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The Best Single-DIN Bluetooth Car Stereo
Our new pick for Bluetooth-equipped CD receivers is the Kenwood KDC-BT372U, and we recommend the Pioneer AVH-3400NEX if you want to add a large touchscreen to a single-DIN dash.
After researching 122 single-DIN Bluetooth car stereos and testing nine, we recommend the Kenwood KMM-BT322U digital media receiver (DMR) as the best choice for drivers who want to stream music from their phone. Of the DMRs we tested, it is the easiest to use, has the best display, and offers the most versatility—yet it's also one of the most affordable.
Our pick
Kenwood KMM-BT322U
The best Bluetooth car stereo
The easiest to use, with the best-looking display, a long list of features, and a great price (but no CD player).
The Kenwood KMM-BT322U is more driver-friendly than other conventional single-DIN models thanks to voice control, large and conveniently located buttons, and illuminated labels for the buttons' secondary functions. It has a bright, clear, two-line display that's easier to read and shows more information than models with a single-line display. Bluetooth pairing is easy, and when paired to a smartphone via Bluetooth or USB, this Kenwood allows you to control Pandora, Spotify, and iHeartRadio through the stereo as well as choose songs from your phone. You can also add a separate SiriusXM receiver to play satellite radio. Like all DMRs, it doesn't include a CD player.
Also great
Kenwood KDC-BT372U
If you need a CD player
All of the benefits of our top pick plus a CD player.
The Kenwood KDC-BT372U is very similar to our top pick—it has the same specs, control layout, easy-to-read two-line display, handy music-app controls, and voice control functions—but includes a CD player. Even if you don't regularly play CDs, having a player can be handy to listen to a friend's discs or a library audiobook on a road trip. But a CD player adds mechanical complexity, which could mean a higher chance of something going wrong down the road, so we recommend this one only if you know you'll need a disc player.
Upgrade pick
Pioneer AVH-3400NEX
If you want Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
With its large, slide-out, 7-inch touchscreen, this stereo lets you add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability to an older car, and it can play DVDs—but it's a lot more expensive.
The Pioneer AVH-3400NEX has a clever motorized slide-out 7-inch touchscreen and is the only way we know of to get Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in a single-DIN stereo. Compared with conventional single-DIN models, it also gives you easier-to-use controls, a better looking screen, and the ability to play CDs and (while parked) DVDs. The screen slides out and up for use; you can retract it back into the head unit when it's not needed. But the AVH-3400NEX is much pricier than our other picks, and in some cars, its screen can block climate controls or vents. Also, like CD models, it adds mechanical complexity.
Everything we recommend
Our pick
Kenwood KMM-BT322U
The best Bluetooth car stereo
The easiest to use, with the best-looking display, a long list of features, and a great price (but no CD player).
Also great
Kenwood KDC-BT372U
If you need a CD player
All of the benefits of our top pick plus a CD player.
Upgrade pick
Pioneer AVH-3400NEX
If you want Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
With its large, slide-out, 7-inch touchscreen, this stereo lets you add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability to an older car, and it can play DVDs—but it's a lot more expensive.
The research
Why you should trust us
Eric Evarts, who did our latest round of testing, has been reviewing new cars and their entertainment systems for more than 20 years. In addition to Wirecutter, his articles have appeared in The Christian Science Monitor, Consumer Reports, U.S. News & World Report, AAA, Alternet, the journal Nature Outlook, and Green Car Reports. He has also installed three new stereos in his family's 11- to 22-year-old family vehicles in order to incorporate the latest smartphone connectivity features.
Eric Adams, who wrote the original version of this guide, was an editor at Popular Science magazine for five years and at Men's Health for seven years, where he handled consumer-technology coverage. He has also tried hundreds of different car-stereo systems as an automotive journalist for Gear Patrol, Men's Health, Popular Science, Wired, and other outlets.
For this and previous versions of our car-stereo guides, we've also spoken with industry experts, car-audio installers, and engineers at the various manufacturers, including Peter Logan, an audio specialist at Crutchfield; Ted Cardenas, vice president of marketing for Pioneer's Car Electronics Division; experts at Apple, Android, JVCKenwood, and Sony; and car-installation experts at Best Buy, Sound Concept Nanuet (Nanuet, New York), Model Electronics (Ramsey, New Jersey), A&S Installation (Allentown, Pennsylvania), and Proline Car Stereo and Brooklyn Car Audio (both in Brooklyn, New York).
Who this is for
A good Bluetooth car stereo lets you wirelessly pair your smartphone with the stereo so you can stream music from your phone through the car's speakers and conduct hands-free phone calls while driving. If your current car stereo doesn't have Bluetooth or has a limited version, replacing it with a modern Bluetooth-capable model can be a welcome upgrade.
Even if your car already has a Bluetooth-capable stereo, it might be limited to letting you conduct phone calls, lacking audio streaming. Or you might want to upgrade to take advantage of newer features such as voice control, built-in music apps, and dual-phone capability. A Bluetooth car stereo is also easier to use and provides better sound quality than an add-on Bluetooth kit.
Just as important as convenience is the value of a Bluetooth stereo in reducing distracted driving. Being able to easily conduct hands-free calls and play music from your smartphone by pressing a button or two on the stereo means you're less likely to pick up and use your phone while behind the wheel, which is one of the worst things you can do while driving. Holding a phone while driving is against the law in 16 states and the District of Columbia. Moreover, a 2013 report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration includes findings from the often cited 100-Car Study (conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and NHTSA) that shows that a driver who is reading or dialing a hand-held device is about three times more likely to be in a crash or near-crash. By contrast, adjusting a car radio has "little effect on driving performance or crash risk."
This guide focuses on single-DIN head units, which measure 7 inches wide by 2 inches high. We have a separate guide to double-DIN stereos (7 by 4 inches) that offer Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. To help you decide what you need, see "Will this fit your car, and can you install it?"
Will this fit your car, and can you install it?
All of the stereos in this guide fit in a standard single-DIN (7-by-2-inch) dash opening, which is common in older cars. If you have the standard radio in an early-2000s Honda Civic, for example, you've got a single-DIN stereo. By contrast, double-DIN stereos fit in the larger 7-by-4-inch dash opening found in most recent vehicles with touchscreen displays. (That said, a single-DIN stereo can be used in a double-DIN opening by using an adapter kit, which also typically fills the unused space with a dash cubby that provides extra storage for small items.)
Often, you can tell which opening your car has by simply measuring the stereo. But many cars have a single-DIN stereo housed in a larger, double-DIN opening. And some vehicles have the stereo so seamlessly integrated into the car's dash that it's hard to tell what size it is. A good way to see what stereos will fit your car is to go to the Crutchfield website and enter the year, make, and model of your vehicle. In addition to telling you if a specific stereo will fit, the Crutchfield site shows any extra installation gear you'll need. The site also offers tips on removing the current stereo (and replacing your speakers, if that's something you're also considering). Alternatively, you can visit a local car-stereo installer.
