Best JVC Car Stereos
Both wireless Carplay AND Android Auto – Very happy with this unit. If you are looking for an affordable unit with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, this is the one. JVC doesn't… Read more
advertise it, but wireless Android Auto works if you put the app in developer mode (takes less than 30 sec). Interface looks great and is customisable, screen is good quality - no HD but it is bright and I can't see any pixels. Resistive touch screen is fine, you'd pay much more for capacative. Also a big plus, this JVC comes with built in OEM steering wheel controller so you don't have to buy an external controller (worth about 90 bucks) if you want to keep using your car's steering wheel control buttons. Negatives: the menu structure is a bit counter-intuitive and has a bit of a learning curve.
Now a good 2nd hand buy – February 2013. Eight months without a car (ours needing an engine/rebuild). So for daily duties I bought a $400 cheapie, a 94 Lancer coupe. Looks… Read more
rough, and after some love it drives ok. The 5 months rego, two near new tyres and the stereo were almost worth what I paid for the car!
In this case, there's 2 (or 3) way JVC ~6" in the doors and JVC 6x9s on the rear parcel shelf.
I ran this stereo for just a day. The reason for this will become plain...
The unit refused to power up. To access the harness plug and fuse, I had to remove the lower dash trim and glove box. They're still off. Sure enough, the fuse in the rear was blown. New fuse, off we go.
So in that one day I was able to achieve a decent sound balance and staging.
The next day the car wouldn't start. Battery at 11.8V. So I disconnected the stereo and recharged the battery.
Whoever "installed" this stereo did it all wrong.
They ran one of the + power wires DIRECTLY to the battery + terminal. Wrong.
There's a yellow + wire that goes to a constant 12V source, and the red + wire that goes to a switched 12V source (such as cig lighter) both preferably in the fuse block.
Black goes to a chassis ground point.
However, this review is about the JVC KD-G725. As others have stated, it's great. Sounds great, lovely intuitive controls and will support a USB thumb drive up to 4GB.
But it's now 2013 and you probably won't find one new today as they were released circa 2006. You may find this or a similar era JVC head unit in a used car or second hand by other means.
The point of this review is: check it was installed properly. If it wasn't, you may well deplete your car battery.
If you buy one second hand and you're lucky, you'll get a manual with it...but the user manual doesn't cover installation. If you're *uber-lucky* you'll also get the installation manual.
Thankfully a Google search will yield a few PDF installation manuals that are applicable (maybe a different KD-G model, but same wiring).
Once my back feels better and I can contort myself to reach behind the centre console, I'll correct the dodgy wiring. I'm really looking forward to enjoying this stereo -- for more than a day! Clear display, good controls esp volume, simple remote, great sound People installing it badly by taking wiring shortcuts, demo display needs disabling if unit reset
JVC KD-R816
Brilliant system, had it over the last 4 years now – Works amazingly well. Never had a problem with it in the last 4 years or so. bought it online and had it installed professionally. Show details
JVC KD-DB56
Great sound, fiddly controls, poor display – DAB radio works perfectly throughout metro area, most of Hills zone (I'm in Adelaide). Huge volume control knob but tiny oddly shaped… Read more
up-down-left-right buttons all crammed together. Remote is small but somewhat better design but won't change function. Display is unreadable in daylight and indicator lights (choose any color - wow) can't be dimmed and very distracting on long country night trips. Otherwise fantastic value and its AM radio (I use it a lot on, yes, LCNT) sounds far better than previous unit (Pioneer).
Excellent – JVC have been leading the way in Audio Entertainment for many years and its no surprise that the KD-G845 should change that. If anything, the G845… Read more
just gives JVC more to boast about.....
The design of the G845 is great, with its finish matching most luxury car trims, and its Blue LEDS/NEON lights, it fits into the dash like it was factory with the car.
The display is easy to see and read in either Daylight or Night, with the ability to change colour...it even dims the display when the Headlights are turned on...or at presets times e.g 6pm-7am it would be dimmed.
For a RRP of $329 this head unit is great value for money that gives a great sound due to its large dynamic range and with 4x 50W outputs the speakers love it too.
Highly recommened....there is also plenty of room to move in price...so ask for a deal when you go to buy! Great LCD Display, Easy To Read Text, Dynamic Sound Range, Natural Bass Effect, Variable Colour Display....Sleek Looking Design Menu Can Get A Littel Hard To Use Without Reading Instructions....
JVC KD-G386
Good – The best u can buy in this price range. The equalizer has 5 preset modes and a user mood for your taste. good sound quality . . . cds run smooth . . store up to 18fm channels sometimes when u eject the cd it does not comes out fully.
JVC KD-G635
Good – Low power amp mode protects the speakers - Good option, CD wakeup feature on IGN off makes easy to eject/insert the CD, Frequency response and S/N… Read more
ratio is excellent with decent speakers. I recommend this player if you are looking around 9k to 10k . You will Enjoy !!! User EQ, Good option, set mid at -6 with boost on bass and treble, you can hear clear low and high notes. Remember to keep the loudness ON USB slot on right side of the unit which often disturbed by my knees when i handle the clutch...
JVC KD-R316
It's ok for entry level – I bought one used from cash converters for 70 dollars aud, and its practical, but moderately customisable. It has features for your amp, and even… Read more
subwoofer. My subwoofer is looped through the rear speaker channel, and has excellent bass. Aux in on front, rca on back, dimming, the works. Only gripe is the lcd shows all options, no matter how you look at it. cheap, effective, bass, aux, rca, remote control. no steering wheel control input, lcd shows all functions in any viewing angle
Good Bluetooth Radio – 5 stars for the very good Bluetooth call quality and the included external microphone. 5 stars for its size and ease of installation. 5 stars for the… Read more
USB port and sound quality. 5 stars for the large Bluetooth call button. 4 stars for the price if you manage to find it on a sale because the RRP is too high. 4 stars for the FM radio reception. 4 stars for the clarity of the display which could be a bit bigger. 4 stars for the volume button which has a good size but is very sensitive, especially when the car is moving. 4 stars for the setup menus which could be better explained in the manual. 3 stars for the Android Remote App which only works as a remote after going through a setup process described in a downloadable manual for the App. 2 stars for the tiny station buttons because they are sized for tiny fingers. 2 stars for the seek buttons which are obscured behind the volume button, at least for right hand drive cars. Despite the few negative points, I am happy with the radio.
JVC KD-R616
Waste of Money – I have recently installed a new JVC KD-R616 in my BMW which has factory fitted 4 speakers. I have added an Amplifier and a Subwoofer to the system… Read more
and there is no amplifier for the speakers and therefore there is no sound coming from the speakers. Only the subwoofer is working and I have to intall an amplifier for the speakers too. This is not quiet working...When the FM is turned on all the speakers are working but when the CD or CD changer or AUX is used the speakers stop working.
Speaker doesnt work except in FM