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BOSS Audio BV9976B Single Din Touchscreen Bluetooth DVD CD MP3 USB SD AM FM Car Stereo 7 Inch Digital LCD Monitor Wireless Remote Multi Color Illumination
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
5.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
611
Unverified
43
Spam Test
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Yes
BLUETOOTH
Yes
USB
Yes
FM RADIO
7.62 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 345 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Product Reliability
68stopped working, working, stop working, month, radio
+10%
-90%
" ... Bought this stereo barely 4 months ago and the screen is all messed up. ... "
" ... Only had three mouths and stoped working ... "
" ... Only have had it for almost 9 months. ... The radio has completely quit. ... "
" ... Until after 3 months my screen started to get stuck and I could reset it and it would fix it but a week ago it's stopped working after only having it about 4 months. ... "
" ... I’m trying to get a refund cause it just stoped completely working. ... "
" ... Unfortunately we had to return this, it completely stopped working for us. ... "
" ... Broke after 2 months. ... "
" ... It work for two month and then the screen stops working, don’t even try to buy it is worthless. ... "
Sound Quality
57boss audio, sounds, radio, audio, boss
+58%
-42%
" ... It sound better than my pioneer 2700 that I paiid 3500 for and would reset any time it wanted. ... "
" ... It’ll make them super quiet speakers, not subs. ... "
" ... Installed in a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder Le with the Bose sound system. ... Kept the factory amp and speakers and this unit sounds 100 percent better than the factory head unit. ... "
" ... Great sound at high volume very clean sound. ... It made the factory speakers sound far better. ... "
" ... Really recommend this stereo. ... "
" ... This BOSS Audio system is amazing. ... "
" ... The audio is pretty good. ... "
" ... BUT the radio was still playing loud and strong. ... "
Display Clarity
37display, radio, touch, flip, flip out screen
+22%
-78%
" ... This is not how the screen should look. ... "
" ... Update screen froze up several times had too reset every time ... "
" ... the screen gets extremely hot . ... plus the pop up screen will not come on nor will it fold down when the vehicle is turned off ... "
" ... Soon I couldn't see the screen at all. ... "
" ... Screen stopped working after about a year. ... "
" ... Screen looks good, but is very unresponsive. ... "
" ... The screen is dark when trying to watch a movie in the daytime. ... "
" ... The screen was inverted when I fired it up. ... "
Setup
36install, installed, easy to install, radio, easy
+58%
-42%
" ... Awesome head unit, installed easy and works fantastic ... "
" ... Received it in the mail today and hooked it up I also bought the installation kit from amazon really simple to hook up for a Chrysler Sebring 04. ... "
" ... Good price and good installation insturckition. ... "
" ... I bought this product as a gift to my brother who lives in South America,a technician guy did the installation in his car,the first two day this car radio worked perfectly but then the 7" screen opens up and that's it,it get stuck and don't return to it's original position even when the radio is off, I spend one month vacations in South America and now that I'm back I can't return this item because the return due date already expire while I was out of the country. ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
" ... So far fantastic customer support, the negative reviews concern me, I have not had it installed yet. ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
" ... I paid alot for it on top to install was another $100. ... "
Price
36worth, waste of money, pay, stereo, spend
+56%
-44%
" ... Great product for the price! ... "
" ... For the money you will not get ANYTHING BETTER. ... "
" ... Got my moneys worth. ... "
" ... I can't believe all of the amenities it has for the cost. ... "
" ... just what I was looking for and it was affordable. ... "
" ... Great sound and Great value ... "
" ... Worth every dime!! ... "
" ... Aewosome stereo for the price! ... "
Returns
29replacement, refund, money back, returned, stopped working
+3%
-97%
" ... The product was defective and I would like a replacement ... "
" ... Want me money back ... "
" ... I’m trying to get a refund cause it just stoped completely working. ... "
" ... I had to send it back. ... "
" ... Unfortunately we had to return this, it completely stopped working for us. ... "
" ... Now I don't have the option to return or even get it replaced. ... "
" ... Return it for a replacement and the replacement unit broke within 48 hours of installation- Each had the exact issue. ... "
" ... Right after return policy expires it stop working pice of trash ... "
Fit
28dash, vehicle, truck, 1998, working
+54%
-46%
" ... Put it in right away . ... "
" ... If permitted will post how sound when install in my jeep. ... "
