CD-Cassette Decks

Are you still hooked on using cassettes instead of CD’s, yet want the benefits of both “worlds” in one? The CD/Cassette decks answer to this need for mobile audio systems. CD/Cassette decks are also known as “double din” decks; they are car stereo decks that take in both a CD player and a cassette deck into one unit. The “din” refers to the space that holds the deck in the dash. A double din CD receiver has two sound sources, the cassette and the CD; this results to the unit usually being twice the dimension of standard receivers.

Most of the double din car stereo these days are packed with various features that enhance the performance of every unit. Some are able to play MP3 audio files and “Sirius Satellite”, while others have extra “bells and whistles” for improved performance. Bottom line: if you’re listening to both CD’s and tapes in your car, nothing can go wrong with using CD/Cassette decks.

While CD/Cassette decks can be much bigger than standard decks, and some find it rather inconvenient to fit it into standard deck space, a custom installation will make it appear just as nice. Additionally, this “bigger” feature of these types of decks enables it to have a bigger display screen on its front. This allows fitting a nice “LCD Display” for animations, graphics, text, or anything else that the deck can put on view.

Some of the best brands for these double din decks include Kenwood, Sony, and Pioneer. They’re also more reasonably priced than other competitor brands. The most affordable CD/Cassette decks are those of Sanyo; however, its quality doesn’t match that of the three brands.

Whether you don’t want to throw away those tapes because they still outnumber the CD’s you have, or you want to have a CD player without losing the ability to play your favorite tape music, choosing the right CD/Cassette decks is important. Although the market for car audio systems these days has various popular options, so choosing one will not be a problem. Check out these double-din decks from various brands:

Kenwood DPX-7101U

The product is very inexpensive for a double din deck. It’s an oversized regular unit that features a number of add-ons. A small animated display is featured at the front of a USB slot; both this feature and CD player reads WMA, AAC, and MP3 music files. The unit is a level up from its original device player.

Clarion MAX668RVD

The unit has a big display at seven inches, and reads every type of CD music, plus camcorder inputs and DVD’s. A number of the controls are touch-screen, while others are normal buttons; iPod enthusiast will love the units display, although they’ll need a cable that is bought separately.

JVC KW-AVX700

The unit is loaded with JVC’s extravagant goodies; from “6.5-inch TFT Color Screen” to eleven preset “EQ setting” and sleek “CD text display”, the unit says much in the double din category. At the back of its “electronic folding” front panel is its SD card slots, as well as the CD/DVD, which allows WMA and MP3 files playing. The unit is also iPod ready, and most accessories can be controlled.

Alpine IVA-W200Ri

This double din deck media controller holds a “6.5-inch screen” for DVD watching, and can be placed in three angles. The on-screen buttons makes operating the unit a breeze; it’s iPod ready, with extra features that definitely puts the unit among the recommended double din deck units.

With the latest innovations in CD/Cassette decks, your car stereo entertainment will no longer be left behind –even if you mostly got tapes for music. CD/Cassette decks lets you remain in the arena of the modern world where audio cassettes are still used, while letting you have a taste of using CD music anytime.