Before buying this unit I spent some time searching and reading reviews about various products then I decided to go with this unit not because was the cheaper but because was the one with strange-mixed reviews. Some were highly positive some defined the unit as a cheap of plastic, some others said that was heating a lot, some were saying that the volume was resetting at each startup, some other said it never turned on, others said that the manual was not comprehensible, someone said that there were hisses/noises/static sounds...
... so now it's time for my review. Note that I gave to this product 5 stars because to me we are talking about a Great Great Great Great product for the paid price but it's also important to specify my set-up: 1997 Town & Country LXi with Infinity Sound System - I am sure that the Infinity AMP is contributing!
Initial Note: I don't usually read manuals as I am quite expert on how to install this kind of units as I always changed them in my cars and but this time I read it just to see if was really not understandable as many people said: I got surprised it was in a good plain english!! Just 2 dyslexic-words but was ok! Another positive note goes to Amazon itself as I received my order 6 days earlier also if I live in a remote place of this Planet.. but let's continue with the review...
As the specs say, an AMP is not required but highly recommended: I agree. With an AMP the sounds doesn't feel cheap at all. Once I got it connected manually and got the AMP to turn On - notice that the instructions all around the web are wrong, to let the Infinity AMP to turn ON you have to connect the AMP cable (green-black) with the TWO GROUND CABLES (black from the unit with black-green AMP and Silver stripe all together) and NOT with the BLUE External Antenna one - I had to lower the volume and to bring down basses to 0. Then I just turn on the Loud to on and moved treeble to +5 for a crispy and warm sound. This unit has also an EQ but I left it at OFF as it was just muffling the sound: Too much basses. Believe me OFF, Bass to 0 and +5 Treeble do the magic!
Radio works flawlessly without hiss/noise - The VOLUME doesn't GO up or down if the signal strength change, at least it's not different from the Infinity Stock Radio.
SD Card works immediately, just put one inside and switched automatically to SD and start to play. - Also there, no noises or hisses.
USB Thumb Drive - Connected and as it was a 8 gb one full of other things other than music it took a bit more of time to prescan the content of the thumb drive but once done a pleasure for my ears was the result!
AUX - That's tricky, as people may think that you can connect your iPod/iPhone and you may able to control it from the unit: WRONG - But.. it works good too.
I am really baffled, because I was not expecting such quality, I don't know if it's the Infinity doing most of the magic but I can tell you that the unit sounds much better than the stock Crysler's one. I am not having issues it just works!
The installation was a bit of a pain but the problem there is not the unit itself, the problem is the dashboard. The Radio cable is too short as well it's not well explained how to connect the AMP to turn on.
However... if you have a Town & Country, Caravan, or whatever car with an AMP/Infinity... follow my advice and buy this unit because you will get premium sound for a really low price!
My Test: Pearl Jam: Ten - Aerosmith: Essentials Disc 1/2 - Deep Purple: Made in Japan and lot of Classic Music.
I want to add something else here: This unit is a mechless one, means that there is no mechanic involved hence no DISK player, the quality of the music is all up to your library. If you have badly ripped disc to MP3 they will sound bad, if you have high quality mp3s they will play perfectly. Do not blame the unit if your mp3s are bad quality, the fact that they play well on your phone doesn't means that are good quality. The speaker of a mobile phone, also if it's a flagship/high end, tend to cover many issues and cannot be compared with a stereo set of speakers!
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| Price | $29.99 | $36.67 | $25.99 | $22.98 | $18.99 | -28% $79.00 List: $109.95 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 |
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| Sold By | Speece, Inc. | Speece, Inc. | aboutBit | Frunzer Tech. | reakosound | West Peak Retail |
| number of channels | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| connectivity tech | Auxiliary, Bluetooth, USB | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB, Auxiliary | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB, Auxiliary | Bluetooth, USB, Auxiliary |
| control method | remote | voice | application | remote | application | voice |
| controller type | Push Button | Push Button | Mechanical knob | Push Button | Android | Android, Amazon Alexa |
| audio output type | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers | Speakers |
| supported services | Maps | Pandora, Spotify | Maps | Pandora, Spotify | Pandora, Spotify | Pandora, Spotify |
From the manufacturer
Digital By Design
Pump out your own digital music library with the BOSS Audio 612UA In-Dash Single-DIN Mech-less (No CD/DVD player) Digital Media Receiver.
