Favorite music brightens up long trips for motorists. But for music to sound great, you need the best car radio. And so that you do not get lost in conjecture, which car radio is the best in sound quality, we have created a list of ten models with the highest (five-star) rating on Yandex.Market.
Of course, not all models from the list are suitable for building a high-quality SQ system, but everyone will find here an acceptable head unit for himself in terms of price / quality.
10. Alpine INE-W928R
Average price - 72,377 rubles.
The top car radios are opened by a beautiful and very functional model. Most stereos on the car radio market have resistive touch screens. They are not very good compared to capacitive touchscreens like modern smartphones. If you are looking for a car radio that has a touchscreen response from a smartphone, check out the Alpine INE-W928R with an 8-inch touchscreen and built-in GPS.
Main advantages:
- there are DVD-, CD- and MP3-players;
- there is a radio receiver;
- there is a multi-color backlight;
- supports iPod and iPhone;
- supports all common formats;
- control from a joystick on the steering wheel is possible;
- in the navigator mode there is the possibility of converting text to speech in 15 languages.
Main disadvantages:
- high price;
- The USB connector is on the rear panel, an extension cable is required.
9. Pioneer DEH-150MP
Average cost - 4 125 rubles.
This stereo system has an excellent combination of price and quality and a nice looking design.
Advantages:
- there is a radio receiver;
- there is an Aux input on the front panel;
- it is possible to turn on the remote control;
- there are CD and MP3 players.
Disadvantages:
- only supports CD-Audio, MP3 and WMA formats;
- no USB.
8. Sony CDX-G1100UE
Average price - 5 490 rubles.
And this stereo system, although it costs more than a car radio from Pioneer, has the ability to listen to music from USB.
She also has:
- radio;
- backlight flashing to the beat of the music;
- front Aux input
- CD- and MP3-players;
- deep and rich bass.
No:
- support for formats other than CD-Audio, MP3 and WMA.
7. Alpine IVE-W585BT
The average cost is 38,990 rubles.
The younger brother of number 10 of the 2017 sound quality rating of car radios.
Differences:
- the screen is not 8 inches, but 6.1 ″;
- no navigator.
But the price is much less, and whether it is worth significantly overpaying for the navigator function - decide for yourself.
6. Alpine CDE-180RR
Average price - 4 789 rubles.
This device comes with a built-in 3-band equalizer, USB port and audio input (both of which are on the front panel, which is quite convenient).
Pros:
- 4 supported formats: CD-Audio, MP3, WMA and AAC;
- radio;
- CD- and MP3-players;
- excellent sound quality, including bass;
- mixed mode of tracks from one folder or from all available folders.
Minuses:
- "stuttering" may occur when reading 16GB flash cards
- not very convenient menu.
5. Prology CMX-140
The average cost is 1,990 rubles.
Although this is the cheapest option of the best car radios in terms of 2017 sound quality, it is not inferior in terms of capabilities to more expensive competitors.
What it can boast of:
- the ability to play files from USB;
- ease of management;
- attractive design;
- radio receiver;
- infrared remote control.
What can not boast of:
- with a variety of supported formats, you will have to listen to music only in MP3 format.
4. KENWOOD KMM-303BT
You can buy, on average, 6,099 rubles.
When it comes to stereos, very few models can surprise you with their special looks, as most high-performance car radios look similar. But KENWOOD KMM-303BT stands apart, combining simplicity and sophistication in its design.
Her strengths:
- playback of audio tracks from USB and iPod;
- radio;
- multicolor backlight;
- microphone included;
- Bluetooth support;
- the ability to connect a joystick on the steering wheel.
Her weaknesses:
- the presence of only an MP3-player;
- quiet microphone, even at maximum gain.
3. Pioneer DEX-P99RS
It is offered, on average, for 49 088 rubles.
Connoisseurs of high-quality SQ sound will appreciate the presence of this model with an equalizer for 32 bands and with a step of 0.5. The body of the car radio is metallized, which prevents the so-called "pickup" - electromagnetic interference.
Like users for:
- the presence of a microphone in the kit;
- the presence of a radio receiver;
- support for multiple formats, including CD-Audio, MP3, WMA and AAC;
- the ability to connect a joystick on the steering wheel;
- availability of USB-input;
- the presence of an infrared remote control.
Dislikes for:
- high price;
- lack of Bluetooth support;
- a small number of radio presets (24 of them);
- a branded panel on which scratches quickly appear.
2. Prology CMX-130
Average cost - 1990 rubles.
In terms of capabilities, this is the twin brother of the CMX-140, but their appearance is slightly different. And since, as you know, there are no comrades for taste and color, decide for yourself which design of these two models is closer to you.
1. Pioneer MVH-190UB
Average price - 3,589 rubles.
What does a car owner need from a best-of-breed car radio? Clean and powerful sound, support for the most popular formats (MP3, WMA, FLAC), USB, radio and more equalizer bands. All this is in the Pioneer MVH-190UB.
Advantages:
- there is a radio receiver;
- 5 equalizer bands (most inexpensive models have 3);
- control via Pioneer ARC mobile app is supported;
- you can connect a joystick on the steering wheel.
Disadvantages:
- no CD-player, only MP-3 player;
- does not read flash drives larger than 8 GB.
- no bluetooth support.