What double din head unit should I buy?

pty370z · 01-19-2010, 09:36 PM

JVC is awesome and it's really underestimated... I have a JVC on the car I used to drive (my sister owns it now) and it works great..!!

I also have that JVC I recommended (KW-AVX820) sitting in my room waiting for a freakin' adapter so I can install it on my Touring 370Z...

Crappy Bose systems.... But that aside, again, JVC, two thumbs up...

WICKED_GRIN · 01-20-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

actually pioneer released their new line up at CES.... 4200, 3200, etc. might do the 3200 instead on the G. it can now take SD cards which is very convenient.

Thanks, I’ll have to check out the new lineup. I like having a SD card slot, I could mix up some tunes on my laptop and transfer them to the SD for a mood moment! That would be so convenient!

WICKED_GRIN · 01-20-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

yup i just saw that posted today, should make life super easy, especially if you organize everything into folders. that's how i have my cd's broken down on a dvd disc of mp3's

You know, I totally agree with you! SD cards are so inexpensive today. I wonder if this will allow showing photos and movies etc.?

WICKED_GRIN · 01-20-2010, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Wicked CAS

I don't meanto beat a dead horse, But Realy if you can afford it gowith the DNX9960 get in the pre-order and you can always cancel it if you change your mind. You might get some free stuff for your car in the mean time.

DNX9960 will do Voice commands like the 9160 used to.
As Bigaudiofanat pointed out, It has 3X5Vpreouts meaning 3 Pairs of Outsputs.
This unit has a very advanced i-Pod control with the Album art search option.
That to me alone is worth the difference.
Not to mention GARMIN Nav is unbeatable. Specialy with the lane change assist and junction info. Navteq traffic is alos now built in to the DNX9960. You also get exclusive 3D mapping for major cities.

Thanks, the features on the new Excelon sound really impressive! Do you know if it has a SD card slot and Pandora? This would be a big plus!
I would like to mention that I’m uncomfortable about pre-ordering!
Remember John at Spawn!!

WICKED_GRIN · 01-20-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pty370z

JVC is awesome and it's really underestimated... I have a JVC on the car I used to drive (my sister owns it now) and it works great..!!

I also have that JVC I recommended (KW-AVX820) sitting in my room waiting for a freakin' adapter so I can install it on my Touring 370Z...

Crappy Bose systems.... But that aside, again, JVC, two thumbs up...

Thanks vipor and pty370z. l read about the JVC KW-NX7000BT and it looks impressive! I like the fact it has a SD card slot. This makes it very versatile. I only wished it had Pandora! I might have to accept the fact of buying a head unit w/o Pandora! Maybe more units will be released soon with all the features I’m looking for before my new car arrives!

HKYStormFront · 01-20-2010, 09:35 AM

if you have an internet phone you can open pandora on there, then headphone-jack it in. that's what i'm gonna do with my Droid in my truck. pandora is definitely FTW, although i can see cars incorporating pandora into factory stereo's in the near future, i don't know about aftermarket equipment.

HKYStormFront · 01-20-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

You know, I totally agree with you! SD cards are so inexpensive today. I wonder if this will allow showing photos and movies etc.?

depends on how they set the system up, i could only speculate at this point. i know my player will play divx files burned onto a dvd and it will open images if i am trying to change my desktop image (i tooled around with that for a while and ended up finding a "factory" desktop i liked better due to the buttons covering most of it anyway). but with the new decks being more multimedia and having no disc drive at all, i'm sure there will be some way to open pictures if nothing else, to skin the desktop screen

SlikNik · 01-20-2010, 04:08 PM

The Eclipse Avn 726 is a nice head unit as well. 3 sets of 5v preouts
Very fast loading
3d navigation in major cities, I love it
The blue tooth audio synched with my phone plays mp3's fanatastic
7"video screen is awesome, very bright and clear
ipod compatible ( need to order special cable to play video)
HD radio optional
Sat radio optional ( I added for like 100 bucks)
dvd player
Best part is it can be purchased for around 900 bucks right now online.

only negative I would give it is the fm reception isn't great in my unit. Could be something with my antenna adapter, but I don't really care because I never listen to it.

Sirius Sat.cds/mp3's

WICKED_GRIN · 01-21-2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SlikNik

The Eclipse Avn 726 is a nice head unit as well. 3 sets of 5v preouts
Very fast loading
3d navigation in major cities, I love it
The blue tooth audio synched with my phone plays mp3's fanatastic
7"video screen is awesome, very bright and clear
ipod compatible ( need to order special cable to play video)
HD radio optional
Sat radio optional ( I added for like 100 bucks)
dvd player
Best part is it can be purchased for around 900 bucks right now online.

only negative I would give it is the fm reception isn't great in my unit. Could be something with my antenna adapter, but I don't really care because I never listen to it.

Sirius Sat.cds/mp3's

Thanks SlikNik. I’ve read some great reviews on the Eclipse, especially the AVN726E. I was originally thinking about this head unit and the Avic-Z110BT. Then the Avic-X920BT arrived and now I thinking about buying this head unit because it has Pandora and a SD card slot for additional versatility. I also like the fact it is a fixed, non motorized LCD screen. If anyone has listened to Pandora, you’ll know what I mean! It’s incredible!! The one think that concerns me about the Pioneer Avic series is that it was stated on this forum it has reliability problems. Does anyone know what specific reliability problems it has? Since the Avic-X920 is a new unit, maybe all the problems have been fixed. One of my friends has the Avic-X910 in his Z3 and has no issues at all. In fact it looks and sounds great.

