JVC KD-X470BHS Digital media receiver (does not play CDs)

About the JVC KD-X470BHS

Built for smartphone life

When I hop in the car, the first thing I do is pull up a Spotify® playlist on my iPhone. JVC's KD-X470BHS digital media receiver makes it easy to control that music app, as well as Pandora®, by letting you skip tracks, play/pause, and navigate artists, albums, and playlists from the receiver itself. Built-in Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, a front USB port, and an aux input make playing music from your phone quick and satisfying as well. JVC also equips this receiver with a dedicated button on the front panel — Amazon Alexa gives you voice control over your music and much more.

Voice control with Amazon Alexa

After you load the Alexa app onto your phone and pair your phone to this JVC receiver, simply press the dedicated "Alexa" button on the faceplate, and you can access music, audiobooks, news, weather, traffic, and smart home controls using your voice.

Phone-pairing for two drivers

JVC lets you pair two phones via Bluetooth at once — if you share a vehicle, getting connected is less of a hassle than adjusting the rear-view or getting the driver seat the way you like it. And when it comes to streaming audio, JVC's Streaming DJ feature lets you pair five phones so everybody can chime in with their favorite song on the road.

Equipped for Android™ and Apple®

JVC makes streaming straightforward by letting you control Pandora® and Spotify® right from the stereo. And JVC's remote control app lets you use your compatible Android or iPhone touchscreen to control the action on your receiver using finger swipes and gestures.

With a wired connection, you'll be able to take advantage of the USB port's powerful 1.5-amp charging capability.

Next-level radio

Of course, you'll be able to tune in your favorite AM/FM radio stations, but JVC also lets you enjoy HD Radio from participating stations. That means you'll hear FM that's close to CD quality or AM that comes in clear and static-free. And most participating stations send out secondary programming, giving you more choices when you're in the mood for radio.

Craving even more entertainment? Add a SiriusXM® tuner (sold separately) to your KD-X470BHS and start enjoying the wide variety of music, sports, news, and more. The best part is you can drive from Bangor to Bakersfield without losing your favorite channels.

Customize your colors

JVC provides some cool tools to match your new receiver to your interior lighting. And with 2-zone variable color illumination, you'll get to dial in your look with two different colors on your JVC face.

Awesome audio tools

The KD-X470BHS plays MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, and even high-res FLAC files, and you can make the most of them with a wide array of sound-shaping tools, including time alignment to focus the sound at your seat, Sound Lift to raise your music from depths of your doors, and a 13-band graphic equalizer. Plus, JVC's proprietary K2 sound enhancement technology brings out the best in each song.

General Features:

digital media receiver with AM/FM tuner (does not play CDs)

built-in Bluetooth for audio streaming and hands-free calling (mic included)

detachable face with 2-line display

2-zone variable color illumination

built-in Amazon Alexa

USB 1.5A connection charges devices quickly

built-in HD Radio tuner

plays MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, and FLAC (96kHz/24bit) files through USB

Smartphone Features:

use JVC's remote control app to control the receiver with your phone

built-in iPhone control through USB (Android through Bluetooth)

control PANDORA and Spotify

Streaming DJ feature lets you stream music from five phones

Audio Features:

high-and low-pass filters

digital time alignment

sound-shaping tools get more out of your digital music library

13-band EQ

K2 technology improves sound quality for most music sources

Expandability:

compatible with SiriusXM satellite radio tuner (sold separately, subscription required)

inputs: front USB port (1.5A), front auxiliary input

outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (5-volt front, rear, sub)

Other Info:

built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)

compatible with most factory steering wheel audio controls (adapter required)

menus can be displayed in English, Spanish, and Canadian French

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