Comments on: JVC KD-HDR50 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN HD Radio CD Receiver with Remote Control USB 2.0 for iPod/iPhone http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html Car stereo and accessories showcase and reviews Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:09:36 +0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jason M. Laster http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html/comment-page-1#comment-926 Jason M. Laster Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:48:52 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html#comment-926 I wanted to replace the ancient receiver in my VW with something more modern. The two features I wanted were a USB that could control an iPhone, and HD Radio. This has both. The HD radio works reasonable, and tagging works great with my iPhone. The only odd thing is the head unit tends to struggle if I have my phone locked and hook it up. I wanted to replace the ancient receiver in my VW with something more modern. The two features I wanted were a USB that could control an iPhone, and HD Radio. This has both. The HD radio works reasonable, and tagging works great with my iPhone. The only odd thing is the head unit tends to struggle if I have my phone locked and hook it up.

]]> By: T. Dutch http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html/comment-page-1#comment-925 T. Dutch Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:14:54 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html#comment-925 I have enjoyed the system since installing it in my car. I did quite a bit of research before purchasing the unit and am very satified with the results. Is easy to use and works great with an Ipod and the tagging feature is really cool. Some of the feedback details that ones preset radio stations can be a little difficult to scan through with the dial. I do not see this as cumbersome. If you use the remote to scran through FM preset stations it is quite easy. I use the remote for most general functions without an issue. Unless you are a car stereo enthusist this is a great system for just every day use that will provide great sound with a easy to use features (USB, Ipod, preset stations, tagging, hd radio, and don't forget the fun colors you can create). I would recommend this system to anyone looking for an alternative to their factory system. And best of all you can't beat the price. Lastly, it is really easy to install in yourself. I had never installed a car stereo in my life, but googled how to do it, there is a lot of how-to info online. Purchased the installation materials for less than $40 on Amazon. It tool less than 1.5hrs to install, and presto, looks like it was installed in the factory. You can save $100 dollars and DIY. I have enjoyed the system since installing it in my car. I did quite a bit of research before purchasing the unit and am very satified with the results. Is easy to use and works great with an Ipod and the tagging feature is really cool. Some of the feedback details that ones preset radio stations can be a little difficult to scan through with the dial. I do not see this as cumbersome. If you use the remote to scran through FM preset stations it is quite easy. I use the remote for most general functions without an issue. Unless you are a car stereo enthusist this is a great system for just every day use that will provide great sound with a easy to use features (USB, Ipod, preset stations, tagging, hd radio, and don’t forget the fun colors you can create). I would recommend this system to anyone looking for an alternative to their factory system. And best of all you can’t beat the price. Lastly, it is really easy to install in yourself. I had never installed a car stereo in my life, but googled how to do it, there is a lot of how-to info online. Purchased the installation materials for less than $40 on Amazon. It tool less than 1.5hrs to install, and presto, looks like it was installed in the factory. You can save $100 dollars and DIY.

]]> By: S. Ignjatovic http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html/comment-page-1#comment-924 S. Ignjatovic Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:36:59 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html#comment-924 This product is very good. My speakers are, I guess, very low quality ones, so I still cannot have the full insight in the product. Still, the sound is very decent. <br /> <br />I haven't tried the HD radio yet, but I can't wait to hear how that sounds :)! This product is very good. My speakers are, I guess, very low quality ones, so I still cannot have the full insight in the product. Still, the sound is very decent.

I haven’t tried the HD radio yet, but I can’t wait to hear how that sounds :) !

]]> By: Michael L. Rowan http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html/comment-page-1#comment-923 Michael L. Rowan Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:03:36 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html#comment-923 After setting my 18 pre-set stations, I realized how difficult navigation is. To jump from one pre-set to the next, you have to click MENU, then turn the Volume wheel to scroll through the 18 pre-sets. Your pre-set stations are not presented in number (94.5) but are displayed by call letters (KTBZ-FM). I don't know about you, but I know NONE of the call letters of the several stations I normally listen to. There is no option to change this to display the frequency number instead of the call letters. Clicking a button to use the scroll wheel to find stations by call letters is not convenient or quick. With other radios you can choose your pre-sets in a blink. With this radio, you have to take your eyes off the road for several minutes to try to figure out what staion your Volume wheel is displaying. <br />Also, the display is not legible during the daytime (when the sun is out). <br />This may be a feature-rich radio, but the features I need are not easily accessable which make this a poor design. I did not try out the other options. Instead, I am replacing the radio. After setting my 18 pre-set stations, I realized how difficult navigation is. To jump from one pre-set to the next, you have to click MENU, then turn the Volume wheel to scroll through the 18 pre-sets. Your pre-set stations are not presented in number (94.5) but are displayed by call letters (KTBZ-FM). I don’t know about you, but I know NONE of the call letters of the several stations I normally listen to. There is no option to change this to display the frequency number instead of the call letters. Clicking a button to use the scroll wheel to find stations by call letters is not convenient or quick. With other radios you can choose your pre-sets in a blink. With this radio, you have to take your eyes off the road for several minutes to try to figure out what staion your Volume wheel is displaying.

Also, the display is not legible during the daytime (when the sun is out).

This may be a feature-rich radio, but the features I need are not easily accessable which make this a poor design. I did not try out the other options. Instead, I am replacing the radio.

]]> By: Bruce Kuhr http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html/comment-page-1#comment-922 Bruce Kuhr Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:06:27 +0000 http://carradiocdplayer.com/jvc/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone.html#comment-922 Had a reception problem that turned out to be due to a problem with my antenna adapter. Once I fixed it, reception was crystal clear. No complaints about the unit. I actually like the way they handle presets - contrary to many other reviewers. Had a reception problem that turned out to be due to a problem with my antenna adapter. Once I fixed it, reception was crystal clear. No complaints about the unit. I actually like the way they handle presets – contrary to many other reviewers.

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