The Best Car Stereo Under $300 of March 2023: Rankings & Reviews by Experts

GENERAL FEATURES: CD receiver with AM/FM tuner, 2 Line Vertical Alignment LCD panels that offer a broader angle of view and better visibility, Amazon Alexa Compatible, charge your smartphone using the USB port, with up to a maximum of 1.5A

BLUETOOTH and SMARTPHONE FEATURES: Built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming with dual full time phone connection, iPhone Bluetooth Automatic Pairing, Pandora and Spotify Internet radio control with iPhone and Android, Streaming DJ feature allows music streaming playback and control from up to five paired smartphones

AUDIO/VIDEO FEATURES: Plays CDs and USB memory devices, 13-band equalizer with digital time alignment, K2 technology improves the digital sound for most music sources, Vol Link EQ lets you hear your music over road noise

INPUTS: front-panel USB port and aux input– OUTPUTS: 2-channel preamp outputs (2.5-volt rear/subwoofer)

INSTALLATION SIZE (WxHxD): 7-3/16" x 2-1/8" x 6-3/16" (182 x 53 x 156mm)

SMARTPHONE CONNECTIVITY: Enjoy convenient control of popular apps like Spotify and Pandora, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calls and streaming music, as well as the ability to use your smartphone like a wireless remote control with the KENWOOD Remote app.

AUDIO QUALITY: Sound quality enthusiasts will love the playback support of various types of music formats including FLAC files. Simple on-screen or app-assisted sound customization is also available for the EQ & Digital Time Alignment.

EXPANDABILITY: Inputs include front-panel USB port and aux input and 2-channel preamp outputs (2.5-volt rear/subwoofer). Includes high quality external microphone.

LANGUAGE OPTIONS: Screen text display available in English, Spanish, and French.

INSTALLATION SIZE (WxHxD): 7-3/16" x 2-1/16" x 6-1/8" (182 x 53 x 155.5mm)

built-in Amazon Alexa

built-in iPhone control

rapid-charging of select smartphones using USB connection

iAP2 support for Apple Music and iTunes Radio playback

Music Mix feature allows music streaming playback and control from up to five paired smartphones

Pandora and Spotify Internet radio control with iPhone and Android

connect two phones at once

Drive EQ improves sound to compensate for exterior noise

13-band equalizer

high-pass and low-pass filters for front, rear, and sub outputs

Apple CarPlay - Access icons on your iPhone by activating Siri voice controls the touchscreen. Available features include Phone, Music, Maps, Text messages, Radio, Podcasts, Audiobooks

Messages - With Siri on your side, you can ask her to read you your messages, reply as well as send them. Siri lets you concentrate on what matters most. Driving

Maps - Need gas? Hungry? Search along your route by asking Siri, and CarPlay will direct you every step of the way and tell you the speed limit too. Third-party navigation apps like Google Maps, Waze and Baidu are also available

Bluetooth - Make calls hands-free with the help of Siri. Play music apps like Spotify or Pandora as well as iTunes and Apple Music Subscription. Siri will be your DJ

Android Auto - Just say “Ok Google” and Google Assistant will help throughout your day. Get real-time alerts on Google Maps and Waze. Make calls, check your messages, reply back, use music apps, all while keeping your hands on the steering wheel

APPS: Rearrange how you want your apps to appear in CarPlay through the settings on your iPhone. Supported apps include WhatsApp, Radio Disney, Amazon, iHeartRadio, Podcasts, Google Play Music, CBS Radio and more

Inputs - USB, USB charging, SD, AV, rear & front camera. The steering wheel interface allows you to use the existing functions on your steering wheel. Interface module sold separately. We recommend the Metra ASWC-1

Outputs - Use the front, rear & subwoofer pre-amp outputs to hook up your speakers (front left / front right and rear left / rear right) and subwoofer

Warranty - BOSS Audio Systems provides a powerful 3-year platinum online dealer warranty so long as the purchase is made through Amazon.com. We strongly encourage professional installation of this product to ensure proper and safe functionality

✔Bluetooth 5.1 & Clear Mic:🚘Bluetooth hands free calling and audio streaming will give you a fantastic experience. The upgraded Bluetooth 5.1 is more stable, faster, smoother and clearer, enables wireless streaming of music, calls, MP3 player and more. Built-in noise-cancelling MIC, provide clear call sound in the noisy environment and allows you to focus more on road safety.

✔HD Capacitive Monitor-Mirror Link:🚘7 inch Capacitive Touchscreen offers exceptionally high resolution for clearer, more detailed picture, plus a friendly and easy to navigated user interface, now everything you need is just one touch away with no complex menus to click through. It supports almost all Android and IOS phones(No Version Limit). And can enjoy a variety of apps on the big screen which installed in your phone through screen mirroring.

