Need inputs on Panasonic CQ-C7203U

madbullram · 28th November 2006, 10:32

Hi Folks,
One of my friend is offere to get my one Car Stereo, after extensive research and deals I saw the Panasonic one to be the best bet:

What I liked:

1. 5 V pre-amp
2. Free iPod adapter
3. Aptional blue tooth adapter

Above all the price, its right now selling at $180 wiht free shipping.

Now, I want to know if it sounds as good as the specs? Any feedback on Panasonic players, I do not have any exp with them.

Here is the link:
Panasonic MXE CQ-C7203U CD receiver with MP3/WMA playback at Crutchfield.com

Panasonic Model Details

Cheers!
Ram

hydrashok · 28th November 2006, 10:50

For the 5V output and free iPod adapter, $180 sounds like real VFM. And it has got 2+1 pre-outs too. And an included RC. Not bad at all on paper.

Are you sure about the free iPod adapter, or is it just "iPod Ready"? If it is the second, you'll need to buy a separate set of iPod adapter/interface cables. I'm asking because I didn't find the free iPod adapter mentioned on either of the web pages. They have mentioned an "optional iPod adapter".

madbullram · 28th November 2006, 11:37

Hydra: I just checked, the offer was removed after thanks giving day but since I am already in discussion with them, they will extend the offer to me.

jkdas · 28th November 2006, 12:26

seems panasonic is bringing good deals. Last week I was shown a Panasonic Hu with 3 preamp out and motorized frnt panel etc... 10k with one yr warranty!

Pio watch out!

esteem_lover · 29th November 2006, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydrashok

For the 5V output and free iPod adapter, $180 sounds like real VFM. And it has got 2+1 pre-outs too. And an included RC. Not bad at all on paper.

Quote:

Are you sure about the free iPod adapter, or is it just "iPod Ready"?

If it is the second, you'll need to buy a separate set of iPod adapter/interface cables. I'm asking because I didn't find the free iPod adapter mentioned on either of the web pages. They have mentioned an "optional iPod adapter".

yep, it says free ipod adaptor worth $50.

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speedzak · 29th November 2006, 18:50

Panasonic is bringing in some nice offers lately.
Their Sound quality is not bad too. Haven't heard their latest HUs though.

But the feature packed HUs are pouring in from Panasonic.
Correctly said JK, PIO need to watch out. Their grey market prices are being matched by Panasonic's B&W prices. What more
would anybody need?

faithless_1984 · 29th November 2006, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

Last week I was shown a Panasonic Hu with 3 preamp out and motorized frnt panel etc... 10k with one yr warranty!

hey do you remember the model no. of that unit ?

madbullram · 29th November 2006, 22:15

Blueraven just told me US HU wont play FM here :( so I am dropping and planning to ask him to get a Kicker 4 chan amp...

jkdas · 29th November 2006, 22:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by madbullram

Blueraven just told me US HU wont play FM here :( so I am dropping and planning to ask him to get a Kicker 4 chan amp...

depends...which HU? some do work here. Do search around before buying that

madbullram · 29th November 2006, 23:16

How do you find which does?

speedzak · 30th November 2006, 01:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by madbullram

Blueraven just told me US HU wont play FM here :( so I am dropping and planning to ask him to get a Kicker 4 chan amp...

An amp in place of HU?? I didn't understand that.

And Blueraven is selling Kicker also??

madbullram · 30th November 2006, 02:15

Speed: You got it mixed, my friend is bringing it for me. Blue told me no point in buying HU from US as it does not play FM. So i thought instead of buying HU will ask my friend to get a Kicker zx350.4 amp.

speedzak · 30th November 2006, 03:19

Ok. That clears up a bit.

What HU are you running now?

madbullram · 30th November 2006, 10:27

Current HU is damn good one...4 yr old Alpine TDM series cassette deck. The problem is it lacks pre-outs and no aux for iPod. So looking for the change. Most probably thsi unit will go into my future Jeep

navin · 30th November 2006, 20:56

many HUs have both US as well as EU FM settings. So check. Blue might be wrong.

28th November 2006, 10:32	#1
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 551 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Need inputs on Panasonic CQ-C7203U Hi Folks, One of my friend is offere to get my one Car Stereo, after extensive research and deals I saw the Panasonic one to be the best bet: What I liked: 1. 5 V pre-amp 2. Free iPod adapter 3. Aptional blue tooth adapter Above all the price, its right now selling at $180 wiht free shipping. Now, I want to know if it sounds as good as the specs? Any feedback on Panasonic players, I do not have any exp with them. Here is the link: Panasonic MXE CQ-C7203U CD receiver with MP3/WMA playback at Crutchfield.com Panasonic Model Details Cheers! Ram
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28th November 2006, 10:50	#2
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	For the 5V output and free iPod adapter, $180 sounds like real VFM. And it has got 2+1 pre-outs too. And an included RC. Not bad at all on paper. Are you sure about the free iPod adapter, or is it just "iPod Ready"? If it is the second, you'll need to buy a separate set of iPod adapter/interface cables. I'm asking because I didn't find the free iPod adapter mentioned on either of the web pages. They have mentioned an "optional iPod adapter". Last edited by hydrashok : 28th November 2006 at 10:57.
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28th November 2006, 11:37	#3
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 551 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Hydra: I just checked, the offer was removed after thanks giving day but since I am already in discussion with them, they will extend the offer to me.
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28th November 2006, 12:26	#4
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	seems panasonic is bringing good deals. Last week I was shown a Panasonic Hu with 3 preamp out and motorized frnt panel etc... 10k with one yr warranty! Pio watch out!
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29th November 2006, 18:50	#6
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Panasonic is bringing in some nice offers lately. Their Sound quality is not bad too. Haven't heard their latest HUs though. But the feature packed HUs are pouring in from Panasonic. Correctly said JK, PIO need to watch out. Their grey market prices are being matched by Panasonic's B&W prices. What more would anybody need?
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29th November 2006, 22:15	#8
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 551 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Blueraven just told me US HU wont play FM here :( so I am dropping and planning to ask him to get a Kicker 4 chan amp...
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29th November 2006, 23:16	#10
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 551 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	How do you find which does?
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30th November 2006, 02:15	#12
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 551 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Speed: You got it mixed, my friend is bringing it for me. Blue told me no point in buying HU from US as it does not play FM. So i thought instead of buying HU will ask my friend to get a Kicker zx350.4 amp.
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30th November 2006, 03:19	#13
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Ok. That clears up a bit. What HU are you running now?
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30th November 2006, 10:27	#14
madbullram BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chennai&Ashburn Posts: 551 Thanked: 231 Times View My Garage	Current HU is damn good one...4 yr old Alpine TDM series cassette deck. The problem is it lacks pre-outs and no aux for iPod. So looking for the change. Most probably thsi unit will go into my future Jeep
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30th November 2006, 20:56	#15
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,202 Thanked: 9,321 Times	many HUs have both US as well as EU FM settings. So check. Blue might be wrong.
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