Dual XFMC6000 6-Disc Vehicle CD Changer/FM Modulator | 
| Brand: Dual
Category: CE
List Price: $119.99
Buy New: $63.63
You Save: $56.36 (47%)
New (2) from $63.63
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Media: Electronics
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 9999
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 9.3 x 6.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: XFMC6000
Model: XFMC6000
UPC: 827204106013
EAN: 0827204106013
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Features:
| • | Vehicle CD changer/FM modulator for playing CDs through car's FM radio | | • | 6-disc CD changer installs horizontally, vertically, or at 45 degrees in trunk or under seat | | • | 88.7 or 89.1 MHz modulation frequencies; dual 1-bit digital-to-analog converters | | • | Shuffle play, intro scan, repeat, and switch discs controls; supports CD and CD-R formats | | • | Easy-to-use display/controller mounts on dash; 1-year warranty |
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
Add CD playback to any car stereo regardless of its model or age with the Dual XFMC6000 six-disc CD changer. The device--which features a wired display/controller that mounts on your dash, an FM modulator, and a changer that installs in the trunk or under your seat--plays CDs through an empty frequency on your FM dial. Simply tune your radio to either 88.7 or 89.1 MHz (whichever frequency gets the worst reception) and you'll be able to enjoy all your favorite tunes. It's a nice alternative to installing a more expensive CD system in your car. Plus, the six-disc changer gives you plenty of playback time whether you're driving across town or across the country. Conveniently for busy drivers, the easy-to-use display (which features an LCD screen) offers all the standard CD controls, such as shuffle play, intro scan, switch discs, repeat, and skip/rewind track. In addition, the unit is compatible with both CD and CD-R discs, so listeners can create their own custom soundtracks for added versatility. Another bonus stems from the adjustable playback level, which matches the volume of CDs with the radio volume. The feature ensures that you won't endure huge jumps in volume when you switch between the two sources. And drivers with limited trunk space will appreciate the flexibility of the changer unit, which installs at your choice of 0, 45, or 90 degrees depending on your needs. Technical specs include dual 1-bit digital-to-analog converters and 8x oversampling. The unit also employs an anti-shock mechanism that keeps the music flowing even if you hit a pothole or other hazard. So quit listening to middling FM radio while you drive and enjoy all your favorite CDs with the XFMC6000 changer/modulator. The entire package carries a one-year warranty on parts and labor. What's in the Box
CD changer, six-disc CD magazine, FM modulator/CDC controller, two magazine labels, two plastic mounting brackets, wired display/control with attached 58-inch cable (round 5-pin male connector), 16-foot changer cable (round 8-pin male connector on each end), installation screws and hardware, user's manual.
Product Description
With its major business lines of manufacturing and exporting electronic products, Namsung is the forefront runner of the Korean electronic industry.PRODUCT FEATURES:CD-R compatible;Last position memory;8x Oversampling;Dual 1 bit D/A converters;Anti-shock mechanism;3-Beam laser pickup;Single cable changer connection;Horizontal, vertical and 45? mountable;Power on/off;Scan/repeat/shuffle;Play/pause;High-speed track search;Disc select up/down;Track select up/down;Liquid crystal display.
|
| Customer Reviews:
good value overcomes other reservations August 12, 2005
I've got competition systems in two of my cars, my third has a stock system with 4 8" AR subs. This unit replaced a busted RF CD changer in my Mom's car, so it had a much less stringent set of requirements to meet than what I personaly would have gone for. I don't have the luxury of being an audiophile anymore with 5 kids (and their still-too-dimunuitive college funds), but I'm much more demanding than an average user. I expect this Dual is more in line with an average user's needs.
It was $94 the week prior to purchase, I ended up buying for $99 - but that's still reasonable.
OK perf through a stock system, but S/N ratio is noticably degraded compared to a changer designed to hook directly into an aftermarket head unit. Effective S/N of this unit in the Camry's stock system is maybe 75 dB, due both to the "economy" components in the Dual as well as the Camry's limited-quality radio section. You would get effective S/N's in the mid-90's with an aftermarket head unit designed specifically to accept a changer at line-level. (I know some advertise 100+ dB S/N, but even RF interference from OTHER cars affects your perf in practice - I have owned those changers and even without "golden ears", I can hear the hiss on my competition test disks.)
No significant skipping when the unit is mounted to the underside of the rear deck in the trunk. Only multiple railroad tracks upset it a bit. Picks right back up. Not the best, but not the worst.
Heat doesn't seem to be an issue in spite of 90+ degree days. No opportunity to evaluate with cold temp extremes.
Doesn't scratch disks. Some changer's I've had in the past did.
Be careful not to break the plastic tabs that mount the unit to a secure surface. They're more delicate than the typical metal brackets.
Be careful pulling the control cables - kinks seemed ok, but I did get what felt like a small snag against something metal that wound up penetrating the cord's jacket on the pull from behind the dash to the contoller module in the center console. Fixed with electrical tape - also, I used a couple layers of elect tape to make a "grommet" to pass the wire through a hole in the plastic at the bottom of the console. That was what brought down the previous changer's cable (Sony) over 5 years of chafing and necessitated buying the Dual. I know I could have been more rigorous but this ain't for IASCA.
Allow an hour to install. Make it a whole day if this is the first time you've done an install and have no clue about how to pull out the dash/console/etc - use online resources to research/plan the activity before unscrewing anything or popping out tabs. Google "dashboard install Honda Accord" or something.
Expect this unit to be functionally equivalent to other RF-add-on units costing 10% to 70% more. I didn't find ANY cheaper RF CD changers, and I looked for a solid hour. It does the job ok. Considering the price, I'm very happy with the results - my Mom's elated.
If you want better sound or features, reco upgrading to a head unit with built-in CD changer controlling capability and buy it's changer. Before you do any of that though, do yourself a favor and upgrade the stock speakers. The ones that come with the car (even the "Bose/JBL/Infinity" systems) wholesale for $1-$10 each - awfully good for the price, but no comparison to a genuine pair of Kappa's. Maybe you'll end up as crazy about car systems as me.
|
|
|
|