✔Multimedia Entertainment Car System: 🚘A full-featured 16-band graphic equalizer gives you the power to get most of your sound system, and the ability to contour the sound output to your musical taste. Enjoy your favorite movies or music from your devices with the Aux input or USB port, connect to your music apps and take or make calls at the press of a button.

✔Rear/Front View Camera:🚘The MP-901 was designed having your safety and comfort in mind, supporting rear and front view camera with an automatic display of image when in reverse. Easy operation and help driver a safe and easier parking. The package includes an HD rear camera with night vision, a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle and a full waterproof design!

✔Vehicle Fit:🚘 100% standard size, rich ports, it can meet the needs of most cars and is a perfect match. NOTE: please confirm that your dash size is suitable before ordering, if not, you need to buy a suitable dash kit. Extra features( Pre-amp and subwoofer outputs, steering wheel controls, Built-in preset and 16-band EQ, 7 color LED buttons, ID3 tag, USB charging option)

🚘Bluetooth 5.1 & Dual Mic: Bluetooth hands free calling and audio streaming will give you a fantastic experience. Enjoy your favorite movies or music from your devices with the Aux input or USB port. 16-Band EQ DSP let you access different music styles. Built-in microphone and external microphone interface, make phone calls and more while you stay focused on the road.

🚘Mirror Link: The double din car stereo supports ISO & Android phone for mirror link function, sync your smart phone to the big screen via the USB. You can easily enjoy the full features such as maps, movies and more!

🚘Rear/Front View Camera: The MP-902 was designed having your safety and comfort in mind, supporting rear and front view camera with an automatic display of image when in reverse. Easy operation and help driver a safe and easier parking. The package includes an HD rear camera with night vision, a 170° ultra-wide viewing angle and a full waterproof design ! (Rear camera included)

🚘7 Inch Full HD Capacitive Touchscreen: The MP-902 car radio is equipped with 7 inch high definition capacitive touch screen, touch it will be more sensitive and accurate, support 1080P video playback. Through the mirror link, you can watch the video anytime, anywhere, so that you, your family and friends will not feel bored while driving.

🚘CHECK OUT YOUR CAR: ①Please read carefully our stereo standard size：173mm*98mm②If you find that our stereo size does not meet your dash size, please purchase a suitable dash kit, most brand dash kits use 173*98mm opening, (Metra, PAC, Scosche dash kits, etc.) or modify your dashboard when you install the stereo③Some cars may also require two additional after accessories to complete the installation: Wire harness adapter for your car model; Radio antenna adapter for your car model.

🚘 Compatible with Apple Carplay & Android Auto: Just connect with your smart phone that make it possible for you to access map navigation, phone contacts, email, notification, allowing you to make phone calls, navigate, play music with the help of Siri or Google voice assistant. Make you safer from having to look down at your phone while driving.

🚘 Phone Mirror-Link: Support "stereo-phone interconnection" with most cellphones. Through mirror-link, the car stereo will display the content from your cellphone screen synchronously such as maps, movies, games.

🚘 Bluetooth 5.1 & Enhanced Listening Experience: Answer your important phone calls without distracting your attention from the road with our MINYE stereo which features a hands-free bluetooth system, allowing for easy smartphone pairing ( built-in clear mic)! Wireless audio stream via bluetooth provides a stable connectivity to your smartphone or bluetooth device, MINYE allows you to enjoy a superior music listening experience!

🚘 Reversing Image Function: Equipped with a unique 12 LEDs wick reversing camera, bringing you clearer night vision distance. The 7-inch touchscreen will automatically display the reverse image once you put the car into reverse gear. Make your daily reversing safer.

🚘 Upgraded Full Touch Screen: Compared with resistive screen on other stereos, MINYE capacitive screen solution has higher sensitivity and accuracy. Meanwhile, the traditional physical buttons are cancelled and the full touch solution comes on stage. It greatly enhances the human-computer interaction experience. You can now feel the silky smooth operation feel on the car screen! The professionally tuned HD LCD screen bringing you an excellent visual experience.

🚗【Single Din with Apple Carplay & Android auto】This car radio support carplay and android auto functions.Only connect with mobile phone via USB data cable,then you can access mobile phone contacts, email, notification, map navigation, music, video and other information, and also implement voice control.(Temporarily do not support Huawei mobile phones）

🚗【Android/IOS Phone Mirror Link】Supports Android (10.0 and below version) two-way connection, IOS(13.4 and below) one-way projection to the car headunit. You can watch the video on the stereo after connection.You can cast all the functions which you want on your phone to this audio's screen.Very convenient！

🚗【Foldable Single Din Car Stereo】Szie：187(L)*57(H)*152(W)mm//7.36(L)*2.24(H)*5.98(W)in,HD digital LCD folding touch screen, manually flip out the screen, support TF card and AUX input, high-speed USB2.0 interface is compatible with a variety of U disk, removable hard drive, hot-swappable.

