Dual XDMR7700

Pros: Satellite radio interface, MP3/WMA CD-RW playability, mute button, cool motorized interface

Cons: History of malfunctions, poor quality audio, interface layout difficult to use, poor owner's manual

The Bottom Line: If you're decision is between this unit and a better known manufacturer, it's worth spending a little more.

Review: I recently purchased this car stereo as a substitution for my stock cd/radio that came with my 2000 Honda Accord. The fact that it's XM ready, plays MP3/WMA discs, and has an external 1/8" stereo jack ("iplug") which connects great to iPods and...

Pros: REALLY cool look, super-low price, remote control, MP3, WMA, XM, built-in presets on graphic equalizer

Cons: no-name brand, info hard to see if dash is sloped, no animations on LCD

The Bottom Line: fun look, basic sound

Review: If you're wanting a cool look for a small price, and don't care about how things really sound, this is a great deal! Not that the radio actually sounds bad. Not at all. It's just not a known brand name in audio circles. It's not Kenwood, it's not...