Drive to your favorite playlists by hooking your smartphone or MP3 player up with the Auxiliary input, plug into the USB port or listen to the AM/FM radio.
Choosing your sound style is a cinch with the built-in Preset EQ. You can also conveniently charge your USB powered devices through the USB ports
- 50 Watts x 4 Max Power
- Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader controls and preset built-in EQ
- Plays USB, Aux, MP3, WMA, AM/FM
- Compatible with Audio out from Smartphones and MP3 Players
- Inputs: USB, Aux
- Outputs: Front & Rear Pre-Amp
- USB charging
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No CD MechanismOur units without a CD mechanism are ideal for listening to digital media files from SD Cards, USB drives, and external devices such as smartphones through the auxiliary input. |
USB PortSupports USB flash drive files up to 32 GB for music playback on units without monitors and music, photo and video playback on units with monitors. |
Switchable TunerThe selectable tuner function allows you to adjust this receiver's tuner to receive radio broadcasts in either the US or Europe. |
Aux InputThe Aux Input allows you to connect to the audio output of an external device such as an MP3 Player or Smartphone so you can enjoy your music through your system. |
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Built-in Preset EQThe built-in Preset EQ allows you to choose from preset EQ curves for a variety of music styles such as Rock or Pop. |
Pre-Amp OutputsThis unit's Pre-Amp outputs let you expand your system by adding one amp or signal processor. |
ID3 TAGID3 Tag allows the audio file to store and display additional data such as title, artist, album, track number and more. |
Electronic Skip ProtectionESP is a feature that buffers the disc while playing, storing 5 seconds of music. If the disc is interrupted, the stored data fills in for continuous performance. |
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| Price | $29.99 | — | $33.75 | $32.34 | — |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Detachable Front Panel | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Pre Amp Outputs | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | Front | Rear |
| USB Port | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Charging | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Switchable Frequencies | USA & Europe | USA & Europe | USA & Europe | USA & Europe | USA & Europe |
| Wireless Remote | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| SD Port | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Not too bad for the price.
I bought this radio to replace a Kenwood CD player that had a USB input on the front. I used the USB port much more than the CD, so when I found out they sold media receivers such as this one I was happy. It is lighter and smaller than a regular CD player. That made installation in my GMC pickup better because of the shallow opening.This radio does what it's supposed to do. However there are several things about it that are annoying. I agree with several other reviews that complain about the clock, or lack of view of the clock. When you hold the clock button it displays for about 10 seconds and then goes away. Very annoying because I am in my truck a lot and I constantly look over to see the time. I guess I will have to buy a small stick on clock, but how will I see it at night ?Another annoying feature is the display. It is constantly flashing and scrolling information. Some of which is not unnecessary. This should be an option, to decide what information you want displayed. I will try to upload a video of this. I will also put up a picture of the radio installed in my GMC pickup. I use a mini USB thumb drive that only sticks out less than half an inch. I will eventually change to a SD card. The USB drive is 8GB and I have over 1000 songs in about 55 folders and it's not even half full. No more stacks of scratched CDs laying around in my truck ! This would be great for a semi too, I have tons of comedy cd's on mp3 and that could keep me entertained for hours. Not to mention downloadable podcasts that could be put on USB/SD.Pros:-Light and small-Easy to install-USB and SD slots-Display is bright-Volume knob is large and easy to turn, not small like some radiosCons-Clock and display annoying-Navigation could be easier, changing folders for example requires long pressing buttons-No remote (for less than $40 I guess that's ok)-Sound quality is not as good as factory stereo, but acceptable-The included wiring harness has a confusing extra plug. Had to clip it off to use my Scosche connector for my truck. Not a bigdeal if you are a little technically inclined.Conclusion:For less than $40, it's ok. I wanted something cheap to put in my older truck that would play mp3's. I might upgrade it to a better name brand someday, or if I buy a newer vehicle, but for now it does the job. I was very happy to find out that they were making media players for vehicles.If you are looking for something to play USB/SD cards and don't want to spend $80 plus, I would recommend the Boss media receiver.
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Excelente producto, sonido perfecto, bajos muy buenos, claridad de voz, los recomiendo ampliamente, totalmente satisfecho con el producto.
Buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on December 22, 2023Style: 612UA AuxVerified Purchase
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semplice e funzionale
Reviewed in Italy on May 26, 2023Style: 612UA AuxVerified Purchase