All of the stereos we tested came with basic installation instructions, but they assume you know your way around a car's wiring. If you're comfortable with removing your car's interior trim pieces, running wires, and making electrical connections, you may be able to do the job yourself. Some installs can get complicated, though, especially if the car's original stereo has a complex dash setup that requires adapters or features such as integrated steering-wheel controls that could require a secondary wiring harness.
If you're unsure about doing the installation yourself, we recommend reading over the instructions (you can typically download a stereo's manual on the manufacturer's website) to see how involved the process is. Many people have found Crutchfield's customer service reps to be helpful in this area, as well. If you choose to have the stereo professionally installed, we recommend calling around to different shops to compare quotes; we've found they can vary a lot.
If your vehicle can't easily accept a stereo upgrade—because, say, the stock stereo is so integrated into the dash design that replacing it would require costly custom work—you can still add Bluetooth with an add-on Bluetooth kit.
How we picked
For our latest update, we researched 122 single-DIN car stereo receivers, from ten brands, comparing the specs and features of each. Typically, each company's stereos are very similar in their componentry and design, with each step up in price adding an extra feature or two, or providing more power or ports for expanding the audio system.
Today's conventional single-DIN stereos also look pretty much the same across brands, with a rotary volume knob, a small display, a handful of buttons along the bottom and left side, and, often, a USB port and aux (line-in) input on the front. Because of their compact size and long list of features, most buttons and controls do double or even triple duty, letting you perform different functions depending on the menu you're in. But because most of the buttons are also small, it can be challenging to wade through different menus while driving. Voice controls help alleviate this, but we found it best to get the stereos fully set up before you start driving so you only have to make simple changes (music tracks, radio stations, etc.) while on the road.
Almost all recent stereos from major brands provide Bluetooth capability. When we asked audio specialist Peter Logan of Crutchfield about the different models, he told us, "The audio quality of the Bluetooth streaming will be comparable from model to model." (We found this to be true in our testing, though we didn't focus on sound quality, as we explain below.)
In addition to Bluetooth, here are the other features we considered when deciding which models to test:
- USB and aux (line-in) inputs: These let you directly connect a smartphone or portable music player into the stereo to provide another way (other than Bluetooth) of streaming music or controlling the phone. A USB port also lets you charge your device; some stereos provide a 1.5-amp port, which lets your phone charge faster than the 1-amp ports found in many cars. Some higher-end models provide two USB ports, often with one in front and one in the rear (the latter requiring an extension that can be mounted in a convenient place in the car's dash area). This lets one person use a phone to stream music or conduct a call while the other charges their device.
- Voice control: All of the models we tested allow voice control, which is a huge advantage in both safety and convenience because it helps you keep your eyes on the road while driving. By pressing a voice-activation button on the faceplate (or a remote button on the steering wheel, if your stereo has that capability), you can search for contacts, place calls, or send a text on a paired iPhone or Android phone. Audio prompts from the phone play through the car stereo to make them easy to hear. In addition, all of the models we tested have Siri Eyes Free, which allows iPhone owners to access features and content on their phones by using the Siri voice assistant that they're already familiar with. It works well, even allowing you to verbally change stations, tracks, or sources, and get directions. Similarly, we were able to access the Google Assistant on a paired Android phone by using the stereo's Bluetooth mode or when the phone is plugged into the stereo's USB port.
- Music-app controls: Most models include integrated controls for specific online music service apps (such as Pandora, Spotify, or iHeartRadio) installed on your phone, letting you control them directly from the receiver. This makes the services easier and safer to use while driving.
- Multi-line display: The least-expensive stereos have an LCD display that shows only one line of text, which means they show only one type of information (track name, station, artist, and so on) at a time, typically scrolling across the screen. We prefer a multi-line display, which can show more information—such as the song title and artist, or music info and the time—simultaneously.
- Satellite radio: Most of the stereos we looked at let you access SiriusXM satellite radio when connected to an optional separate tuner. SiriusXM provides a wide spectrum of music and entertainment channels that you can access wherever you go in the US, though you have to pay extra for the tuner as well as a subscription fee for the service itself.
- CD player (or maybe not): With more drivers listening to audio through their phones or portable audio players, many replacement stereos (as well as many new cars) lack a disc player. Such disc-player-free stereos are typically called digital media receivers (DMRs) or "mech-less receivers." But for each DMR that a brand sells, it typically also offers a CD-player version that's otherwise basically the same although priced a little higher. Because a DMR doesn't have to fit a CD player into its chassis, its front faceplate may have a cleaner design, although there's usually no difference in the control layout. In addition, the DMR version's chassis is shorter, which makes installation easier, and it has fewer mechanical parts, which means fewer components that can break.
- Detachable faceplate: To deter theft, most single-DIN stereos allow you to remove the faceplate when you're not using the stereo. This is usually easily done by pressing a small button, though on some units the faceplate didn't always release easily in our tests.
- Dimmer: All but one of the units we tested has a dimmer button that makes it easy to dim both the screen and buttons at night. You can also set specific times for the display to dim and return to normal illumination. This is a key benefit, since the displays can be glaring in the dark, depending on how the stereo was installed.
- Variable display colors: While purely cosmetic, a lot of drivers like to have the option to change a display's color theme to better coordinate with a car's own interior lighting. Crutchfield's Logan told us, "A lot of our customers really want their aftermarket head unit to have adjustable screen colors. It sounds silly, but having the stereo match the interior lighting makes it feel much more integrated."
- Steering-wheel controls compatibility: Many vehicles have steering-wheel controls that work with the factory audio system to, for example, let you adjust the volume, choose an audio source, and advance to the next or previous track or preset radio station. You can set up a replacement stereo to work with these buttons by using a special wiring harness such as the iDatalink Maestro—all of the units we tested work with this accessory. (Some cars also require their own dedicated wiring harness connectors.) Check with your installer or the stereo manufacturer to find out what's best for your specific vehicle.
- HD Radio: A few stereos can receive HD Radio, which is a digital signal that's broadcast from regular regional radio stations. HD Radio can provide better audio quality and allows a station to broadcast separate sub-channels simultaneously with their main channel. Our staff has had mixed results with HD Radio, however, depending on their location, and we don't consider it a must-have feature.
- Power output: The vast majority of single-DIN car stereos—and all of the models we tested—deliver more than enough power for a typical car-stereo setup, with 50 to 55 peak watts per channel for a four-speaker system. (According to Crutchfield, that usually means about 20 to 25 watts of continuous power.) A few higher-end models targeted at audiophiles provide 100 peak watts, but they also tend to be much more expensive. The main advantage of more power is that you can turn up the volume while retaining clean, undistorted sound (depending on your speakers). But it's really not necessary to have that much power in your head unit, as you can always add one or more amplifiers if you want to boost your system.
