It would seem that an increasingly higher number of car audio system manufacturers are adapting their products to match the needs and demands of the users, who are looking for means of playing their favorite tunes via the car's audio systems without having to burn them onto a CD or DVD first. And one of the latest announcements from this specific field comes from Clarion, which has just announced the release of a pair of colorful car audio systems, namely the DUB275MP / DUB275MPB models, which provide some pretty good features, albeit in a rather quirky casing.

Thus, the most important selling point both these devices have to offer is represented by the front-loading USB slot, which can be used for playing back the music (in either MP3 or WMA formats) stored onto the driver's USB flash drive. Moreover, the USB interface is conveniently hidden behind a special plastic cover, thus granting the whole system an unitary look when no flash drive is inserted. However, the number of files the device can recognize is limited to 15,000, organized in up to 255 folders.

However, the device provides a complete range of entertainment options, as it's also capable of playing music CDs, not to mention the included AM/FM tuners (76.0 MHz ~ 90.0MHz tuning frequency). Moreover, even if it doesn't have a built-in Bluetooth module, the car audio system supports the addition of an external Bluetooth adapter, thus further enhancing its range of uses (by allowing the driver to answer calls and talk directly via the car's built-in audio system).

The audio features are not bad at all, as the device has a rated output of around 19 W x 4 (20Hz to 20kHz, 1%, 4 ohms), while the maximum attainable power is of around 50 W × 4. Moreover, the audio systems include the Magna Bass EX, which adjusts the power and quality of the sound depending on the level of outside noise.

The Clarion DUB275MP / DUB275MPB models will hit the shelves (for now, only in Japan, it would seem) for around 300 US dollars, which is not exactly a very small price for a car audio system, but it's relatively fair, taking into account what this thing has to offer.

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