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4 star
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Durability
4.2
Value
4.1
Features
4.5
Design
4.6
Usability
4.3

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JUNK! DIED COMPLETELY!!!

This was installed in October and COMPLETELY CRASHED in
January.
GPS SUCKS!!!! It speaks directions FROM THE UNIT!! NOT THE SPEAKERS! Spoken Directions about one FIFTEENTH the noise of the previously played music.
* Bluetooth music? NOPE! NOT on iPhone 5 OR Galaxy S3. However it "sees" what's playing (track and artist) and DISPLAYS it - it just doesn't actually PLAY IT! GARBAGE!
* USB Music - NOPE. SAME AS ABOVE. AND! A popup window pops up and says "Type in code". You hit the "cell" area asking for a code thinking it's going to have a keyboard displayed. NOPE. GARBAGE! Remote? NOPE. ITS WINDOWS CE as and DOESN'T WORK!
* Bluetooth phone: WORKS! Once! Then you have to re-pair - EVERY time.
* Buttons - UN-LABELED!!??!??
* Touch screen: WOBBLES EVERY TIME YOU TOUCH IT! It's LARGELY NONREACTIVE.
* GPS: FOUR PAGES TO SCROLL THROUGH TO ADJUST THE VOLUME!! Then it SOUNDS like the "test audio" is right, and when giving directions it WHISPERS -- FROM THE UNIT!!!!

By Jude on February 3, 2014

90 found this helpful


Clarion NZ503

Cheers for a great stereo with extras galore - this unit absolutely pumps with a great hands free, bluetooth and GPS.

Heads up for non USA buyers - updating the maps is difficult.

By Melv on October 27, 2014

89 found this helpful


Clarion NZ503

easy to upgrade the navigation the duel zone makes it nice if you have kids they can watch a movie wile you listen to the radio.

By Chris on March 18, 2014

85 found this helpful


Nice radio

I love this radio has a lot of options the screen is just right and i really like that you can close it and the radio keeps playing

By Kevin on July 11, 2014

81 found this helpful


Excellent choice for the money

You get all the features of the expensive units from pioneer, kenwood, etc at a great price. You will not be disappointed.
Buy it from sonic as well, best price around, trust me I shopped a while.

By John on August 23, 2013

80 found this helpful


The best unit out!

The clarion nz503 is the reinvention of the wheel all over again!

This unit can do it all for a low price, can't conpeat with this unit why because it comes with gps and you can add "siriusxm" and hd radio tuner.

It works just like a window cellphone operation system.

I have every option connected to this unit rear camera tv tuner hd radio siriusxm steerwheel control ipod bluetooth mic video bypass switch clarion 2nd zone monitor trust me get the extras the unit works better with it, and you will enjoy it also.

Yes i would recommend this product!

By mack on March 29, 2013

81 found this helpful


Not too Shabby for price, but..

Its not a bad Head unit at all. works great, very little static between music that I have noticed. Pushes the stock speakers in my Challenger fine. However, the lag when using the touch screen can be rather annoying. I fought with this for a bit because I wasn't sure if it registered my touch (Leave the beep on) Other that that, its been really nice so far, great edition.

By John on April 17, 2014

76 found this helpful


Beautiful Machine!!!

So far i have no problem at all, only in the beginning for setting up. I would suggest that whoever buy this Radio, you have to read the Menu very carefully, since it's very easy to miss some important info., anyway, i really enjoy the radio! Everything in only one din size! Great Product!!!

By James on October 13, 2013

73 found this helpful


Clarion NZ503

Nice design on paper, but short on performance. The unit stalls between modes or even channel changes, particularly with the Sirius XM tuner. To resume, it requires turning the unit off and then, back on. Needless to say, I don't feel that I got my money's worth.

By C.A. on September 17, 2013

74 found this helpful


Great and Easy Unit to use.

This is a really easy unit to use. It produces excellent sound and just has so many different uses. It made my traveling a much higher end experience. I love this unit!

By Ron on September 19, 2013

72 found this helpful


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