- Audio outputs: If you plan on expanding your car's audio system with an external amplifier, it's worth paying attention to a stereo's pre-outs, which are audio outputs that are used to provide the audio signal to the external amp. Most car-stereo head units have 2 or 3 pre-outs, with power usually ranging from 2 volts in more basic receivers to 5 volts in higher-priced ones. An expert at Model Electronics (in Ramsey, NJ) told us that extra voltage produces a cleaner sound, with more punch. But if you don't plan on adding an external amp—most people don't—then the specs for a head unit's pre-outs are meaningless.
- Remote control: Several of the radios we tested include a wireless remote control, similar to what you'd use for a home TV or stereo, but much smaller. This can be handy if you're listening to the car stereo while the vehicle is parked, such as when you're tailgating or at an outdoor get-together, or if a back-seat passenger is controlling the stereo. But the small buttons make it tricky to use, and we don't consider a remote to be a must-have feature. All the stereos we tested also have a compatible smartphone app that can be used to remotely control the stereo when your phone is paired over Bluetooth. We found this can be more useful for some functions (such as controlling a music app) because when the phone is mounted within easy reach on a smartphone mount, it serves as a rudimentary touchscreen for the stereo.
How we tested
We bench-tested each unit by following its installation instructions to connect it to a portable 12-volt power supply, speakers, and (if applicable) an external microphone. We paired each stereo with both an iPhone 7 Plus and a Google Pixel and put the stereo through its paces, evaluating the setup and pairing operations to make sure it was easy and problem-free.
We didn't attempt to compare audio quality, as that depends so much on the number and quality of a car's speakers, how they're installed, and the design and materials of the vehicle interior they're used in. With the right speakers and installation, we're confident that any of the models we tested will deliver audio quality that will satisfy or even impress most drivers.
We focused mainly on each stereo's features, ease of use, and ergonomics. Where the best models differentiate themselves from others, according to Crutchfield's Logan, is in "how well they minimize distraction while you're using them, and how well they transition between functions—whether it's switching from audio streaming to telephone calls," or how easily they pair with your phone when getting into a vehicle. So we were sure to switch between functions to see how quickly and easily we could get to what we wanted without being distracted while driving.
We also carefully checked each of the unit's core functions, operating the radio (changing stations, setting presets, and adjusting the volume), using the stereo's controls for a phone's music apps (such as Pandora, Spotify, or iHeartRadio), and using hands-free features to select contacts on the phones, text them, dial them, and carry on a short conversation.
Finally, we scrolled through the settings menus of every unit, looking for shortcuts to make things easier, and we pressed every button we could find. We did our best to mimic all the situations we've experienced while driving and paid close attention to each model's buttons, displays, and menus to see how easy they made the stereo to use.
Our pick: Kenwood KMM-BT322U
Our pick
Kenwood KMM-BT322U
The best Bluetooth car stereo
The easiest to use, with the best-looking display, a long list of features, and a great price (but no CD player).
Of the conventional single-DIN Bluetooth car stereos we researched and tested, we recommend the Kenwood KMM-BT322U as the best choice for drivers who want to stream music from their phone or portable media player. Like all "mech-less" digital media receivers, it doesn't have a CD player, which gives the faceplate a cleaner, less-crowded look and reduces the unit's mechanical complexity (which means there are fewer things that could go wrong). And of the DMRs we tested, this Kenwood was the easiest to use, has the best display, and offers the most versatility. Despite its low price, the KMM-BT322U also gives you all of the features that we look for in a single-DIN stereo, without unnecessary extras.
While all conventional single-DIN replacement stereos look and operate similarly, the BT322U won us over with thoughtful details that make it easier to live with than the other models we tested. It has a bright, two-line display with clearer letters and numbers than other two-line models; two-line models show more information than models with a single-line display. While all of the models we tested assign multiple functions to each button, this Kenwood (and its CD-capable sibling, the Kenwood KDC-BT372U) is among the few that include illuminated labels for sub-functions on the buttons, which make it much easier to choose the right control, especially at night or in dim conditions. And unlike some other stereos, you can change the illumination color to one of 24 choices to match your car's lighting, or choose separate hues for the display and lower buttons.
We also found the Kenwood's control layout easier to use than with other brands' models. The commonly used Phone and Source buttons are large and located on the left side of the volume/selector knob, where they are easy to reach. The Kenwoods also have wide rocker switches below the display that we found easier to operate while driving compared to the tiny single buttons on other models. The menus are relatively simple to navigate, and station presets are easy to set, even if you're on FM1 and want to set a preset on FM3. And both the USB port and aux input are protected by a flip-open dust cover on the right side of the display; most other models leave the aux input uncovered. Like the other stereos we tested, that USB port puts out 1.5 amps to give modern phones a somewhat quicker charge than the 1-amp USB ports common in cars.
Pairing our phones via Bluetooth for the first time was a quick, straightforward process. You can also set the stereo to pair automatically with any iOS device you plug into the USB port. Just as important, our phones quickly reconnected each time we turned the stereo off and then back on.
The KMM-BT322U offers the most flexibility for streaming music of the models we tested, with integrated controls for Pandora, Spotify, and iHeartRadio that all worked easily when connected to a compatible phone by either Bluetooth or USB. All three apps let you fast-forward, reverse, like and dislike songs, choose among your playlists or stations, and create a new station. Some competing models limit how you can connect to the music apps and don't include iHeartRadio.
You can also play music from a playlist stored in your phone or any USB device you have plugged into the USB port. And you can listen to SiriusXM satellite radio when the Kenwood is connected to an optional separate tuner.
As with all of the car stereos we tested, you can pair two phones via Bluetooth simultaneously with the KMM-BT322U. You can then stream audio and accept calls from either phone, and you can easily switch between them. For either phone, you can scroll through contacts; missed, received, and placed calls; and your phone book. You can also store frequently used numbers. (A "BT Audio" mode lets you can connect up to five phones for music streaming only.) Unlike with other units we tested, which provide full music-search functions only for phones connected over USB, the song info shows up on the screen even when our phones were connected wirelessly.
The BT322U comes with a wired microphone that you can place wherever you get optimal voice quality, such as on the driver's visor or on the dash just behind the steering wheel. We found it easy to place calls and send messages by voice, and audio quality for telephone calls is exceptionally good. If you use an iPhone, you can also take advantage of Siri Eyes Free to handle anything that Siri usually does—from playing favorite tracks to getting weather reports to requesting turn-by-turn directions (though directions will be audio only; they won't show up on the display). If you have an Android phone, you can use Google Assistant when in Bluetooth mode; as with Siri Eyes Free, we could stream music, ask questions, and get directions through the car's speakers. (If you keep your phone on a smartphone mount, you can also see the map that correlates to the directions.)
