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I bought this radio and had it installed about a month ago. So far i have really enjoyed it (but i guess anything is better than the stock receiver)
The in-stereo ipod controls are a little hard to get used to, especially if you have a lot of music. I suggest making playlists as that is definitely an easier way to maneuver through your music than trying to access a song through the song, artist, or album menu. I do love that it keeps my ipod charged. As far as the complaint in the other review about ipod placement, the cord is certainly long enough to come out the back of the stereo slot to allow for the ipod to be plugged in and rest in the center console (as i did), as opposed to having it hidden in the glove compartment.
CD player works great, although having a flip down face was not my ideal choice.
Ive noticed that, compared to the stock stereo that came with my 2000 plymouth neon, the radio tuner does not have the clarity that the old one did as far as radio static from more distant radio stations, but I have not tried to listen to any of the stations in mono either.
Sound quality otherwise seems good, however my speakers are all almost completely blown so I couldn't attest to how good and/or bad it is/isn't.
I have not used the aux feature on this device

Very nice for the price I have been using JVC car audio for 20 plus years and have ALWAYS liked their products. Does NOT work with iPhone.

I installed this myself in a 2001 Saturn and can't believe I waited so long - my iPod has never been happier! I'm not into HD radio but having both an iPod (Classic 2G) full-service hookup and an aux port for my shuffle is outstanding. If you're looking for serious watts per channel you'll need an amp but the hookup was very strait-forward.
The controls to access the iPod are a bit confusing... at first. I figured it out without the manual on a three hour trip minutes from finishing the install so I guess if you read the manual you should be able to flip through you menu with ease in no time. Of course, as another review stated, and as most of us already know, you will want to name you favorite playlists so that they appear near the top of your lists.
I am removing one star because they have packed so many tiny buttons on this thing, they are hard to hit on a bumpy road, without looking, and you really can't see any labels on them. This will pass in time I'm sure... I suspect I will be wanting to rate it 4 1/2 stars once I grow accustomed to where everything is.
Overall, I'm thrilled with this purchase - less than $150 with the install kit and I put it in myself!

I had higher expectations for this item. Your Ipod goes in the glove box which has it's pros and cons but you can't change the playlist unless you disconnect the ipod and reconnect it. That makes a problem when you are drivng down the road. All in all the sound is good and much better than an FM device that you use with your Ipod. I wish the remote came with a strape for the steering wheel, so basically the people in the back seat benefit from the remote. It has no CD player and no satilite radio. If I searched a little more I would have found that model. But I am pleased with the sound. If you have an Ipod purchased after 9/07 you will not be able to watch videos on it. Apple put a chip in the new Ipod classics cable rendering it inombatilble to many 3rd party items. For the price it was good, I just should have done more research...