Thread: Clarion FB275BT SD-card head unit ordered
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 07:33 AM
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Default Re: Clarion FB275BT SD-card head unit ordered
Review (IMO)
3.5 stars out of 5

Appearance-
The unique styling of this unit attracted me to it, like the CF. Once installed, I was slightly disappointed that the unit did not come in gray/silver. The pearl color does not look bad in the CF but it does not look GREAT. The plastic look of this unit goes well with the plastic surrounding but would go GREAT if the unit came in gray/silver. At night this unit shines, looking GREAT because of the color changeable “gill” lights and less obvious pearl appearance. The function buttons (blue) and the display (white) are not color changeable but the ability the color changeable “gills” save the night.

Functions BT, SD, Radio-
The bluetooth capability and SD reader compliment the appearance of this unit. After reading the manual, operating bluetooth equipment (phone, ipod) was easy to do. Sound quality from the phone in bluetooth mode is only as good as your service provider (got bars). The ipod sound quality is better than the FM transmitters I had in the past. Once again, I had to consult the manual to understand the SD layout. The one complaint about the SD reader is, it does not play your songs in the order you lay them out on your computer. So get ready to search your folders for your number one song. Now, for the radio I have only one complaint as well and that is signal strength. Some stations easily picked up by the OEM unit, the Clarion unit struggles to tune in. Not sure if it is the unit or the needed antenna link causing the problem (maybe both).

Install-
I took the unit to a local installer because this is not my specialty. I spent a total of 60mins there and 40mins were spent talking about the car (performance, our forum, mods). NO AMP BY PASS NEEDED! NO SPEAKER WIRE REQUIRED!

Overall-
For the price, the styling and included functions I would recommend getting this unit. I can't seem to get the pics to upload but now I have to get back to work, so hope this little review helps.
 
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