Like most of the stereos we tested, the KMM-BT322U delivers 50 watts of peak power (about 20 to 25 watts of continuous power), which should be more than enough to handle most cars' stock speaker setups. A built-in 13-band equalizer offers eight preset settings, or you can customize your own to better tailor the sound to your vehicle. You'll also find 2.5-volt pre-outs on the back in case you want to connect the stereo to an external amp. If you're serious about expanding your system with external amps, though, you should consider going with the Kenwood KDC-X702, which provides twice as much pre-out voltage for better audio quality at higher volumes.
With no CD player, you don't have to worry about a CD drive wearing out or breaking. Also, the BT322U's chassis isn't as deep as CD-equipped models, so it doesn't extend as far back into the dash. This can make it easier to install and means the unit can fit in older or vintage models that may not have been made to accommodate a CD player. The size also means it can slip more easily into motorcycles and boats.
In contrast to other models, the KMM-BT322U doesn't come with a remote control, but we don't consider that a dealbreaker, since the remotes for other units are hard to use anyway—and in any case, they're best for operating the stereo while parked or for letting a rear-seat passenger take control. Instead, you can download the Kenwood Remote app to your phone and use it as a remote control with the BT322U.
If you'd like all the benefits and features of the KMM-BT322U but would be happier if it had HD Radio, two sets of USB ports, and higher-voltage pre-outs, you can opt for the 322's higher-priced sibling, the KMM-BT522U.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
One minor gripe we have is that the KMM-BT322U has no separate Mute or Standby button, which is useful when you want to quickly silence the audio but don't want to turn off the stereo. Instead, to enter Standby mode, you have to repeatedly press the Source button, cycling through several menus until you get to it—and you have to do so quickly and know when to stop, because if you pause on another function, the stereo will load that one before you can move on. We found it easier to just turn the volume all the way down or pause whatever we were playing.
We also wish the BT322U had a more convenient Search button. The one on the BT322U is small and located to the lower right of the volume knob, where we found it hard to locate and press quickly while driving.
If you play CDs: Kenwood KDC-BT372U
Also great
Kenwood KDC-BT372U
If you need a CD player
All of the benefits of our top pick plus a CD player.
The Kenwood KDC-BT372U is essentially the same car stereo as our top pick but with a CD player added along the top of the faceplate. It otherwise has identical specs, control layout, and features, along with the same easy-to-read two-line display, convenient buttons, handy music-app controls, and voice control functions—all of which make it as easy to use as the KMM-BT322U. The main physical difference is the BT372U's larger body, which takes up more room behind the dash, but that's a concern only during installation (a larger body can mean less space to run cables).
Even if you don't regularly play CDs, a player can still be handy to have for, say, playing a friend's discs or library-loaned audio books on a long trip. But a CD player does add more mechanical complexity, which can mean a higher chance of problems down the road.
If you want Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Pioneer AVH-3400NEX
Upgrade pick
Pioneer AVH-3400NEX
If you want Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
With its large, slide-out, 7-inch touchscreen, this stereo lets you add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability to an older car, and it can play DVDs—but it's a lot more expensive.
The Pioneer AVH-3400NEX is more much expensive than our other picks, but it gives you a host of features that you can't get in a typical single-DIN stereo. The biggest—literally and figuratively—is a 7-inch touchscreen that slides out of the chassis and pivots up to give you the look of a double-DIN model. Not only does the larger screen make the stereo much easier to use, you can watch DVDs (when parked) and take advantage of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to use driving-friendly functions and apps of a compatible smartphone, including navigating with Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze. And if you ever don't want to see the screen, you can retract it into the body of the stereo and continue to listen to whatever audio source is playing.
The AVH-3400NEX's touchscreen is clear, responsive, and sturdy; it doesn't wobble when pressing the on-screen buttons. CarPlay and Android Auto work beautifully. Pioneer's stripped-down menus show only the functions you're likely to need for the current function, so icons remain large and easy to spot. Pressing the volume knob brings up more menu choices on the screen. Whether the screen is extended or tucked away, the large buttons on the faceplate make it easy to operate and the CD/DVD-player slot is easy to access.
The AVH-3400NEX has the bases covered on the common features, too, with variable color lighting for the buttons, satellite radio compatibility (via the optional SiriusXM tuner), a 13-band graphic equalizer, 24 station presets (18 FM, six AM), a single rear USB port, dual-phone Bluetooth connectivity, a remote control, and a partially detachable face for theft deterrence. It also includes Pioneer's AppRadio mode, which lets you operate a number of smartphone apps through a compatible phone, similar to how CarPlay and Android Auto work. This adds more versatility, but AppRadio seems a bit redundant when you also have those other systems.
The fold-out screen design isn't ideal for every car, however. It extends up about 4 inches from the stereo, so if your climate controls or other critical buttons are right above the stereo in your dashboard, you won't be able to access them with the screen extended. It could also block air vents in the dash. And of course the slide-out mechanism adds mechanical complexity—and thus the potential for more things to go wrong down the road.
(The AVH-3400NEX is a newer version of the Pioneer AVH-3300NEX stereo we previously tested for our CarPlay/Android Auto stereo guide. The 3300NEX is virtually the same as our pick and still available at a discounted price.)
The competition
Digital media players (DMRs)
If you want to expand your audio system with additional amplifiers, the Pioneer MVH-S501BS could be a good choice. It has most of the features of our top pick, along with higher-voltage (4 versus 2.5) pre-outs for cleaner sound and more punch when using a external amp. Little details make it a little less versatile and harder to use than the Kenwood KMM-BT322U, though. For example, the MVH-S501BS doesn't have controls for iHeartRadio, and, when used with an Android phone, it can control Pandora and Spotify only over Bluetooth (not when connected with a USB cable). While it has a large, two-line screen, we found the letters and numbers formed by its dot-matrix pattern to be a little less legible than on our pick. And some of its primary buttons are small and located on the right side of the knob, where they're harder to find quickly.
The Sony DSX-A415BT felt somewhat cheap compared with the other models we tested. Its one-line display is legible enough, but the digits are strangely canted, as if part of the opening scroll in a Star Wars film. It doesn't let you vary the display or button colors, and it has no controls for the Spotify and iHeartRadio music apps. The buttons across the bottom are small, and sub-functions aren't illuminated. We do like the tactile relief on the DSX-A415BT's faceplate, which makes it easier to navigate by touch while driving.
The Pioneer MVH-S300BT is similar to our previous top pick. But we feel the Kenwood KMM-BT322U, with its easier operation and more features, is now a better value. Compared with our top pick, the MVH-S300BT doesn't let you vary the display colors or connect to a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner. Its low-resolution eight-bit screen is harder to read, it has no iHeartRadio controls, and when used with an Android phone, you can control the Pandora or Spotify apps only via Bluetooth, not when connected via USB.
