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JVC KW-M780BT

Works great. Does not have a mute button. Would get 5 stars if it had a mute button or feature.

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Pretty good, Sound is solid.

The interface is ok with CarPlay. Has to be plugged in via usb to really perform and for the sound quality to be present. Bluetooth signal is weak. I do not like how there are adverts in sleep mode but maybe there is a way to turn those off.

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Absolutely wonderful

Easy installation and setup was flawless

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Install in 2017 Toyota Tundra

Install was made easy by the crutchfield team. The radio along with the added interface adds engine performance and other vehicle information to the screen. The tuner is excellent and we absolutely love the android auto features.

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Clean.

Sounds great. Much better than the wireless carplay/ android auto sjoybring I got on Amazon. Connected everything to the maestro harnesses for my car, and good to go. No need to adjust the eq. Sound was clear, punchy. Worth losing wireless android auto for actual working steering wheel controls. But that's what isb adapters are for. Not a whole lot of maestro features as far as vehicle information for my car though.

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Satisfied

Transformed my old truck into a pleasurable driving experience. My goal was to have a remote microphone for hands free calling and its touchscreen answering as well as a large viewer for backup camera. The JCV unit I purchased has satisfied my car radio needs

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Static issues

JVC has an issue with Static with the wired CarPlay and Feedback noise when the back up camera comes on. Had many Chats with Crutchfield and JVC and issue has not been resolved. I missed the window to return the unit and the only resolution from JVC was to sent it in for testing. We don't have this issue with Kenwood or other head units with similar set ups. The radio is fine otherwise but we are at the point that I need to replace this set up as the noise issue is something we can live with.

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Great Unit!

Awesome! Stellar upgrade!

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Great Radio

It works as advertised.

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Awesome Upgrade

Bought it as a replacement for the factory radio that died. Not disappointed at all & would definitely recommend. Also would recommend the Crutchfield wiring option, made install a snap.

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Buggy and unreliable

The head unit worked flawlessly for the first six months and has decent sound. Recently though, it's been buggy and will reset during travel when I'm in CarPlay, and on a few occasions the screen will go completely black and no response from the unit whatsoever. At that point, I have to pull over and restart the car to reset the unit if I'm using something like Waze. I also agree with the other reviewers who said the startup speed is slow, takes about 20 seconds to load, with a super-annoying backup camera warning at the top of the screen that JVC should really reconsider-makes it very difficult to see cars behind you. I don't recommend this unit.

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Crutchfield response on 2/25/2025

Moe, we're sorry you're having issues with your receiver. While your order is beyond Crutchfield's 60-day return policy, please feel free to reach out to our Tech Support team for help, or for information about the 1-year warranty on this receiver. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

Next best thing to a volume knob

The highlights of this stereo for me are.. - crisp sound - high volume - high quality feeling touch screen that's very responsive - a volume knob was important to me but in my price range the other stereos just didnt check all of the boxes for me. I did know this stereo had this feature -SPIN YOUR FINGER IN A CIRCULAR MOTION ON THE TOUCH SCREEN TO QUICKLY TURN VOLUME UP OR DOWN. This is such a great idea and it works excellently. It's way faster than holding my steering wheel controls up or down and also faster than the dedicated volume up and down buttons on the screen. I've never owned a jvc but they have earned my respect when it comes to price quality and ingenuity.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Pretty cheap and hard to navigate options. Should have gone a different route.

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Crutchfield response on 2/19/2025

Chad, we're sorry you're disappointed with your receiver. Whenever you are not completely satisfied with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Customer Support team at 1-800-955-9091. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days of the purchase.

Great unit for an upgrade

Easy installation and features work perfectly. Car play connectivity is quick and accurate. Great product

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Not so good

I ordered this stereo as a replacement for a failed JBL system in a 2011 Prius with JBL e7022. Overall the stereo did work but no matter how I adjusted it I couldn't get it to sound good with the stock speakers. The android auto works with a usb you must plug into your phone, it messed with my maps location when attached and bounced from my home and current location so unusable in my opinion. My rear camera was inoperative because the harness that I ordered along with this unit didn't have the right plug for my vehicle camera but the techs assured me it was the right one. The phone Bluetooth connected well but the people on the other end said they couldn't hear me well and when I tried to move the supplied mic up they said their voice was echoing in their ear. The display was too bright at night without the ability to dim it down and the touch screen was a fingerprint magnet. Overall I was very dissatisfied with the entire setup, returned it and got a used JBL out of the scrap yard. I have to say Crutchfield has an amazing and simple return process and sent me a return label without any complaints. I did have to pay a small $13 return shipping fee that I believe is more than reasonable. While the stereo wasn't for me, the customer service is great with this company.

