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JVC KD-R990BTS CD Receiver Bluetooth USB (Refurbished)

4.7 (5 reviews)

Your Soundtrack, Your Way - JVC KD-R990BTS (Refurbished) The JVC KD-R990BTS is a certified refurbished CD receiver designed to enhance your in-car audio experience. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity, USB input, SiriusXM readiness, and Pandora/Spotify control, this receiver offers versatile entert...

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Overview

Your Soundtrack, Your Way - JVC KD-R990BTS (Refurbished)

The JVC KD-R990BTS is a certified refurbished CD receiver designed to enhance your in-car audio experience. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity, USB input, SiriusXM readiness, and Pandora/Spotify control, this receiver offers versatile entertainment options. With 2-Zone Variable Color Illumination and advanced audio settings, the KD-R990BTS combines functionality and style for the perfect road trip companion.

Specifications:

  • Brand: JVC
  • Model: KD-R990BTS
  • Type: CD Receiver (Certified Refurbished)
  • Bluetooth: Wireless Technology (Wired-Mic included)
  • USB: Front Input with up to 1.5A Charging
  • SiriusXM: Ready
  • Pandora/Spotify: Control (via USB/Bluetooth)
  • Illumination: 2-Zone Variable Color
  • EQ: 13-Band Graphic EQ
  • Pre-Output Terminals: 2.5V (Front + Rear/Subwoofer Selectable)
  • Power Output: MOS-FET 50W x 4 (22W RMS x 4)
  • Display: High Contrast Wide Viewing Angle 2 Line

Key Features

Display Display Type: 2-Line VA LCD Display LCD Color: White Key Color: Variable Color Spanish Text Display Compatible: Yes Auto Dimmer: Yes Brightness Control: Yes Media Playback MP3 Compatible with Tag: CD / USB WMA Compatible with Tag: CD / USB WAV Compatible with Tag: USB AAC Compatible with Tag: USB FLAC Compatible with Tag: USB ( Up to 96kHz/24bit )

Bluetooth Control Built-in Bluetooth: Yes (Ver 3.0, Wired-Mic included) Hands Free Call: Yes (HFP 1.6 wideband speech) 2 Phones Full-Time Connection: Yes Audio Streaming & Control (A2DP, AVRCP): Yes 5 BT-Audio Connection [Streaming DJ]: Yes Voice Dialing (voice recognition compatible mobile phone required): Yes Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP): Yes iPhone & Android Automatic Pairing:Yes

Android Control Android Music Playback (AUDIO MODE and AUTO MODE): Yes (AUDIO MODE & AUTO MODE) Spotify Control: Yes (via Bluetooth(R)) Pandora Control (Available in countries that support this service.): Yes (via Bluetooth(R)) iHeartRadio Control (Available in countries that support this service.): Yes (via Bluetooth(R))

iPod/iPhone Control iPod/iPhone Music Playback: Yes Spotify Control: Yes (via USB or Bluetooth(R)) Pandora Control (Available in countries that support this service.): Yes (via USB or Bluetooth(R)) iHeartRadio Control (Available in countries that support this service.): Yes (via USB or Bluetooth(R))

Specifications

Brand
JVC
Model
KD-R990BTS
Product Type
CD Receiver
Condition
Refurbished
Display Type
2-Line VA LCD Display
LCD Color
White
Key Color
Variable Color
Bluetooth Version
Ver 3.0
Hands-Free Call
Yes (HFP 1.6 wideband speech)
Multi-Phone Connection
2 Phones Full-Time Connection, 5 BT-Audio Connection (Streaming DJ)
Media Playback (USB)
MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, FLAC (up to 96kHz/24bit)
Smartphone Control
Android Music Playback (AUDIO MODE and AUTO MODE), Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio (via Bluetooth/USB)
Microphone
Wired-Mic included
Text Display
Spanish Text Display Compatible
Dimmer
Auto Dimmer, Brightness Control

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features built-in Bluetooth Ver 3.0 with a wired microphone for hands-free calling and improved audio quality.
  • Supports a "2 Phones Full-Time Connection," allowing two smartphones to remain paired simultaneously.
  • Includes "Streaming DJ" capability with 5 BT-Audio connections, perfect for group music control.
  • Offers extensive media playback support including MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, and FLAC (up to 96kHz/24bit via USB).
  • Compatible with Spotify, Pandora, and iHeartRadio control via Bluetooth or USB for both Android and iPhone devices.

👎 Cons

  • As a "Refurbished" product, it may not come with a full manufacturer's warranty and its long-term reliability is not new.
  • Bluetooth is Ver 3.0, which is an older standard compared to newer versions offering faster speeds and improved efficiency.
  • Spanish Text Display Compatible is a specific language feature, but not universal language support.
  • The "Voice Dialing" feature requires a voice recognition compatible mobile phone, which may not be all devices.
  • The display is a 2-Line VA LCD, which might offer less visual information or aesthetic appeal compared to full-color or touchscreen displays.

Frequently Asked Questions

The JVC KD-R990BTS CD Receiver features built-in Bluetooth Version 3.0, along with a wired microphone for hands-free calls.
Yes, it supports a "2 Phones Full-Time Connection," allowing two smartphones to be paired and active concurrently.
You can control Spotify, Pandora, and iHeartRadio directly through the receiver, both via Bluetooth and USB for compatible Android and iPhone devices.
Yes, it supports FLAC audio files up to 96kHz/24bit when played back through the USB input.
No, this JVC KD-R990BTS CD Receiver is a refurbished unit.