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The comparable value price is $159.99

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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 124 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the sound quality and ease of use of this Bluetooth CD receiver. They also appreciate the inclusion of Bluetooth and a CD player, along with its relatively easy installation and good fit in various vehicles. However, some customers find the display brightness insufficient, especially in daylight conditions. The affordable price point is also frequently praised.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Display brightness

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sound is great, Alex not so much

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The stereo sounds great in my Jeep Cherokee, and I like that I can configure the buttons to match the color of the interior lighting. Unfortunately, the display is monochrome and only displays white. I would've liked to be able to make the display match the interior color as well. The unit sounds great and I like that is has tactile buttons where many radios have touch-sensitive buttons - this makes it easy to use without looking at it. The Alexa functionality hardly works and requires a companion app on your phone, in addition to the Alexa app. I would like if I could replace the Alexa button with Google Assistant, but found that I can press & hold the call button (microphone) instead to do the same thing. It really REALLY does not like to work! I'm not sure if it's my phone, or the companion app, but Alexa is borderline useless on this and doesn't work 75% of the time I connect my phone via Bluetooth. If I were to purchase a new stereo, I'd get one that doesn't have a dedicated digital assistant button unless I could map it to whatever assistant I'd like.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy out does Itself with car radio recommenda

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This JVC car radio/receiver is exceptional in value and in performance. I had an aftermarket product in the car, which was a Sony. All of a sudden, the Sony stop performing properly and would go into demonstration mode and do other strange things which I could not stop. I went to the local Best Buy and talked with one of the associates who was extremely familiar with car radios. He recommended the VC and I am so happy he did very reasonable price on the radio; absolutely sensational installed job which was done timely and cost effectively. Would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth, Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Radio upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to install, great quality , sleek look , adds nice features to my 05 corolla , Bluetooth works well no need for transmitter , added up graded speakers and this unit powers them well

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Close by

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The new color is great and the sound is even better..JVC ..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    JVC

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a nice stereo. Good quality for it's sale price. Bluetooth, Alexa, and CD features. Different color display.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JVC

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice stereo works great.. The USB is a pulse with the alexsa.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works but more complicated to use than I like.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It fit into the stock location easily, no cutting or consul replacement (I don't need nor use touch screens). Sound reproduction is OK, needs better speakers then the OEs that came with my Jeep. I believe in the "KISS" principle and this unit is a little more complicated then I like. I have to crank up the volume when using my cell phone on Bluetooth. Had to mount the Sirius XM antenna on the front near the wind shield because the roof is a molded plastic.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Display brightness

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Can only install facing down

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just bought this because it still had a CD player and had it installed by Geek Squad. After installation in my vehicle you can only see the screen when you look from the top down. I can’t see the screen while driving, even with the brightness turned up all the way. This is going to be returned and buy some other until that doesnt use a polarized LCD display.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great new sounds for my old car

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a 2003 car that still has a lot of life in it, but because the vehicle is old, I didn't want to invest big money, or need a big deal radio or sound system. I looked at a lot of radios and found Best Buy had the best options and price for my needs, including a great install price. The installation representative was friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, had the job completed before I could finish a cup of coffee. He then took the time to sit in the car with me to give me a mini tutorial so I could begin enjoying my new radio immediately. As you can see, overall I had a great experience and I highly recommend Best Buy, their products, and their staff.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good buy!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sound good, has lots of features for the price and looks nice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would Recommend

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this receiver. It's the second one that I have purchased. I like the multiple color options on the face. Plays cd's well and my grandkids like that it changes colors.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Plays CDs

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice, plays CDs. Has Aux jack for IPOD. AM/FM/ Pretty loud.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great, easy to use. The lighting is cool, too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    radio for GMC

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased the JVC satellite radio. Great product and fits truck perfectly. Easy to install and easy to operate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satellite radio installed

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound quality and dave was professional and a pleasure to deal with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JVC rocks

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great unit. Intuitive to use. JVC makes it simple.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    JVC radio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Functions as expected, Has features that we were lookng for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bluetooth

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Basic functions for an older car

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this for my son’s 2009 car. Didn’t want a touch sceen because it is always in the Vegas heat and not sure how well it would hold up, so this suited his need for Bluetooth, aux cord, and colors. Best Buy also did the install for a fee (under the threshold $ amount for free install)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jeep install

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy install. The directions to set up the radio aren’t the best tho.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great stereo for the price!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great stereo for the price! Easy to install myself and sounds great! Would def recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend