“I want it all and I want it small”: everything you could ask from a 21st-century head unit is here, despite the compact DIN format. For years, JVC fought against knobs and buttons cluttering the face plate, and finally this new unit is controlled entirely through the touch screen. And the screen itself is unique, its width allowing a split-screen mode to combine two pictures from different sources. Picture quality is very high and stable, thanks to the latest LCD TFT technology.
The KD-AVX77 DVD drive accepts discs with all types of content from movies to MP3 files, while the built-in multichannel decoder produces 5.1 sound. And of course, media sources like iPod or USB flash memory can be easily connected. With the KD-AVX77, you can always make phone calls in style: the newest Bluetooth module supports up to five mobile phones, operated from the touch screen or via a steering wheel interface.

Kenwood’s fully equipped all-in-one-unit offers the latest technology in terms of A/V capability, connectivity and navigation. Needless to say, it provides the full set of media functionality, and its excellent WVGA wide screen makes it a top end video component. It comes with the newest Garmin navigation software, including TMC and TMC Pro and covering most of Europe. The map display is visually attractive, full of detail but still clear and easy to read on the move, while text-to-speech guidance including street names makes driving easy and safe. The state-of-the-art Parrot Bluetooth module is capable of audio streaming from A2DP compatible devices. It can register up to five phones and even handles SMS. Of course, the DNX9240BT works perfectly with iPod and iPhone and has not one but two USB ports to accept storage devices. Finally, it offers a clever user interface and can optionally be operated with the steering wheel controls.

Here it is! Every car audio system deserves a good head unit, but a really ambitious system needs a perfect one.  Pioneer has squeezed the fruit of all its years of experience with high-end head units into this copper-shielded single DIN chassis. The thick plexi-covered face plate gives the P99RS a classy look, which really is borne out by what’s inside. The built-in 8-channel sound processor includes a fully programmable 4-way crossover, equalization and time alignment. And the state-of-the-art CD drive and D/A converters, along with an automatic measurement system for setting initial parameters, work together to produce perfect sound. The P99RS remains an audiophile unit even while working with portable media: its USB port accepts a digital iPod connection, which means uncompromised audio quality when playing back lossless audio. All in all, this is the first-ever self-contained head unit that is truly high-end.

Integrating a top-level car audio system into a modern car can be a very difficult job. Or a fantastic adventure, if you choose an Audison bit one. Doesn’t matter what kind of head unit you have – operating with up to 8 channels, the bit one can receive high or low level signals, even when pre-equalized, or digital inputs. The bit one will combine and process these inputs to give a perfect full range linear stereo signal. Doing it this way allows Audison to use the full power of a latest-generation sound processor chip. Using a PC, you can program the bit one to control 8 channels independently, including filtering, equalization and time alignment, to give analogue or digital outputs. Whatever your head unit, whatever your car, bit one gives you the means to build the system of your dreams.

By introducing the KAC-X4D, Kenwood has given us a unit that embodies all aspects of a modern in-car amplifier. As a full range Class D amplifier, the KAC-X4D is extraordinarily efficient. And so, in spite of its tiny footprint it offers lots of power, excellent sound quality and immaculate measurements. This has been achieved by the highest quality engineering of the 21st century. A first class amplifier of modern design and impressive performance, the KAC-X4D is easy to install and use. Based on a concept that leaves no wishes unfulfilled this unit truly makes a step into the future.

Scandinavia… The Swedish company gave its new top speaker range a proud name, and with good reason. Building on the technological achievements of the previous series, born in the laboratory and listening room, the system was finally honed to perfection on the 2008 competition circuit. Aimed at advanced audiophiles and car audio competitors, Scandinavia stands out in sound as well as build quality. The series provides unprecedented flexibility, comprising four different drivers sold separately, paired with custom 2- and 3-way crossovers if the system is to be run in passive mode. The Scandinavia components excel in their ability to reproduce the finest nuances in the recorded material. The Scandinavia series is all about music!

Power. And more power. SPL competitions are one of the most dangerous and infectious aspects of the Car Audio world, and this is where the subwoofer is king. Created specifically for such events, the XTreme Impact subwoofer really does live up to its name, overwhelmin the competition with absolutely outrageous sound pressure levels. Dual 1 ohm voice coils, three spiders, triple magnet structure, a power handling of 9000 watts per voice coil.  Designed for fast replacement of the entire moving system, the woofer is ready to compete in every kind of SPL contest and of course also in any and all unofficial challenges. Too dangerous for normal people. Never too much fun for the extreme enthusiast!