Best 5 car stereos
(Updated April 22, 2013 10:44 AM PDT)
Pioneer AVIC Z130BT
In one box, the Pioneer AVIC-Z130BT has all the must-have car tech features that most people could want, including hands-free calling, voice-controlled digital audio playback, and turn-by-turn directions with traffic data.
Price: $1,899.99 (check prices)
4 stars Read full review
Sony MEX-GS600BT - car - CD receiver - in-dash unit - Full-DIN
The Sony MEX-GS600BT's App Remote function is not very useful without a dashboard mount for your phone, but everything else about this full-featured car stereo makes it easily recommendable.
Price: $179.99 - $199.99 (check prices)
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Alpine CDE-141
The Alpine CDE-141 won't blow you away with bells and whistles, but this entry-level car stereo gets the basics right at a competitive price.
Price: $83.29 - $99.99 (check prices)
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Pioneer DEH-X9500BHS CD receiver
The Pioneer DEH-X9500BHS packs in a remarkably wide range of audio sources for a single-DIN receiver, including some rudimentary app integration.
Price: $182.95 - $260.00 (check prices)
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Parrot Asteroid Smart - navigation system with digital player and LCD monitor - display 6.2 in - in-dash unit - Double-DIN
The Parrot Asteroid Smart is a smartly designed and flexible multimedia receiver that hangs its hat on an app market that, for now, doesn't offer much choice.
Price: $479.99 - $599.99 (check prices)
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