So, I think the search is finally over ... A brief history of the JVC. I have been driving for almost a year a Skoda Octavia I with green-orange-colored dashboard lights. The old radio in my previous Golf IV with blue-red-Key and display lighting so could not be used and had therefore to be replaced. Moreover, it had no USB interface also. The first pathetic attempt was a Sony device that I liked to be, but got through his pure white display font more halogen spotlights possible and for me as a regular night drivers after the first ride in the dark the red card because it has blinded without end , Then the Pioneer 3400 UB came. This radio has the advantage to adjust the colors of the display and the keys in an infinite number of nuances to your own needs and to also to dim yet. So I came este time along well, but the operation of the device was specifically related to the MP3 playback via USB stick pure impertinence. I have rarely seen such a confused menu structure and after a few weeks I had on this device no longer wanted. Since I anyway have a huge problem, somehow accommodate the incredible harnesses modern car radios in the bay of the Skoda, I thought I'd take the chance and replace the Pioneer by a device with low installation depth, as I the CD drive anyway almost never need and preferred USB Sticks use. The absolute letdown followed immediately: RMD Caliber 210. A review additonally already. So, now I was again without radio and there was undecided as ever. The setting this time was clear: There must be no more let down, otherwise I would spin! So I got up again and Reviews reviews and down read until my eyes been watering and the skull has smoked. Ultimately, there was only one option: ago The JVC KD-X50 BT had! Equipment ordered, delivered the next day - thanks to Amazon for the as always excellent service. Now the Rezensiuon for JVC: Part 1 - Installation / Dimensions / Housing: The installation proceeded largely without problems, thanks to the ability to reposition the continuous positive, I needed no additional ISO adapter in the Octavia. Nevertheless a downer: The wiring harness of the JVC is once again incredibly long and fat. In addition a long, fixedly mounted on the rear panel USB cable (1,5m) which will be in addition to the existing cable chaos relocated. (Most users will probably use this USB port just like I did for the included Bluetooth dongle, I really wonder why you do not just installed an ordinary USB port on the rear panel, then where everyone has the freedom of choice - either to slot in the Bluetooth Donngle right there or a specially USB Verlängerunsgkabel - eg for an I-Pod in the glove compartment) And then there's another cable - the one natural essential needs - namely the microphone integrated speakerphone. So I stood in front of a multi previously almost impossible task. This time I was so clever that located under the radio slot to expand empty Additional console of Octavia and on the rear side saw off around 8cm. So I have created a little extra space and could engage with tooth and nail to the radio in the bracket. I am happy with the matter, however, not yet, because I'm really scared that it squeezes me sooner or later a cable. If I have a lot of desire and time, I'll take it all out again and shorten the lower bracket more. To me it is a mystery why a car radio without CD-ROM drive must have the same dimensions as a unit with CD player ?! I am convinced that NEN pile was remodels air in the device, as I am convinced that I am not the only user who aligned during installation without end and then the back of the hand should be treated for 3 days with Bepanthen until the bruises healed are. The housing of the JVC makes a solid impression, all buttons have a clean and clear pressure point and can be operated just fine. Similarly, the large Volume and mode dial. Nothing wobbles, to work with it quickly and precisely. The display glass and also the rest of the Obefläche reflect and attract dust like a magnet. Directly after installation at the first audition I had the urge to wipe his hand over it ... What I already knew because of various reviews, but nevertheless an absolute no-go's, are the lack of preset buttons, more on that later. Conclusion for Part 1: almost 4 star missed Part 2 - Equipment / Steering: All buttons are easily accessible, the operation of the appliance is absolutely conclusive and logical after a few minutes if you have recognized the basic principle. Except for the Bluetooth connection I needed the manual for anything and have very good deal found me right away. What bothers me a bit is the lack of opportunity unzustellen the display language to German. I am good at English and have no problem, but I fändes simply beautiful. The fully perfect score gets the device from me in terms of lighting, display and configuration options for the same. I could finally - FINALLY !!! - Precisely adjust the display of the radio to my needs and desires color! Furthermore, you can dim the display strong and button illumination and so really hidden anything! As a special treat even works the automatic dimming when I turn on the lights of the vehicle. Top! The receiver of the tuner does its job properly, but may have some noise. Here in the foothills of the Alps, there are generally only a few channels that are well received, with the JVC will change that fact. SWR1, SWR3, Antenne Bayern, Bayern 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 - that's it. However, I hear on the way to work (just 50km) much radio and thus of course is also often times back and forth between the transmitters - which is not really great feels without memory keys. Probably get used to it, but I finds not good that you go up and down to scroll or click transmitter must. What immediately caught my imagination, is the built-in speakerphone. This can be used easily on the Bluetooth function in almost every modern mobile phone. The connection with the Nokia 5230 worked in any case within 20 seconds totally perfect incl. Access on phone book on the radio. Voice quality excellent - not only in the car - but I called people acknowledge that they understand me very well via the included micro of the JVC (the mic I have mounted on the steering column in front of the speedometer) It is a great thing and you feels immediately comfortable with this function. Music playback through the phone, I have not tested, but should probably not be a problem. Access to an inserted at the front USB stick is quick, only a fairly large level difference zumn tuner I noticed - Radio is noticeably quieter than the music of USB ... (?) The supplied remote control I do not need for the use of radio in a mobile home that is determined in practice, where they make the radio does not turn on and off, can the strongly restricts this function but then again ... Conclusion for Part 2: good 4 stars Part 3 - sound: For me, besides the subject matter with the display brightness or color is actually the most important criterion at all. And because the JVC is no nakedness, the sound is simply outstanding! I have compared with the previously used radio a much better sound experience in my Skoda. There is a station wagon and rear speakers are not installed, I have with the boxes in the front doors and the additional tweeters clearly come up in the dashboard. And that was really a quantum leap over previous devices! Deep, rich bass without droning, clean mids and crystal clear highs combine to create a (for me rather weak Loudspeakers) really great overall sound experience! I can also easily activate the loudness function of the JVC, the sound stays clean and fun! The additional EQ function, with which you can cycle through various equalizer curves, is OK, but would mE no dedicated button on the control panel requires - for me radio station buttons would have been 100x better ... Conclusion Part 3: very clear 5 Stars! Overall conclusion: The JVC KD-X 50 BT is a thoroughly well-equipped device with many great features, especially the impeccable integrated speakerphone via Bluetooth. Especially for people who lay like me, great importance to a glare-free, dimmable and available in the colors perfectly adaptable display value, this device is absolutely your best choice! The whole then combined with excellent sound deserves a strong buy recommendation - particularly given the truly fair price of just over 80 EURO. 1 star deduction there, despite all the positive details of the excessive housing (depth), the in my opinion, unnecessary fats and long wiring harness and the lack of preset buttons for the tuner. The unit earned but really four star rock solid, the negative aspects are negligible given the overall performance of the KD-X 50 BT almost. I hope to be able to help in decision-making or other with my review.
Addendum (31/12/2012) Thus, the radio was now almost 2 weeks in use. After about a week no Bluetooth connection is possible. Long hours, tedious trial and error with 4 different mobile phones (Samsung, Nokia and Apple) was not successful. 2x radio disconnected from the power, in addition uses the located on the front panel reset button - the result always remained the same: "Pairing with the JVC Unit impossible" As a last resort I've even bought another USB Bluetooth dongle, because I thought that possibly the supplied JVC dongle was broken ... no chance. An inquiry to the JVC Support Center also remained unanswered ... :-( Furthermore, I must say that it is not stuck to my initial opinion when it comes to the lack of radio station buttons: It is in everyday life unbearable to constantly "looking" in the desired station must, by up or down through the preset stations clicks.
The radio is now back, I'm going to have what another Find, 4 stars 3
