JVC KD-SH707 Car CD/ MP3 Player

Pros: Great look, motorized/detachable faceplate, quick MP3 playback, front auxilary input, 3 preouts, million features
Cons: cheezy remote, not a fan of the turn volume knob

After being in the market for MP3 head units for quite sometime, and drooling over the JVC digifine series for almost a year, they have finally come down to a reasonable price range and now is the best time to get one. (Online that is.) Check out...

Pros: great sound, indestructible, sleek looking, nice screen & face, low cost
Cons: no MP3 search, missing a minor feature or two, awkward power-off

After doing extensive research on MP3 receivers, I decided to go with the SH-707. My main goal was to replace my stock CD player with an MP3 CD player of quality. I also have other audio equipment by JVC that I just love.

The SH-707 handles...

Pros: Compatibility. 7 Band EQ. In Between track times. Elegant Look.
Cons: 2 Volt pre-outs. No MP3 Search. Not very powerful internal amp.

The KD-SH707 is a player on a mission, to provide the best MP3 playback out there. This player has a sister product, the KD-SH909 which offers slightly upgraded features. The KD-SH707 gives you 2 volt pre-outs, the KD-SH909 gives you 4 volt pre-outs....

Pros: +can read mp3 cds +motorized faceplate +great sound
Cons: +programming can be complicated +no simple treble/bass controls

my ford explorer stock radio was cursed with one of those defective cd players that would skip of you looked at it. i treated myself to an aftermarket radio and picked this one after searching based on features and price. this radio is full featured, ...

Pros: Great sound, impressive features, flawless MP3 playback, beautiful look.
Cons: Display a touch dim.

I've been shopping around for a MP3 player for my car for a couple of months now. The 707 fulfilled each one of my requirements, in order:

1) Sound quality - This was really impressive, I'm still using the stock 6 inch speakers that came with...

Pros: Great value: high-end features at a mid-price. And, cool!
Cons: Buttons and button labels could be bigger.

I agree with all the other comments about this product. All in all, it has a number of great features and options, well matching higher end (and much more expensive) products, but at a mid-price. In addition to good sound and expensive-looking silver...

Pros: neat concept and features
Cons: cheap rca wire output

i never had been compelled to write a review before but this time i had to. this unit did not play any mp3 files and i took it in and that was two months ago... im very unhappy seeing that this was the first time i have ever had a problem with any jvc...

Pros: Great look, stellar sound, good built in amp
Cons: haven't found any yet

I researched this before I bought it and am so glad I decided on this one and not something like the Kenwood KDC-MPV619 which is priced in the same range, claims to have the same features, but really, really sucks. The Kenwood actually got put in my car...

Pros: Everything (but I would get the KD-SH909 for the extra input)
Cons: None.

When I got this unit I wanted motorized face, 1/8" jack for my Minidisc, (yes this unit is THAT old) and a good EQ. I didn't even know I would need a separate sub out until the guy told me I needed a separate amp for my sub. (it was going in a Nakamichi-based 5-channel Lexus with it's own propritary amp.) So I hook the 4 corners up to the head unit and bought a 200 watt amp for the sub. WoW! I had NEVER heard a car stereo sound so good. This beat the Nak head unit and changer by a mile! Sound was unbelievebly crystal clear and the amount of bass (even with a sub-standard subwoofer) was excellent! When I got my new car (another Lexus) I put in a KD-SH9750 (same unit, slightly better features and design - but no input jack on the front) along with a JL Audio sub (Free-air,) MB Quart components, and an Alpine 5-channel amp. Just better and better! And to the reviewer that said "no DVD," in 'cons,' maybe you should not compare it to models 5 years newer, huh?

Pros: MP3, 3 RCA outputs
Cons: Non DVD

I bought this deck years ago and am happy to see that it actually increased in value by 40 dollars. That's a good product. I bought this deck from etronics back in 2002 for $220 and now it sells refurbished or new for $260. I work at ABC Warehouse and sell the newest JVC decks and mine looks nicer and functions nicer than everything we have on our display wall. There is a subwoofer control with the turn of a knob you can adjust from 1-12 which allows you to turn up and down the level of your amp. It basically acts as a remote knob for your amp. I was a little worried about the mechanical aspect of the flip down face to put a cd in, but even after years of use it is still working like the day I bought it. Even after four years I wouldn't trade this deck for any of the newer ones except maybe JVC's new KD-AVX2 DVD/CD deck with a 3.5" LCD built into the face; However, that deck lists around $649.

Pros: Everything.
Cons: I can't think of one.

This is the best head unit I've ever used. Very sleek and elegant display. The motorized face is great and very burly. I can't imagine it ever breaking. Descent sound quality, load, about as good as a sony or a kenwood.