Clarion FZ409

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33 User Reviews
 
3.1 out of 5
 
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iPod ready • 18 Watts x 4 Continuous Power • OLED Display • 24 preset stations
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Most Favorable User Reviews
 
Geat HU!! by Priz17 on amazon.com Jul 4, 2011
Not sure why so many people complain about this HU. I love it. For all those people saying they almost get in accidents while trying to ajust it or what not maybe you should use the remote or even adjust the radio when you stop at a light. If your fiddling ...
 
Clarion FZ409 Receiver by rbks50 on overstock.com Aug 3, 2010
Installation in my '69 Chevy Camaro was very straight forward, no issues. Unit operates and sounds fantastic. The unit is user friendly with several program menu options to pretty much customize the sound to the vehicle size and speaker configuration. ...
 
5 stars by F on crutchfield.com Aug 31, 2009
Awesome unit. Very sleek and everything works as it should. It takes a little time to get used to the touch screen controls, but it's really cool, simple and sounds very nice. I have it set up in my Jeep with and amp and 4 infinity speakers plus ...
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Great unit ! by Richard on sonicelectronix.com Mar 14, 2010
I originally purchased this unit to pair up with the EQS746 but had a change of mind when I read the reviews for the kenwood X693. After installing the kenwood I was impressed with all the features it had but the sound quality was not what I was looking ...
 
Fantastic sound and value... by C. Keebler "Hooyahdiver" on amazon.com May 19, 2011
I bought this radio despite the poor reviews based on the fact that it has an ipod adapter and an aux input and it's a Clarion. My suspicion was confirmed. It's an excellent radio and because of all the bad publicity about the buttonless interface, it's ...
 
 
 
 
Most Critical User Reviews
 
Gimmick by Travis L "Travis L" on amazon.com Sep 11, 2011
This receiver design is so bad that I will no longer be considering Clarion for my car audio needs. I mean, I don't normally review items, but this thing really sucks. The menu system is an absolute nightmare and the touch screen sensitivity is awful. ...
 
Clarion FZ409 by kapester on crutchfield.com Mar 23, 2011
I was really excited to buy this product but was hesitant because it was refurbished. Turns out my hesitation was correct and I received my "new" factory refurbished model with scrapes on the front panel and the metal frame was bent around the outside. ...
 
Horrible Input by herexxx on overstock.com Jan 15, 2010
I really enjoyed this deck until I used it for the first time for my hour commute each day. The first day I found that as the deck heated up the touch controls became unresponsive and I had to use the remote to run things. After a while buttons started ...
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not happy by sdclowers on amazon.com May 23, 2011
this radio when being advertised states that it is a 50x4 channel unit, after installing it, it turns out that it is only 18x4 (very disappionting)I have been trying to contact the seller (amazon.com) but i cant figure out how to do so.On this unit you ...
 
Very unsafe to use while driving by Pavion on amazon.com Feb 16, 2011
I have Clarion FZ409 Car Deck, which I bought at Amazon.com about a year and half ago. Two days ago while driving on a highway with my wife and 7 years old son the volume-up button automatically activated and kept going until I could pull over to the ...
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
3.1 out of 5
from 17 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Clarion FZ409 MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver with USB Port
Nice options (internal amp on/off, HPF and LPF, USB interface and 1/8" jack interface in the rear, front/rear/subw preamp outs, good power...From an ergonomic standpoint, this unit does not completely succeed...The navigation through the menus isn't really good for driving, but that is why there is a remote included...
overstock.com
 
3.0 out of 5
from 2 reviews
Clarion FZ409 USB/MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver with CeNET Control | Overstock.com
Installation in my '69 Chevy Camaro was very straight forward, no issues...This morning on the way into work the volume-up button activated and kept going until I could pull over to the side of the road and find the remote to power it off...By the time I pulled over it had blown the front left speaker! I would not recommend this to anyone that drives for more then 10-15 minutes at a time.DON'T BUY...
crutchfield.com
 
3.1 out of 5
from 13 reviews
Clarion FZ409 Digital media receiver at Crutchfield.com
I was really excited to buy this product but was hesitant because it was refurbished...It sounds good and looks impressive, and the controls work pretty much as described...Overall, I'm happy, but I know there are a bunch of people out there who wouldn't be fans...
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sonicelectronix.com
 
4.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Reviews for Clarion FZ409
I originally purchased this unit to pair up with the EQS746 but had a change of mind when I read the reviews for the kenwood X693...After installing the kenwood I was impressed with all the features it had but the sound quality was not what I was looking for, don't get me wrong the X693 sounds good but just seemed to be missing something...the only drawback to this unit is you have no color choice like the X693 but sometimes we have to sacrifice one thing in order to get what we want...
crossfireforum.org
 
 
 
New Digital Audio Receiver --> Clarion FZ409
Regarding the Clarion FZ409 and FZ709 digital media receivers, we will be carrying both of these new models, but I'm afraid that we have not received an estimated delivery date from Clarion for either model...but I'm torn between this undeniably good looking receiver and Clarion's new, traditional car receiver...
ebay.com
 
 
 
Clarion FZ409 USB CD MP3 In Dash Receiver 0029218017532 | eBay
Drive away into space while the music plays with your senses on the Clarion FZ409...Fit the sleek and stylish Clarion FZ409 in your dash-board, and enjoy the music...
gadgetreview.com
 
 
 
Clarion FZ409 MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver with USB Port – $68 ...
Amazon is offering a large discount on this Clarion FZ409 MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver with USB Port! If you’re looking to shed the need for physical media for your vehicle ...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
softpedia.com
May 1, 2009
Clarion Presents New FZ409 Advanced Car Audio System - Softpedia
And one of its latest releases in this field is the FZ409 model, which delivers good quality audio, a host of useful and interesting connectivity options, plus a very user-friendly interface on the side...So, one of the most important selling points of the fresh FZ409 audio system from Clarion is the fact that it greatly simplifies operation, so that now it is just a matter of touching a few iconized illuminated capacitive sensor buttons...That's why we thought it would be a good idea to create an email address for you to help us a little in finding gadgets we missed...
cheapcaraudio.org
Jul 7, 2012
Cheap car audio and car stereo: Clarion car audio: Clarion FZ409 MP3/WMA/AAC Receiver...
Amazon.com Product Description If you've given up CDs for the convenience and economy of MP3, WMA or AAC files, then Clarion's future-forward FZ409 is for you...The FZ409 does away with the standard CD player and instead offers a USB port for direct control of your iPod or streaming of your digital audio files from a USB device...The FZ409 features a clean, multi-line OEL (Organic Electro-Luminescence) display that responds to your touch...In addition to providing 3 preset equalization patterns--BASS BOOST, IMPACT, and EXCITE--Clarion's BeatEQ even lets you freely customize the level and range of the bass, midrange and treble portions of each pattern...
cnet.com
Clarion FZ409 Overview & Specs - In-dash car stereos - CNET ...
Quick Specs - Audio system car audio type: Radio / digital player - Tuner bands type: Radio tuner. Price: $99.99 from 1 store.
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ubergizmo.com
Clarion FZ409 Features Optical Touch Sensor | Ubergizmo
Those who live in Japan would be well used to vehicles that come with a state-of-the-art audio system in their rides, where most people would have a spanking 5.1 ...
edmunds.com
Road Test of Four "Mechless" Car Stereos That Are Made for iPod
The lowest priced of this foursome, the Clarion FZ409 still offers all the essential features you need in a mechless unit as well as a few pleasant perks.
 
 
 
 
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