Clarion CX501 Double-DIN CD/Bluetooth/USB Receiver

 

Clarion CX501 Double-DIN CD/Bluetooth/USB Receiver

 

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Product Description

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Clarion's CX501 is a versatile double-DIN CD receiver with room to develop, supplying Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming, MP3/WMA playback, USB connectivity with iPod direct manage, a three.5mm auxiliary input, and a 50W x four MOSFET amplifier to crank out the tunes. Ready to develop? The CX501 provides six channels of preamp outputs for technique expansion, and the capability to add SIRIUS or HD radio.

Built-in Bluetooth Hands-free Calling and Audio Streaming
The CX501's built-in wireless Bluetooth interface supports HSP/HFP for hands-zero cost operation and PBAP for phonebook download. You can quickly communicate with the outside planet by listening to telephone calls via the car's audio method and talking via the embedded microphone. And with A2DP/AVRCP support, you can enjoy music streamed from your mobile phone.
CD and WMA/MP3 Playback
Enjoy your favorite CDs or CD-R/RW discs, or burn CD-R/RWs full of MP3/WMA digital audio files for hours of playback on a single disc.
Not feeling like waiting for a disc to burn? Throw a bunch of tunes on a USB thumb drive and play back directly, using the front-panel USB input.
Front-Panel Auxiliary Input
For your other MP3 players, or fairly substantially something with a headphone output, a hassle-free front-panel three.5mm auxiliary input is provided.
Superior iPod and iPhone Connectivity
Delight in the familiar operational feel of your iPod and iPhone, with album/artist/song/playlist on-screen display and much more. The simple manage mode enables method operation making use of just the iPod/iPhone controls, including ABC search. For audio playback, just use a normal 30-pin to USB cable, like that supplied with your iPod / iPhone. As an added bonus, iTunes Tagging by way of the HD Radio tends to make it very easy to obtain the songs you like.

Form and Function
The old-school, massive volume manage knob, combined with the ergonomically symmetrical design of the unit, assists to give equally comfy operation from the driver side or passenger side.
728-variable color illumination and buttons permit matching to instrument panel or by personal preference.
Beat EQ for User Customizable Sound
In addition to offering 3 preset equalization patterns--bass boost, impact, and excite--Clarion's Beat EQ enables you freedom to customize the level and range of the bass, midrange and treble portions of each and every pattern. Quickly adjust the sound to your liking, depending on the genre of music and your preferences.
50W x four MOS-FET Power
CX501 has a MOS-FET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) power amplifier capable of delivering 50W x four of high good quality sound with superior linearity and much less distortion than conventional power amps even with the volume cranked up.
Six-Channel 4V Preamp Outputs
If that 50W x four is not adequate for you, be concerned not--the CZ401 is prepared for program expansion in a big way, providing six-channels of 4V preamp outputs. Built-in high- and low-pass filters let you dial in the output for your certain application/vehicle.
Sirius and HD Radio Ready
The CX501 also supports direct connection with an optional Sirius Satellite Radio tuner. The SCC1 Sirius Connect Car Tuner plugs into the back of CX501 with no adapters crucial. Take pleasure in high excellent genre-distinct programming from music and speak, to news and visitors, by way of direct satellite feed to your vehicle. Similarly, you can expand your radio selections by adding a Clarion HD Radio receiver.
What's in the Box
Clarion CX501 Receiver, Remote Control With Battery, Trim Ring, Mounting Bracket, Case for Detachable Front Panel, Wiring Harness, Installation Hardware, Documentation
Double-din bluetooth cd/usb/mp3/wma receiver cd/usb/mp3/wma playback built-in bluetooth interface (hfp, hsp, opp, pbap, a2dp, avrcp) built-in microphone 728 color variable lighting display buttons sirius direct connect ready hd radio ready with optional thd301 50w x 4 built-in amp subwoofer volume manage built-in high low-pass filters magna bass ex dynamic bass enhancement parametric equalizer beat eq for sound adjustment oem steering wheel remote ready 3.5mm front audio aux input front usb port with ipod direct connect capabilities six-channel/4-volt rca output includes wireless remote

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7.5 x 9.6 inches ; 4.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004KVLB9E
• Item model number: CX501
  

