Product Description
If you?ve been waiting for an Alpine head unit that you can control just like your iPod, this is it. Menus that are navigable exactly like the iPod. All search options just like the iPod, ability to view album art as you would on the iPod and fast song selection as quick as the iPod.

Features:

• Satellite Radio ready
• Fast music access from you iPod
• 24-bit DAC
• 2.2″ high-res menu screen
• Bluetooth phone connection

Price:

Alpine iDA-X001 Digital Media Receiver designed for iPod

Product Description
Music file formats – the freedom to choose what type of digital music file you burn to a disc has arrived. EQ3 parametric – parametric equalization as in EQ3 Parametric adds the capability of really targeting the finer points of a signal enhancement. Front panel aux in – the auxiliary input is built right in to the face of the head unit, so all you need to do is plug-n-play. SAT radio ready – all the possibilities of Satellite radio available at your fingertips. Best tuning memory – a function that seeks out up to 18 of the strongest stations in the area and set them into the tuner presets. 45 degree install – most Sony CD receivers feature a 45 degree maximum mounting angle, allowing them to be used in virtually any custom or unusual installation. Rotary remotes – a simple, intuitive audio/video system control that’s compatible with virtually all Sony head units, and is easily added to the system. DSO2 – raise the soundstage, raise your enjoyment. Xplod powerSupplied wireless remote – a remote with a sophisticated ergonomic feel allowing it to be used while watching the road.

Features:

• CD player with built-in amplifier (17 watts RMS CEA-2006/52 peak x 4 channels)
• plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs, including discs loaded with MP3, WMA, AAC, and ATRAC3plus music files
• EQ3 Stage 2 (seven preset tone curves and a 3-band parametric equalizer)
• compatible with optional Sony iPod adapter, HD Radio tuner, satellite radio, CD changer
• inputs: rear USB input, front-panel auxiliary input

Price: $135.99

Sony CDX-GT920U – Radio / CD / MP3 player / USB flash player – Xplod – Full-DIN – in-dash – 52 Watts x 4

Product Description
The world’s smallest HD radio tuner! The KT-HDP1 adapts to most vehicles and features a thin and slim design with Built-In HD (With Multi-Cast), FM, and AM Tuners. Using the optional accessory kits, the KT-HDP1 allows you to listen to your favorite High Definition Radio programming while driving, or, you can take it into the home or office too. Accessory options include: KV-K1017 Professional Car Installation Kit, KV-K1018 Do-It-Yourself Car Installation Kit, and KV-K1019 Home Kit

Features:

• Universal add-on HD Radio tuner
• Improved sound quality and static-free reception from participating AM and FM stations
• Built-in wired and wireless FM modulator
• Connects to factory and aftermarket stereos
• Receives multicasting content (where available)

Price: Too low to display

JVC KT-HDP1 Transportable HD Radio Tuner

Product Description

Monster’s subwoofer cable uses a larger amount of copper (almost twice as much as ordinary 16 gauge cables) for increased power transfer and maximum signal transfer. Perhaps the heart of Monster’s advanced subwoofer cable technologies is our patented Magnetic Flux Tube. Designed specifically to maximize bass performance, the Magnetic Flux Tube enhances low frequency response and dynamic range. There’s more power in the bass, and more dimensional midrange. Bass is delivered with clarity and precision low-end punch.

Features

• Extra Low Noise windings for maximum noise rejection
• Magnetic Flux Tube construction for deeper, tighter bass
• Duraflex jacket for flexibility and long-lasting durability
• 8′ length allows you to connect up to 2 subwoofers

Features:

• Monster Cable MonsterBass XLN 100 Subwoofer Cables General Features: Greater power transfer
• Deeper, tighter bass Wider dynamic range Maximum noise rejection
• Generous 8-foot cable length lets you connect up to two subwoofers

Price: $2.19

Monster Car Audio 8 ft MB XLN12 Low Noise Bass Subwoofer Speaker Cable

Satellite car radio is a growing industry in today’s market place. Most common car audio manufacturers have adapted their products to include satellite car radio services. This allows drivers a wider range of music for their listening pleasure making the travel place a much more entertaining place to be.

When it comes to the dreariness and monotony of the daily commute for those employed individuals, satellite car radio can offer a fresh breath of air with their wide variety of entertainment with the convenience of being mobile. Many morning show personalities have opted to take the satellite radio route as opposed to limiting themselves to syndication by normal radio station broadcasters. Satellite car radio has given the on-air personalities a wider range of listeners during the daily commute.

