Shop for in-dash car stereos

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: For people who listen primarily to MP3/WMA/AAC audio, the Alpine iDA-X305 offers one of the easiest-to-use interfaces for in-car browsing of digital media. Read review

Specs: Radio / digital player, Radio tuner, Audio line-out, USB, System components control bus, Black, Full-DIN - In-dash unit, Parametric, Digital graphic

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT not only brings a robust set of features into the car in a single box, but it also provides a variety of quick and safe ways to access those features. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, ID3 tags support, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, Dual-zone capability, CD text, 50 Watts x 4, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Rather than reinvent the wheel, Sony's newest all-in-one car audio receiver pairs a brilliant 7-inch display with GPS navigation powered by TomTom. The result is almost the best of both worlds, but we'd like to see a bit more integration. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player, 52 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: 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. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, Dual-zone capability, CD text, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player, CD-ROM, DVD-R DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, CD-DA, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Radio / digital player, Radio tuner, USB, Audio line-out, Full-DIN - In-dash unit, Graphic - 5 bands

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Pioneer's AppRadio has great potential as a cost-effective way to add touch-screen iPhone app control to a car's dashboard, but interface and multitasking issues will prove frustrating for early adopters. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Rear-facing camera capability, Control apps on iPhone 4, iPhone 4 / iPod Touch 4th Gen compatible, Upgradable firmware, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Radio tuner, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Alpine iDA-X100 is a great receiver for people who transport all of their music on an iPod or MP3 player. The unit offers fantastic digital-audio integration without the need for a separate adapter, but should you ever want to just play a CD, you'll be out of luck. Read review

Specs: Radio / digital player, Radio tuner, USB, Audio line-out, Audio line-in, Full-DIN - In-dash unit, Gunmetal black

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The JVC KD-AVX77 El Kameleon is a great receiver for system builders, but the touch-screen interface isn't as easy to use as some of the competition's physical control schemes. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Rear-facing camera capability, Telephone mute, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, Dual-zone capability, Gold plated connectors, LCD display, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player, 50 Watts x 4, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD, Video CD, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Dual-zone capability, LCD display, DVD player, Digital player, Amplifier, GPS navigation system, HD radio tuner, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Parrot Asteroid falls a bit short on delivering the Internet and a rich app experience in the car, but it's still a solid receiver for users looking to add great digital audio connectivity and a top-tier hands-free calling experience to any vehicle. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Bluetooth audio streaming, Upgradable firmware, GPS navigation system, Radio tuner, Digital player, 55 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Dual-zone capability, Bluetooth audio streaming, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, iPod compatible, Digital player, Amplifier, HD radio tuner, DVD player, GPS navigation system, LCD display, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT isn't perfect, but it meets most people's needs for navigation, hands-free calling, and digital audio playback at a very affordable price. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, ID3 tags support, iPod compatible, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, CD player, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, Dual-zone capability, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, LCD display, Amplifier, HD radio tuner, Digital player, GPS navigation system, DVD player, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: For those wanting a large screen for DVD playback that can have an unobtrusive presence while not in use, the Pioneer AVH-P6300BT is a solidly performing option, especially for iPod/iPhone owners. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, iPod compatible, 50 Watts x 4, DVD-R DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, Video CD, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Rear-facing camera capability, Control apps on iPhone 4, iPhone 4 / iPod Touch 4th Gen compatible, 50 Watts x 4, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Rear-facing camera capability, iPod compatible, CD text, 50 Watts x 4, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player, Radio tuner, CD player, Audio line-in, USB, Audio output, Double-DIN - In-dash unit, Parametric

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-out, Audio line-in, USB, Subwoofer output, 7 bands, Black, Full-DIN - In-dash unit

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Dual-zone capability, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, 50 Watts x 4, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Amplifier, Digital player, DVD player, HD radio tuner

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-in, USB 2.0, Audio line-out, Black, Parametric - 3 bands, Full-DIN - In-dash unit

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: Pioneer's AVIC-X920BT not only addresses the core needs of most people, but also it's software is expandable to bring Internet radio into the car, harnesses your media library, and can help you get where you're going as economically as possible. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, 50 Watts x 4, DVD-R DL, CD-R, DVD, CD, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, GPS navigation system, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, Bluetooth hands-free for cellular phone, Rear-facing camera capability, Bluetooth audio streaming, iPod compatible, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, Digital player, DVD player, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The innovative in-dash Alpine IVA-W205 provides a decent range of media playback options as well as a useful navigation service and a good Bluetooth calling interface when connected to Alpine's portable Blackbird GPS device. Read review

Specs: In-dash, LCD monitor, ID3 tags support, Rear-facing camera capability, iPod compatible, CD text, Built-in clock, In-dash unit integrated, DVD+R, CD-R, DVD, CD, Video CD, DVD-Audio, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RW, LCD display, Amplifier, Radio tuner, DVD player, 50 Watts x 4

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Radio / CD / MP3 player / digital player, Radio tuner, CD / MP3 player, Audio line-out, Audio line-in, USB, Subwoofer output, Full-DIN - In-dash unit, Graphic - 5 bands