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CNN Technology calls the JVC KD HDR1 in-car stereo "a real bargain"
I recently found a review on CNN.com of the JVC KD HDR-1 in-car stereo that called the unit "a real bargain.: The reviewer noted that JVC unit was one of the few in-car stereos on the market that comes with a built-in HD (hybrid digital) radio tuner.. The article also said that "Like other products from JVC's KD range we've seen, the single-DIN-size KD HDR1 features a well-designed control interface with a good combination of buttons and dials for selecting and tweaking audio sources." Moreover, the reviewer said, "The KD HDR1's headlining feature is its built-in HD radio receiver. Comparing the sound quality of HD- and standard- analog broadcast on the KD HDR1 is easy, as it takes up to 10 seconds for the device to pick up the radio channel's HD signal after it has found the regular analog signal. During the time it takes to lock onto the digital signal, an HD icon flashes in the bottom right-hand corner of the display." The article also noted that "The difference between the two signals is startling: when the HD mode kicks in, the audio output becomes far clearer, with the hissing and fuzz associated with regular FM broadcasts completely eliminated. In HD mode ... Using JVC's KS-PD100 module ($50), the KD HDR1 can also be used to play music from iPods via a full-speed or "intelligent" connection, which transfers control of the iPod's library to the stereo itself. Navigation of the standard iPod menus (artists/ albums/ songs/ composers/ genres) using the KD HDR1 takes some getting used to, but it is surprisingly user-friendly for a device with such a basic display." I found the JVC JVC KD HDR1 at Circuit City for just $159.99 – obviously why CNN thought it was a bargain. I definitely agree. For that matter, you might be able to find it for even less on the Internet or eBay,
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