JVC KW-M560BT

nice looking unit and great options. more than i'll ever use

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JVC KW-M560BT

Love the upgrade from Factory system, great start for a new double din radio head. Has Apple play, and Android auto, as well as easy to install. The only issue I have come up with so far in the couple days of having it, is turning up or down the volume. You have to double press on either up or down to even get a single movement. Very big issue while driving. Makes me feel like you are meant to get a the steering wheel controls with it.

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Great, Highly Recomended Head Unit

This is the second JVC KW-M560BT head unit I bought from Crutchfield. Absolutely love it. Paired both of them with a Crux back up camera. Easy to install with Crutchfield's Master Sheets and discounted/free installation gear. Installed 1st one in my wife's '07 Nissan Xterra and 2nd in my son's'05 Honda Element.

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LOVE IT

I LOVE: How easy it is to install (took less than 40 min to install because I had a JVC previously), MY OLD REMOTE FOR MY PREVIOUS JVC WORKS (this HU didn't come with a remote but my old one works, SCORE!), Same accessories work for this HU as the old JVC I had, how thin it is and gives you a bunch of space behind it to tuck wires, crutchfield's stellar support!, insane amount of features it has for audio and visual (background screensaver). I don't love: The volume control is VERY easy to mis-press buttons (the volume control is on the side of the unit and there are also buttons on the touch screen that are available right beside it and it's very easy to press a button you don't intend to press.), The user interface is not great (but is kind of irrelevant if you use apple play mostly)., the reverse/parking brake/remote wires are not on the wire harness they are on the HU so if you need to take the HU out to reprogram any component behind it you have to either have very long connections to them or you have to disconnect them :-/ this is a GREAT vale HU and please don't misinterpret my verbose "I don't love" section to mean there is more not to love...I just have to provide clarity for those things more than what I do love for context. FIVE STARS!!!!

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Works well, menus and settings visually not so good

Function and layout is pretty clean, but lacks the visual value that my nicer jvc deck has. This one feels cheap due to the menus and icons visually appearing bulky and low resolution. Functions well, but it is obvious after use that this is a lower level deck. No where near as nice as the recent pioneer 2660nex purchase

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Still debating

This product makes my system sound so much better than the factory system in my 2012 Chrysler 300. So far though the android auto have abruptly stopped playing 3 times since I've had it hooded up and the raido has frozen twice. I haven't had a day to talk to Crutchfield yet but I will.

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Great upgrade from stock.

Great replacement for my factory unit. The upgrade allows me to have a backup camera as well as Navigation with out having to use my phone. My only complaint is that the CarPlay has an echo when reading texts and sometimes when calling out directions.

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Dim, polarization issues, fingerprint attracting.

My polarized sunglasses combine with its fingerprint attracting glossy sheen to ensure that I have minimal visibility of the screen during the daytime hours. The goods news is I can seen the screen through the smudges if I turn my head sideways while driving down the interstate. This is definitely not the head unit for you if you live in a bright, sunny, watery location and use polarized sunglasses. I definitely do not recommend this for convertibles as you may be tempted to put the top down and let the sunshine in. I bought this knowing there wasn't a knob for volume. What a mistake. Of course, if you want a knob, be prepared to pay "stupid money" for it as they're "stupid expensive" for a head unit. That being said, whatever person first said "lets get rid of the knob!" should be... fired.

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Don't update the firmware

The radio WAS good (I just wish it had an easily accessible camera button) and it worked as expected until I tried a firmware update. The update was supposed to improve CarPlay so I thought it was worth doing. I followed JVC's guidelines, the update failed and the radio no longer works. JVC said to send it in for service. It should be repaired under warranty but I had to pay shipping and it'll be 1-2 more weeks before I can finish this project. Crutchfield tech assistance was disappointing. I installed the radio and the recommended accessories into a 2009 Pontiac G6. When I turned on the radio I would get a few loud pops from the speakers and there was constant static in the background. I made several calls to Crutchfield over a couple weeks. First I was told to run a new ground to the radio. That was a waste of time. Another said I'd have to live with it. After more calls I was told the PAC interface was defective. They sent a new one and it didn't help. Another said the radio was defective. Then I called PAC. They said I needed a line output converter between the radio and the factory amp. Crutchfield should've known this because they have a detailed write-up on the G6 so it should have been included on their list of recommended accessories. Crutchfield sent me a converter at no charge but when I asked about how to hook it up I got vague answers and was told instructions come with it. In the end I got it all to work. Hopefully it will again once I get the radio back.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Very nice love the gesture controls and mirroring now need to pay for navigation with this unit my only problem is that it does so much it takes a long time to learn it comes with a quick start guide but then for full instructions you have to download them and there is a lot of pages very happy with this purchase

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Great Interface

Great receiver! Easy to use interface and great sound! Brought my 2008 Solstice GXP into the 21st century!

