JVC KD-AHD59 – Radio / HD radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player – Arsenal – Full-DIN – in-dash – 50 Watts x 4
Product Description
The built-in HD Radio tuner offers a multitude of programs in premium digital sound. The unit comes with iTunes tagging feature, which lets you “tag” songs playing on the radio, so you can purchase later from the iTunes store. The front USB port lets you easily play songs from iPod/iPhone and other USB devices. The 2-way control for iPod/iPhone lets you operate from either your iPod/iPhone or on the headunit. You can quickly search songs by a simple operation using the menu key and the volume dial. Enjoy superior sound with MOS-FET power amp and 24-bit DAC. With the variable-color illumination, you can select from 30 colors, or even customize your own color from over 30,000 variations. Other features include front AUX-IN, and 7-band parametric iEQ. The unit is also ready for Bluetooth wireless technology.
Features:
- 50 Watts X 4 Maximum Output
- 20 Watts X 4 RMS Power Output
- Built-in HD Radio Tuner With ITunes Tagging
- CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA Compatible
Price: $189.99
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The installation into my Porsche was a breeze. I was already using a JVC CD changer, which works flawlessly with this unit. The single dial interface is not a plus. It takes some getting used to, and is not as convenient as the conventional button and knob design. The sound is good and when I can tune into a HD station it’s even better. The biggest complaint about the unit is its reception. The unit just doesn’t pull in stations, HD or analog, very well. Driving in a city, it’s great, but out of town, reception quality drops off quickly. I should note that the Porsche has its antenna integrated in the windshield. But the reception of the factory installed radio I was replacing was much better.
I really enjoy the hd stations. The sound is excellent. I didn’t think I would like the fact that there are no preset buttons but I can easily scroll through any of the 18 presets by using the menu button. I am really pleased with this radio.
I bought this radio to replace my factory unit in my Chevy Silverado. I was tired of paying for XM Satellite Radio, and that was the only thing keeping me from replacing the factory unit anyway. I wanted a radio that supported HD, Mp3′s and also offered a USB interface. The JVC KD-AHD59 does all of that and much more. I do not use the blue tooth functionality so I can’t speak to it. However, I have been really pleased with everything else about the unit. It plays Cd’s clearly with great sound and the support for mp3 files means I can now fit a ton of music on a single cd. You have to love having over 100 songs on a single cd! The USB interface is easily accessible from the front, and even has a small sliding cover to keep the dust out when not in use. You can plug your ipod directly into the USB port and control your music from the radio itself. The unit also has an auxiliary jack on the front for older mp3 players. The menu is a bit different from most I am used to, so you might check a few things in the manual at first. I found I had left the “Demo Mode” turned on for the first day. It is satellite ready in case you still want to use XM or Sirius. Personally I found the ability to use mp3 cd’s, a USB thumb drive or my Ipod pretty much made satellite radio obsolete. I found the HD Radio to come in clear and get stations from over 40 miles away without any issues.
Bottom Line: The JVC KD-AHD59 radio offers a lot of bang for the buck. With numerous features, great sounding audio and plenty of ways to listen, the unit has been more than I hoped for. I am very happy with the unit.
Even with existing factory speakers the sound is clear and crisp. The ipod interface works well and the unit is easy to use. The remote is very handy. Recomended.
I’m very pleased with this receiver. I couldn’t have made a better choice. “Money well spent”.