Archive for the 'Product Reviews' Category

Kenwood eXcelon DNX6960 Navigation System Review

Monday, June 21st, 2010

For 2010 Kenwood has released a new unit in their eXcelon line.  The eXcelon line always had one double din navigation unit.  It was their flagship unit and was packed with features.  This unit was very expensive and came with a lot of extra features that most people did not use.  Now, you have another [...]

Escort Passport 9500ci Radar Detector Review

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

If you are looking for the best radar detector on the market then the Escort Passport 9500ci is your answer.  It has the feature set that is unmatched by any other product.  This product does not only detect radar, it detects and shifts laser, alerts you to speed traps and cameras, automatically eliminates false alarms, [...]

Scosche passPort iPhone 3g, iPod nano (Gen 4), iPod touch (Gen 2) charging adapter

Monday, February 16th, 2009

If you have an iPhone 3g, iPod nano (Gen 4), iPod touch (Gen 2), you may have an interface in your vehicle that does not charge your iPod.  Scosche came out with a quick fix.  The passPortwill allow you charge your iPod from your old interface.  It is about the size of a Zippo lighter [...]

BMW – Mini MP3 / iPod Interface Review USA Spec PA12-BMW PA12-BMWDSP

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

USA Spec makes two iPod interfaces for BMW vehicles, the PA12-BMWand the PA12-BMWDSP.  They both have the same compatibility list, but the PA12-BMWDSP will only work with vehicles that have the factory DSP and the PA12-BMW will only work on vehicles without the factory DSP.

Nissan iPod / MP3 Interface Review USA Spec PA11-NIS

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

The USA Spec PA11-NIS is a good iPod/MP3 interface for select Nissan vehicles. It controls the iPod extremely well, and like all USA Spec iPod adapters, it allows you to use direct mode to choose songs both from the iPod and the radio. The only downfall to this unit is that it does not work [...]

Kinetik HC600 Power Cell Review

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Many people run into the same problem after they have installed sound systems into their vehicles.  After the sound system is installed, when you turn up the music, the vehicle’s lights dim when the bass hits.  This problem is caused by lack of amperage coming from the battery and alternator.  When the factory designs the [...]

Honda – Acura iPod / MP3 Interface Review USA Spec PA15-HON2 PA11-HON

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

USA Spec makes two iPod interfaces for Honda vehicles. The PA15-Hon2 and the PA11-Hon. The PA15-Hon2 is designed for 2003 and up Honda and Acuras. The PA11-Hon is designed for 1994 to 2005 Hondas and Acuras.