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Nice stereo. Apple play works great

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Not happy with layout. Return for an exchange. Great customer service!!!

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Great sound and options

Great product, easy to install with Crutchfield's pre-made harness, had it up and working in under an hour. Paired it with the JVC CS-DR1721 speakers in my daughters first car and everything sounds great!

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Looks awesome

Great radio, easy install, great functions, one thing I wish they would update is a way to turn off the big clock on the display, it blocks a custom wallpaper I installed, other than that works great

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Great unit

I love the radio, very easy to install very easy to use I would definitely recommend this this unit.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Great radio with even greater features! Easy to Install and super helpful instructions! only thing I wish was different is the fact that you have to have your phone plugged into usb to use the apple car play feature and the usb that comes with it has to be routed inside the car somewhere rather than on the radio. I just hid the cord behind the dash and made it less noticeable that way. Great radio all in all! will definitely use Cutchfield again!

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Amazing radio

Installed in a 2005 Suburban. Beautiful 6.8 screen, and lots of features. Easy install, easy to navigate. Arrived next day from Crutchfield. Make sure you use the mic that comes with it. I already had an Alpine mic wired, but didn't work with this. Not a big deal, the mic is easy to run, and has a nice clip to hang from headliner, also included is a sticky mount to mount mic on dash, also don't forget to put the mic in the mic hole in the back of the radio. This is the best radio I have ever. Had.

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Awesome radio

Awesome product! Crutchfield always comes through. Love the way it sits flush in my dash. I've been with crutchfield for over 25 years.

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Great head unit

Easy install and works great, android auto is fantastic

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JVC KW-M560BT

Easily installed and works exactly as described

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JVC KW-M560BT

Very nice! Easy to install in my 2010 Ford Edge. Had one questions and called Crutchfield, had my answer in 10 minutes!

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JVC KW-M560BT

Nice upgrade to our vehicle.

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JVC KW-M560BT

I can't believe how much this improved the sound over factory !!! install was super easy . Why did I wait so long ?

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Overall a sweet stereo with a couple of quirks

I have owned this stereo for a couple of weeks, so I can't speak to its longevity, but so far I am really pleased. This stereo is shallow in depth and easy to install, especially with factory specific wiring harness adaptors. It gives a very clean look to the dashboard. For the most part, the control interface is very intuitive with a couple of menus in places that aren't as easy to find. The Apple CarPlay feature is awesome! I love being able to control my phone from the stereo and also being able to view my Maps navigation on the screen. My two biggest complaints are: 1) the clock on the stereo keeps running 5 minutes slow and switches back when I reset it, and 2) there isn't an easily visible volume control on the face of the radio, which is a little annoying until you get used to the screen gestures and not so convenient if you don't have steering wheel controls. Even with the minor quibbles I have, I would definitely get this stereo again.

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Impressive features

Straightforward install. Nice unit, the Apple Car play feature really allows you to take advantage of all the tech in a cell phone through the interface. And the install kit made things simple!

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JVC KW-M560BT

easy to install has great sound once you get through all the settings. Only reason for 4 review is apparently my unit is defective and if the volume is turned up past 3/4 the unit will shut down. Crutchfield service is extremly helpful and once these are back in stock they are sending a replacement.

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Love!

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Good value

Good radio, lots of features and easy to use.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Good update to vehicle.

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So far no issues. Performs as advertised.

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Upgraded My Radio

This unit is great for the price. It has some lag when starting and changing from bluetooth to carplay, but the sound and ease of use is great. This was a fantastic upgrade for my 11 year old truck whose bluetooth would not or could not connect to a brand new Iphone 12. The best part was Ed, my tech, who walked me through the installation process.

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Good buy

Easy install and I love the apps. Good looking display with a lot of option to make it custom.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Radio works great built in equalizer helps fine tune sound. Separate sub output control so you don't have to turn bass up to door speakers . Highly recommend

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Android means no Volume Knob means not good....

