Aiwa CDC-X504MP Car CD / MP3 Player
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- MP3 / WMA Playback: MP3 Playback
- Anti-Theft Protection: Detachable Face Panel
- Player Type: CD
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A Decent mp3-capable Player for the Money
Pros
Relatively inexpensive. Front input and other nice features. Decent sound quality and FM/AM reception.
Cons
Auxiliary input boost may be a little weak. No DSP. Limited 3-band EQ.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
A great alternative for those who don't want to spend a fortune on a mp3-capable car stereo.
I bought this product so I could listen to mp3s and audiobooks (via the front 1/8" stereo mini-jack) in my car without spending a fortune. Searched around the internet and found it at Crutchfield for ~$150 shipped (came with free wiring harness and mounting plate for my 99 Accord). Also came with installation instructions and install was fairly straight-forward.
This thing is pretty decent for the money! I quickly burned a CD full of mp3s folders and the player had no problem reading the CD. I have heard of people complaining that some players take awhile to read and play an mp3 CD, but this unit seems to read mp3 CDs as quickly as a regular CD and has no speed issues moving back and forward through tracks and folders. If you include ID3 tags, the player with read them and scroll song and artist info across the display.
The player has some nice options.
:: EQ - has included presets and 1 custom. Not all sound great and only have bass, mid, and treble adjustment (3-band), but is a nice addition.
:: Remote - Thought this was kinda goofy to have in a car, but I almost always use it exclusively instead of touching the player controls. It's pretty basic, but is laid out well and easy to use w/o having to take your eyes off the road.
:: Front Auxiliary Input - Have only used it with a RIO S35 mp3 player and my PocketPC PDA. Although you can adjust the input level, I found that it does not boost the signal enough for the Rio to make it usable (even with the RIO volume turned up close to max. Need to try with some other sources). I have Audible installed on my PocketPC and use it to listen to audiobooks on my daily commute. Thankfully, the PocketPC has better output than the RIO s35, so volume is not as much of an issue riding at highway speeds. I guess an option may be to buy a Boosteroo headphone amplifier to boost the output of devices plugged into the available input jack if this is a problem with other devices.
:: Driver's Sound Stage Adjustment(DSSA) - Has an option where you can supposedly best serve the driver or front passenger. Interesting concept, but I don't find it very useful.
:: Detachable faceplate - Easy to remove and put back on. You feel a little play when pushing buttons on the stereo itself (like most detachable face units I have owned), but I almost always use the remote.
I have had the unit a week and am pretty happy with it so far. Sound quality is decent and design is nice for a sub $150 unit.
This thing is pretty decent for the money! I quickly burned a CD full of mp3s folders and the player had no problem reading the CD. I have heard of people complaining that some players take awhile to read and play an mp3 CD, but this unit seems to read mp3 CDs as quickly as a regular CD and has no speed issues moving back and forward through tracks and folders. If you include ID3 tags, the player with read them and scroll song and artist info across the display.
The player has some nice options.
:: EQ - has included presets and 1 custom. Not all sound great and only have bass, mid, and treble adjustment (3-band), but is a nice addition.
:: Remote - Thought this was kinda goofy to have in a car, but I almost always use it exclusively instead of touching the player controls. It's pretty basic, but is laid out well and easy to use w/o having to take your eyes off the road.
:: Front Auxiliary Input - Have only used it with a RIO S35 mp3 player and my PocketPC PDA. Although you can adjust the input level, I found that it does not boost the signal enough for the Rio to make it usable (even with the RIO volume turned up close to max. Need to try with some other sources). I have Audible installed on my PocketPC and use it to listen to audiobooks on my daily commute. Thankfully, the PocketPC has better output than the RIO s35, so volume is not as much of an issue riding at highway speeds. I guess an option may be to buy a Boosteroo headphone amplifier to boost the output of devices plugged into the available input jack if this is a problem with other devices.
:: Driver's Sound Stage Adjustment(DSSA) - Has an option where you can supposedly best serve the driver or front passenger. Interesting concept, but I don't find it very useful.
:: Detachable faceplate - Easy to remove and put back on. You feel a little play when pushing buttons on the stereo itself (like most detachable face units I have owned), but I almost always use the remote.
I have had the unit a week and am pretty happy with it so far. Sound quality is decent and design is nice for a sub $150 unit.
