 | Dual XHD6425 4X50 Watt Bluetooth-Ready HD Radio and MP3 Player$199.99A quality product from Dual Electronics listed in Car Audio Or Theater |
Description
Built-in HD Radio reception--it's free nationwide--with CD and MP3 playback, a front-panel USB port, and the convenience of a detachable faceplate: that's the Dual XHD6425 receiver. The XHD6425 allows playback of your favorite MP3 and WMA files recorded on CD-R and CD- RW discs. Its powerful on-board DSP processor decodes the compressed audio while maintaining near-CD sound quality. An internal SRAM buffer provides ESP (ElectronicSkip Protection) to virtually eliminate skipping and allows alphanumeric or direct track search--even while a song is currently playing. Finally, add the BTM60 Bluetooth module and enjoy hands-free calling and streaming from compatible Bluetooth devices.
 Built-in HD radio reception, front panel USB, and plenty more. Click to enlarge. |
 Front-panel auxiliary input and USB port. |
 Includes wireless remote. |
Bluetooth Ready
Add the BTM60 Bluetooth module and you'll enjoy wireless, hands-free mobile phone operation with caller ID, along with streaming audio from Bluetooth audio devices. You can also answer and place calls using front panel controls.
Front Panel USB Connection
Connect a USB device to the XHD6425's front panel USB port and play MP3/WMA files directly. Most standard USB devices will also receive a charge (DC 5V/500mA).
1-DIN HD Radio Receiver
The XHD6425 features a 1.0 DIN chassis with an anti-theft detachable face. A black/white dot matrix display and rotary encoder control make navigating the device a snap.
HD Radio Tuner
With the XHD6425's built-in HD Radio tuner, you'll enjoy static-free, digital-quality sound over the airwaves. Both HD2 and HD3 FM multicast channels are supported, and broadcasted info like station name, artist and song title on HD Radio channels is displayed. Store your favorite HD stations among the standard 18 FM and 12 AM presets. Enjoy a new standard of radio with no subscription fees.
AM/FM Tuner
In with the new, but not necessarily out with the old. Tune into your favorite non-HD AM and FM stations, and save up to 30 station presets (18 FM/12 AM). Run Auto Station Store when in a new area to add the strongest signals, and easily scan through your presets.
CD/MP3/WMA Playback
Enjoy your favorite CDs and CD-R/RWs with all the standard CD controls (random/repeat/intro/etc.), or go big and burn a MP3/WMA encoded CD-R/RW for hours of music and display of ID3 Tag info.
Convenience Is Key
Dual threw in some features that'll make you love the XHD6425. A programmable turn-on volume keeps you from blowing your ears out when you head to work in the morning--unless that's what you need to wake up. Keyless CD eject means you can grab that CD on your way out without turning on the vehicle. You can also select the confirmation beep for changing settings/presets/etc.
Great Sound
The XHD6425 features an on-board processor that will improve the sound of your compressed MP3/WMA files. Get quick access to electronic volume, bass, treble, balance, and fader controls, or select one of the 5 preset EQ curves--pop, jazz, classic, beat, and rock. A loudness feature is included for low-level listening with punch, and a mute function for quick sound-off.
Input and Output
Two pairs of preamp outputs are provided for system expansion if you want to add to the XHD6425's 17 Watts RMS (50W peak).
A 3.5mm front panel input is also included for use with iPods, MP3 players, or other external audio devices.
What's in the Box
Dual XHD6425 receiver, trim ring, mounting sleeve, wiring harness, installation hardware, installation/owner's manual
What people are saying about this product
Alright so the title of this review is a little loud but true. I will get right to the main reason I hate this product and would not recommend it to anyone. The reason is that the HD radio cannot be turned off meaning you cannot force analog broadcasts. The reason why this is a real problem is when the radio picks up or loses an HD broadcast it has a very noticeable echo effect. This is very noticeable when you are in a fringe area for HD broadcasts which seems like everywhere. What happens is it constantly picks up and loses the HD broadcast so it has a constant echo effect forcing me to change the station.
So what I did was call Dual Electronics customer service and see if I could trade in the one I bought for a model that had an option to force analog broadcasts, even if I had to pay the difference. I got on the phone with customer service and explained to them my problem and they said they could not do that. So my response was that this was my first time buying a Dual product and I would like for it to be a pleasant one. He responded by saying that same thing "sorry sir I cannot do anything for you". Then I said "so you want me to tell all my friends not to buy Dual Electronics products and to write a bad review about Dual Electronics and he said, and I quote, "yes whatever" so I said "ok" and hung up.
So after all that I was forced to sell the unit on eBay and buy the Kenwood KDC-HD545U which has that option. However the good about the product is that it has great sound and features. I love the aux in and the USB port. So if it had that one option to force only analog broadcasts I would be keeping this unit. But because of that and the fact that Dual customer service is horrendous I will never buy nor would recommend buying any Dual Electronics products ever.
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