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Great sound, bad software.

I purchased this headunit based on Crutchfield tech recommendation. Installation was fairly easy, although I took my time with it. The stereo sounds great and is packed full of features. The issue with this stereo is the memory setup. It remembers some features, such as EQ settings and crossovers, but reverts back to demo mode, forgets time zone, forgets clock settings. It gets really annoying to switch time zones and get out of demo mode every time you enter the car. Crutchfield was kind enough to allow me to return the stereo. I even called JVC and they did trouble shooting. The head unit is just a lemon. Hours and hours of install wasted to just do it again with another headunit.

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Slow and clunky interface.

Takes too long, almost a minute, to connect to your phone via Bluetooth when starting your car. The interface is very clunky and hard to navigate. When you unplug your phone from the usb cable for CarPlay, it doesn't connect back to the Bluetooth automatically. Such a pain to manually find your phone to reconnect via the clunky interface. Not recommended.

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Crutchfield response on 2/10/2025

Jerry contacted our Customer Support team and exchanged for another receiver. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

JVC KW-M780BT

Easy install & fits great in my 1999 Toyota 4Runner. Touchscreen is bright and responsive.

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JVC KW-M780BT

This is a good low cost option. It operates as it should and has nice features.

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Pretty nice for the money

Installed this in my wife's 2010 Mazda CX9. She loves that she gets Apple Carplay now even though it's not wireless. I like that it looks good and works great. I don't get to play with it much but it seems like it has plenty of features and adjustablility. I do like it more than a lot of the $400+ head units and I like that we retained a lot of the factory features like the backup camera and steering wheel controls.

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Nice features. Graphics typically hokey.

Works great. CarPlay is necessary nowadays and this supports it well, including separate volume for entertainment and directions. The graphics on the unit itself are, typical for these kinds of head units, rather hokey.

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Nice radio Adapts well to the factory Bose srereo in my Avalanche

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Great looking display, very bright. Simple to install with a responsive touchscreen.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Radio is very user friendly and easy to install. Looks awesome for a upgrade!

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Solid but Not without android auto quirks

Installed this to replace my existing aftermarket unit in my 2014 Crosstrek. Was pretty straightforward install, for those who have existing maestro sw steering wheel module that originally used the 3.5mm jack, use the blue and yellow wire in that jacket by itself to this JVC unit. The reason for 4 stars is about how the android auto is just a little quirky,freezes at times switching from other inputs but frees up after voice command. Not sure if it's the phone or the radio,tried multiple cables so not sure. Overall ,would I buy it again, in this price range, yes.If your out to spend a lot more money, maybe look at something else.

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JVC KW-M780BT

This JVC unit has not let me down in both looks and functionality. It was very easy to install, along with all the accessories and additions make this a very useful and pleasing total install. Not to mention the couple of times I have tech support a call for clarification. Tech support is the best I've encountered, very helpful and always with the right information making it a one call request. This is the first time I've done business with Crutchfield but certainly not the last. I'm a happy and grateful customer.

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JVC KW-M780BT

The Head unit sounds great. Super response screen. Very easy install with the Readyharness service.

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Great Replacement for Factory Radio

Very pleased with this receiver as a direct replacement for my factory UConnect radio that died. The install was straight forward, and adding a backup camera was a great upgrade. Wouldn't do anything else in retrospect.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Great head unit. 2006 silverado

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JVC KW-M780BT

Great radio and easy install. I am still working through all the functions of this specific receiver but it is really user friendly and connects to your phone much easier than most other receivers.

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Gift for my old ride

So far so good for my 07 Silverado..does what it says for me with no issues so far. Android auto (why I purchased) works as needed with the right wire. I hear others complain about the being able to listen to music with maps being used.(figured out that) so I can say I happy with my selection of product and who I purchased it from (Crutchfield).

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JVC KW-M780BT

Will not connect and stay connected on Android Auto

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Crutchfield response on 10/9/2024

We're sorry you're still having issues with your receiver. Please feel free to reach back out to our Tech Support team. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return within 60 days of purchase. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

JVC KW-M780BT

Sweet radio, easy installation, great sound, backup camera lines adjust easily.

