Dual XHD7714

Nice product

I have a 2005 HONDA CRV with 95k miles and when I took it to the local car audio store - lowest priced option installed was over $400 with HALF the function. So after research found this product - paired with a Axxess ASWC for steering wheel controls for $200. I am VERY pleased. Setting default audio levels on FM, AUX and AV input was nice touch to balance out music source levels; HD radio is cool; hands free calling is weak but functional - I'm 6'2" so my seat is farther from the built-in mic - no business calls but great to pick up a quick call; paired easily with my iPhone, steaming music over Bluetooth is nice; don't even plan to use CD since a thumb drive is easier.
Not sure why folks blast the display lighting - no issues here but would have been nice to hook up available dimmer control wire. Price to value ratio is HIGH for so many functions. First car radio I have ever installed and the radio was a breeze - ASWC took some work as the instructions we're real clear. Did not use the included mounting dash kit (Acura/Honda) - bought another one locally for $15 (Honda / Toyota) that had better screw in positions that allowed me to use the same factory metal brackets. Just couldn't understand that bag of parts on the Acura / Honda mounts - most likely user error. Also added new power outlet in hidden Honda enclosure to mount and power my Sirius radio from the existing power supply. The Electronics Installation Kit is a must have if your a newbee like me. Nice fun project for my 14 year old son and I ...

Great entry,

This is a fantastic entry device at a low price.

Pros:

Bluetooth - works fantastically, I can stream pandora from my droid to the device, navigation cues come in perfectly, and it even switches over to hands free on a phone call.

MP3CDs - Work very well and are able to browse while still playing, a nice feature my higher end products lack.

HDRadio - when it works its great, but expect to get some sort of antenna post or something, because the reception sucks.

USB - works great with jump drives and mini hard drives.

Cons:

audio clarity could be better, it works but doesnt sound as good as my higher end JVC or Kenwood head units.

display is hard to see during the day.

Packed with features

Great value! I would pay $160 for it without losing sleep. Ive had it for a month. Lets go down the features list.

1 HD radio, the only thing that makes it worth it is the Tag button. sound quality is great when driving is the city, countryside it goes in and out of HD to regular.

2 Ipod control works like a charm, I can control from radio or ipod.

3 Aux jack is on the face plate, I wish it was in back, works good.

4 USB port plays files off of a flash drive, useful.

5 Blue tooth is perfect, when I turn on my car it auto connects with my phone. when I make a call it puts it on the speakers and the mic picks up my voice good. Pauses music and displays phone number for incoming calls.

6 Cd works like its supposed to.

7 Three sets of pre amp RCA. I used the sub woofer RCA. I can change the power level of the sub from the stereo seperate from the bass, this is handy because some songs I want more or less base from the sub. Turning it all the way down turn off the sub ( I do this when Im sitting in my car listening to music at school in between class when the car is off, subs will kill a battery within a half hour).

8 Looks. The blue lighting is cool and so is the design, ( my opinion Duals look way cooler than any other brand) Some other reviews say that the buttons feel cheap... they are fine. would buy again. PS free shipping to CA makes up for the pricey taxes. Thanks sonic.

Love the Stereo!

I am happy with every feature on this unit. I have had tons of different radios and just went looking for a cheap deck with USB socket. I was impressed since I opened the box. Looks good and performs even better. I don't know what it sounds like in a car but on my Harley it rocks! Haven't tried the remote...but it even has a remote!
Great quality for a great price!

Bad reception with FM stations and Bluetooth..

Not recommended; I had an older type music system in my car, so I wanted to upgrade to a newer model with extra features such as HD radio, cell phone Bluetooth and USB. This radio offered it all at a great price.
BUT, the FM reception on stations is not good and the cell phone Bluetooth can't be heard very well by the other person I'm calling.
I only liked the HD radio feature and USB/Line-In.
Dual needs to increase the sensitivity to pick up radio stations.

Great value, average performance

Great value for the money. For 129 you get all the bells and whistles. CD has good sound. iPod connectivity is great, you can actually bluetooth your music over. The only problem is the hands free feature due to the internal microphone, it is very annoying for other people to hear especially on the highway. I would go for something with an external mic.

Great value

No problems with it looks great. HD Radio cuts in and out but over all nice. Bluetooth mic sucks. But dont really use it. Rt price is 259.99 so great savings

Outstanding car stereo

Bought this for my wifes car and it was easy to install and she can operate it with no issues. I would recomend it for anyone

Awesome

This product is the best radio i have ever bought, Bluetooth HD and regular broadcast in one. If you buy this you will not be disappointed!

iPhone User Comments

I have to say that this is a decent upgrade from my stock Honda radio. Unfortunately, the USB interface and supplied cable doesn't support the iPhone 3GS... but it does appear to work fine via the Aux and Bluetooth interfaces.... I was just hoping I could use the one USB cable for AV control and charging of my iPhone :(

Other than that installation was pretty straight forward and so far so good on everything else...