Comments on: JVC KD-HDR50 30K Color-Illumination Single-DIN HD Radio CD Receiver with Remote Control USB 2.0 for iPod/iPhone http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/ Read about Garmin Nuvi GPS, Sony, Kenwood, JVC & more Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:50:09 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jason M. Laster http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Jason M. Laster Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:50:45 +0000 http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/#comment-15 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. Rating: 4 / 5 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.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: S. K. Archibald http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/comment-page-1/#comment-14 S. K. Archibald Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:25:31 +0000 http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/#comment-14 After reading several reviews and doing hours of research, I picked this receiver as a replacement for my Sony CD player. I wasn't disappointed in this purchase. I was looking for HD radio and IPod connection, this unit has it all and for under $140.00 is a big plus. The only down side is no preset buttons for the radio, but it's such a minor thing for what you get in the overall features and performance. You can still get to the presets through the menu or the arrow buttons. I'm getting a second for my other car. <br /> Rating: 5 / 5 After reading several reviews and doing hours of research, I picked this receiver as a replacement for my Sony CD player. I wasn’t disappointed in this purchase. I was looking for HD radio and IPod connection, this unit has it all and for under $140.00 is a big plus. The only down side is no preset buttons for the radio, but it’s such a minor thing for what you get in the overall features and performance. You can still get to the presets through the menu or the arrow buttons. I’m getting a second for my other car.

Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: S. Ignjatovic http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/comment-page-1/#comment-13 S. Ignjatovic Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:09:44 +0000 http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/#comment-13 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 :)! Rating: 4 / 5 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 :) !
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Michael L. Rowan http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Michael L. Rowan Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:38:12 +0000 http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/#comment-12 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. Rating: 1 / 5 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.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Bruce Kuhr http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Bruce Kuhr Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:26:25 +0000 http://bestcargpsandelectronics.com/blog/2009/11/jvc-kd-hdr50-30k-color-illumination-single-din-hd-radio-cd-receiver-with-remote-control-usb-2-0-for-ipodiphone/#comment-11 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. Rating: 3 / 5 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.
Rating: 3 / 5

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