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BEST OF BEST AWARDS 2008 / AUTOMOTIVE

  We Pick The Best In-Car Entertainment For 2008

By SmartHouse Team | Thursday | 13/12/2007

There is some great kit available for your car these days, including full visual entertainment systems to keep the kids quiet on long road trips, as will as slick speaker set ups. Here's our selection of the best gear this year.

BEST SPEAKER SYSTEM

Winner:


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Focal Utopia Be Kit No. 6
www.focalaustralia. com.au | RRP: $3799

We are already aware of Focal.JM.Labs' expertise in real sound gear for your home, but with this kit you can take the company's advanced, inverted Beryllium dome, Sandwich W cone and serious power handling into your car.

Highly Commended:
Alpine Type-XSPX-17PRO
www.alpine.com.au | RRP: $899

Well Worth Buying:
Fusion NV-CMST1
www.fusionelectr onics.com.au | RRP: $499

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BEST VISUAL SYSTEM

Winner:


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Kenwoo d KVT-839DVD
www.kenwood.com.au | RRP: $2199

Kenwood is a major player in the in-car entertainment space, so it is no surprise to see the name brand pop up a couple of times in our awards. It comprises of a 7-inch wide TFT screen from which you can integrate and control your iPod, mobile phone, navigation system and speakers.

Highly Commended:
Alpine IVA-W200E
www.alpine.com.au | RRP: $1899

Well Worth Buying:
JVC KW-AVX900
www.jvc.com.au | RRP: $1649

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BEST HEAD UNIT

Winner:


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Pionee r DEH-P9850BT
www.pioneer.com.au | RRP: $949

Not everyone needs a system with all the bonus features, so if a CD tuner is all you're after, then this is a smart bet. A full colour display lets you control your music with ease, Bluetooth gives you a speakerphone and expanding your system is possible too.

Highly Commended:
Kenwood KDC-X7006U
www.kenwood.com.au | RRP: $649

Well Worth Buying:
Alpine iDA-X001
www.alpine.com.au | RRP: $699

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BEST ACCESSORY

Winner:


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Kenwoo d KNA-G430AU
www.kenwood.com.au | RRP: $1299

If you already have a head unit and wish to add on integrated GPS functionality, this is the accessory for you. With easy voiceguided directions and touch-screen control (with a Kenwood compatible screen) the unit offers exceptional GPS performance.

Highly Commended:
Alpine VPA-B222R
www.alpine.com.au | RRP: $899

Well Worth Buying:
Alpine KAE-200DVA
www.alpine.com.au | RRP: $169


 

 

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