5. JVC has good news for owners of older vehicles with single-DIN dash openings. Their KD-NX5000 is a single-DIN navigation unit, with more than 13 million points of interest, and the ability to accept live traffic updates. Its 3.5-inch monitor displays a navigation screen, or DVD video, and a 40-gigabyte hard drive has 24 gigabytes available for music storage. An optional adapter allows you to control your iPod through the head unit, so you can keep your iPod charged and out of the way. For more information, contact JVC at (800) 252-5722, or visit www.jvc.com.
6. Clarion's PXW1251 12-inch subwoofer doesn't just look cool, it's 500-watts of RMS power will rattle your truck with its Kevlar and paper composite cone. It's 6-3/8 inches deep and features gold-plated terminals for quality sound and a die-cast aluminum basket for strength. For more information, call (800) 347-8667, or visit www.clarion.com.
7. For plug and thump bass, MTX's new X ThunderLink universal amplified subwoofer enclosure fits in virtually any vehicle. The included multi-position mounting brackets and slim profile design allow the XTL210P to be installed in a variety of ways, including behind the seat of a regular-cab truck. Also included is an external bass control (EBC) that can be installed at the driver's fingertips for on-the-go adjustments to the XTL210P's bass levels. Two 10-inch subwoofers are powered by a 200-watt class D, fan-cooled amplifier. With this efficient amp, the XTL210P can handle long, high-volume playing times without shutting down. The X Thunderlink measures 37 inches long, 16 inches tall, and 6.7 inches deep. For more information, contact MTX at (800) 225-5689, or visit www.mtx.com.