It's great to see the Aiwa name making a comeback, especially when it is attached to products as nice as the CDC-X304. The first thing to love about this car CD player is the front-panel auxiliary input, which allows an iPod or other portable digital audio player to be connected directly to the system. This is preferable to an FM-modulated signal, which can introduce annoying interference.

The CDC-X304's CD player is compatible with audio CD-R/RW, as well as MP3 files burned to disc. With a 23.2-watt (continuous) amplifier, the CDC-X304 pumps out the sound. To fine-tune the performance, there is a three-band equalizer with seven presets, or users can customize their own equalizer curves. In addition, there's a bass boost and a speaker-level adjustment to compensate for an off-center listening position.

The pre-amplifier output for the main channels can also be employed as a subwoofer output with a low-pass filter. The overall frequency response is 10Hz to 20,000Hz, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 120dB. Offering perhaps the easiest way to add a portable audio player to a car system, the Aiwa CDC-X304 is very useful CD player.

Warranty
1 year