Digital Car Audio promises to be the next step towards in-car audio entertainment and for Australians, they are practically the ones who will provide feedback on whether the digital car radio can become a demand. Will it flourish, or will it be assigned to the digital reject bin, like Mini Discs and HD-DVD?

Digital radio is an impressive enough format – possessing cleaner and improved sound, extra channels, track title and artist info, pause and rewind, downloadable music and images, just to name a few features.

Commercial Radio Australia’s CEO Joan Warner said that talks with the auto industry are underway, working towards a solution for the DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) system.

(Source) The Motor Report

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Kenwood has not been active in the world of car audio as of late. One of the known brands in providing in-car entertainment, it has quietly preserved its market position.

However, with this announcement, they are bound to get back on track. Kenwood announced nine new in-dash DVD receivers for 2009, representing the most comprehensive line-up in the company’s history. Given the state of the economy, it comes as no surprise that the first model to hit the market is geared toward the value-conscious customer.

The DDX514 will sell for an MSRP of $799, and boasts a 6.1″ QVGA LCD touch-screen panel, a mini A/V input on the front for connecting a portable device, and a volume control knob.

The unit comes with the ability to play back DVDs, MP3/WMA audio files, CDs, and can connect with Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, external mass storage devices, and satellite radio (in some cases, via optional accessories). The optional KNA-G510 ($800) also affords add-on GPS navigation.

(Source) Here’s How!

Tags: car audio, car entertainment, gps navigation, iPod, receivers, touch screen

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Pioneer has integrated the noticeable demands of consumers to enhance in-car audio by integrating hands-free Bluetooth calling, dual USB inputs, iTunes tagging and voice recognition into two new models.

The Pioneer DEH-P7100BT and Premier DEH-P710BT models are among the notable top models to watch out for. Other Pioneer models will also be equipped with iPod controls and are HD digital and satellite radio capable.

“Pioneer brings the world’s first iTunes tagging feature to two new car CD Players, letting users tag music as they listen to FM radio (using RDS data where available) or HD Radio channels, taking discovery of music to a new level. Pioneer is also powering its audio units to ‘speak the language’ of today’s iPod generation. Features like this not only elevate the driving experience, but provide the convenience of being at home.”

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