CD receivers
The Kenwood KDC-X702 is the most expensive model we tested, but it could be a good choice if you want to expand your car's audio system with additional amplifiers. It has all the advantages and features of our top pick, as well as HD Radio and higher-voltage (5 V versus 2.5 V) pre-outs for connecting to an external amp. The X702 has a slightly wider screen than our other Kenwood picks, although the secondary functions on the preset buttons are not lit, making the stereo a little harder to use. It's also the only model we tested that has two rear-mounted USB ports, which let you use one phone with the stereo while charging a second one. Those and a rear-mounted aux input make installation a little more complex, though, because you have to use an extension cable to mount those ports in a convenient place in the dash.
The Pioneer DEH-X7800BHS is essentially the same as the Pioneer MVH-S501BS digital media receiver, above, but with a CD player and HD Radio. The DEH-X7800H also has lower-voltage (2 V versus 4 V) pre-outs than its DMR sibling, but that's a concern only if you're connecting an external amp.
The Sony MEX-N5200BT has the same great faceplate design as the Sony DSX-A415BT DMR, above, with easy-to-use main buttons and tactile design. But it also shares some of its sibling's letdowns, such as a one-line display with canted digits, small lower buttons, and no Spotify or iHeartRadio controls. The MEX-N5200BT does have a customizable two-color display, with separate hues for the screen and the buttons, but every time you change audio sources, the display turns white and sends up a little cloud of "bubbles" on the screen before changing back to your set colors—it's silly and annoying.
We had previously tested the Alpine CDE-143BT, CDE-163BT, and CDE-SXM145BT, but they're now older models without some of the nice features we like in recent stereos, including voice control, dual-phone Bluetooth capability, and variable colors. The CDE-SXM145BT does come packaged with a SiriusXM SCV200 tuner, though.
Bruce MacDonald, owner, Sound Concept Nanuet, in-person interview, September 10, 2018
Dan Winston, Sales Associate, Model Electronics, in-person interview, September 10, 2018
Dave Mumford, Service Manager, Model Electronics, in-person interview, September 10, 2018
Andy Montesi, Sales Associate, Model Electronics, in-person interview, September 10, 2018
Ted Cardenas, vice president, marketing, Car Electronics Division, Pioneer Electronics, phone interview, June 1, 2015
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Shrewsbury (Daniel Belknap)
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- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-12-02). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 65 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Oval note edition. Two more stanzas from Watts' paraphrase included. MusicXML source file is in compressed .mxl format.
- Editor: Barry Johnston (submitted 2015-12-02). Score information: 7 x 10 inches (landscape), 1 page, 91 kB Copyright: Public Domain
- Edition notes: Note shapes added (4-shape). Two more stanzas from Watts' paraphrase included.
General Information
Title: Shrewsbury
First Line: Saved from the ocean and tempestuous skies
Composer: Daniel Belknap
Lyricist: Isaac Watts
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred Meter: 10 10. 10 10. 10 10
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1800 in The Evangelical Harmony, p. 28
Description: Isaac Watts' paraphrase of Psalm 50 (nine stanzas) substituted for the words printed with the tune in 1800 (see below).
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Original text and translations
Original text and translations may be found at Psalm 50.
English text
Words published with this music in 1800
Saved from the ocean and tempestuous skies,
Reduced to dust, here youth and vigor lies;
Dire scenes I saw on Boston's boisterous shore!
Distressing scenes, myself apart have bore!
Learn this, ye gay, that life's a transient flower,
Which grows, and blooms, and withers in an hour.
By an anonymous author, first published in 1800


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The American College of Radiology is hosting its ACR/RBMA Practice Leaders Forum at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa, where professionals will offer strategies for managing practices. The goal is to help you recalibrate your business in the context of new healthcare models, boost revenue, and encourage members of your team to adopt a value-based mindset.
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One of the well-known side effects of chemotherapy is hair loss. Of course it is different for each person (and each drug) but in anticipation I had my hair cut short and trimmed my beard. I also ensured that I had suitable headgear in case the loss of hair created a cold spot on my head (a relative even offered to knit me a balaclava).
So what happened? As far as I am concerned, looking from the inside, there has been no change. If I run my hand over my chin it feels a bit different and if I look in the mirror I can see that my hair has thinned a little and my beard is reduced to a few whispery bits. If I look closely I realise my eyebrows are not what they were. I had also noticed that various parts of my body were smoother than before and that other bits were sticking together when they were warm. In fact I have realised that there are areas that had hair which I hadn't taken much notice of until it was no longer there!
I would imagine that tribology is not a word that is in common usage in blogs about chemotherapy but I will now use it. It is a word that was coined by Dr Peter Jost 50 years ago to describe the science of friction, wear, and lubrication and which gave birth to a new engineering discipline. Aside from his professional achievements Dr Jost was a gentleman in every sense of the word.
So here goes – I am going to mention tribology. I hadn't realised that surface hair had a tribology function. Then I read that the GB Olympic Cycling team had been given a bikini wax ban. So that also explained why bits were sticking together – I hadn't until that point even realised that they were now "follically challenged". Without hair to separate and lubricate them, soft fleshy bits were sticking to each other. Interestingly I haven't lost all my hair, a rudimentary moustache has survived as has some hair on my arms and legs although it is possibly rather thinner. I haven't needed a haircut since March (and don't need one yet). There are now signs that it is beginning to return although in the case of the hair on my head it now appears to be white rather than 'salt and pepper' grey.
Yesterday we were at Towersey Festival and one of the acts involved a shaven headed comedian (at least I think that was what he was supposed to be) and I was tempted to ask him whether the chemotherapy was working, but I thought better of it. Another person we passed, bearded and long haired, was planning to have it all shaved off in memory of three Towersey organisers who had succumbed to cancer – possibly in conjunction with Macmillan's "Brave the Shave" campaign.
Towersey festival is an annual folk festival originally started to raise money for the village hall which is where Village Voices community choir sings every Friday evening. However Towersey festival is no longer at Towersey but can be found next to the Chinnor Rugby Club. Ah, you say, they have moved just down the road to Chinnor. Don't be silly Chinnor Rugby Club doesn't play at Chinnor, it (and Towersey festival) are to be found on the outskirts of Thame! Mind you these geographical confusions are nothing new – in 1970 if you had headed across the Atlantic for the Hollywood Music Festival you would have been sadly disappointed – it was held in a field near Keele Services on the M6!


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The Creative Block: Finding the Light Switch
Contributor: Mike de Sousa, Director, AbleStable®
Creative professionals spend their days inventing and reinventing. Sooner or later fatigue sets in. On occasions the creative light appears to all but disappear as we grope in the dark only to find an old torch with tired batteries and a rusty switch. Some call that state in an author 'writer's block', however I believe this state applies to any creative area and so I'll be referring to it as the 'creative block'. Here are my thoughts on the subject and how one creative mind struggles to find the light switch.
