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Panasonic CQ-C1305U

$257.00 Released January, 2008

The Pros:One-knob design is logical and easy to use - allows users to control volume and menu settings within a single housing for convenience. Excellent overall audio quality at the price point - CD, radio and auxiliary input sound is clear, balanced and well-definied throughout frequency range. Stock audio handling is more than suitable - users with pre-amp/subwoofer units are not likely to exceed the 25% level for all playback needs.

The Cons:AM radio reception is relatively weak - local stations are seemingly prone to intermittence with a substantial decrease in quality as compared to FM tuning. Auxiliary input volume level is surprisingly low - many users report having to excess the 25% level to hear any audio whatsoever. Blue LED status light may cause distraction/annoyance amongst certain users - component is fairly bright compared to similar in-dash units from Sony and JVC.

The Panasonic CQ-C1305U is a CD receiver that plays standard music CDs, CD-R/RW discs containing WMA and MP3 music files, as well as mixed format discs. It comes with a four-channel built-in amp that delivers 50 watts to each speaker for a 200W total output.

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It also has 18 FM and 6 AM presets, WMA/MP3 playback from CD-R/RW discs, Front AUX input, and a removable front panel. This model is much more expensive than the Panasonic CQ-C1335U, yet seems to have the same features.

Features

Maximum Output Power: 50W x 4
Power Output (at 4Ω and ≤1% THD+N): 18W RMS x 4
MOS-FET Output Stage: No
SRS WOW: No
Sound Quality: SQ
Speaker Impedance: 4 ohms
Preamp Output Level/Impedance: Preamp Output Level/Impedance
Auto Preset Memory with Scan: Yes
AAC*/MP3/WMA Playback: MP3/WMA
Dimensions (H x W x D): 115/16'' x 7'' x 62/16''

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One-knob design is logical and easy to use - allows users to control volume and menu settings within a single housing for convenience
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Excellent overall audio quality at the price point - CD, radio and auxiliary input sound is clear, balanced and well-definied throughout frequency range
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Stock audio handling is more than suitable - users with pre-amp/subwoofer units are not likely to exceed the 25% level for all playback needs
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FM radio tuning is reliable and consistent - quickly hones in on local stations to provide high-quality playback free of intermittence
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Text display is very easy to read - displays track and time information in a clear, bold, manner to ensure instant readability '

Cons

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AM radio reception is relatively weak - local stations are seemingly prone to intermittence with a substantial decrease in quality as compared to FM tuning
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Auxiliary input volume level is surprisingly low - many users report having to excess the 25% level to hear any audio whatsoever
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Blue LED status light may cause distraction/annoyance amongst certain users - component is fairly bright compared to similar in-dash units from Sony and JVC