subject: If you intend to buy Kenwood Car Stereo which also working with iPhone or iPod, this is my Review of Experience [print this page] I purchased this car stereo for my car, Toyota Corolla 2003. I have an iPhone, and this unit is advertised as working well with iPods or iPhones. It works great! And perhaps the most impressive aspect of the Kenwood MP345U is the unexpectedly fantastic audio quality! This Kenwood made my music 100% louder and clearer. This is an amazingly low price for any car stereo.
I did a lot of research when looking for a receiver to replace my factory unit in my Toyota Corolla 2003. Like I said, I wanted to be able to play my iPod video and use a USB thumb-drive without getting into a lot glitz. For the budget, this Kenwood is a solid buy.
Pros:
-I love the power this Kenwood MP345U puts out. The clarity of the music that I get even with the top down is fantastic.
-The controls are fairly intuitive, and I like that it has hard buttons which are easy to find and use while driving. The main rotary knob has a solid feel to it and is easy to adjust.
-The display is simple without a lot of dancing lights.
-Hooks up easily with my iPod, scrolls through all the normal iPod settings: Genre, artist, albums, etc. with ease.
-The Ipod also charges when hooked into the USB port.
-The USB port has a firm cover which feels solid when moving it.
- The remote is nicely designed and feels well made.
Cons:
- the display screen can be wiped out by sunlight, making it difficult to read without straining your eyes.
I did not purchase any special kits for installing this unit. I am relatively technical, so I had no problem installing this in my car, using only some tools like screwdriver, and soldering iron to connect wires were also necessary. It took me only a couple of hours.
I'm well pleased with this Kenwood. I looked around, and couldn't find a receiver that would solve all my wants in this price range. This Kenwood seems like its well made. It handles lots of formats and is easy to use. All in all, Kenwood MP345U is a good receiver, great value for the price, full recommended!
If you intend to buy Kenwood Car Stereo which also working with iPhone or iPod, this is my Review of Experience