Richard Feynman's Father
Once in a while a person makes a lasting impression. For me Richard Feynman was such a man. I saw, along with millions of others on TV, his intelligent exuberism, compassion, and constant efforts to connect and understand the world around him.
On one of those winter TV documentaries that livened up a gray day I watched as he recounted a tale of his early childhood. As with any tale that strikes a cord I've made it my own, so forgive me if my recounting of the event strays from the original.
Richard's father was of profound significance in encouraging his son's journey towards becoming one of the great scientists of the twentieth century. As a young boy Richard went to his father one day after trying to solve a problem. He had tried this way and that of finding a solution but to no avail. He looked up at his father somewhat discouraged and said 'it's no good dad, my bag has run out of ideas'. Richard's father had always tried to illustrate the solutions to understanding the world with simple concrete examples and Richard had perceived ideas as somehow being stored in some hidden place, and had reasonably assumed they could all be used up. Richard's father turned to him and smiled.
Where ideas come from
Ideas are unlike anything else we know of, they come to us like the sun breaking through clouds on a showery summers day. We know the sun is out there on a day like that but we're often surprised by the rush of warmth that greets us after the sun's short absence.
An idea is closely related to a 'feeling' (by 'feeling' I'm referring here to mean a state of mind, a 'gut reaction', or intuition). A 'feeling' is an invaluable mechanism that combines all the conscious and unconscious elements of experience, knowledge and our own temperament into a single guiding 'principle of movement'. This 'principle of movement' creates a positive, negative or neutral action or reaction.
Feelings act as our immediate guide as to what actions (or inaction) we take in the world. The mechanism of feeling requires little or no time, we 'know' how we feel to a given social or practical situation in an instant. We are ready to act on our feelings even though we recognise the information we have about a particular social or practical setting may be very limited.
The more we grow in our experience and knowledge of the world, the more our feelings can be trusted. There are sound evolutionary reasons why we as a species developed such a high capacity for feeling and intuition. In a complex social structure our ability to make judgements about others, their behaviours and actions, is of crucial significance. Without the social skill of feeling we would be vulnerable and ineffective in forming larger social groups.
I have an idea
An idea is something that comes to mind. Ideas are not limited to thoughts that come to us as words or sentences. Ideas can also show themselves as relating to any of our senses. We may for instance have a musical idea that consists of a collection of sounds, tones, and textures. We all have ideas. Every moment, every day. They come, they go. Sometimes we act on them, most times we don't and they slip from our conscious life into oblivion.
When we talk about creative people we seem to distinguish their ideas by suggesting their control and manipulation of ideas is often more conscious and organised (composition), and that the combination of their ideas is novel, enriching, or enlightening (the creative work). The creative block then is when the stream of organising ideas in this way is in some way temporarily or permanently dammed.
Switching on the light
The creative block feeds on self doubt and insecurity. If you dwell on it, worry about it, let it become your focus, it'll get worse and it might even seize your idea machine right up.
When it seems my head has run dry of ideas I've found the most effective solution to switch on the light again is to watch a movie in the dark. Not just any movie but one that will stimulate and energise the mechanisms that make up my creative kernel. Whether it be watching A Bugs Life with my four year old son, or Contact on my own, a good movie effortlessly connects and manipulates an intensely visceral and emotional response. Such a movie never fails to set my idea machine in motion once again. Perhaps it is that a movie is a collaborative effort, and that unlike so many other art forms, I am less likely to fall into the trap of comparing a single creative mind with my own.
Creative people are essentially ego-centred. Perhaps our challenge as creative people is to discipline and channel our ego into constructive activity, and that the creative block is a state where the ego's focus is negative. As we remind ourselves about the positive so the fear of creative impotence subsides. There's a lot out there, be inspired...
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The Saturday lunch is Family day for us. It has been mentioned several times in my previous posts that I have picky eaters and mostly like plain food, nothing too fancy or elaborate or without tomato sauce.
Bulalo soup with corn and chinese cabbage for Gilly. I separated the vegetables from the meat and soup because she only likes the ... what else? The meat and broth with rice! My other niece, Sophie, liked the "litid". I was not greedy and let my Ate and Tita have the marrow. Hahaha Normally I am, because the marrow is a prime commodity for us. I don't know how my Grandma did it but when we were younger, each of us would have our own bone with marrow as long as my forearm!
The boys, Butch and my Kuya Raul liked the corn.
I had the vegetables, they didn't touch it. I don't eat veggies often but if cooked in soup, I will.
Bulalo Soup
1 K. Beef Shanks with marrow
2 L. water
1 big white onion, quartered
10 black peppercorns
2 T. Magic Sarap
Patis, to taste
corn, cut into 3 inch length
chinese cabbage
Boil beef with onion and peppercorn until tender. Do not add salt while boiling the beef because it makes the meat tough, taking longer to cook. Add corn, season with patis and Magic Sarap. Wait until the kernels are tender then add the leeks and Chinese Cabbage, cook covered for 1 minute or until the chinese cabbage changes in color. Remove the vegetables from the soup. Serve separately if you wish.
My Ate Gina's and Tita Portia's request most of the time is anything with gata. For this weekend, my sister requested Bicol Express(recipe in one of my earlier posts).
From chunks of boiled pork skin,
I was able to make chicharon bits to add to the Bagoong Guisado(recipe in one of my earlier posts) ,
another request of my sister with green mangoes.
It is always safe to cook Inihaw na Liempo because all the adults like it.
Inihaw na Liempo
1 K. liempo, grill cut
1 T. rock salt
1 t. freshly ground black pepper
2 heads garlic, pounded
1/4 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. 7-Up
Marinate overnight and grill.
The menu for the Saturday lunch seemed so simple and yet the time spent with my family was truly precious and delicious.


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Create knowledgeable eating house web site with WordPress Plugins PHP Scripts
Creating a eating house web site are often terribly difficult for a developer as a result of there's not one product to sell or show and that they have to be compelled to promote the important feeling of the restaurant's surroundings moreover.
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WordPress Plugins for Your eating house web site
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4. Reservation Diary
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5. easyReservations
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6. JS eating house Table Reservation Plugin
JS eating house Table Reservation plugin could be a comprehensive resolution for the restaurants that require each on-line table reservation and menu management systems during a single plugin.
7. on-line Booking Calendar
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9. BookingBug
Restaurants, particularly the business facilities running daily deals and giving banquet services, should take into account having Bookingbug, that allows eating house homeowners to perform higher table management and take bookings.
10. Zuppler on-line Ordering
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11. Business Hours Plugin
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PHP Scripts
Easy CafeEngine
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PhpFood, a script for restaurants, offers directors and customers a delightful and seamless expertise of inserting and acceptive on-line orders.
