Sony XAV-AX6000 vs XAV-AX4000 Review
December 8, 2022
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Recently Sony released 2 new Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto models, the XAV-AX6000 and XAV-AX4000. I’ve always been a huge fan of Sony. John
Alpine iLX-507 Review
October 12, 2022
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It’s been a few months since we received our first shipment of the Alpine iLX-507. Now that we’ve sold and installed a few, I feel
Sony XAV-AX150 Review
March 23, 2022
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Is the Sony XAV-AX150 the best value Apple CarPlay and Android Auto radio for 2022? Now more than ever, consumers can appreciate the great value
Alpine i509-WRA-JL and i509-WRA-JK
February 25, 2022
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New Alpine Jeep Stereo Models for 2022 Alpine recently announced two new Jeep Wrangler specific models for 2022: the i509-WRA-JL and the i509-WRA-JK. These two
Kenwood CMOS 740HD Comparison
January 29, 2022
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How does the CMOS 740HD high definition camera compare to your typical reverse camera? This week in the shop we installed a Kenwood CMOS 740HD
Kenwood vs Kenwood eXcelon
October 24, 2021
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When I was 17 years old I started working in this business and it was at that time I was introduced to the Kenwood eXcelon
Alpine iLX-407 Review
August 6, 2021
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This week in the shop I received a couple of long awaited Alpine iLX-407’s. Actually, what I received were the i407-WRA Restyle kits for 2011
Best Apple CarPlay Android Auto Head Unit 2021
April 7, 2021
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Most of my readers know that each year I usually post an in depth review and breakdown on the best Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Stinger HEIGH10 Jeep JL Review
February 24, 2021
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It seems like every other week at our shop, we have a Jeep in the garage getting a full stereo system upgrade. Recently, one of
Alpine X409-WRA-JL Review
March 25, 2020
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The Alpine X409-WRA-JL may seem like a pricey head unit solution for Wrangler JL owners at first glance. However, once you give it chance and
Alpine iLX-W650 Review
April 13, 2019
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Alpine iLX-W650 – Tremendous value in a tiny package Update 7-1-19 – I do think the Alpine iLX-W650 is the best value Apple CarPlay and
Best CarPlay Head Unit 2018 – Kenwood, Pioneer, Sony and Alpine Review
March 24, 2018
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Best CarPlay Head Unit 2018 Review – More models than ever to choose from! Update – 4-25-2019 – be sure to check out my latest
Sony XAV-AX200 Review
October 8, 2017
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Sony XAV-AX200 expected to ship soon – in depth review coming soon My regular readers probably already know this, but I am a huge fan
Alpine i209-WRA Installed
September 27, 2017
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Alpine i209-WRA installed with brake light reverse camera at Sounds Incredible Mobile At Sounds Incredible Mobile, in Brookfield, CT, we recently had a client bring
Sony XAV-AX100 Review – Best Value for CarPlay and Android Auto
January 7, 2017
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Meet the value packed Sony XAV-AX100 I’m so happy Sony finally made an Apple CarPlay and Android Compatible head unit. For at least the last couple
Best Double Din Navigation 2016 – Kenwood DNX893s, Alpine INE-W967HD or Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX?
September 20, 2016
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Looking for the Best Double Din Navigation for 2016? Car Stereo Chick reviews and compares the Kenwood DNX893s, Alpine INE-W967HD and Pioneer AVIC-8200NEX Double din
BavSound Stage One Review – Base Radio, BMW 1 Series
July 20, 2015
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BavSound for BMWs – Better Sound Simply from Better Speakers? Recently our shop was presented with the opportunity to install and review the BavSound Stage
Best Double Din Head Unit 2015
May 10, 2015
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Meet the Pioneer AVH-4100NEX – Forget best double din 2015, this model is quite possibly the best double din head unit EVER. Pioneer really hit
Top 5 Car Stereo Installation Accessories
February 14, 2015
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Car Stereo Installation Accessories – Want to Know What the Pro’s use? Car stereo installers have a reputation for being somewhat finicky and, for lack
Dynamat Review – How much is needed? Does it work?