This may be an unfair review, but hey... It's my opinion. I would have happily given this a 5 star if I were the passenger of the car and could navigate the screen without worry of getting in an accident. But I am not. I am the driver. As the driver, not having a volume knob is awful. Having to "find" the volume button to press to activate the volume control, then having to re-press it to raise/lower is just not easy to do while driving. Secondly, for whatever reason, JVC decided to put all of your "memory" stations vertically along the left instead of the traditional horizontal layout. The problem, is now you can only see 5 presets instead of 6. You can access more by hitting the flyout button, but then you have to scroll. All this while trying not to crash. Crutchfield was GREAT at explaining that Android mirroring requires a screen size that simply does NOT leave enough room for a knob. So that's the bottom line. If you want Android mirroring, you are screwed. I hate iPhones, this is the only flaw I have ever experienced with Android, but it is Android's fault. I tried putting this in my Mustang and it was just not manageable for me. I plan to move it to my truck, where I think it will be easier to manage controlling the unit while driving. I do look forward to the mirroring features of Android for long trips.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Great head unit if you don't need all the bells and whistles of cd/satellite, etc. The shallow depth makes for a very easy install. Sound quality and radio reception are a huge improvement over the stock unit.

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JVC KW-M560BT

This unit is fantastic! Way more than I expected. Simple to install and operate. Bought it for the wife's '07 Xterra for Apple CarPlay and back up camera. Still using the stock speakers, but what a difference. Thinking about 1 for my '09 suburban, but it's got the factory BOSE system with dvd and rear entertainment, so not sure if it'll work. Got a back up camera that I returned because I couldn't mount it where I wanted to. So I'm just waiting on the license plate frame camera. Apple CarPlay is amazing. Highly recommend this unit which is priced right. Thanks Crutchfield for making it affordable and simple to install.

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Fast shipping. Have not installed yet but I'm sure it will be great upgrade.

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Haven't installed it yet because it's a Christmas gift for my son

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JVC KW-M560BT

Easy install and slim design. Works great with my ph I ne.

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The Crutchfield Team is Great

Crutchfield is awesome! The sales consultants were terrific and provided a lot of advice, guidance and commentary as I was making my product selection. The primary reason for the 3 out of 5 stars is because the radio I selected has been a little disappointing.

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KW-M560BT in 2013 Avalanche

Overall good bang for the buck. Android auto works well. Bluetooth connection good. Fit was good. As mentioned in other reviews, screen glare can be bothersome but not bad. Sound quality is OK but I'm still using factory everything.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Super addition to my Jeep.

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2002 Ford Expedition

2002 Ford Expedition. I bought this particular unit for three reasons. 1. - The jvc name. I've gotta say, as far as overall performance I've been very impressed. The have increased the sound of my factory speakers times 2 while still increasing the quality of the sound. 2. the brightness of the screen or cording other reviews. - The reviews I saw about this hedonist before I bought it said the brightness was fantastic. I beg to differ. though its not the worst ever the brightness is defiantly average. So if you're thinking about buying this because it will offer a bright screen at a cheap price. Don't. 3.- No buttons. I like the look of no buttons, and thought I wouldn't mind not having physical buttons, but if your considering getting a head unit with no buttons because it looks good, I would recommend trying a radio with no buttons first. Also CarPlay works great, charges phone very fast. Giving it a four star because of the exceptional increase in sound.

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JVC KW-M560BT

It works Great well thought out seamless operation with back up camera and Apple car play ! Sound is wonderful . Great upgrade for 2011 JK Jeep Wrangler .

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JVC KW-M560BT

Great product. Installed in 2013 Tacoma. Fits great, works well on android auto. Was able to connect factory backup camerea to the head unit as well.

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This Product was a scratch and dent purchase and I can't even find a mark on it . Works great !

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Amazing stereo!

I did a ton of research before buying this stereo. I've read countless reviews and probably ever specification on it.... it doesn't disappoint!! It has amazing sound, and is, surprisingly enough, easy to operate. I love the android play feature and all the other cool things it does.

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Nice so far

Great unit so far - I've only used it for about a week. Installation was easy ('05 Forester) and it looks good. Sound quality is great despite the stock speakers. Hardest part of the installation was finding a reverse wire and running the backup camera cable - neither directly related to this unit. The user interface is clear. Bluetooth connection to my phone was easy. Apple CarPlay is great - I mostly use Pandora. Easy to use and understand. Key feature for me: the touch gesture for volume control. I just make a circle with my finger on the screen to change volume - no searching for the little touch buttons. One strange glitch with the backup camera display. If I start the car and quickly shift to reverse, the backup cam displays fine but only for a couple of seconds. Then it blacks out. But if I let the car run for a bit (maybe 10-20 seconds) the backup camera works as expected. Not a huge problem but a little annoying. Overall I'm very happy with it.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Great unit.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Fast delivery and looks great.