Animus get rid of Menu in PHP
In the eating house business, all you are doing in your eating house and also the entire perception concerning your eating house within the glare is expounded to the food and menu. The menu is that the single simplest selling and merchandising tool you've got, that is created simple by animosity get rid of Menu.
Web Restaurants
If you're running a eating house on AN hourly basis, then net Restaurants can assist you to run your business additional with efficiency.
ICRestaurant – eating house web site script
ICRestaurant, a script to make eating house web site, allows the administrator to manage food things, orders, gallery and content with complete CMS.
Invoice Manager by StivaSoft
Invoice Manager could be a PHP/MySQL based mostly accounting script and invoice program, that developers will use in their eating house sites to modify the charge processes.
Gift Certificates
On special occasions, your customers expect gift certificates to their favorite restaurants from friends and family. Gift Certificates script is loaded with options that developers will use to feature the contrivance for purchasers to shop for gift certificates.
CS eating house Menu Script v2.0
CS eating house Menu Script allows directors to make unlimited menu things, underneath totally different classes, with its web-based instrument panel.
PHP eating house Menu Script Classic
PHP eating house Menu Script Classic integrates simply and allows web site directors to stay their menu up-to-date.
The Ultimate eating house Menu Script
Don't need to make PDF files of your menu and link them to your eating house site's homepage? Then, consider the last word eating house Menu Script.
Restaurant Script (PizzaInn_Project)
Pizza eating house Ordering script, is HTML/CSS based mostly and creates a contrivance sanctionative customers to position their orders. Developers will customise it to best suit their wants and with good tweaks they will create it additional purposeful.
IDNS eating house script
IDNS eating house script, a web php food ordering script, creates on-line menus and permits customers to order their favorite dishes.
Restaurant Menu Script
Restaurant Menu Script is a simple to put in PHP script that makes SEO friendly menus for eating house web site.
Restaurant Biller
Restaurant Biller uses its progressive go-cart ANd CMS to grant your customers an exciting expertise of inserting orders on-line.
Do you apprehend any purposeful WordPress plugins or PHP scripts geared toward eating house sites? be at liberty to share with USA within the comments.
Create Knowledgeable Eating House Web Site With WordPress Plugins
Create Knowledgeable Eating House Web Site With WordPress Plugins
Create Knowledgeable Eating House Web Site With WordPress Plugins
Create Knowledgeable Eating House Web Site With WordPress Plugins
Create Knowledgeable Eating House Web Site With WordPress Plugins
Create Knowledgeable Eating House Web Site With WordPress Plugins
Create Knowledgeable Eating House Web Site With WordPress Plugins
Create Knowledgeable Eating House Web Site With WordPress Plugins
Create Knowledgeable Eating House Web Site With WordPress Plugins
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MISSISSIPPI DELTA — A federal appeals court has scheduled arguments for Feb. 9 in New Orleans on efforts by a Mississippi levee board to revive a long-debated federal pump project.
The Board of Mississippi Levee Commissioners appealed a Mississippi federal judge's dismissal of its lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Feb. 9.
The levee board wants to move forward with the Yazoo Backwater Project, a proposed pump station to drain wetlands, farmland and forests north of Vicksburg when the Mississippi River is high.
Congress authorized the project in 1941 but didn't fully fund it.
The EPA vetoed the Yazoo pump aspect of the project in 2008, saying it would destroy wetlands, water quality and habitat for threatened species.
The levee board sued in 2009 in U.S. District Court in Greenville, challenging the EPA's veto authority.
U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock in Aberdeen dismissed the suit March 28, 2011.
The levee board contends the proposed pump would lower a 100-year flood by 4 feet, and the project would remove about 60,000 acres from agricultural production so hardwood trees could be planted to increase wetlands.
The levee board has said the environmental community has circulated a lot if misinformation about the project.
The lawsuit claimed EPA's veto of the Yazoo pump project was illegal because the project was approved by Congress before the agency was given veto power under the Clean Water Act in 1977.
EPA officials have said the pump project doesn't meet all the requirements to proceed under the Clean Water Act, regardless of the timing.
The EPA first expressed reservations about the environmental damage associated with the proposed pump project more than 25 years ago. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been against it for more than 50 years.
In her dismissal of the lawsuit, Aycock concluded that "the EPA was not barred from utilizing its … veto authority" for the project.
Louie Miller, state director for the Sierra Club, said the dismissal of the lawsuit was "the final nail in the coffin of one of the most costly and environmentally destructive projects ever contrived."
The Mississippi Wildlife Federation, the National Wildlife Federation and the Environmental Defense Fund joined in the lawsuit, siding with the EPA.
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Betty, labeled as The Quiet Girl, was a contestant in Total Drama Amazon.
| Rampaging Piranhas
Battling Females
|Episode Eliminated
|"You let us get together just to tear us apart?"
Chapter Guide
Chapter One - Jess attempted to befriend Betty, but Betty wouldn't reply to Jess. Betty voted for Ed, and was put on the Rampaging Piranhas. They won immunity and reward.
Chapter Two - During the challenge, Hillary yelled at Betty for not jumping but Fuega said it wasn't a big deal. Despite Betty not jumping, her team won immunity.
Chapter Three - During the challenge, Betty was in one round of the mud wrestling where she was tricked into helping Jess get a bag for her team, but Betty did get a bag in the free-for-all round. Betty cast a throwaway vote when she randomly voted for Hillary, because she pitied "Spazz" too much to vote for her.
Chapter Four - Betty was nervous about the fight between Rocky and Hillary. Betty went through the corn maze. The Rampaging Piranhas won immunity and reward.
Chapter Five - Betty sat with Rocky at the romantic dinner. Rocky was very disappointed about this and complained about it to Betty's face. Betty was put on the Battling Females tribe. She did terribly in the challenge, running very slowly. The other girls decided to vote her out. Jess, however, didn't vote for Betty, and got Audrey to also take pity on Betty. Betty voted for Hillary.
In chapter five, Jess got Audrey not to vote out Betty, as the two pitied Betty. Betty is out of the alliance, as she was voted out.
Her whole life, Betty barely talked. She loves the show American Idol because she is very interested in music. She was inspired by Dyl, who won a reality show while being nearly silent. She knows you don't need to be loud to be heard.
- Betty's appearance is an edit of LeShawna.


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These trailers are versatile platforms that can be used for any kayak. Available in 3 configurations, the basic Single or Double trailer to carry 1 or more kayaks inverted on the crossbars or the Double/Double which has wider crossbars (96 in. wide) to accommodate (2) Tandem Islands side by side. Also available are optional accessory items such as custom cradle sets which are form fitted and carpeted (available for the Island, Island Tandem and the Pro Angler) and the center Tower System which includes mast/sail hangers and is also designed so you can mount an equipment box on top.
