anyone got one fitted?

just wondering if its any good? currently £173 at Amazon

doesn't look too over the top and doesn't have PLEASE STEAL me written all over it

Item Description:

JVC KW-XR811 is a smart OEM-style double DIN head unit and is equipped to match the needs of the high-tech, modern day driver. Featuring Built-in Bluetooth Wireless Technology, Dual USB ports, Front panel aux in and separated variable colour which allows you to set different colours for the display and key set to match the interior illumination of the vehicle or impose your own style on the dashboard.

JVC KW-XR811 Dual USB ports allow for the connection of two iPods or combination of iPod and iPhone the unit also allows for Bluetooth switching between two phones as well as providing beautiful sound reproduction. Upgrade your speakers also and make a real musical step up in driving pleasure. The JVC KW-XR811 has the ability to "switch" between normal head-unit iPod/iPhone control via USB or to surrender control back to the iPod. This allows you to use the iPhones touch screen interface while retaining USB audio input and charging.

JVC KW-XR811 Bluetooth Handsfree allows you to enjoy the safety and convenience of hands-free calling and music streaming. When a call comes in, press a button to mute the music and speak to your caller, without touching your mobile phone. Music streaming lets you play the music from any Bluetooth audio device through the stereo.

JVC KW-XR811 Features:

MOS-FET 50W x 4

TI / Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC

3-band parametric iEQ

Bluetooth ® wireless technology

USB ports in front and back

USB Audio for iPod / iPhone, etc.

2 operating options for iPod / iPhone

2 connections for your iPod / iPhone

Remote mode for iPod / iPhone

MP3/WMA/WAV

Radio Data System Tuner

HS-Ivi-tuner

Loudness control

2.5 V line / subwoofer output level

3 RCA jacks for output

Subwoofer Control

AUX input in front

Complete LCD

Separated Variable color

Steering Wheel Remote Control Ready

anyone?

anyone?

I'm about to...

I'll let you know what it's like. (That is, if you haven't bought something else in the meantime!)

I'm about to...

I'll let you know what it's like. (That is, if you haven't bought something else in the meantime!)

It's got good sound - not excellent, but good sound (on standard Octavia 8 x speaker setup). Way better than the Soda Stream (Ooops, I mean Skoda Stream), which has nasty harsh sound.

The JVC has a three level equaliser (best bet to customise the sound) or you can use the bult-in pre-sets (but these are really best avoided).

Radio reception is better as well, but don't ask me how that works.

I used a Connects2 kit, including aerial adaptor, CAN-BUS cable adaptor and facia/DIN chassis. Almost everything about this kit is great - almost plug and play (the aerial adaptor has to be connected to the back of the embeded ISO connector in the car's wiring connector. But the facia kit is awful. Really, really, awful. And it doesn't even fit the shape of the facia surround properly. This is something that I'm definately going to change.

Edit: Got rid of the Connects2 fascia. It really is pants.

I bought a new Skoda fascia - the one used for built-in satnav - and made my own DIN chassis mount and a cover to hide the gap between the radio and the new fascia.

Of anyone is interested. i'll take some pics.

Edited 18 October, 201114 yr by El Dingo