DNB DNB DNB (DoNotBuy) don't like because signal sucks in a 98 benz but in ...
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DNB DNB DNB (DoNotBuy) don't like because signal sucks in a 98 benz but in 93 camry is awesome BUT the sound quality is dysfunctional id still rather plug in my aux because it is 3 times better than this crap. was a 2 now is a 1 star after comment was completed. 10 bux gone
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They work well. The signal is not great on these. I use it at the gym only and it constantly loses signal.  Sounds like a terrible scratched CD
3723651
From my experience it seems clear that this product does not work in an automobile.  I spent several hours trying to get  clear sounding music sent from my iPod Mini to a car stereo.

After several hours of trying "clear" station after "clear" station I could not get the unit to ever transmit a good signal.

I attempted this in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a Honda Pilot, and a Mercedes SL500 (with top down).

The iTrip works in our house, but it is useless if you want to listen to your iPod music in a car.
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Updated:

Before I purchased the unit, I read many reviews and Carjoying's blog, which suggested that FM reception could be a problem.  I installed the unit with an ANT-208 signal booster.  I got poor reception and lots of static.  Turns out, the root cause was the signal booster.  I ended up removing the ANT-208 and just connecting directly to the antenna.  Much better.

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Installed it on my 2012 Camry.  As many others have noted, it is 5 mm or so wider than double DIN so I had to cut a larger opening into my Metra dash kit.

The Good:
- Bright screen
- Relatively quick startup (~ 15s, backup camera is immediate when you shift to reverse)
- Android - stuff just works

The Bad:
- FM reception, even with a powered signal booster, is incredibly poor.  All my stock radios get the local public radio station clearly throughout the city but I get lost signal, static in many locations.
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Bought it as an upgrade from built-in phono stage in my preamp. JD9 kept picking up local NPR station.  All cables were shielded, current not reversed and components moved away from one another. I gave it an honest try but had to return it. i am not an audio engineer just want to listen to beautiful music without hum. Going to try Project Phono Box RS next.
3986109
this don't no live to it desiner input and the signal keep drop out and recomend people no to buy this
753815
Signal Strength is not good. The one I bought at Costco works much better. Will be returning.
3358107
If only the ddx-5120 -

1. Had six channels to run four speakers and a sub...
As it is I had to split the front and rear off one channel, which means no front/rear balance control.
2. I got the headunit optional box that is supposed to be compatible with the xm/sirius tuners (plug and play) so you can control the sat. radio thru the headunit. My installer opened two dif. new boxes, swapped out wires, etc. to conclude this headunit software doesn't work with the tuners... yet. perhaps a software update.
3. the bluetooth didn't sound like you were talking out of a metal trash can. Absolutely wonderful, otherwise.
4. The zones on the audio control didn't lockup (ie. become unchangable) after you set them... requring a hard reset.
5. It came with built-in nav... yes I know this unit does not have it and those purchasing it should know better. I made a mistake thinking I wouldn't add it and then did for more than if I purchased the dnx-5210. However, that unit has even less channel output options so I guess I'm glad I stuck with this one.
6. Updating the software was simpler(ver. 1.5 now available at this time, whereas mine just out of the box 2 weeks ago has 1.4). I download, burn a disc, insert, and all I get is "software update" on screen. Looks right, but fails to install new version.
7. There is not some easy way to shut the screen off when driving at night, or at least dim it. If you dim it, you better remember to undim it before daylight or you'll have a very dif. time seeing the button to undim it the next day. I have yet to find out if I can turn it off completely at night, as others allow. Perhaps someone can tell me how to do that... Very annoying.
8. That the nav system doesn't come with the latest Garmin software, and the update is neither easy to install nor free from Garmin.