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Great radio for the money

I upgraded my factory radio because it became possessed and changed stations at will. It's been quite a few years (70's and 80's) since I swapped radios in a vehicle. I purchased all the adapters because I didn't feel like soldering the wires. The install directions we very good and my new radio has features my old one didn't have, like using google maps via my cell phone, and some gauges as well. If the factory radio craps out in my other vehicle I'll buy this one again.

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2016 Toyota Sienna

Fits and works perfectly for a 2016 sienna Xle. Sound quality is really great and all the bells and whistles. CarPlay is flawless. Great buy, great quality.

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Installed in 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Great purchase experience, customer service from Crutchfield was extremely helpful in assisting me in spec'ing the package. Shipping and delivery was as promised. The JVC KW-M780BT has great sound, a much needed improvement from my lowest of the low factory system. I do have moderately upgraded speakers in the soundbar. I use the FM, Sirius Satellite Radio, Apple Carplay, both wired and BT phone and USB. Install was easy, slight trimming of the factory radio housing was needed, used a Dremel to remove 1/16". I bought the Crutchfield wiring harness, which I thoroughly recommend, this makes wiring a snap. Apple Carplay hooks up straight away and as long as the roof is up the phone quality is great. My Jeep is about as basic as they come, so the USB in the console has no connection to the factory radio. This means to make a tidy install the JVC KW-M780BT USB port cable needs to be connected to a USB socket, which I bought on Amazon and fitted into the hole where the trash bag hook is located next to the heat/AC controls.

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Poor employee knowledge with Crutchfield merchandise

Haven't been able to use it because I was told by multiple people at Crutchfield that the wire harness I needed didn't exist and needed to bypass my factory amp. A friend of mine found the wire harness I needed on the Crutchfield site, so now I'm just waiting to see if anything else doesn't work out!

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Crutchfield response on 8/7/2024

We were sorry to hear about Gregory's experience with our Advisor team. We're forwarding this on to our Advisor supervisors, so they can look into it. We strive to provide the best service, before, during, and after your purchase, and it looks like we missed the mark this time. We hope he gives us another chance to prove we're the best in the business.

JVC KW-M780BT

Very nice head unit. Display and ease of use very good. FM reception very good so far. While all the Android Play features have not been tested yet, so far working well.

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Nice Receiver, know what you are getting into

You will most likely need the datalink package, be prepared to drill some holes for microphone, gps and wired USB install. Get an HDMI cord before you start so you can have that ready to route with your USB cord to access full video features with Apple phone as needed. If you get the data link maestro you will need you radio serial number to flash the new module and yes you will have to flash it on a laptop/computer. The crutchfield directions help some so start there, then use the radio install guide to help but if you get the datalink then those instructions are step by step, not everything will be plugged in and the colors may not look right but trust the process. As always do an operational check before you stuff everything into your dash. Using the radio is seamless and easy to use, you can now plug your phone in put of the sun and operate everything with your radio to include calls. The lack of a volume knob is something to get used to but not terrible, the set up options and settings are nice to include look angle and dimming features. Overall very happy with it, i found with my install i have to take my dash apart some but not too bad, just plan out any holes you drill to include plug size/ length for routing. With full package all steering controls work great, you can even customize them when you flash your datalink. 2014 Town and country.

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Unacceptable

When using Android Auto, the music would stutter several times within the course of a single song. I tried 3 different phones and 5 different cables. All combinations had the same stuttering. Bluetooth audio played back fine. The same phones played back fine on my wife's factory Android Auto system in her Jeep. I exchanged the unit for another of the same model, and it did the same thing. I replaced it with a Boss BV800ACP and that unit plays Android Auto music fine with my phone (but it has audio quality problems with bluetooth so I'm still searching for a stereo that works). This stereo has some nice features. Unfortunately it failed in its primary mission, which is to play music.

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great picture and pounding

five stars because I really like it I don't install it yet but I appreciate all the details super recommend

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Great Product

Great head unit. Much thinner then my last double din. East set up. If you want to load your own pics for background you will have to reduce image size.

