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JVC Arsenal KD-A305

In-Dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with 30,000 Variable Color Display, Front Aux Input, Remote

4.8

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Variable-color illumination technology from JVC will make the KD-A305 flow with the interior of any vehicle. With hover 30,000 shades of color and 30 color preset to choose from, you can choose the color that matches the OEM colors perfectly. This is just one of the many great features that JVC offers with this in-dash radio. It comes ready for a Bluetooth adapter to be installed, allowing hand-free communication. 5 Volt preamp outputs will provide a loud and clear signal to the amplifier. The unit comes iPod ready with separate iPod connection cable. With HD Radio and Satellite Radio also being options to expand to, the JVC KD-A305 is a great solution to any vehicle!

General Features:

  • In-dash CD, MP3, WMA Receiver with Remote
  • Detachable face
  • 30,000 Variable-color illumination display
  • Wireless remote control included
  • Power Output:
    • Peak: 50 watts x 4 channels
    • RMS: 20 watts x 4 channels
  • MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album)
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 2-year Manufacturer's warranty

Playback and Audio Features:

  • Playback of CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, and WMA
  • HS tuner with 18FM/12AM presets
  • 24-bit DAC
  • iEQ (3-band parametric equalizer with preset tone curves)

Expandability Options:

  • 1 Set of 5V preamp outputs (Rear or Subwoofer selectable)
  • Bluetooth Ready: JVC KS-BTA200 adapter required and sold separately
  • HD Radio Ready: JVC KT-HD300 required and sold separately
  • SIRIUS or XM Satellite Radio Ready: SIRIUS Combo Package or XM XM Package required with an additional subscription required and sold separately
  • iPod Ready: JVC KS-PD100 required and sold separately
    • The Apple iPhone 3G, iPod Nano 4th Gen, iPod Touch 2nd Gen, and any other newly released iPods can be controlled using the iPod adapter above; however, charging will not be possible unless you purchase the Scosche IFWA PassPORT charging adapter.
  • Steering wheel remote control ready: The PAC SWI-JACKv1 is required and sold separately
  • Front-panel auxiliary input: 3.5mm (headphone jack) allows connection to portable media devices such as MP3 players, etc.
  • CD Changer controls
Product History:
JVC Arsenal KD-A315 thumbnail
(newest, current model)
JVC Arsenal KD-A305 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by JVC Arsenal KD-A315)
JVC Arsenal KD-AR390 thumbnail
(previous model, replaced by JVC Arsenal KD-A305)
In-Dash Receiver Specifications
Receiver SizeSingle DIN
Faceplate SecurityDetachable
Motorized FaceplateNo
Remote ControlYes
Peak Power Output50 watts x 4 channels
RMS Power Output20 watts x 4 channels
Preamp RCA Outputs1 Pair
Sub Preamp RCA OutputNo
Preamp Voltage5 volts
Built-In EqualizeriEQ with EQ Presets
Display TypeDot-Matrix Text Display
Display Color30,000 Variable Colors
Button ColorVariable Colors
CD Signal-to-Noise98 dB
CEA-2006 CompliantYes
Playback Features
AM/FM TunerYes
FM Presets18
AM Presets12
CD-R/RW PlaybackYes
MP3 PlaybackYes
WMA PlaybackYes
DVD / Video PlaybackNo
Expandability Features
NavigationNo
Audio/Video InputsFront 3.5mm
Optional
Audio/Video OutputsNo
USB InputNo
iPod Audio ConnectionOptional (Accessory Required and Sold Separately)
Satellite RadioOptional - SIRIUS or XM (Accessory required and sold separately)
HD RadioOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Bluetooth ConnectivityOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Steering Wheel Control CompatibleYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
CD Changer ControlsOptional (Accessory required and sold separately)
Rear View Camera InputNo
Memory Card ReaderNo
iPod Information
Compatible Apple Devices4G iPod Color & Photo (20, 30, 40, & 60GB)
iPod Classic (120GB)
iPod Classic (80 &160GB)
iPod Mini (4 & 6GB)
iPod Nano 1st Generation (1, 2, & 4GB)
iPod Nano 2nd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 3rd Generation (4 & 8GB)
iPod Nano 4th Generation (8 & 16GB)
iPod Charging Adapter RequiredYes (Accessory required and sold separately)
Warranty and Return Policy
Return Policy Standard Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration2 years
Labor Warranty Duration2 years
Warranty ProviderManufacturer
Customer Review Summary for JVC Arsenal KD-A305
Average Customer Rating is 4.8 out of 5 stars:
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Average Attributes Rating:
Durability
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.8
Design
4.3
Usability
4.8
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews:
March 16, 2010 JVC Arsenal kd-a305
Review by
Marc from Manahawkin, NJ
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Bought this headunit about 6 months ago, i must say i love it. The headunit has great power to power my 2000watt amp and my 2 12s. The colors to pick from is def one of the best things about this headunit. Everyone that gets in my car always asks about it, and the color condemnations are almost endless. I have my headunit on the demo mode which switches through the colors by its self. The only thing I do not like about this headunit is there is not any preset buttons on the headunit to set radio stations. You can save stations and scroll through them buts its tough to do. Besides that i recommend it to all. My friend just got one too lol.
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December 20, 2009 Awsome Radio
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Stephen from NJ
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This HD Radio comes in nice and clear and combo with some good speakers really rocks out i have mine hooked up 5.25 inch JBL components and it rocks
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July 6, 2009 JVC Arsenal Kd-A305
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Jack from Aurora, CO
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The customer service was great and the product arrived sooner then projected, with the help of the rep, the attachments he recommended made it a snap to install. The product adapted well and sounds and preforms outstanding!

I would strongly recommend this company and the product
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June 11, 2009 Great Value, Great Features
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Leonard from Pratt, KS
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I purchased 2 of these CD players. Liked the features of the different display color, auxillary input and XM radio ready. Have used both for 6 months and have had no trouble with either unit. When purchased they came with the install kit and wiring harness. You just can't beat a deal like that.
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Product Summary

Manufacturer: JVC
Model number: KD-A305
UPC: 046838036439
Weight: 3.74 lbs
Internal SKU: kda305
Internal product ID: 16354
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