The JVC XA-A55CL is an innovative product that offers a twist on the usual headset radio. Instead of the traditional AM/FM radio tuner, the XA-A55CL has an MP3 player integrated right into the headset.

The XA-A55CL is an earclip-style headset, with the two earphones connected by a single cable. The MP3 component has 256MB of Flash memory that can store MP3 and WMA files. It is compatible with WMA-DRM subscription services. File transfers are performed via a USB connection.

For ultra-convenient use on the go, the XA-A55CL headset has JVC's Voice Guidance, which assists in set-up and allows the system to "tell" you what it is doing. Audio reproduction is very good, and it includes four preset equalizer modes. The headset will play for up to 20 hours on a single AAA battery. The JVC XA-A55CL might not be what you would expect from a headset radio, but it's certainly a welcome and rewarding change.

Warranty
90 days parts and labor