civic_dude

Okay i need some help. my dad wants a cd player in our 96 accord sedan but i know he isn't willing to take out and put back on a detachable face. so i've narrowed down these three stealth/flip faces. their all around 200 bucks give or take $20.I havn't had any experience with these brands so any comments or sugestions would be very helpful. by the way my dads just wants a simple cd player, we're not planning to upgrade speakers or ad a sub any time soon. thanks in advance


Aiwa CDC-MA01


key features
"Magic Flap" security — display flips over so a potential thief sees a featureless black panel
red, white, and blue dot matrix display
30 presets
Advanced H-Bass (3 levels of bass enhancement)
Driver's Sound Stage Adjustment — instant adjustment of front soundstage for driver's or front passenger's seat
auxiliary input
plays CD-Rs/CD-RWs, including discs loaded with MP3 or Windows Media files
displays MP3 text info — ID3 tags
front/rear preamp outputs
steering wheel remote
clock
24 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
CD frequency response 17-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 85 dB
FM sensitivity 12.7 dBf
1-year warranty


JVC KD-LX111


key features
El Kameleon stealth faceplate
HS-II tuner
24 presets
C-EQ offers 6 presets — "Rock," "Classic," "Pops," "Hip Hop," "Jazz," and "User"
BBE II processing
plays CD-Rs/CD-RWs
CD changer controls — add a JVC changer to your receiver order, and save $$ with Crutchfield's package discount
CD text
rear preamp outputs
Audio Cruise mode
wireless remote
clock
19 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
CD frequency response 5-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 98 dB
FM sensitivity 11.3 dBf
1-year warranty

Kenwood KDC-5019


key features
D MASK+ motorized, detachable face
bright blue display with backlight
dual button illumination (red or green)
CR-2 tuner
24 presets
station naming
Sirius Satellite Radio controls (tuner, antenna, and subscription required)
System Q Sound Control — 6 preset EQ curves and 3-band EQ
front and rear preamp outputs
CD/MD changer controls — add a Kenwood changer to your receiver order, and save $$ with Crutchfield's package discount
clock
wireless remote
22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels
CD frequency response 10-20,000 Hz
CD signal-to-noise ratio 105 dB
FM sensitivity 9.3 dBf
1-year warranty

OneToughCivic

of those three definitely the kenwood

OneToughCivic

if you're trying to stay around the $200 price range, and want "d-mask", i'd recommend the KDC-519. It's basically the same thing as the KDC-5019, but I think it looks better.

civic_dude

i know the Kenwood KDC-5019 is a step higher then the KDC-519, but through a hookup i can get the 5019 for around 220 shipped. thanks for the reply!!!

I'm leaning towards the kenwood but then again the Awia plays mp3s. anything other suggestion would be really helpful, thanks !!

OneToughCivic

aiwas break alot...

dlh1999

I, too, would go with the Kenwood out of those 3.

b18cya

smokedogg

kenwood all the way. aiwas tend to be less reliable than most brands. I have no experience with JVC though

93acuraviga

I also would go with the kenwood- good looks and reliable. Unless he really wants to be able to play mp3s, go with the kenwood

civic_dude

coo i think imma get the kenwood, thanks for the help !!!