Technical Details

• Double-DIN AM/FM Radio, CD, CD-R/RW, WMA/MP3, USB, iPod, Bluetooth Receiver
• 50W x 4 MOSFET internal amplifier with three 4V preamp outputs (front, rear, subwoofer)
• Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free phone operation and audio streaming
• Front-panel USB port with direct iPod control, WMA/MP3 playback; 3.5mm auxiliary input
• Display features oversized rotary knob, 728-variable color illumination
• Built-in Bluetooth Interface (HFP, HSP, OPP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP).
• Built-in Bluetooth Interface (HFP, HSP, OPP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP). Front USB Port with iPod Direct Connect Capabilities.
• Built-in Bluetooth Interface (HFP, HSP, OPP, PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP)
• Built-in High and Low-Pass Filters.Magna Bass EX Dynamic Bass Enhancement.Parametric EqualizerBeat EQ for Sound Adjustment.
• Built-in Microphone.728 Color Variable Lighting Display and Buttons.3.5mm Audio Auxiliary Input (Front)
• Front USB Port with iPod Direct Connect Capabilities. Sirius Direct Connect Ready.
• HD Radio Ready with Optional THD301.50 Watts x 4 Built-in Amplifier.6-Channel/4 Volt RCA Output. Subwoofer Volume Control.
• OEM Steering Wheel Remote Ready. Wireless Remote Control Included

Consumer Evaluations

I purchased this for a 2005 Chevy Colorado. I utilised a Metra 95-2009 Double DIN Installation Multi-Kit for Choose 1995-2008 GM/Honda/Isuzu/Suzuki Vehicles installation kit and an Axxess GMRC-01 Class II GM Chime Retention Interface to maintain my chimes - my truck doesn't have On-Star or a separate factory amp. I also got the Scosche Mda-1B 1988 - Up Gm Micro/Delco Antenna Adapter since GM makes use of a compact antenna plug. All components were exactly what I necessary. The radio fit perfectly With out cutting the truck's metal rear help bracket inside the dash. The truck has Boston Acoustic speakers in the front doors and factory speakers in the rear. As a result I maintain the fader set to the front speakers only. This truck has no dimmer wire or illumination wire so the dimming feature will not function. I did not need navigation mainly because I use my Droid and I don't need DVD or films in the truck. I had that function in my final head unit for three years and under no circumstances did watch a movie in the truck.
I like that it's compatible with my current Sirius SCC1 receiver - I did not want to have to buy a proprietary Sirius receiver. That type of issue just rankles me and it's a Massive reason I chose this unit. I just plugged it in and it simply worked. The unit will hold 18 Sirius presets and I can pick to display Artist and Track at the exact same time.
Also, the capability to read USB MP3 files is terrific - I like to throw audio books on a USB stick for lengthy drives. The Clarion will recall the track position even just after the truck is turned off and the USB stick removed so when I put the USB stick in again the unit will shift to the USB supply and commence playing exactly where it left off. This is a excellent feature for audio books. Fastforward/rewind is achieved by holding the Next Track/Preceding Track buttons.
Fantastic bluetooth connection with my Droid X - The unit connects automatically with each BT telephone and BT audio at the very same time. (My wife's significantly-way more-pricey Pioneer AVIC will not connect each phone and audio to her Unbelievable at the similar time she has to decide on one particular or the other and go through the cumbersome procedure to do it.) I can play music on my phone and sound comes out of the Clarion instead of the telephone and I can pause, skip tracks, control volume, and so on with the Clarion. The BT Telephone part also operates excellent and the sound is fine. The microphone is built into the unit. The Clarion very easily accepted my Droid X telephone book while it would not transfer the contacts in my favorites but I feel that is a difficulty with the phone and not the Clarion - I am nonetheless working on it. It is not possible to add single numbers to the telephone book. The Clarion telephone book stores all the names in Final Initial Name order which I do not like. Calls are not that hassle-free to begin from the Clarion unless it is redialing a recent contact. Attempting to direct dial from the radio while driving would be crazy due to the fact its way also complex. In spite of this, incoming calls function perfectly (and mute the radio in the course of the contact) and I can make outgoing calls from the telephone even though it sits in the dock and then it is hands free of charge speaker-telephone more than the Clarion. Overall I'm incredibly pleased with the bluetooth and this is an additional Massive cause I am pleased with this unit.
Aux-In jack on the front - have not made use of this yet but its beneficial to have.
Double Din - Big two-line text thats painless to read even though driving. The buttons are not all mashed together and the volume knob is big. It really is simple to manage the unit quickly and safely. I appreciate this just after driving another car with a single-din unit that had dozens of tiny buttons and practically unreadable text and button labels. In spite of this, I cannot see the clock at the same time as something else which is a negative - in other words I can see Artist and Track, or Station or whatever but if I want to see the clock it will be all I see. They ought to have left a spot where the clock can always be visible.
The FM sounds quite decent - far better than the Sirius music stations I think. I can not evaluate the FM sensitivity to the factory radio due to the fact I took out the factory radio extended ago...
Music sounds fantastic enough with my BA speakers. Not outstanding, but good adequate for me. In my younger days when I was a lot more into music I would have demanded a lot more and almost certainly utilised an external amp and sub-woofer, and so on (and also bought a alot more highly-priced brand just due to the fact of the name!) but today I largely listen to speak radio on Sirius. Nevertheless, like I stated, music sounds quite acceptable if I don't crank it up way too loud. I essentially removed my external Alpine amp at the exact same time I installed the Clarion. I do not really feel like I need to have it.
The ability to adjust colors is pretty cool. Suitable now I have it on a custom yellow which looks genuine fantastic.
The remote, which I don't use, has a mute button but the head unit does not. Nonetheless it's hassle-free to turn down easily due to the massive volume knob.
I did test the CD part which was fine, but I in all probability won't be working with that either.
There are 3 ipods in my house so I could test that feature but I just don't care sufficient to do it. I can use my Droid over bluetooth if I want to play portable music.
Bottom line is that I am extremely pleased with the Clarion thinking of it is cost and would certainly invest in once again if I necessary an additional head unit.