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Works fine but don't love it

I use this only for SiriusXM, CarPlay and the iDatalink feature, don't care about much else so my experience focuses on those options. CarPlay works as it should. The SXM layout is so cluttered yet lacks any clear information. It looks dated. The saved channel selection is in groups of five along the right edge, with a total of four "pages", so 20 total spots to save your favs. These five fav buttons per screen do not list the station name, only the channel number. There is a slide out tray from those buttons that will expand and show the station names but it covers half the screen. Oddly, using the on-screen Channel UP button goes down the list and Channel DOWN goes up the list. Aside from that, I find it way too bright at night. Even with the brightness set to its maximum -15, it's still too bright at night. It is a fingerprint magnet, wow! I purchased the scratch-n-dent unit. While I am happy with the price paid and am not knocking this transaction for it but I wish Crutchfield would list, even vaguely, what damage a unit has. Other reviews glowed about the scratch and dent options on other items so I felt comfortable going that route. Mine had a couple pretty noticeable gouges/scratches in the screen & the unit hadn't been reset from the previous buyer/install, all their settings and bluetooth connections were still set up. With the screen gouges, the anti-fingerprint overlay I put on magnifies those defects. I don't think I'd go the scratch-n-dent route nex

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JVC KW-M780BT

Outstanding, has all of the features I want and Apple Car Play is flawless. Looks as good as factory in my 2018 Ram 1500.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Great head unit. Easy to install. Intuitive controls. Great sound!

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Great Sound & Features That Won't Break the Bank

I am really happy with my new JVC tuner, it looks and sounds great. My original factory CD/Radio had none of the newer features that I wanted, this JVC delivers. The 13 band equalizer, plus many other audio adjustments make the music sound amazing. Android Auto and Phone Mirroring, Back Up Camera and more. How they fit all of this sound and technology into such a small package (short chassis) is mind blowing. For the price, this model can't be beat as far as I'm concerned.

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Upgrade

Great upgrade from a factory radio. The face buttons are touch sensitive FYI. Biggest gripe would be the screens a fingerprint magnet.

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Not worth it at any price

I returned this radio. The interface was slow and buggy. Even with the wire connection for AndroidAuto, Waze would take several minutes to find a gps signal and required disconnecting phone to search or enter new destinations. After one day, the backup camera cut out entirely. I exchanged for another brand and have been very happy with it.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Great radio for the price. I had already upgraded the speakers in my Wrangler, but this unit brought them to life. The EQ settings are great and the screen is bright as clear.

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2003 Tundra Stereo Replacement with Backup Camera Installation

My 2003 Tundra lacked a backup camera, a feature that I often wished for. I ordered this JVC stereo unit because it offered the option of connecting a backup camera and because it had a large display similar to what I've seen in new vehicles. It arrived promptly with the required cables, hardware and links to the instruction manuals in pdf format. The instructions were a bit overwhelming. I realized after proceeding with installation that much of the instruction provided apparently wasn't relevant if you had purchased the cable made for your vehicle. Actually, it was mostly a matter of removing the old unit and plugging the cables into the new unit and the associated connectors. I had to remove the driver's seat to route the camera cable to the outside under the truck, but that was simple--remove four bolts. The Crutchfield tech support folks are great. They were very patient and answered my questions to my satisfaction. I talked to them briefly a total of three times to clarify that I was splicing to the proper wires for the parking brake and the reverse light to power the camera. I was delighted when everything worked properly the first time I tested it. Again, the great technical support by the Crutchfield techs makes all the difference.

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Sounds great. Great price. Excellent support from Crutchfield.

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Great Head Unit

Great head unit. It does everything I need and then some, only real negative is when backing up the caution takes up a large portion of the screen and has to be touched to go away. The kit I got came with the Metra dash kit and I would not recommend it. It doesn't really fit this head unit and it has weak plastic brackets that don't hold it in place very well. I used the factory ones untill my Scoche dash kit comes in. Otherwise it is a great experience all around.

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Easy to use sounds good

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Great sound

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JVC KW-M780BT

Installation instructions weren't the greatest, but having the simple harness and talking to support on the phone made it easier. After the install, the backup camera didn't work, the connector that was provided had the wires 2 pins away from where the factory harness was plugged in, after fixing that everything seems to work perfectly, sound is amazing and android auto works so smoothly.

