Mobile ES. The ONLY way to listen!
Written: Dec 12 '99
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Pros: Large display. Anti-skip memory. Great sound
Cons: Poor contrast on display. External power supply for display. Faceplate hard to reinstall.
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| TheDeejay's Full Review: Sony CDX-C7850 CD Receiver Camcorder |
If you are looking for a high quality in-dash CD player, I highly recommend the Sony CDX-C7850. I installed the unit in a 1995 Ford Escort. It went in with little trouble, although the power supply for the display is a pain in the butt to cram into the dash.
Overall, the deck hasn't given me any trouble at all. I like the large display, and the drop down face. One thing that I think this unit is missing, however, is a "MUTE" button. The previous unit that I had included that important function. It might not seem like anything big to you, but I have the wired remote control installed, and it DOES have that function on it. It is very convenient for when the cell phone rings!
The anti-skip memory has come in handy. I highly reccommend a unit that has it, even if you drive the smoothest car on the road. It keeps the music flowing...uninterrupted.
One of the main reasons that I purchased this unit was because of the preamp outputs. This model includes front, rear, and subwoofer outputs. In a multi-amp system like I have, it makes installation and setup much easier, and you have better control over the overall sound.
The disadvantages that I have found with this unit: The faceplate is hard to reinstall once you remove it. If you have plenty of light and can see what you're doing, then there's no problem. However, sitting in a dark parking lot, or in the driveway at night, it gave me lots of trouble. The display can be hard to read in the sun. Also, the contrast control on the unit doesn't give you much range. In the normal position that I am in when driving, the display appears to be washed out.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 420.00
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