Because of the nature of today’s workplace and the face-paced world around us, the need to be able to have variety while on the go has caused a boom in the satellite car radio industry spawning service providers such as Sirius and XM radio along with many not so well known providers of satellite radio service. This has put a drive (no pun intended) into car audio manufacturers to make their products more of satellite car radio instead of the normal car audio systems that limit buyers to local analog radio transmissions, compact disc, and cassette capabilities.

With technologies today growing and expanding at the rate they are, the industry has grown leaps and bounds not only in the forms of media car audio equipment will accept but integrating things from our every day lives such as Mp3 capabilities, and Satellite capabilities. There are very few manufactures now that do not offer some form of satellite car radio. Your typical car stereos and the radio capabilities have been far exceeded and become a profitable market for satellite providers.

These days when you are shopping for car audio systems, you can find satellite car radio units for near as close of cost as you can your typical car audio systems with standard analog capabilities. Why wouldn’t you go for a satellite car radio instead of your plain run of the mill car stereo? When for only a few pennies on the dollar more you can in with the times and become a listener of a satellite car radio, giving you more choice when you want it, with the technologies of today’s leading industry of satellite technologies.

With all of the options you have in today’s car audio industry I see no reason to go with your standard car radio options and not give in to the growing demand of satellite car radio. Not only is it and advantage cost-wise but it also targets every genre of music, news, and talk radio you could think of. If you are looking to get out of the boredom of your daily commute, or just looking to appease the family when going on vacation I would strongly recommend that you look into satellite car radio as a great alternative for your listening needs.

Product Description
This adapter is for use with iPod and iPod nano. The CDI200 iPod Direct Cable is compatible with Pioneer in-dash player models AVIC-D3, AVH-P5700DVD, DEH-P4900IB, DEH-P5900IB, and DEH-P790BT.

Features:

• lets you control an iPod with a compatible Pioneer in-dash stereo
• compatible with all docking iPods, including video iPods, iPod photos, iPod nanos, and iPod minis
• sends song, artist, album, and time information to your Pioneer stereo’s display
• recharges iPod battery

Price: Too low to display

Pioneer CDI200 Direct Cable for iBus Headunits and iPod

Product Description
AM/FM CD/SD/MMC/MP3 Receiver – Motorized flip-down detachable faceplate – Full graphic DOT VarioColour Display (Choose from 4,096 Colors) – VarioColor night design (Choose from 16 colors) – Clock – Dgital TwinCeiver with digital Directional Antenna – 36 Station Preset – MP3/WMA playback from CD-R/RW and SD/MMC – DSA Max: digital self adjusting equalizer with 108 Bands – X-Bass with variable center frequency – 4 channel + Subwoofer + Center preamplifier output (5V) for sytem expansion – Subwoofer output features variable gain and frequency settings – 2 Optional rear auxiliary inputs (AUX-1 RCA / AUX-2 RCA required) – Integrated SD/MMC card slot – EQ Calibration microphone included – iPod Ready – Bluetooth Ready

Features:

• AM/FM TwinCeiver CD/SD/MMC/MP3 Receiver with CD Changer Controls
• Motoriazed Flip-Down Detachable Face, Full Graphic DOT-Display with Vario Colour (select from 4,096 colors)
• 4 x 50W. Max. Power with 4 Channel Gold Plated Preamp Output (5 V.) & Sub-out & Center out
• DSA Max – Digital self-calibrating Equalizer with 108 bands
• 1 Optional Rear Auxiliary Input (AUX-1 RCA required), or Bluetooth Ready (with Special Accessory), or iPod Ready (iPod Aux. cable required); and a 2nd Optional Rear Auxiliary Input (AUX-2 RCA required)

Price: $599.95

Blaupunkt Bremen MP76 AM/FM TwinCeiver CD/SD/MMC/MP3 Receiver with CD Changer Controls

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Features:

• AM/FM radio, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA/AAC, USB receiver
• 4 x 50 Watts maximum power with 4-channel preamp output
• White-on-black LCD display
• Includes front panel auxiliary input, USB music streaming; add expansion module for iPod, Bluetooth and more
• One-year limited warranty

Product Description
50Wx4 MP3/WMA/AAC Head Unit Bluetooth/SAT/iPod Ready

Price: $99.95

Panasonic Car Audio CQRX400U 50Wx4 MP3/WMA/AAC Head Unit