# Car CD player recommendations

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-cd-player-recommendations/249756>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [June 11, 2004, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-cd-player-recommendations/249756 "2004-06-11T01:53:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![igloorex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/858c86/32.png) [@igloorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/igloorex)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2004, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-cd-player-recommendations/249756/1 "2004-06-11T01:53:41Z")

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I am not looking for a monster sound system.

I want an all-in-one unit CD player with MP3 playback with a reasonably powerful built-in amp.

Ideally it would also:  
Have a front aux jack (for when I finally get that iPod)  
Not look like a freaking video game (ie don’t need or even want flashy faceplate graphics)  
Cost less than $200

Mostly I listen to NPR on the radio. My musical tastes range, but are generally in the alternative rock bent (Fountains of Wayne, Barenaked Ladies, etc.). I am not looking to crank the volume, but want moderate volume and quality sound.

I’ve traipsed around the www, and haven’t found a site that seems reputable that has recently reviewed a good range of models. Any good car audio reviews sites out there? The few I have found are mostly geared toward people spending big $ on monster systems… not exactly helpful for me.

Thanks!