Dual XDMA6415 200 Watt Receiver Bluetooth
Just got the radio today and installed it myself into my 1989 VW Vanagon dash. Had to splice the supplied wiring harness onto my existing wiring because the microphone jack comes out of the supplied harness. No big deal - I had my own small wire nuts so it was easy to do. I just ran the microphone out of my dash next to my speedometer. The iPhone 4S paired to the radio using 1234 as the Bluetooth pairing code. Nothing in the manual gave the code, but I found it on the internet.
A bit over the top in faceplate design for my 1989 car - looks space age, but nowadays they are all that way. Music plays from the iPhone via Bluetooth through the radio, which is great. You can also plug an iPhone or iPod in via USB, but the Bluetooth is easiest. When a phone call comes in, the music fades and you can answer the phone from the radio or from the phone and have hands free through the radio and the supplied microphone. Then, when you hang up, the music fades back up. Talking to a friend using handsfree Bluetooth, he said it was OK (not perfect, but good enough). It also comes with a little remote. I'm very happy with my purchase, and cannot believe the value for the current (apparently reduced) price!
Just got the radio today and installed it myself into my 1989 VW Vanagon dash. Had to splice the supplied wiring harness onto my existing wiring because the microphone jack comes out of the supplied harness. No big deal - I had my own small wire nuts so it was easy to do. I just ran the microphone out of my dash next to my speedometer. The iPhone 4S paired to the radio using 1234 as the Bluetooth pairing code. Nothing in the manual gave the code, but I found it on the internet.
BalasHapusA bit over the top in faceplate design for my 1989 car - looks space age, but nowadays they are all that way. Music plays from the iPhone via Bluetooth through the radio, which is great. You can also plug an iPhone or iPod in via USB, but the Bluetooth is easiest. When a phone call comes in, the music fades and you can answer the phone from the radio or from the phone and have hands free through the radio and the supplied microphone. Then, when you hang up, the music fades back up. Talking to a friend using handsfree Bluetooth, he said it was OK (not perfect, but good enough). It also comes with a little remote. I'm very happy with my purchase, and cannot believe the value for the current (apparently reduced) price!
Arrived within about a week, very pleased with the radio so far, I can't say how it will be a year from now. Connected it to 2000 Camaro with Monsoon amp using speaker output, sounds great, maybe not as loud as original but more volume than I need. The bluetooth is awesome for hands free phone conversations. very clear. Not a real expensive radio but great for the price. Also will connect to Ipod and USB drives and mp3 players. I would recommend it.
BalasHapusI purchased this stereo because I wanted a car stereo with Bluetooth, a little extra power, better sound quality, and flash drive support. I'm happy to say that this stereo performs all these functions well.
BalasHapusInstalling the stereo is just like installing any other stereo, except for installing the microphone. The best spot for the microphone is probably the A pillar (at the top). It sounds complicated, but the microphone took about 15 min. to install. I ran the cable down through the rubber seal on the side of the door, but how you mount the microphone depends on your car.
The Bluetooth works very well. What I start up the car, the radio automatically connects to my phone. Music through Bluetooth sounds pretty good, although it can be a little fizzy. Call quality is great; everyone can hear me well (they can even hear the person in the passenger seat), and everything sounds right. If you are on the phone as your car is starting up, it will automatically transfer your call to the stereo, which is extremely convenient, especially if you're in a hurry. Answering calls is simple, and incoming calls will mute the radio.
The removable faceplate is also an important feature for me. Car break-ins happen in my neighborhood, so this is very necessary. The radio without the faceplate has a flashing red light to symbolize a car alarm, which is nice.
Music sounds pretty good. Definitely not audiophile quality, but it sounds much better than a stock radio. Percussion sounds clear, and everything sounds right. It can also go pretty loud without distorting. None of the frequencies are exaggerated or lacking, and it sounds neutral for the most part.
However, this radio has some minor annoyances. The faceplate feels rather cheap, and you really need to read the manual to know how to do simple things, like setting the time. It would have also been nice if the full dial pad was on the faceplate. The included remote does have a full dial pad, and while the remote does work well, it would be much simpler to just have the dial pad on the faceplate.
Overall, this is an excellent stereo with a lot of features. For the price, the disadvantages can be overlooked.
BalasHapusA stereo has died in my 10 year old car and I've started looking for replacement.
BalasHapusThis unit fit the bill perfectly. Although, I never heard about Dual brand, little i-net search revealed that it is quite sound; not a no-name Chinese garage built.
This unit is very feature rich and, as far as I can tell, so far all of them work. Can't comment on iPod interface, as I use any/everything but iCrap.
Bluetooth works like a charm - picks up my phone when I start the car and stay connected. I placed a microphone behind the steering wheel. People can hear me well (better than a headset I used before, and I can hear them perfectly through the speakers. Bluetooth music streaming (from the phone) works decently as well.
USB port (a #1 selling point for me) works very fast and well.
Disks play good.
I'd say that the interface could be a bit more streamlined, but for the price, it's too much to ask.
Display is a bit smaller than on most of modern units, but it has all the information. And no distractive flashing things. Anyway, when you're driving, last thing you want is to stare at your stereo.
Overall sound quality is better than that of my previous Kenwood.
I have had this installed for about 2 months and I have to say it is a great radio. I sit in my truck at lunch from work and watch netflix. All the while great sound is coming thru the speakers! The phone option works flawlessly and the sound on the recieving end from the in cab microphone is wonderful! So glad I bought this unit.
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