JVC KW-NT3HDT Navigation Receiver Review
The JVC Arsenal NT3 is a new GPS navigation receiver with built-in Bluetooth and HD Total Traffic Network Plus with HD Radio. New for the 2010 line-up, the NT3HDT is an all-in-one car audio double-din stereo with all the features that anyone could want. When JVC Mobile came to train the Sonic Electronix sales associates, we had the chance to film a sneak peak about this incredible new audio/video receiver that is replacing the KW-NT1. Sonic Home Page: www.sonicelectronix.com
whoooo!!!!!
my only question is who want that stuff. People want to customize their radios. screen savers, visualization while playing music, changing background color and button color.
Now a days its all about customize. especially when you have to pay a pretty penny ($1199) for a radio. most ppl use iphone/ipods to play music or rock normal radio.
I dont mean to rag on this but $1200 bones and I cant do any of those things come on
The NT3 offers some customization in terms of the variable color illumination (over 30,000 color combinations) as well as separated variable color (allows two colors to be selected for the buttons and the display). It also has a programmable custom start-up message (a voice message will greet you when you turn on the unit. you type in what you want it to say and it will say whatever you want).
Also, this isn’t shipping yet. As soon as we get it in stock we will have more details on it.
damn would love to have one of these but 1199 retail is too much for my budget
what about changable, animated background and or screensavers?
@SonicElectronixTV
very cool
Any idea on the release date?
@tkeeler Not sure the exact release date. We are hoping that we will have them by early to mid-April. As soon as JVC starts shipping them out, you will see them in-stock and available for shipping on our site.
Mid April now.
I’ve heard as late as end of April for ship dates actually. Does the NAV system have a feature that will automatically interface with the traffic information and route you around trouble areas?
May is here…where is this monster?!
@vinnie97 It is here! We just got our first shipment today! As i type this, the NT3HDT is getting it’s picture taken. It looks really nice. The screen is bright and clear. The menu and GUI is fast. Boot-up time is really quick as well. We haven’t hooked it up to any speakers yet, but so far we are quite impressed!
@tkeeler It is released! We now have it in stock and ready to ship out!
@SonicElectronixTV Amazing! You also have it in stock in your online storefront. Do you guys offer a 60-day price guarantee like Crutchfield? I see they have an expected ship date of May 10, 2010, so I assume they’re sending the initial batch out to preorders, which I didn’t make.
does it come with a remote? or if it dosent, can u buy a jvc remote for it? and will it work with this deck?
I’m loving everything about this radio except the 6.1″ screen size. Nothing is perfect I guess.
what about petrol prices
do you know if uk maps can be installed on this system if so how cause im looking for the answer on the net and im yet ot find the answer
what i want to know is if European maps can be installed on the device
@wozzers2 Unfortunately Sonic Electronix can not confirm if European maps can be installed on the KW-NT3HDT. I’d recommend checking with JVC authorized retailers and installers in your area if they can flash the unit. Usually, DVD region codes will interfere with this U.S. units working properly, as well as radio stepping frequencies. The map is another issue of course, but usually JVC has their on European version of the unit priced accordingly.
What is the boot time? Can you do another boot up time comparison like you did with the previous year’s flagship model. Preferably between the Kenwood 9960, JVCNT3HDT, & Alpine W900BT
does this have the ability to hook up a rear view camera
otherwise awesome unit
@intomri It definitely does. You can use some universal camera’s, or a JVC specific backup camera. For the best quality, a JVC camera is recommended.
Can it fit in any Toyota car and model year? Looks amazing can’t wait to get it
@zackman2691 A lot of Toyota vehicles can accommodate a double din radio, unfortunately not all years and models can. Please check our fitment guide on our website by adding the radio to your cart and putting in your specific vehicle information. Our system will provide accessories for installation that you can accept or decline. If it does not fit – our system will advise.