Dual XML8150 In-Dash MP3, WMA, ACC Mechless Receiver with USB/iPod Direct

 

Dual XML8150 In-Dash MP3, WMA, ACC Mechless Receiver with USB/iPod Direct Controls, Front Aux Input, and Remote

 

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Item Description

Common Functions: In-dash AM/FM, MP3, WMA, AAC player with Remote • Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-zero cost calling with a compatible Bluetooth phone In-dash AM/FM, MP3, WMA, AAC player with Remote •Built-in Bluetooth technology supports hands-cost-free calling with a compatible Bluetooth telephone •Mechless design •Fold-out integrated dock for iPod and iPhone •2-Line dot-matrix LCD text display •Wireless remote control included •Blue button lighting •CEA-2006 compliant amplifier. Power Output: Peak: 60 watts x 4 channels •RMS: 18 watts x four channels •MP3 ID3 Tag Display (Title/Artist/Album) Playback and Audio Capabilities: Playback of MP3, WMA, and AAC files •AM/FM tuner with 18FM/12AM presets •3-band parametric equalizer with 7 selectable tone curves (six Preset, 1 User) Bluetooth Features: Built-in Bluetoothtechnology for hands-free of charge talking and audio streaming •Supports A2DP audio streaming •Bluetooth profiles supported: HFP: Hands Cost-free Profile enables a hands-zero cost automobile kit to connect to a compatible mobile telephone. PBAP: Telephone Book Access Profile makes it possible for the vehicle stereo to display the name of the incoming caller, as well as access the speak to list of the mobile telephone directly from the vehicle stereo. A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile will allow high excellent audio to be streamed from an audio device to the car stereo. AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Manage Profile supports simple remote manage functions (play, pause, etc) by way of Bluetooth •Works with most Bluetooth enabled cell phones •Includes a external wired microphone for clear conversation

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 8.8 x 10 inches ; 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004CGHLCS
• Item model number: XML8150
  

Technical Details

• MP3/WMA/AAC compatible
• 240 watts (60 x 4) MOSFET
• Integrated fold-out dock for iPod and iPhone
• Bluetooth built-in (HFP, A2DP, AVRCP)
• Direct USB iPod/iPhone control

Customer Evaluations

I bought mine at wally planet for $125 (frequent price). I see them as low as $107 on google shopping. Not a lot of locations carry them but.
I have to say I've been Rather surprised at the value of this item after having it now for a couple of weeks. The final handful of decks I've purchased have been these low name brand decks mainly because they are the very first (by countless years) to introduce innovative characteristics, and at impressive costs! Oftentimes they can be built cheaply, have poor sound good quality, etc. So I have to admit I set myself up with low expectations of such a unit in case it ends up being junk. But this unit surpassed my expectations by a number of miles! I am Very happy with it.
Feature wise, the XML8150 had exactly what I wanted...
~ Drop the CD drive (a media I haven't used in years).
~ A dock for my iPhone 4 with both audio and charging through the data port.
~ Dock that supports each landscape and vertical.
~ Dock that can be hidden when not in use.
~ Dock that functions even with protective covers on the iPhone.
~ Natively work with the iPhone and not display a "this device was not produced for iPhone yadda yadda" warning.
~ Can play Pandora, videos, and so on from iPhone, not just music.
~ USB thumb drive support.
~ SD card reader.
~ Aux in on the front.
~ Bluetooth telephone dialing.
~ Separate line outs for front, rear, and sub.
~ HD Radio prepared (need to have HDM90 unit, about $60 on the internet).
~ Rotary volume knob with rubber grip surface (or some other non-slip surface).
~ Really good control of audio settings. In addition to fundamental balance/fader and bass/treble, it has midrange, sub manage, and user definable EQ.
The unit also has a connector in the back for some type of steering wheel control interface, but at the moment I cannot locate something to connect to it. It might be for a future, but to be released, unit. Another feature it has but I don't strategy on working with is Bluetooth HD audio. This lets it play audio from your iPhone via HD Bluetooth, so the telephone can be in your pocket and playing out your stereo. Rather cool, but I feel I just will not use it considering that I would rather dock it exactly where it will charge and I can see the screen. Also, the stereo has a IR wireless remote manage, like a Television remote. Lots of stereos now a day's come with these, but I hardly ever use them, yet, they come in handy when you are in the rear seat or trunk when testing/tuning speaker/amp adjustments, or if you want the rear seat passenger to manage the stereo.
Just after installing it and finding into the specifics of it, I located a further function that I usually only see on a lot greater finish units. Audio settings (bass/mid/treble/EQ/and so on) are set per input (radio/iPhone/usb/sd/and so on). In addition, it even offers a leveling value per input. So this implies you can tweak each and every input so that they all sound the same. This is a fairly great function. Ever had a stereo exactly where the radio was constantly way louder/quieter than the CD or iPod? Well you can balance all the inputs on this unit so they all have the very same tonal excellent and volume levels.
At the moment I have this hooked up in a Lincoln Town Auto with deck power running the factory door and rear deck speakers, and the sub line out going to a single 12 inch sub in the trunk. It sounds impressive! I do program on obtaining superior interior speakers, but until then becoming in a position to tweak the midrange and EQ settings to make the factory speakers sound pretty decent is a significant deal.
The iPod/iPhone dock functions superb. I use an iPhone 4 with a protective case and it really is quick to dock and undock the telephone one particular handed. It holds the telephone quite nicely, no worry of it falling out. The dock is quite stable and doesn't shake or move significantly whilst driving, I am driving a boat with a rather smooth ride, so no encounter with a firm ride, but I think it would be fine. The doc can rotate among 1 of two positions, either vertical or horizontal. It only turns 90 degrees, so telephone cannot be upside down and when sideways, the property button is on the left only. The arm that the dock is mounted also can bend to change the angle of the telephone to point towards you, on the other hand, it can't be twisted, so the phone will be oriented to the angle the deck is mounted in the dash. All audio, controls and power are by way of the dock connector, you don't connect anything by means of the headphone jack. I've had other docks that could not charge the telephone very nicely when carrying out anything CPU intensive like Pandora or GPS, but the XML8150 charges my iPhone no difficulty no matter what its performing.
1 factor to note about iPhone usage is that things like Pandora, GPS, etc nonetheless need to have to be accomplished through the phone's screen/UI. Only the iPod music on the phone is controlled by the decks buttons, so when I play Pandora for example, the screen still shows the name of the song is was playing from my iPod list. Does not bother me at all although because I would rather see the album art and what not on the iPhone screen.
The dock can be collapsed and folded in behind the faceplate. Its speedy and simple to do with 1 hand. Only issue that type of sucks is that you have to slide the help arm (the holds the top of the iPhone/iPod) down to fold it in, which indicates, that when you fold it back out, you have to reposition the arm once more. Not a huge deal, but does mean that I finish up folding it in a lot much less. Once again not a big deal for me since I nearly continually dock my telephone though driving and do not care about the dock hanging out when not making use of it, but if you happen to be expecting to fold up the dock a lot, this could be annoying.
The develop quality of the unit is rather solid. The entire dock arm, faceplate mechanism, the buttons, and so on are all especially solid, fit together tightly and have a smooth surface. The controls are hassle-free to navigate. The volume control is rotary with a very slight indexed feel as you rotate it. It also has a rubber edge so it really is simple to grip and turn, even with the side of your finger, so many rotary knobs on decks are slick and can be tough for me to turn at time.
So all this goodness for only $125, why the four star? It is for the Bluetooth phone support. It comes with a mic (that mounts to your visor) but I have to hold the mic proper up to my mouth or yell before the other individual can hear me. Its unusable like this. I can not locate a way to adjust the volume. I've sent a mail to Dual asking about it. If they resolve it, I'll update the evaluation to five star quick. Other than the mic, the Bluetooth dialing works fantastic. It was dead effortless to pair my phone and when an individual calls, the deck lowers the music volume, plays my ringtone out my auto speakers and I just click the green telephone button on the faceplate and get started talking to the individual. Their voice comes out the cars speakers and quite straightforward to hear them. If they don't have a solution, I could try other mics and update this evaluation if I come across anything that operates.
So in brief, this is way worth the $125, by far. It really is a solid unit (minus the poor Bluetooth mic), sounds terrific, and feature wise does almost everything I want in my contemporary iPhone/SD/USB music globe. I would suggest this (and have) without hesitation.
UPDATE 3/21/2011
At very first I didn't feel I would use the Bluetooth HD streaming audio feature, but immediately after getting this unit for several weeks, I identified myself utilizing this function fairly a lot. It works amazing. I use it for brief trips like to the store as I don't even have to take my telephone out of my pocket. Just hope in the car, pick bluetooth audio and hit play and whatever was the final audio playing on my telephone begins up and plays (with phone nevertheless in my pocket). Functions with Pandora, iPod, and even the SiriusXM app. You have less manage though considering that you can only skip forward/back and play/pause, but for short trips this is good. For longer trips I plug the phone into the dock.

I have this installed in my Nissan Sentra for about a month now and I am nonetheless studying all the features in the XML8150 receiver. Installation was bit of a hassle considering that the Sentra has a curved radio slot and the flip down section would hit against the mount and not open fully. Immediately after some filing, I got the unit into the Scosche adapter. The fit is not best ... the Metra kit might be far better. Anyway the unit does not have the sleekest interface or the greatest develop quality but tough to beat it in functionality. Sound good quality is outstanding and the amplifier is quite potent. Of course the iPhone/iPod dock is the most effective element of the receiver. The mount is flexible and fairly robust but you have to be cautious docking/undocking your iPhone. It can damage if handled in a hurry. Beats getting a separate dock and cables operating from the iPhone to the receiver. iPod controls takes some time finding made use of to. Bluetooth functions fine .. the microphone is adequate. I may replace it with a superior top quality one. You can also stream iPhone music via Bluetooth but the excellent is not so superb so I don't use it. And now I can run the GPS on my iPhone and get rid of my old Garmin. And navigation audio can run through the car sound method. And you are charging the iPhone when it is docked. I do not have go about scrambling for a charger - no far more cable clutter Just superb
All in all ... I am very happy with the buy. One way more factor that tends to make the iPhone the only gadget you require to carry about :-)

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