Jensen VM9511TS

The Jensen VM9511TS does about everything an in-car media receiver could possibly do. From its ability to play nearly every modern audio-format (including MP3, WMA, XM Satellite, and AM/FM radio and SD-card files), to its crisp DVD playback via a 7-inch w...

The Jensen VM9511TS is an all-singing, all-dancing head unit that gives myriad media-playback options, including MP3, WMA, DVD, satellite radio, and a cool dedicated iPod interface.

The VM9511TS's manifold capabilities don't include USB-compatibility, and users must deploy the screen for anything more complex than tuning the radio. The lack of a removable faceplate makes it more vulnerable to theft.

With its wide selection of media source inputs, the Jensen VM9511TS is a high-water mark for aftermarket stereo head units. Its separate media module takes up a lot of space, and at $800, it's pricey for an off-the-shelf system. Still, it blows factory-in...