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Excellent sound with a bright screen

The sound quality and DSP capabilities of this unit are excellent. The CarPlay is very responsive, but the rest of the user interface feels a little sluggish by comparison. My front speakers are 6x9 components with 6x9 in the door and tweeter on the dash of my 2013 Nissan Xterra. The tweeters on my aftermarket speakers were oppressive out of the box with the factory head unit. The Speaker Set Up on the JVC/Kenwood units gives you a variable (based on small, medium, large tweeter selection) high-shelf EQ control for the tweeter "gain" on the crossover. The new speakers sound beautiful now. The Metra mounting kit that was provided partially crops my view of the keys and makes it a little difficult to touch the keys. Not the best fit with the lines of the dash as the trim ring protrudes from my dash about 1.5MM. The biggest issue I have and my reason for docking a star is with the screen brightness at night. The location high in my dash and largely in my field of view may be a contributing factor for me. It's too bright with dimmer on and brightness down all the way. I drive with my headlights on, so the screen is always dimmed for "night mode" and I can see it just fine with my sunglasses on. The JVC has a "Display Off" feature that turns the display to video black and shows a clock, but keeps the backlight cranking out blue light. It bothers my eyes at night to the point I may upgrade to the Kenwood DMX7909s just to get a true "Display Off" f

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Nice JVC Radio

I like the Radio, very nice looking and functional. The Install kit is more expense at Crutchfield than other places but did work well. If your are looking for support during the install, good luck. I chatted with a person and they sent me a video that looked good but in the end didn't apply to my F150. I also talked to 2 more people on the phone and the first answered my questions but didn't seem to interested in helping. The second flat out gave the wrong answer, which I figured out an hour later. I then called the salesmen that sold me the unit and left him a message to please call me or have a Tech call to help me solve my problem but did not receive a call back.

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Crutchfield response on 2/19/2024

Once we saw this review, our Customer Support specialist, Nikita, reached out to David to follow up. We were sorry to hear about his experience with our Tech Support team. We're forwarding this on to our Tech Support supervisors, so they can look into it. We strive to provide the best service, before, during, and after your purchase, and it looks like we missed the mark this time. We hope he gives us another chance to prove we're the best in the business.

JVC KW-M780BT

I bought one of these for my 2009 Subaru Forester and I love it. I loved it enough to purchase a second one for my 2008 Toyota Prius. Android Auto works great with My Pixel 6a. Hands-free calling sounds good, as well as dictating and transcribing messages on the go. I'd considered the M788BT as well, as it has HR Radio, however I've never had HD radio and traditional FM meets my needs. With the online options available using Android Auto, HD Radio fit into "nice to have, but not necessary for my needs"

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JVC KW-M780BT

Install went well, I had the unit pre-wired which helped alot, love the radio too, thanks for everything

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JVC KW-M780BT

Exactly what I need ford my motorhome. Great service person helped me pick the right stereo

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JVC KW-M780BT

It works well, only issue is randomly half the speaker will cut out while in CarPlay mode, doesn't happen often but it happens enough for me to worry about how long the stereo will last

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Elevated our '08 to new truck experience.

System works great. JVC permits us to use Apple Car play. Sounds awesome.

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Nice stereo

Nice unit, clear screen allows you to adjust the angle of the screen in settings for a more clear screen. Stock Back up camera very clear! Had to trim the dash kit to receive a flush factory look but came out great.

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Great At This Price Point

This is the first JVC product I have ever purchased and I really like it. I looked at Crutchfield for reviews and features. For my money this unit came out on top. It has the features that were important to me and with Crutchfield's installation perks everything is great.

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JVC KW-M780BT

This is a really good radio for the money. Crutchfield has the best customer service that was a huge help in getting me the right firmware to flash my maestro as well.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Works great and the fit is perfect for my 2011 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ. Customer service is amazing.

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Great JVC

This is my second unit it was a hit in my SI. Now my 91 accord has 2023 Blue tooth, car play, and good fm reception. That's right my 91. Once it boots up it's very fast . This is actually the most affordable CarPlay with fm sensitivity of 8 and works great. I've tried the 16 as most others below this one and could not get stations to come in. Forced to upgrade but chrutchfields scratch and dent for 230. worked and looks as New!! 2 year warr What else could you ask for!!!

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Great product

The unit was greatly priced and the install was easy especially with help from a Crutchfield agent

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Great radio

Bought this to replace my stock 3.5 inch garbage radio, for my 2021 Ram 1500. I'm very pleased with the purchase! The interface is a bit bland, but it's still a great radio. I wish it had Sirius built-in and not just optional :/

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JVC KW-M780BT

Great upgrade for my old tired Jeep's Uconnect setup. Installation was easy along with the setup. Was looking for a unit that had both Siriux xm built in and a usb Android auto setup. This checked all the boxes. Also made the sound in the Jeep stock system sound refreshed and much cleaner.