I picked this up this weekend and replaced an older non-amplified Alpine.
This unit is extremely light. It fit my WRX nicely after tucking the cabling behind the center vent ducts and only needing a modest custom created trim ring to fill the gaps. The unit went in simply and cleanly. The sound is Pretty clean (no EQ setting employed). I am running all channels even though older Blue Thunder amplifiers and the imaging is really good, bass is clean punchy and the unit looks clean in the dash. The illumination lets you match the car's color especially nicely.
The USB port is the principal cause I got this unit. I have a microSD keychain USB adapter that I can toss 8GB of music on, and it plays with no issue. It seeks and modifications track extremely quick. Quicker than an iPod.
The bluetooth paired very easily with the MyTouch 1.2. I've tested calls and it worked outstanding. Had to adjust the mic obtain up some, but thats all.
BONUS: The deck controlled winamp on my android telephone. This was a full surprise to me and I in fact giggled when I discovered it.
Radio reception seems fine, I am not a large fan of local radio but what it picks up comes in clear. I have not spun through the whole 'dial' but my major stations are loud clear. You have not heard NPR/PRI till the background sub-bass from on-place interviews shakes your seat. )
My only gripe is the display. Even though installing it I thought I had (inexplicably) gotten the dimmer wire screwed up as I could not see the display at all even though searching straight at it (leaning over the center console installing it). Seeking at it off-axis from either front seat helped but it was still quite dim. I had to crank up the contrast to complete to comfortably read the display and I'll most likely have to get my windows tinted to have it be bright enough to be readable at a glance on the road. Granted, this is not helped by the high installation point and slight upward angle of the WRX radio place. I can attempt a non-glare telephone screen protector to see if this helps.
I am nevertheless fidgeting with settings but so far this is a keeper. I was searching at its predecessor deciding on this level of head unit or going with a full-blown Nav system that was literally 10x the value. I am glad I went this route. It was inexpensive, functions wonderful and was super-very simple to install. As far as nav, Google maps working with the blutetooth audio can tell me where to go.
Bottom line: function wealthy - great sound - looks really good - On the other hand, display is NOT daylight friendly. BUT if you have a auto with window tint, this is your double DIN head unit.

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