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Review on Discover Cutting-Edge JVC KD-X270BT Digital Media Receiver with Bluetooth, Front USB, and JVC Remote App Compatibility! by Darrin Lucas

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works well but would like a better description and instructions

I am satisfied with the functionality of the radio. The sound is good, I think it deserves four stars. However I think the description should be MUCH clearer that you need to buy a separate stereo wiring harness specific to your car and that a separate steering wheel control interface (ASWC-1) is needed if you want the steering wheel control to work. The stereo wiring harness was $20 from AutoZone, which was reasonable (and I didn't have a choice). You also need to buy wire butt connectors which were cheap and didn't require advanced skills. However, the handlebar interface costs $40, which to me was outrageous. So I no longer use the annoying controls on the steering wheel. My goal was to replace a working radio with one with bluetooth and an aux-in, and $60 seemed great and $80 was good, but $120 wasn't worth it to me. I also think the installation guide could have been better although I went to YouTube and found loads of well done car stereo replacement videos that were helpful. You will also need to purchase a single DIN installation kit to cover the 'hole' created when removing the double din radio. They are inexpensive ($8). This is not a criticism of the supplier or the product, I just forgot about it and had to buy more. the one on me

Pros
  • Everything is fine!
Cons
  • Compatibility