🚗【Built-in Bluetooth & FM Radio】Built-in Bluetooth,you can receive and make hands-free calls without being disturbed while driving, and play Bluetooth music, which greatly improves your safety during driving.With FM 18 preset stations, which can search channels automatically.

🚗【Backup Camera Input & SWC】This car receiver with an AHD waterproof camera.Reverse image will be displayed on the screen automatically when you are reversing.Support steering wheel button learning function, through it you can control the functions that you need by steering wheel.

Compatible with Apple Carplay & State of The Art Voice Control - This double din car stereo compatible with Apple CarPlay just connect with your smart phone that make it possible for you to access map navigation, phone contacts, email, notification, music and more. It features the latest voice control technology, allowing you to make phone calls, navigate, play music with the help of an intelligent voice assistant, while keeping your hands free for totally safe driving maneuvers!

Phone Mirror Link Function & HD Touch Screen - Compatible with almost all of android and IOS phones for mirror link function, use the USB connection to sync your smartphone to the big screen and enjoy the full features such as maps, movies and more! Features with resolution 1024*600 7 inch HD touch screen, support 1080P video playback.

Bluetooth 5.0 & Enhanced Listening Experience - Answer your important phone calls without distracting your attention from the road with the JOY-D006 which features a hands-free bluetooth system, allowing for easy smartphone pairing! ( built-in clear mic and equipped with external mic jack) Wireless audio stream via bluetooth which provides a stable connectivity to your smartphone or bluetooth device, JOY-D006 allows you to enjoy a superior music listening experience!

Rear & Front View Camera - Parking has never been easier with this premium double din car stereo which supports front and rear camera, comes with a built-in rear view camera supporting HD night-vision images for a safer and time-efficient experience! Simply shift into reverse and the system powers on the camera automatically, for optimal visibility no matter the weather conditions!

Vehicle Fit - 100% standard size, rich ports, It can meet the needs of most cars and is a perfect match. (NOTE: please confirm that your dash opening size is suitable before ordering, if not, you need to buy a suitalble dash kit.) Extral features( Pre-amp and subwoofer outputs, steering wheel controls, Built-in preset and 16-band EQ, 7 color LED buttons, ID3 tag, USB charging option, Working Voltage: DC 12V, Max power output: 4x 60W)

【High Quality Car Stereo Player】- Our double din car stereo size with 7.01"(L)*3.94"(W)2.56"(H), Please check the size of your car’s radio before ordering. 7 Inch 1024*600 Full HD touch screen radio gives you a fantastic experience. You can enjoy the stream music and the clear picture with your family. Hope you have a good time.

【Double Din Car Stereo Phone Mirror Link】- Support mirrorlink and navigation function for most the android cell phone and iPhone, you can connect your smartphone to car audio via a smartphone data cable, easily connect and sync any content(such as video, music, GPS Navigation etc) to the car player displayed on a large screen. Note: the stereo player is not a GPS unit, it gets GPS navigation function by connecting to the cellphone.

【7 Inch Car Radio With Bluetooth 5.0 and FM 】- Bluetooth 5.0 and microphone allow you to answer callings, listen to music and media sounds from devices with Bluetooth function. Take Phone Call Hands Free - Free both your hands by dialing and listening to a call on radio by BT connection. It will ensure the safety of your way. High-quality FM radio stereo receiver, three kinds of channel search mode, listen to music, news and traffic information, anywhere and enjoy yourself.

【Car Stereo Double Din Inputs】- USB /SD/AUX input. car audio receivers support vast USB, TF Card(Up to 32G) storage equipment, you can download the songs and videos you like into the storage equipment to play. AUX audio input, support external aux(3.5mm plug) to input into the audio, such as navigation, MP3, MP5. Charging function, the USB interfaces are support of cellphones' charging, no worries about having no power. Support Remote Control.

【Standard Double Din Stereo with Backup Camera】- Parking has never been easier with this premium double din car stereo which supports front and rear camera, for a safer and time-efficient experience! Simply shift into reverse and the system powers on the camera automatically, for optimal visibility no matter the weather conditions! If you encounter any operation or other problems, please contact us (click "Contact Seller" on your order page)

【Various Format】- 7 inch 2 din car radio MP5 player,High quality sound and bass,Support audio format:DIS, MP3, WMA, ACC, OGG, WAV, RA, AC3, MP2, AMR, etc. Support video format: AVI, MP4, FLV, PMP, RM, RMVB, MPG format etc(Please note: This is not a CD/DVD Player/GPS)

NOTE:Phone Mirror Link support Android 9.0 and below; iPhone XR, iPhone 8P series and below. (The iPhone Version Must Below IOS 13.4; The Pixel of all Phones Cannot Exceed 1920*1080)