two line LCD display clearly shows track information and the large double-action rotary encoder knob gives maximum control over music search functions like QuickSearch,...
JVC KW-XG700
vs.
Alpine iDA-X303
MSRP $330.00
Released January, 2009
The Pioneer FH-P8000BT is a double-din, car-audio CD receiver with a 200w (peak) and 4-channel MOSFET amplifier. Standing out on its own (group-wise), the Pioneer FH-P8000BT is essentially an upgrade from the weaker Pioneer DEH-P5100UB. First and foremost, the FH-P8000BT features built-in Bluetooth Wireless technology with “wireless audio control and streaming (AVRCP, A2DP)” so...
JVC KW-XG700
vs.
Pioneer FH-P8000BT
MSRP $330.00
Released January, 2009
The Jensen VM8013 is an in-dash car audio receiver from Jensen's Mobile Multimedia lineup that provides 52 watts of RMS power. The unit requires single DIN mounting and features a 3.5" LCD display with blue LED lighting and a detachable flip face for security. It is compatible with most audio playback formats including MP3, WMA, MPEG, SVCD, VCD, AVI,...
JVC KW-XG700
vs.
Jensen VM8013
MSRP $330.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Not that bad of a price
- Easy to install
- Just ground the "brake" wire to view video without having to ad a switch or enter codes
Cons
- Sticks out a little from dash
- Unable to use the trim ring around face plate because of limited space
- Seems to me that removing the face plate will wear out the little plastic clips
JVC KW-XG700
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Jensen VM8013HD
MSRP $320.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Cool colors, good sound, very customizable.
Cons
- YOU CAN NOT EVEN SEE THE DISPLAY IN THE DAYTIME
JVC KW-XG700
vs.
Kenwood DPX503
MSRP $300.00
Released June, 2009
Pros
- front AUX and USB input
- Bluetooth connectivity
- iPod and AVRCP-compatible Sony Walkman compatibility
- Satellite / HD radio ready
JVC KW-XG700
vs.
Sony MEX-BT5700U
MSRP $260.00
Released March, 2009
The Pioneer DEH-P6000UB is a well-priced, car-audio CD receiver with a 200w (peak) and 4-channel MOSFET amplifier. The seventh of seven Pioneer DEH receivers, the Pioneer DEH-P6000UB is an upgrade from the Pioneer 5100UB in that instead of just being Bluetooth compatible, the DEH-P6000UB in fact features built-in Bluetooth so that a user can...
JVC KW-XG700
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Pioneer DEH-P6000UB
MSRP $290.00
Released April, 2009
The Pioneer DEH-P7000BT is a high-end in dash cd reciever unit; which was first announced at the 2009 CES event in Las Vegas. The P7000BT is part of Pioneer's latest CD reciever lineup which also includes the Pioneer DEH-P6100BT, Pioneer DEH-P7100BT, and the Pioneer DEH-P9800BT. The P7000BT includes CD, Satellite radio and HD radio...
JVC KW-XG700
vs.
Pioneer DEH-P7000BT
Reviews
August 4, 2009
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Pros
- front USB and AUX inputs
- faceplate dims when headlights are on
- Bluetooth compatible for hands-free calling
- great audio quality
- easy to install
- includes remote control
Cons
- controls aren't very intuitive
- faceplate is non-removable
- display is noisy with gaudy lights
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