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All of the folks with ACK that I dealt with during the purchase of this double kayak trailer were very pleasant. The order was shipped promptly and FedEx delivered it at the estimated delivery time. It came in 4 boxes, 3 of them weighed about 30 lbs., and the 4th was heavier about 40 lbs. They were well packed with foamed in place retainers that prevented the parts from moving. The only downside here was getting rid of the boxes and foam after unpacking. I would strongly suggest that a person go to the Trailex website and looking at the online instructions. The color photographs on line are a lot better than the b & w photos in the manual. All the T bolts come with self-locking nuts simplifying assembly. I found the instructions to be clear and accurate. If they talk about pencil marks on the bars they were there. A couple of times I had to carefully look at the photos to be sure I had the bars right side up. Don't let yourself get ahead of the instructions or you may wind up taking things apart. When you get to the part that talks about turning the trailer over on to the axle I would strongly advise you to have help as it is really cumbersome. To me the wiring seemed to be straight forward. While I think you could assemble the trailer with very simple hand tools it will go a lot better and faster if you have applicable sockets, box end wrenches and wire crimping tools. The vast majority of the nuts are all the same size but you will need several size wrenches for the springs. If you don't have a torque wrench to tighten the wheels I would recommend taking the trailer to a tire shop and having them torque them. I had to re-drill the holes for the mounting screws on the running lights and the ground wire on the tongue as the furnished screws could not be forced in the existing holes. There were plastic grommets furnished for use in running the wire through holes in the side rails for the running lights but this was never mentioned in the instructions. If you are working by yourself I think 4 hours for assembly is very optimistic. There was a nice selection of spare parts furnished with the shipment. All the loose parts were inside plastic bags. If you need saddles for a Hobie model other than the ones shown on the ACK web site Hobie does not make them and suggests you get ones from an aftermarket source or pad the cross members and haul your boat upside down.
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I've just put this trailer together. I have not used it yet, but I will this coming weekend. When assembled and wired, this trailer looks fine. The following are comments about the shipping and assembly. The trailer came in 4 boxes even though ACK sent 5 FedEx shipping numbers to follow. The fifth may be some shipping instructions to FedEx, but it worried me enough that I called ACK about it. 15-20 min lost. I was also shocked in the way small items like nuts & bolts were shipped. When put in the original boxes, probably ok, but after being shipped all over the world, the plastic bags developed holes, nuts/bolts in the spring assemblies came loose, etc. There were loose bolts/nuts inside big boxes. Just opening boxes and gathering loose nuts & bolts on the driveway, took at least 30 min. I put this trailer together solo. The previous reviewer said he and his buddy put it together in 4 hrs. Considerably longer than the claim in ACK description of 2-4 hrs assembly. Solo, I took easily 10 hrs. Assembling the trailer took 6 hrs. Wiring is straight- forward, but had a very confusing part for me. The instructions could use more detail on explaining the wiring at the passenger light & running light. The picture of that is awful. Being a first time buyer/builder of a Trailex trailer, I had to look carefully at the instructions. I suspect a professional assembler at Trailex could assemble the trailer in 2-4 hrs because they have the experience. If it is your first time, it will take much longer. A few tips. (1) Do not bother to assemble the tongue at the beginning. I had to disassemble it after I attached it to the trailer frame because it did not have 2 "T-bolts" in the proper place. Save this tongue assembly to when it is attached to the trailer (Tongue installation section.) (2) You can attach the front cross beam first or the rear one first. The directions don't say which beam they are discussing initially. It is the rear beam and makes a difference. (3) Speaking of cross beams, the directions say to lay them out about 60" apart. Later, they say, line them up with the pencil marks (about 65" on center between beams.) But, if you are installing Hobie Cradles, they need to be 67" on center--that is the spacing between cross beams you will need. Therefore, when you begin to attach the front cross beam, place it so the on-center distance between beams is 67". (4) Wiring took me longer than it should have. It did not help that the picture of the passenger side light with wires is horrendous. There are about 44 pg of instructions. Wiring is 20 pages and probably should have been 23 pg with more pictures. The wiring harness--the main wires & connector from car--is neatly rolled up in the instructions picture but was a bundled mess as delivered. (5) The picture that is very unclear in my instructions (top, p40) shows the bulb & terminals of the passenger-side light. It says "Strip the wires and install the 3 brown wires and 1 green wire onto the color matching wire terminals n the bulb assembly." The 3 brown wires are Wire 1--the main line coming out the rear of the tongue, Wire 2--the brown wire from the 3-light bar, and Wire 3-- the wire which will be run through the side rail to the side running light. Good luck.
Great trailer. Major savings (about $400) ordering from ACK over Hobie which charges shipping and having to pay sales tax locally. Just assembled it with a buddy last night. Took roughly 4 hours. Very light weight (200 lb) and assembly instructions seemed to be straight forward. The only modification we had to make was for the saddles for the Pro Angler. It required us having to widen the mounting holes with a drill in order to fit the left over mounting hardware that came with the trailer. Ready to take it on the road!


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I recently submitted a question through a pre-sales form on a company's website. I asked them to contrast their product with a competitor's product. The response I received was too long and didn't answer my question. It was a canned response that pretended to be a personal response. There was no customer focus. They went on and on about the features of their product and completely ignored my question. They made the relationship all about them and not about me, their potential customer. I won't be doing business with them.
Customer Focus
When popular television personality Megyn Kelly left the Fox network for NBC, her decision was reportedly influenced by the way NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack began their conversations. He started by asking what she was seeking, instead of what NBC was offering. In other words, Lack focused the conversation on Ms. Kelly, not on NBC.
Understand Customer Needs
Similarly, we, in IT, need to focus on our customers needs more than the technical solutions we have to offer. We need to understand the business reasons behind our customers requests. We can do this by asking questions to gain a deeper understanding of our end users jobs. We can do "management by wandering around", a phrase popularized by authors Tom Peters and Robert H. Waterman in their book In Search of Excellence: Lessons From America's Best-Run Companies.
It's About People, Not Gadgets
As technologists, many of us enjoy playing with gadgets and we appreciate technology for its own sake. It's not so with many of our end users. In fact, many end users are frustrated with what they see as technology's intrusion into their lives and work. When you have a customer focus, you realize that they're not interested in the latest tech, they're interested in getting their job done, playing golf, spending time with their family, doing yoga, traveling, or any of the other myriad activities which are not principally about technology.
We can't learn what our end users and other customers really want until we, like Andrew Lack, make the conversation first about the customers and their needs, wants, and desires. Only when we understand that can we provide relevant technical solutions. Our jobs, in information systems and technology, are not about technology. Our jobs are about crafting creative technical solutions to perplexing human problems in the workplace.
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