Clarion CZ300 In-Dash CD / MP3 / WMA / AAC Receiver with USB Review

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(More customer reviews)This stereo has some really neat features and really helped the stock speakers out alot. Nice looking blue buttons and scrolling info is white. Big volume knob is easy to adjust and the remote is even easier. The Iphone/Ipod connection is cool and being able to control the Ipod from the radio is nice only I don't think you can select what song what, just what ever comes up and you scroll through until you find what you are looking for. The usb connector is a cable you can mount anywhere which is nice.
The biggest complaint with the stereo is setting presets. Its a real pain and the auto set function never gets the channel you want, of course. The other is that there is an extra cable on back that the manual doesn't cover and the manual doesn't cover custom settings that are in the stereo. There are 3 different ranges for each base, Mid, and treble that I'm not sure what does. Doesn't dim with factory dash lights either like I think it should.
For only $50 this is an awesome stereo! Can't wait to order the HD module to go with it next.

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Clarion's CZ300 is a CD receiver that gives you plenty to begin with, and plenty of options for future growth. Enjoy simple connection and integration of your iPod or iPhone, USB and auxiliary connections to access music on portable devices, and superior sound quality with subwoofer volume control and advanced sound technology. Down the road you may choose to add Bluetooth, SAT/HD Radio, or expand your system with four channels of preamp output.

Bluetooth Ready with BLT370 Hands-free conversations (HSP/HFP) on Bluetooth-ready cell phones promote safe driving. Using the optional BLT370, you can wirelessly connect an appropriate phone to your vehicle's audio system, with A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) so you can enjoy music stored on the phone or portable media player, controlled by AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile).
Enjoy Your Music The CZ300 plays back your CDs and burnt CD-R/RW discs, but it will also take CD-DA discs loaded with MP3/WMA/AAC music files, for hours of listening on one disc. You can also play back audio files directly from a USB thumb drive using the USB port.
Superior iPod and iPhone Connectivity Just connect the USB cable to get direct and complete control of your iPod. Additionally, the head unit has been designed to connect to iPhone and has been certified as "Works with iPhone" to integrate its communication and entertainment capabilities into your car system.
AM/FM Radio Enjoy your favorite programming on the AM/FM tuner, complete with 18 FM and six AM presets for quick access.
Front Auxiliary Input Enjoy music from external devices such as MP3 players with this handy front-panel input.
HD Radio Ready with iTunes Tagging Enjoy listening to digitally broadcast radio programs with all their superior quality and helpful information. This includes iTunes tagging capability, so if you hear a song on the radio that you like, you can tag it for later downloading from the iTunes Store. Save time finding and accumulating the tunes you want.
XM Direct 2 Tuner Ready Interface with an XM Satellite Radio Receiver (CNP2000UC) lets you instantly upgrade your system to receive digital satellite radio broadcasts with digital quality audio.
H.M.I. Balances Design and Usability Clarion's quest for a superior H.M.I. (Human-Machine Interface) resulted in this year's distinctive "starburst" control button array. Buttons are clustered symbolically for intuitive operation, with a large rotary volume control that is blue illuminated for easy recognition and sensational looks.
BeatEQ for User Customizable Sound In addition to providing 3 preset equalization patterns--BASS BOOST, IMPACT, and EXCITE--Clarion's BeatEQ even lets you freely customize the level and range of the bass, midrange and treble portions of each pattern. You can tune the sound to your liking, depending on the category of music, for a more fulfilling listening experience.
4ch/2V RCA Output with Subwoofer Control With 2 sets of RCA outputs, you are free to add external power amplifiers to create a more powerful, sophisticated audio system. Also, independent volume control is enabled for the subwoofer so you can adjust the level of bass output to your liking at any time, regardless of the output level of the other channels.
What's in the Box Clarion CZ300 Receiver, Remote Control, Installation Hardware, User's Manual

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