JVC's EL Kameleon LX3 Now you see it, Now you don't
Written: Mar 20 '00 (Updated Mar 21 '00)
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Pros: Security feature, very unique
Cons: Control panel buttons little difficult to learn, the face
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| Burner15's Full Review: JVC KD-LX3 Car CD Player |
Specs...
When you power up this unit, a multicolor display with CFL backlight and a multipurpose control panel suddenly appear!! And with BBE processing, an HS-II tuner, 16 watts RMS/40 peak x 4 channels of internal power, and built in changer controls, the KD-LX3 is virtually remarkable. It has basically all the features of other top CD in dash receivers. This receiver has: "EL Kameleon" face, multicolor display, CFL backlight, HS-II tuner, 2 sets of preamp outputs for additional amplifier use, BBE processing, CD changer controls, CD text capability, 4-V output, line in terminals, CD frequency response, and a wireless remote.
Value...
JVC's latest innovation in anti-theft technology is brilliant. The new Kameleon receivers change their appearance to match their environment. When you're driving somewhere with your friends listening to your favorite music, the face of an EL Kameleon looks like any other well designed display that's stylish and eye-catching. The control panel slides back into the dash when you turn your car off, and the faceplate turns pitch black. It looks like you've detached your faceplate and taken it with you. So a person that wants to steal your car deck won't waste their time because it looks like it's not even there. I personally prefer detachable face head units. But this is definitely a top of the line unit. It's high tech and very unique. This is not something you see everyday. The general features can be found cheaper, so if you can find a nice unit for less money then go for it. The EL Kameleon gives you a great security feature so that you can't forget to bring your face with you and be forced to drive without listening to your radio. And that's not a pleasurable experience.
In Dash...
Although the sound that an in dash receiver puts out is very important, there are the many people out there who have to like the way that CD player looks in the car. Some people buy a head unit because they like the way that the face lights up or how it looks. The face on the EL Kameleon is definitely a nice face but I really don't like the way it looks. It's great how it turns black when you turn your car off, but when it's on it's not the stylish looking face out there, so if you're only looking for a deck that looks appealing then this is not the one you should choose.
Recommended:
Yes
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