JVC KD-X280BT Bluetooth Digital Media Receiver
- Bluetooth
- Single-DIN
- 13-band EQ
Approximate installed estimate $569 parts $119 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Car Stereo Buying Guide by Budget: Bluetooth, CarPlay, Wireless and Floating Screens
From $100 to $250, you get a Bluetooth receiver for a single-DIN dash, like the JVC KD-X280BT and the BOSS Audio BE7ACP with wired CarPlay. From $250 to $500, you get a double-DIN touchscreen with wired CarPlay, like the Kenwood DMX4710S or Pioneer DMH-1800NEX, or wireless CarPlay, like the JVC KW-M785BW. From $500 to $1,000 come HD screens, more camera inputs and features like built-in GPS. At $1,000 and up are the 9- to 11-inch floating screens. Every price in this guide is the listed price on the product page.
How this guide works
Each tier below lists the stereos on our listings whose listed price falls in that range, using the same price ranges as our shop filters. The price column is filled in from each product page when the site is built, so it always matches the shop.
Some receivers on our listings say Call for price instead, like the Pioneer DMH-W4600NEX, Kenwood DMX1037S and Sony XAV-AX8500. Text us and we will send you the number. We install stereos in our own bay at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson.
$100 to $250: Bluetooth and a first CarPlay screen
Most stereos in this tier are single-DIN Bluetooth receivers with no CD, for calls and music streaming from your phone. The BOSS Audio BE7ACP is a double-DIN 7-inch screen with wired CarPlay and Android Auto.
Listed prices, taken from each product page when the site is built.
| Receiver | Type | Phone connection | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVC KD-X280BT | Single-DIN, no CD | Bluetooth | $569 |
| Pioneer MVH-S322BT | Digital media, no CD | Bluetooth | $579.99 |
| Pioneer DEH-S4220BT | Single-DIN CD receiver | Bluetooth | $599.99 |
| BOSS Audio BE7ACP | Double-DIN, 7 in screen | Wired CarPlay/Android Auto | $639.99 |
| Kenwood Excelon KMM-X705 | Single-DIN, no CD, HD Radio | Bluetooth | $669 |
$250 to $500: CarPlay touchscreens, wired or wireless
This tier is double-DIN touchscreens. The JVC KW-M785BW and KW-M695BW, Kenwood DMX5710S and Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX and DMH-W3000NEX connect wirelessly.
Listed prices, taken from each product page when the site is built.
| Receiver | Type | Phone connection | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood DMX4710S | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen | Wired CarPlay/Android Auto | $769 |
| Pioneer DMH-1800NEX | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen | Wired CarPlay/Android Auto | $789.99 |
| JVC KW-M785BW | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $849 |
| JVC KW-V660BT | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen, DVD/CD | Wired CarPlay/Android Auto | $879 |
| JVC KW-M695BW | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $879 |
| Pioneer DMH-2000NEX | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen, HD Radio | Wired CarPlay/Android Auto | $879.99 |
| Kenwood DMX5710S | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $909 |
| Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen, HD Radio | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $979.99 |
| Pioneer DMH-W3000NEX | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $869.99 |
$500 to $1,000: bigger screens and more features
For camera inputs model by model, see our backup camera guide.
Listed prices, taken from each product page when the site is built.
| Receiver | Type | Phone connection | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Excelon DMX809S | Double-DIN, 6.75 in screen | Wireless or USB CarPlay/Android Auto | $1,049 |
| Pioneer DMH-WC5700NEX | Floating 6.8 in screen | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $1,274.99 |
| JVC KW-M875BW | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $1,249 |
| JVC KW-V960BW | Double-DIN, 6.8 in screen, DVD/CD | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $1,419 |
| Kenwood DMX958XR | Double-DIN, 6.75 in HD screen | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $1,449 |
$1,000 and up: floating screens
A floating screen has to clear the dash and vents, so we check the fit for your car before you buy. See our floating screen comparison for more.
Listed prices, taken from each product page when the site is built.
| Receiver | Type | Phone connection | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| JVC KW-Z1001W | Floating 10.1 in screen | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $1,874 |
| Kenwood DMX1058XR | Floating 10.1 in HD screen | Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto | $1,974 |
| Kenwood DMX1057XR | Floating 10.1 in HD screen | Wireless or USB CarPlay/Android Auto | $2,074 |
How to pick, and how to get one
Start with your dash: single-DIN, double-DIN or room for a floating screen. Then decide wired or wireless CarPlay. The install can also need a dash kit, harness or integration module for your car, and we price those with the receiver. Text us with your year, make and model, or use Shop by vehicle.
Everything is bought and installed or picked up at the shop at 22025 S Avalon Blvd Ste A in Carson, and you can ask about our Payment Plan. Stock moves, so call us to confirm the stereo is on the shelf before you drive over.
