Kenwood In-dash car stereos

The Bottom Line: With a built-in navigation system and a decent range of media playback options, the Kenwood DNX7100 cannot be faulted for its breadth of features, but the system is let down by its counterintuitive media-selection interface.

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, iPod compatible, Rear-facing camera capability, 50 Watts x 4, In-dash unit integrated, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, GPS navigation system

The Bottom Line: The Kenwood DPX302 has basic digital audio support and some advanced audio-customization features, but its user interface is less than adequate, even for an entry-level car stereo.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-in, Audio line-out, System components control bus

The Bottom Line: The Kenwood KDC X890 is a capable head unit that supports a broad range of audio formats. Voice indexing helps counteract awkward manual file selection, although the system's claims that it measures car performance are dubious.

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, USB, Audio line-in, Subwoofer output, Rear channel output, Front channel output

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Built-in clock, Telephone mute, iPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Upgradable firmware, Dual-zone capability, Bluetooth audio streaming, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, 50 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Video CD

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Built-in clock, Telephone mute, iPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Upgradable firmware, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, 50 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Built-in clock, Telephone mute, iPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Upgradable firmware, Dual-zone capability, Bluetooth audio streaming, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, 50 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Video CD

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Rear channel output, Front channel output, Subwoofer output, Audio line-in, USB, System components control bus

Specs: Radio / CD player, Audio line-in, Audio line-out

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Built-in clock, Telephone mute, iPod compatible, ID3 tags support, Upgradable firmware, Rear-facing camera capability, 50 Watts x 4, Amplifier, DVD player, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system, CD, DVD, CD-R, DivX, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, Video CD

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-out, System components control bus, Audio line-in, USB