" ... My brother in law got this head unit for his car and he loves it. ... "
" ... Fit perfectly in my 2008 Dodge avenger ... "
" ... The boss system stuck out of the dash a good inch and looked ridiculous, not to mention the beauty ring wouldn't fit either. ... My new Kenwood actually fits into the dash properly and looks so much better. ... "
" ... Fits with out problem, very good sound. ... "
" ... everything works and fits just as intended. ... "
" ... As for older model Ford truck users, there is a bit of a problem that keeps me from giving it 5 stars, both in part to rhe radio's design and it part to the design of the truck. ... The mounting bracket that came with the radio was a snug fit. ... "
Controls
21volume, buttons, controls, radio, reset button
+29%
-71%
" ... Button won't work. ... "
" ... terrible interface, video only works for rca inputs, display resolution is very low, settings are disparately group, and even simple stuff like volume control has singificantly uneven increment levels. ... "
" ... And tell me again why I can only look at the clock when I press the remote and it long posts for a short time? ... "
" ... The memory buttons are tiny and clustered around the on off switch. ... "
" ... The main menu scrolling is slow and laggy ... "
" ... buttons are a little small . ... "
" ... Product powered on but no buttons worked on main control panel. ... No music would play either. ... "
" ... I just didn't have steering wheel buttons, so it was annoying to have the button on my screen all the time. ... I wish there was a way to remove unused buttons off the main screen ... "
Ease of Use
18radio, easy to use, easy, clunky, user friendly
+72%
-28%
" ... Was super easy to install into my 1998 Mercedes Benz Clk320, I love the screen and would totally suggest buying this! ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
" ... easy to install. ... "
" ... Everything is great volume great easy to install. ... "
" ... It's great so far love it does alot an look nice easy to use ... "
FM
16stations, station, pick, fm, reception
+44%
-56%
" ... Ps this was the second one after it would not tune any radio stations. ... "
" ... Not a very good quality radio but I guess you get what you pay for. ... First one I received worked for one day then didn't pick up any radio stations. ... "
" ... Radio function also freaks out, but I guess I'd have to sit down and mess with it a little in any case, just bummed out that I now have to find out what's wrong with absolutely NO support for the item!! ... "
" ... This radio does not appear to have that option and if it does, it is not intuitive on how to get to it. ... "
" ... This radio is no good. ... "
" ... When I turned on the car the radio went dead. ... "
" ... Radio controls too small and not laid out well at all. ... "
" ... Don't make the same mistake I did in buying this radio. ... "
Bluetooth
16call, reset button, radio, hear, driving
+63%
-38%
" ... The Bluetooth connection is nice. ... "
" ... Blutooth worked with LG and Samsung phones. ... "
" ... Bluetooth is flawless and the answer call feature is very clear. ... "
" ... Bluetooth connects well with both android and iOS. ... "
" ... Bluetooth connects quickly and easily, video is clear and bright. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth is very helpful as well I don't have to get my phone out when driving I can get my calls and listen to music and hear my navigation and get all that done by just the stereo. ... "
" ... Love the bluetooth option on this I use it all the time! ... "
" ... Bluetooth is an easy setup that took under a minute. ... "
Marketplace
13boss, thank, shipping, picture, costs
+54%
-46%
" ... Here is a picture I took after I hooked it up. ... "
" ... I got it three days late but it was shorthand the wait. ... Thank u Amazon KB. ... "
" ... But I will say amazon handled the first one flawlessly. ... "
" ... All items shown in picture and description were found neatly wrapped in its own plastic. ... "
" ... Product came quickly. ... "
" ... Very satisfied, thank you. ... "
" ... Can't wait till tomorrow. ... "
Delivery
12came, shipping, arrived, shipped, returned
+75%
-25%
" ... Finally got my package. ... "
" ... Product came quickly. ... "
" ... Yes it met expectations and arrived on time with no damage. ... "
" ... We are getting it installedxin his truck tomorrow. ... "
" ... Fast Shipping, Item as described! ... "
Volume
11loud, turn, knob, boss, whenever
+36%
-64%
" ... The volume digits were either too loud or not loud enough and didn't have a really good range at all. ... "
" ... Does not have much volume. ... "
" ... It's louder than most but there are a few cons. ... "
" ... My stereo has a defect whenever I turn off my car and turn it on does not turn on the stereo . ... "
" ... Also, the volume was WAY to hard to manage. ... "
" ... The second unit worked but at max volume (40) was not loud at all. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 7.62 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
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