Just wanted to let everyone know Brian is a great seller. I bought the CP72 but it came to me with a Panny single disc remote. I thought I was screwed. I emailed Brian and he contacted a guy from a previous sale of a XP30 who had the multidisc remote. Brian paid for shipping for the remote...
I have a HK AVR20II PL receiver w/remote, Polk Monitor bookshelf speakers (tweeter+6.5"), a JBL SC305 center channel, and an older Technics 5CD changer. I am located in Mesa.
"Unfortunately the cost/performance ratio associated with upgrading a wife is astronomical." LOL I would buy a small set of speaker for front stage and center - cheap off here or ebay and a 5.1 reciever. Total should be $200-250 if on a budget. Also you can do one this month and one next...
I have a V1 and love it. But with any radar detector - you have to learn how to use it. I have seen guys barreling dow the hwy with no one leading them to set off the instant guns that cops have and they are surprised when a cop pulls out and catches them speeding. jus my two cents