Panasonic CQ-DRX900U

Price Paid:  $500.00 from Finland

Year / Model Reviewed:
 2001

Strengths:
Center Speaker DSP / EQ Very clear sound Remote Control

Weaknesses:
No CD-text Little confusing to use (at first)

Summary:
Very nice CD-radio, Very clear sound, DSP lacks some functions (main speakers (Front/rear) delays), No CD-Text without Changer (i cant believe this), nice looking, center speaker is very good, 6-volt preouts and subout..

Strengths:
I like the center speaker because it actually makes an difference and the tilt.. sound quality is really really clear..

Weaknesses:
can't see too well when its sunny and shinning into the car...

Summary:
Very good looking deck during day and night.. features are pretty straight foward but there are A lot of features...

Similar Products Used:
Much more advance then any pioneer i've played with...

Price Paid:  $400.00

Strengths:
Built-in DSP. Digital display is a light show!!! After you earn your bachelor of science degree at Panasonic University, you'll have a blast with all the gadgets on this one.

Weaknesses:
Very complicated unit to use. Keep your owners' manual at hand at all times. It will take you atleast a week to figure out how to adjust everything on this radio.

Summary:
Not for competition use. If you're putting together a total multi-media system, this might be the one for you. Again, very complicated to use for everyday listening.

Similar Products Used:
None