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Great product and service

This a nice radio. Exactly the features we wanted. The programming is simple. The Crutchfield rep was very helpful.

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JVC KW-M560BT

user interface could be more user friendly. installation instructions were ok./ some of the interface options required outside the box solutions; "How to reroute the OEM backup camera feed. The explanation was non existenet and required research to achieve. This also included splicing, no direct plug and play interface."

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JVC KW-M560BT

Very easy installation and one phone call for clarification on wiring with awesome tech support!

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Garbage

Ok for a cheap radio. Not many controls and the brightness option for night display is absolute garbage. Xovers for sub and speakers are sub part so use the ones that are on your amps. Google Android Drive is a great piece of junk. Every time you have to disconnect the phone tether you will have to stop the vehicle and park before it will hook up again. Even my crappy Pumpkin radio had a built-in microphone to use instead of the big ugly microphone

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I had high hopes

After the install, I noticed the clock would always be 7 minutes behind in real time. No matter if I entered a time that was way off inside 1 minute it would reset itself to the correct time minus 7 minutes. The display always showed a partial screen, whether it was music or the radio or SiriusXM, the title of the song unless it was one word would be partial.

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JVC KW-M560BT

This is a very good unit. Well worth the price. It works and sounds very good. The only drawback is that the unit takes quite a while to start up. I would definitely recommend.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Had issues with the Android Auto, CarPlay and bluetooth working. The Android and car play wouldn't ever work. The bluetooth would connect, but within a few minutes it would disconnect and reconnect constantly. Called tech support and they got it replaced.

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nice stereo

Nice upgrade from my factory stereo. Works and sounds great. Easy navigation w/ android auto and apple play.

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Decent, but not the best for price

First of all this deck has many options to control all speakers in your vehicle. Major downside is the screen mirroring which I just cannot get to work. It should be straight forward, but guess I'm going to have to call Crutchfield on that one. The USB mirroring works okay, but really isn't super great.

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Over due upgrade.

My 2005 Mustang GT was in need of a head unit up grade and after reading too many reviews I decided on this JVC kw-m560bt. It had the bluetooth & usb that wasn't available back in 2005 that is essentially today. The radio has all the features for customization I needed, the touch screen is responsive and easy to operate as well. Crutchfield's directions are perfect and made the install very easy to do myself. The only issues I've found is the radio puts out to much power for the current stock speakers so I can't raise the volume too high or the speakers rattle. The other is the start up time is a bit slower than I'd like. Otherwise I'm very happy.

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JVC KW-M560BT

easy to use

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Nice Receiver, fits great

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Plenty of functionality at a reasonable price

The clean look of this unit makes for a nice dashboard. Took a little while to get used to the controls, but they generally make sense. I would like to have an actual volume knob.

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Love the product that i bought

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Good entry level unit.

The display is crisp, clear and reacts very well to light touch, response is quick, start up takes a little time but not an issue for me, however the volume controls are horrible, enough that if it wasn't so much trouble to remove return and install a different unit with a rotary volume I wouldn't keep this one, my fault ??,% because I knew it was like that when I purchased it, only other issue is even with the EQ settings the midrange sounds flat, sound isn't great overall but works for the price. I changed this from a more expensive Kenwood so even though Kenwood and JVC are the same the lower price is evident in the sound quality. As far as the rest tuner, Bluetooth and Android apps work fine, mirroring doesn't seem to work but I don't care about that feature personally. I'm not knocking it but a remote would help with the volume control, I've been a Crutchfield fan and customer for a long time and they are the Best!!!.

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JVC KW-M 560BT for me

Getting the volume to work on the touch screen a little hard. Button area not large enough I suppose...

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Could be worse

An alright head unit. The capacitive touch screen is very nice, but the standout features end there. Mediocre feature set, significant delay for any touch operation, and the capacitive volume buttons are a real pain to use. Better value can be found elsewhere.

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Best head unit for the money.

looks great, easy to install and a good price.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Hard to turn the volume up and down no way to do a quick mute. Screen are hard to navigate from CarPlay to radio. But it was easy to install and sounds good

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So far, so good -:)

Works great, and crutchfield are the best! Walked me through the part I missed, explained everything really well, and made it all seem easy to do and understand. Only bummer is no Android Auto via Blutooth, but I did NOT expect it to work, at least with my phone.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Easy to install, easy to navigate hands free. An excellent choice.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Overall had a good experience with the install on my 12' subaru impreza without nav. Sounded 200% better than stock system.