I will not suffer as the ddx-5120 has great sound, and great interfaces with bluetooth, navigation, ipod, (not yet sat. radio, however). It simplifies driving in a really nice way... no fumbling around to get the phone, change tunes on the ipod, or nav system. Sound cuts out/pauses where you are when the blue/nav system need to tell you something... no pushing pause to hear a call or directions. Really nice, plus I love the volume knob. My last headunit had push buttons for volume control, which I will never get again... That's why I stayed away from the DDX-7 series. You need a pencil eraser to control the buttons, if you can find them at night! Perhaps the other units out there (Pioneer, Alpine) are just as flawed as this or worse... I, however, would try them now that I found all the drawbacks with this one. But, seeing how I've invest a ridiculous amount in this system, I intend to live with and be happy for years to come. The sound, even from the built-in tuner (which I used before adding an Alpine PDX amp) is wonderful! Good luck.
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Installed this in a 2006 VW Jetta TDI with a Kenwood DNX572BH head unit.  Reception on head unit with this antenna adapter is worse than the factory stereo by a long shot.  In Metra's defense, it may be the Kenwood Head Unit which wouldn't surprise me as it has been a real let down by itself.
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works  ok, but  radio  signal  drops in and out  at  random. on fm band, think  radio  needs  in line ant.amp.i  I am  sure its not  the ant. adapter.and yes I would  by from this seller again.
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Dont spend the extra money to get the GPS feature if you own a luxury vehicle (Lexus, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, etc.) because the front windshield will not allow the signal to be received by the detector.  When I called Escort they recommended I hold it out the window to get the signal.  How ridicules was that!!! They also told me that a lot of people special order their luxury cars with a different windshield so the detector will work. Totally useless for any of my vehicles.  Why they don't tell you this in any of their advertising is beyond me.  Oh, no it's not... It's deceptive to sell more detectors.
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My main concern is signal quality, doesn't work well in all points of my apartment.
Ok, there can be an radio noise/interference, but announced comfortable distance is 100ft! But sometimes doesn't work well at 8-16ft. Otherwise is good.
I repeat maybe there's a hight level of interference in my apt, I didn't compare it to other models.
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I've had this router for about a year now and about 2 months ago the signal would drop off after a few hours of non use. Soon after the speed dropped down to 8 mbps or slower...not too great considering I'm paying for 200 mbps download from Suddenlink.  I've rebooted it and it will perk up but not for long.  I've done research and there are many people who seem to be having the same type of problem. I wouldn't recommend this product!!!
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Horrible signal.  I have it connected through my modem on my desktop and ON THE DESKTOP, it only get 3 of 4 bars! I have a very low signal in the bedroom (if i get it at all) for my ipad and have to sit on the edge of the bed to work the internet
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I bought this item in 2008 , I believe, directly from the company. I lived in the city with buildings around and thought the scatter plane idea would be helpful and it was.  I now have cable but like to use the ota signals now and then. I no longer live in the city and find the scatter plane is not as effective. I live in an area with some traffic and a half mile from an elevated highway connector and I am not able to get a stable signal during the day time . not sure wether it is the highway that far away or the street out front....i am on the first floor.  every time there is traffic the signal breaks up-as digital signals can do. i have moved the thing all over the place and just will not happen. too bad because late or low traffic times it does get perfect reception from stations about 20miles away .  i have removed the scatter plane plastic fitting to no avail.
It has been like this for 6yrs since ive been here. I pulled the amp (2db) and that doesnt make any difference. i considered maybe the amplified signal was too strong, but not.
figured i put in some info. I just ordered a mohu original(25miles) to see whether any or all highly touted indoor antennas will have this issue.  i have an omnidirectional low power amp digital antenna which is not any different. so,
bottom line is that scatter plane tech is no help in my residence out of the city when faced with moving obstructions. hills, buildings, stationary situations though, the antenna preformed very well.
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Sound is amazing but the radio is terrible. Streaming music and podcasts works great.

Unfortunately I had to return it because the radio was terrible. No signal even with the comical 4 foot long antenna. Really unfortunate that they skimped out on the radio. We chose it for the programmable radio stations at the touch of a button since I didn't want to have to connect my phone every time I wanted to listen to the radio and for bluetooth for music etc. If you don't care about the radio feature, I definitely recommend it for the sound quality. You can always just bluetooth radio if you don't mind the fuss of that.
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Don't do it. It WRECKS your signal!  I use a modulation effect rarely, and I use it very subtly when I do.  I wasn't  expecting this to sound like a real classic or boutique analog pedal, but I was hoping that with the variety it has I could blend just a little of it in and get want I want out of it. I placed it before and after dirt and ran through many different FX, and it just doesn't cut it. It just wrecks the signal anytime its on.  Not only is the output much lower than bypass, it creates a boxy, bad digital conversion sound just by being on, no matter how much of the effect you blend in.  This is true of all the effect choices.  Some of the FX sounds, like chorus and tremolo sound almost OK alone through a clean amp, but you've still got that big volume drop.  I had high hopes for this pedal, because I have some other Mooer pedals that I really like.  Unfortunately this one just doesn't cut it.  I think Mooer excels at making dirt boxes, and their echo/delay pedals are nice but after trying this and reading reviews of their other stand alone mod pedals it looks like they just haven't got mini modulation pedals down yet.