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Peetty good

Great way to add CarPlay/android auto and keep the back up camera. My only complaint is that I could not use the factory microphone. They include one but it is not as clear of an install

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JVC KW-M780BT

Great head unit. The audio settings are a bit clunky and take a lot of effort to get right where you want them when adding a sub. Great otherwise

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JVC KW-M780BT

It has everything I wanted in a head unit at a great price. I opted for the open box model and it works flawlessly. I did have to contact Crutchfield support on several occasions, but they were great to work with and very responsive. It does have a lag when the truck is first started, so that's annoying, but workable.

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Much Needed upgrade

This upgrade was much needed and I love that I was able to add a backup camera and a subwoofer. Features are simple to use, and I like how clean and new it looks with the Idata dash conversion. I used the maestro module and it was simple to install the software on it and it works perfectly. I was a little worried since some reviews mentioned not being able to see the climate control on the screen, but no troubles for me. Love it and would recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their 2013 F150.

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The install was so easy and the sound is incredible

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Unreal!

Really satisfied with the purchase! Unit has a multitude of offerings and not sure if I will get around to using them all. The handsfree phone is one of the best I have ever had. Answered calls from the wife with no issues. She stated that the microphone was very clear and much better that my stock handsfree. Apple Car Play is amazing!! Read reviews that complained about the display not being good. I see no issues. It is very bright, plus has several adjustments which I do not see the need to use. Great out of the box! Rear camera display is great.Sound adjustment features are endless!! Simply, totally satisfied with my purchase. With all the features I am still learning how to use it.

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Glad I purchased

I am really enjoying my JVC. Its been like 20 years since i actually bought a aftermarket. Love the options and sound. It takes a lil while to go through all the features and adjust it to what you like, but I thought that it was a good thing. Btw, the Crutchfield Tech Support was wonderful. I had a few questions and they answered them all and made it easy to understand. It was really easy to install with the Maestro and the harnesses.

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JVC KW-M780BT

It's great!

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JVC KW-M780BT

Bought for our son's 350z. Unit fits the dash nicely, clean and tight. He likes the blue tooth,sound quality is a large step up from oem.

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JVC KW-M780BT

The sound is horrible and so complicated to adjust the sound . You need to be a sound tec to get it right.

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Great Replacement!!

Great radio for the money. It has all the features I was looking for in a radio and then some that I will probably never use but they are there if I do need them. Definitly a good replacement over my stock radio in my Caddillac.

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5/5

Fits great

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JVC KW-M780BT

Very good radio overall. Nice and heavy, feels very well made. Easy to navigate through all the controls and settings. It's only lacking wireless CarPlay. Every radio should come standard with this.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Works great

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GREAT SOUND Out of the JVC KW.

Just installed this JVC this weekend. Love how it sounds. Brought the factory speackers to a different level that I did know it existed with the factory radio. Love how it automatically connect to my cell phone blue tooth. Not having to manually connect my phone everytime that I turn on my truck. I am so GLAD I upgraded my system. Next will be some after market speakers. Thank you Crutchfield!!

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very good

looks and works good. it doesnt fit perfect and the ashtray couldnt put i back in the new case

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Works great!

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JVC KW-M780BT

It's great. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 is because there's a message that pops up when I reverse that obstructs my view when reversing. The only way to get rid of it is to touch it but I have to wait for it and although it's a slight inconvenience it affects me when reversing because I don't live in an area that will afford me the time to wait for it to be removed. Obviously not a crutch field issue. They were great.

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Great place to start for DIY car stereo upgrade.

Easy to setup, and excellent budget Android Auto/Apple Carplay head unit for someone looking to upgrade other parts of their system.Decent boot time, and reliable connection to my phone for use as Navigation and Streaming Music.

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Great Stereo

Awesome stereo so far. Still learning its ins and outs.

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JVC KW-M780BT

The jvc radio was a very easy install and a big update to the old radio in my c6. It looks nice and , thanks to Crutchfield, maintains my steering wheel controls.