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Really good deck, easy to use

Very intuitive and easy to use right out of the box. Sounds great and looks good on the dash

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JVC KW-M560BT

radio is good. But car play disconnects

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JVC KW-M560BT

Easy to install, sounds great - has more features than any unit I have ever installed

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JVC KW-M560BT

Awesome screen!

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JVC KW-M560BT

Nice and clean. Does the job. I wish I got one with a knob for the volume. I'm also having issues getting the Bluetooth to work.

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absolutely horrible, you have to poke at the controls to get the volume to change. The worst design I've ever seen. I think I want my money back

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Great Unit!

Excellent unit. Only downside is that I struggled with the parking brake wire to use Android Auto while installing it myself.

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Happy and Frustrated

It's been hit and miss with this unit ever since I installed it. Bluetooth hasn't been an issue, but CarPlay, Radio and the unit itself have all been buggy. I install each firmware update hoping things are settled, but even the latest update still has kinks that need to be worked out. Crutchfield's ReadyHarness made plug in a breeze. However, the microphone input on the unit came completely loose when I attempted to plug in the provided mic. I had to remove the rear plate in order to get access to it. The mount that the input connector is attached to has completely detached from the unit with no way of fixing it. So for now, the rear plate is off while I drive. Additionally, the unit will just decide to stop playing music, either through streaming apps like Spotify or my uploaded music through my phone. Also, the unit will be completely unresponsive at times requiring me to turn off the engine, restart or even press the reset button. So it's definitely a mix of happiness, when everything works, and frustration when everything doesn't.

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Another JVC winner

Always happy with JVC gear and the service I receive from Crutchfield

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JVC KW-M560BT

Great stereo, sound and features for the price. Image is crisp and the apps work great.

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Bakersfield

For this price you are getting a nice upgrade to Android Auto and Apple Carplay, both of which work flawlessly on this unit (with Pixel 3a, 4XL, and Iphone 6 and 7). However, that's where the excitement really ends. This is a very basic unit with limited customization that does not sound much better than the JBL stock head unit that came with my 4Runner. There are some limited options as far as sound customization but they are pretty much limited to an EQ and some adjustments for time alignment and crossover settings. I was hoping this head unit would take advantage of the 10 speaker system and a sub in my truck, but again the sound is average, appears compressed, and lacks any clarity. Perhaps playing FLAC files would solve this problem. The installation was a bit of a nightmare as the Metra kit for the 2008 4Runner is a joke. The stock radio has a bit of a curve, so the kit should allow for a slight tilt to adjust the radio to fit properly. After about an hour or so of drilling, and making some adjustments to tilt the radio, about 1/4 of an inch still protrudes from the top (see photos). Im surprised that Crutchfield after so many years in business and car stereo research actually sells this crappy product, and recommends this for Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Another drawback is the terrible glare and reflection from the unit, which really makes any navigation or even using the unit while driving, a bit of a dangerous proposition.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Bluetooth did not work properly. May have been a hardware issue but after googling it seemed to be an issue with JVC radio bluetooth components. Once restarted a few times, bluetooth would work without issues. I applied a firmware update from JVC but that did not fix the issue. USB audio and everything else works fine. I got a replacement Alpine iLX-W650 through Crutchfield and bluetooth works as expected with that unit.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Sound quality is great, and is a vast improvement over the stock head unit. Apple play works great. Very easy to install in my 2000 Limited 4Runner. The unit is very user friendly. I only gave the unit 4 stars because the volume controls are difficult to adjust/locate when I'm driving. Hopefully this will improve as time goes by. I've only driven the vehicle several times with the new unit. Crutchfield customer service is definitely 5 stars. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, responsive, and super helpful.

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JVC KW-M560BT

I installed the JVC KW-M560BT head unit into my 2000 Mazda Miata. Bottom line both my wife and I really enjoy Android Auto. Crutchfield supplies the install brackets, wiring and DIN removal tool free. I ordered their ReadyHarnessT Service, so installation was a breeze. I knew going into this purchase that it would be hard to see the display in direct sunlight so no surprise there. Glad the main controls are on the left side so raising and lowering the volume is no issues. We would highly recommend.

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JVC KW-M560BT

Unit works great for the most part volume controls are kind of small and can be difficult without steering wheel control

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Great stereo

This is a great stereo unit. I put it into my GMC Yukon Denali XL and it sounds amazing. I have a reverse camera and a DVD unit and it integrated with both. I would highly recommend this unit for your GM vehicle.

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No video

I should have researched CarPlay more, I thought I would be able to watch YouTube and access all apps on my phone through the head unit. Kinda disappointed tbh

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