February 2, 2015
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Dynamat – Sound Deadening for the Masses Despite its well known brand name, Dynamat sound deadening material is one of those products that consumers tend
Pioneer Double Din AVH-X2700BS
January 31, 2015
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The Pioneer double din AVH-X2700BS is by far the best value double din touch screen head unit I’ve seen so far for 2015 In terms
Alpine iLX-007 Review
November 6, 2014
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It’s here – The Alpine iLX-007 CarPlay Stereo Check it out! Today I received a couple Alpine iLX-007’s and I have to say I’m quite
Alpine Headphones Review
November 2, 2014
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Alpine Headphones Review – Can you feel the music? Alpine’s PR department recently sent me a set of their new Alpine Headphones for review. After
Pioneer AppRadio 4 Review – SPH-DA120
October 25, 2014
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Pioneer AppRadio 4 Hands On Review – SPH-DA120 – I present to you the good, the bad and the quirky When the UPS man arrived
Video Post – Best Double Din Navigation 2014
October 16, 2014
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Car Stereo Chick Hands on Review – Best Double Din Navigation for 2014 I write some pretty long posts. Not everyone feels like reading them.
AppRadio 4 vs AVH-4000NEX
October 12, 2014
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Pioneer – AppRadio 4 vs AVH-4000NEX Estimated read time: 2 minutes 30 seconds. Want to read later? Pioneer now has two double din head units
Pioneer AppRadio 4 vs Alpine iLX-007
October 11, 2014
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Pioneer AppRadio 4 vs Alpine iLX-007 I’m pretty psyched about both of these two new models from Pioneer and Alpine. It’s about time Pioneer ramped
Searching for the Best Car Amplifier?
October 8, 2014
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Whether you’re looking for sound quality, high output or budget friendly choices, I will break down the options and show you the best car amplifier
Best Bluetooth Car Stereo
September 16, 2014
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Looking for a single din Bluetooth car stereo? Estimated read time: 3 minutes 21 seconds. Want to read later? Nearly every day in my own
AVIC-5000NEX Review
September 13, 2014
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Pioneer AVIC-5000NEX Review by Car Stereo Chick Estimated read time: 6 minutes 48 seconds. Want to read later? If you are shopping for a double
Best Touch Screen Car Stereo 2014
August 18, 2014
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Best Double Din Touch Screen Car Stereo 2014 – Hands on review by Car Stereo Chick Estimated read time: 12 minutes 21 seconds. Want to
Best Double Din Car Navigation Systems for 2014
August 7, 2014
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Researching Double Din Touch Screen Car Navigation Systems? Estimated read time: 13 minutes 10 seconds. Want to read later? Don’t feel like reading? Check out
Pioneer AVH-X5600BHS Review
July 11, 2014
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Pioneer AVH-X5600BHS Review Estimated read time: 5 minutes 21 seconds. Want to read later? If you are shopping for a double din touch screen stereo,
Best Single Din Head Unit 2014
July 2, 2014
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Best Single Din Head Unit for 2014 – Sound quality is what it’s all about here Estimated read time: 6 minutes 7 seconds. Want to
What is the best cheap double din head unit?
June 30, 2014
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UPDATE – 2/8/2015 – Looking for the best cheap double din head unit for 2015? Consider the Pioneer AVH-X2700BHS. You can read more about this
Hands on review, the best single din head unit for 2012
May 20, 2012
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Update – Check out the 2014 review here Recently my sales staff and I had a chance to do an A, B, C listening comparison
Car Stereo Chick makes her pick on Best Double Din Navigation 2012
May 20, 2012
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UPDATE – Link to Car Stereo Chick’s 2014 Double Din Navigation Review Hello everyone! After a few weeks of selling and playing with the various
Best Double Din Car Stereo Head units for 2012
April 15, 2012
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Looking for the best double din car stereo head unit for your car? Every customer is unique and their needs are all very different. My
Best new car stereo head units for 2012
March 26, 2012
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Update – Looking for the best car stereo head units for 2014? Check out my latest review for best single din car stereo head units