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Android auto constantly disconnects

I bought this specifically for android auto. Literally every time I use android auto, it randomly disconnects (every 5 to 20 min) with my phone. The wired connection is secure, I've tested it just sitting still and it disconnected. The diconnecting process stops all apps including maps, and is slow to reconnect once you reinstall the USB c. I've searched and searched online and tried a number of things, even buying different cords. Bluetooth with an unwired connection works as expected, but pretty frustrated that I could have bought a stereo half its cost to get the same functionality. Also, if you have a nissan frontier (as I do) you might experience the same thing I did... my airbag light blinks now. Talked to customer service and they offered an option but it didn't work. Last time I called they essentially told me I'm on my own. So now I gotta see a mechanic.

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Crutchfield response on 8/30/2023

Once we saw this review, our Tech Support specialist, AJ, reached out to Andrew to help him further. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Tech Support team right away. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

JVC KW-M780BT

Perfect upgrade for my sons 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Bluetooth, GPS, and Apple CarPlay are great additions for a new driver.

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Decent

Had some quirks updating software, but is okay now. CarPlay working without glitches. Sound is better than factory head unit. Idatalink wasn't really all that useful.none of the OBD functions work on the car, installed aftermarket camera that couldn't be used with the idata unit, and wouldn't auto-switch to camera view in reverse. Ended up hardwiring the trigger wire anyway. Steering wheel controls were retained, but not as functional, such as holding volume up to increase volume.you have to keep hitting volume up. For station seeking, you have to hit a button on the head unit first. Fairly recessed with the Metra trim that makes the buttons a little awkward in my install in a 2012 Outback. Overall decent for a budget CarPlay upgrade which is why I changed out the headunit to begin with. I may end up using this in a different car.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Unbelievable product.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Just installed and it works like I was hoping. The contrast is great and it is intuitively easy to navigate through the menu options. Overall what makes this 5 star is the overall experience before during and after the purchase thanks to the team at Crutchfield

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JVC KW-M780BT

Does everything I need it to do. Apple CarPlay works great

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Back Up Warning! Do Not Buy!

DO NOT BUY!!! If you are going to use the back up camera on this stereo, I would choose another stereo. Every time you put your vehicle in reverse you will get a large message on the screen " Check surroundings before backing up" that you have to touch to remove. It blocks a large amount of the screen and makes the camera almost useless unless you touch to remove it. There is no way to disable it that I have found. If I had known this I would not have purchased it. Too much of a hassle to remove and return but I though I would warn anyone else.

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Crutchfield response on 8/22/2023

Once we saw this review, our Customer Support specialist, Yvonne, reached out to Jason that all purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days of the purchase. If you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, it's important to contact our Customer Support or Tech Support teams right away. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return or exchange.

Perfect replacement

Great stereo. Brings my speakers to life. It has a lot of adjustability and the best part, Apple CarPlay. Had a Sony which I loved and transferred to my wife's Honda when her Pioneer stopped working, but this JVC is a great replacement. Crystal clear screen that does get washed out a little by bright light, but it does everything else perfectly. Not having a volume knob take a little to get used especially when you don't have steering wheel controls as my old 4Runner does not. Also, for the money, it has lots of high-end features. If you are looking for a good stereo on the cheap, this is it or a Sony.

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Entire 3-piece kit install

Had been researching a head unit replacement for my 2014 Ford and it wasn't until I found Crutchfield that it became simpler. Instructions and tech support made the install easy and it only took a few hours total.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Bought the pre wired harness. Was really easy to install. Had to call about the front speaker install.Louder and better sound than I thought .

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Great value

Great resolution and easy install. Just wish it had usb ports in the face but I knew that when I ordered it.

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JVC KW-M780BT

Great value!

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JVC KW-M780BT

As always, great product and even better customer service! Thanks Crutchfield

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JVC KW-M780BT

Excellent in-dash unit. Fast interface without a lag. Added the backup camera for a complete factory like install. Installed easy with the pre-made ReadyHarness. This is a must buy. Instructions were very good except for the reverse wire and the parking brake connections. The reverse wire instructions said to connect to white wire going to the rear of the vehicle located in the drivers kick panel. There are actually 4 white wires. Needed a volt meter to find the correct one using instructions we found on the internet. This involved removing the door sill plate and piercing each white wire to find the correct voltage while the car is in reverse.

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JVC KW-M780BT

For a newbie, customer support was amazing. Took a fair amount of time and patience but was able to get everything working.

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