In the shop
Gear from this post
Pioneer MVH-S322BT Digital Media Receiver
- Bluetooth
- Mechless / no CD
- 4V preamps
Approximate installed estimate $579.99 parts $129.99 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Pioneer DEH-S4220BT CD Receiver
- CD receiver
- Bluetooth
- Pioneer Smart Sync
Approximate installed estimate $599.99 parts $149.99 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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BOSS Audio BE7ACP 7-inch CarPlay Receiver
- Wired CarPlay/Android Auto
- 7 in touchscreen
- Bluetooth
Approximate installed estimate $639.99 parts $189.99 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Kenwood Excelon KMM-X705 Digital Media Receiver
- Bluetooth
- 5V preamps
- HD Radio
Approximate installed estimate $669 parts $219 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Kenwood DMX4710S 6.8-inch CarPlay Receiver
- Wired CarPlay/Android Auto
- 1024 x 600 screen
- Camera input
Approximate installed estimate $769 parts $319 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Pioneer DMH-1800NEX 6.8-inch CarPlay Receiver
- Wired CarPlay/Android Auto
- Backup camera input
- Bluetooth
Approximate installed estimate $789.99 parts $339.99 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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JVC KW-M785BW 6.8-inch Wireless CarPlay Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- HDMI input
- Front + rear camera inputs
Approximate installed estimate $849 parts $399 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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JVC KW-V660BT 6.8-inch DVD Receiver
- DVD/CD
- Wired CarPlay/Android Auto
- Bluetooth
Approximate installed estimate $879 parts $429 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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JVC KW-M695BW 6.8-inch Wireless CarPlay Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- Short chassis
- Built-in mic
Approximate installed estimate $879 parts $429 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Pioneer DMH-2000NEX 6.8-inch CarPlay Receiver
- Wired CarPlay/Android Auto
- HD Radio
- iDatalink Maestro
Approximate installed estimate $879.99 parts $429.99 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Kenwood DMX5710S 6.8-inch Wireless CarPlay Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 1024 x 600 screen
- Short chassis
Approximate installed estimate $909 parts $459 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Pioneer DMH-W3050NEX 6.8-inch Wireless CarPlay Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- HD Radio
- L-shaped chassis
Approximate installed estimate $979.99 parts $529.99 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Pioneer DMH-W3000NEX 6.8-inch Wireless CarPlay Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 4V preamps
- 13-band EQ
Approximate installed estimate $869.99 parts $419.99 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Kenwood Excelon DMX809S 6.75-inch Wireless CarPlay Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 5V preamps
- HDMI input
Approximate installed estimate $1,049 parts $599 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Pioneer DMH-WC5700NEX 6.8-inch Floating Wireless CarPlay Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- Modular chassis
- HDMI input
Approximate installed estimate $1,274.99 parts $749.99 + labor $525
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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JVC KW-M875BW 6.8-inch Wireless Hi-Res Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 5V preamps
- 3 camera inputs
Approximate installed estimate $1,249 parts $799 + labor $450
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JVC KW-V960BW 6.8-inch Wireless DVD Receiver
- DVD/CD
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 5V preamps
Approximate installed estimate $1,419 parts $969 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX958XR 6.75-inch Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 720p HD screen
- 5V preamps
Approximate installed estimate $1,449 parts $999 + labor $450
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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JVC KW-Z1001W 10.1-inch Floating Screen Receiver
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 1280 x 720 screen
- 4 camera inputs
Approximate installed estimate $1,874 parts $1,349 + labor $525
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Kenwood eXcelon Reference DMX1058XR Multimedia Receiver
- 10.1-inch HD floating screen
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 5V preouts
Approximate installed estimate $1,974 parts $1,449 + labor $525
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Kenwood Excelon Reference DMX1057XR 10.1-inch Floating Receiver
- 10.1-inch HD floating screen
- Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
- 5V preamps
Approximate installed estimate $2,074 parts $1,549 + labor $525
In-store pickupPaid at the shop.
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Read itQuestions on Car Stereo Buying Guide by Budget: Bluetooth, CarPlay, Wireless and Floating Screens
What is the cheapest way to get CarPlay?
In our $100 to $250 tier, the BOSS Audio BE7ACP is a double-DIN 7-inch screen with wired CarPlay and Android Auto. From $250 to $500 are double-DIN screens from Kenwood, Pioneer and JVC.
Wired or wireless CarPlay?
Wired connects with a USB cable. Wireless connects without one. The $250 to $500 tier has both, like the Kenwood DMX4710S (wired) and the JVC KW-M785BW (wireless).
Are these the real prices?
Yes. The price column comes from each product page, the same listed price you see in the shop. Some receivers say Call for price instead; text us for the number.
Does the price include the install?
The listed price is for the stereo. The install can also need a dash kit, harness or integration module, and we quote the full job for your car.
Can I pay over time?
Ask about our Payment Plan at the counter.