Clarion ARX8570z

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $599.00 from Local Stereo Shop

Year / Model Reviewed:
1996 ARX8570z

Summary:
I purchased this model years ago when it first hit the market and it has served me well for years. I have installed this unit in over 5 different cars over the years and it continues to serve me like the day I bought it. I would recommend this unit to anyone.

Strengths:
Versatility of controls and expandablitity. Durable, simple to control

Weaknesses:
It's a tape??

Similar Products Used:
Kenwood Excelon line.

Price Paid:  $179.00

Summary:
I would recommend this deck to anyone. Crutchfield is clearing them out to make room for the new models. If you can get your hands on it for under $300, I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to buy it.

Strengths:
This is an amazing deck. The display is bright and beautiful. It has the ability to control an external DSP processor, as well as multiple CD changers and Clarion video gear. The sound quality is terrific. However, if you bypass the internal amp and use outboard amps, the quality is downright incredible.

Weaknesses:
It's a cassette deck, and you must buy a CD changer to listen to CDs. I have had terrible luck with Clarion CD changers (two different models). They skip like crazy.

Similar Products Used:
Clarion 9170 Cassette deck- top of the line 1997 deck. This new deck beats the old deck in terms of sound quality, but not in features. Granted, the 9170 was a $650 unit when it was new, and the 8570 only retailed for $419

Price Paid:  $150.00

Year / Model Reviewed:
 ARX8570z

Summary:
If you can get a deal like I did, go for it. Even if you can get one for $300 and under it's worth it. This deck is amazing!

Strengths:
multi-color display, 3 pre-amp out's, beautiful sound quality

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
Blows out any deck priced around $500 or less.