The Kenwood KDC-1028's price tag may say "entry-level," but this CD receiver's simply loaded with features! It all starts with the bright, two-color display on its detachable face, which is easy to read, even in sunlight. The rotary encoder helps make system adjustments a breeze.

Oh, and your music will sound fantastic, thanks in large part to the four-way high power (22 watts x 4 RMS). To get the tone just right, you can dive into the System Q Sound Control, which offers six preset EQ curves plus bass, treble, and midrange adjustability. For even more power, you can connect external amplifiers to the two sets of preamp outputs.