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If you have attended the CES show in Las Vegas, chances are you have seen the new Sony In-dash receiver. The Sony XAV-60 has everything you need to transform your car to an audio/video entertainment center.

The Sony XAV-60 is a double din receiver equipped with a 6.1 inch touch screen display for maximum picture quality and control. With this headunit, you will be able to take all your digital music to your car thanks to the USB 1-wire capably. The USB 1 wire lets you control and charge your digital music players which is something that not so many receivers offer. The XAV-60 is capable of playing DVDs, CDs, MP3, and more.

When it comes to sound quality, the Sony XAV-60 is capable of producing 52 watts of peak power and 17 watts of RMS power which can power your car speakers with ease. This unit also comes with a built-in 7-band EQ which lets your control and adjust the sound to get the maximum listening experience. If you are like most enthusiasts who like to customize their car’s sound system, you will find the pre-amp outputs to be very handy to get clean and powerful sound when hooking us an external amplifier.

The Sony XAV-60 can be easily expanded to provide more features such as iPod control and satellite radio. By purchasing the iPod adapter (RC200IPV), you will be able to access your iPod A/V files. To do this, all what you to do is to hook the iPod to the unit using the adapter cable. The Sony XAV-60 can be integrated with satellite and HD radio for more listing options. If you own a big car or a truck and want to add a rear-view camera, you can do so by purchasing the Sony XA-800C which makes backing up your car an easy task.

Replacing your factory head unit could be a great idea if you are thinking to add more features and functionality to your vehicle. The new XAV-60 is Sony’s 2010 masterpiece introduced to improve and expand your car’s capabilities by providing better sound quality and other advanced features factory units won’t be able to offer. This unit comes with a 1 year warranty and is CEA-2006 compliant. Despite all these great features, the price tag on this stylish unit is between 500 – 400 dollars which is considered to be very affordable by the average consumer.

Alloy Rims are the most popular OEM wheels on almost all modern cars and trucks. Factory Original alloy wheels are made from a blend of aluminum metals which make them strong and very lightweight, but are much more expensive than steel rims. They were designed to improve your vehicle’s performance and handling by maximizing the ventilation of the braking system, preventing discs and pads from overheating, and having better braking. Cheap alloy rims are not corrosion resistant and can easily be damaged by road debris, conditions, and road salt during winter. Original alloy rims also improve your car’s appearance by having several different designs and finishes available for you to choose from like painted, machined, polished, and chrome. Visit our blog to read more about different alloy wheel finishes.

Until recent years, steel rims were the standard factory wheels that came with most cars or trucks. Original steel rims are made of stamped or welded steel which make them durable and cheap, but very heavy. They do much better in winter season than alloy wheels and are more resistant to damages and abuse caused by road conditions. The bad thing about steel rims is not having good heat conduction, so your brakes need maintenance more frequently. OEM steel wheels are usually painted black or silver, but could also be chromed. Factory steel rims have holes or slots all around to reduce weight and have a continuous recess where the hubcap can be mounted onto it for style.

So at the end, it all comes down to what you really want. If you’re looking for what’s in style and popular, then alloy rims would be your choice. If you want to be able to use your car without having to worry about weather or road conditions then steel wheels are a better choice. Hope to hear from you soon.