WICKED_GRIN · 01-21-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SlikNik

The Eclipse Avn 726 is a nice head unit as well. 3 sets of 5v preouts
Very fast loading
3d navigation in major cities, I love it
The blue tooth audio synched with my phone plays mp3's fanatastic
7"video screen is awesome, very bright and clear
ipod compatible ( need to order special cable to play video)
HD radio optional
Sat radio optional ( I added for like 100 bucks)
dvd player
Best part is it can be purchased for around 900 bucks right now online.

only negative I would give it is the fm reception isn't great in my unit. Could be something with my antenna adapter, but I don't really care because I never listen to it.

Sirius Sat.cds/mp3's

I forgot to mention that Eclipse is leaving the car electronics aftermarket after a run of 21 years!

WICKED_GRIN · 01-21-2010, 07:34 PM

I would like to ask everyone if they ever had any problems with the Pioneer’s Avic series. I’m looking for a double din head unit and it appears Pioneer has most if not all the features I’m looking for. I did read some negative comments in this Forum which stated Pioneer was unreliable and had poor quality. Is this true? What kind of problems? I don’t want to buy a lemon!

bigaudiofanat · 01-21-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

Thanks, I’ll have to check out the new lineup. I like having a SD card slot, I could mix up some tunes on my laptop and transfer them to the SD for a mood moment! That would be so convenient!

Or you could simply use a ipod or a usb thumb drive just as easy. Actually I would prefer the ipod route that would be easier to have play lists and keep favorites. Also would allow you to tag music you hear on the radio.

bigaudiofanat · 01-21-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

Thanks SlikNik. I’ve read some great reviews on the Eclipse, especially the AVN726E. I was originally thinking about this head unit and the Avic-Z110BT. Then the Avic-X920BT arrived and now I thinking about buying this head unit because it has Pandora and a SD card slot for additional versatility. I also like the fact it is a fixed, non motorized LCD screen. If anyone has listened to Pandora, you’ll know what I mean! It’s incredible!! The one think that concerns me about the Pioneer Avic series is that it was stated on this forum it has reliability problems. Does anyone know what specific reliability problems it has? Since the Avic-X920 is a new unit, maybe all the problems have been fixed. One of my friends has the Avic-X910 in his Z3 and has no issues at all. In fact it looks and sounds great.

Pioneer from what I have seen and installed almost all have problems. I have seen the fallowing with all different models. CD's stop ejecting, ipod cables going bad within the first few days, screens going bad, motorized faces going bad, internal amps failing, alternator noise because of the internal pico fuse blowing and so on. Yes people do have luck and say they are reliable but from what I have seen in the past 2 years I am not impressed with where they are going. Just my .02 but I would stay away from them.

WICKED_GRIN · 01-21-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Or you could simply use a ipod or a usb thumb drive just as easy. Actually I would prefer the ipod route that would be easier to have play lists and keep favorites. Also would allow you to tag music you hear on the radio.

Thanks bigaudiofanat. I have the 32GB iPod touch that I would connect to the head unit. One of the features I’m looking for is voice-activated controls of my iPod and iPhone. Another feature I want is iTunes HD Radio Tagging. A friend of mine has it in his Z3 and its awesome! I need the SD option because my co-workers are always mixing and sharing music and it adds flexibility in addition to the USB.

WICKED_GRIN · 01-21-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Pioneer from what I have seen and installed almost all have problems. I have seen the fallowing with all different models. CD's stop ejecting, ipod cables going bad within the first few days, screens going bad, motorized faces going bad, internal amps failing, alternator noise because of the internal pico fuse blowing and so on. Yes people do have luck and say they are reliable but from what I have seen in the past 2 years I am not impressed with where they are going. Just my .02 but I would stay away from them.

Thanks bigaudiofanat. Are any of these problems associated with the newer Avic series? Do you remember which models? I have two friends who have the Avic-X910 and the Avic-F700. They have no problems or issues. You mentioned problems with the motorized face, this is one of the reasons why I’m looking for a non-motorized face! I figured the less moving parts you have the better. I once bought a highly recommended home CD player and it broke down one month beyond the warranty period! I never want anything like that to ever happen again if you know what I mean!!

Are there any other Forum members besides bigaudiofanat that have these types of problems with Pioneer? If so, which models?

01-19-2010, 09:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
pty370z Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Panama City, Panama Posts: 654 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 17	JVC is awesome and it's really underestimated... I have a JVC on the car I used to drive (my sister owns it now) and it works great..!! I also have that JVC I recommended (KW-AVX820) sitting in my room waiting for a freakin' adapter so I can install it on my Touring 370Z... Crappy Bose systems.... But that aside, again, JVC, two thumbs up... __________________ 2010 Solid Red 370Z * *Touring-Sport-6MT Black Interior Performance:** STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK

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HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	if you have an internet phone you can open pandora on there, then headphone-jack it in. that's what i'm gonna do with my Droid in my truck. pandora is definitely FTW, although i can see cars incorporating pandora into factory stereo's in the near future, i don't know about aftermarket equipment. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	The Eclipse Avn 726 is a nice head unit as well. 3 sets of 5v preouts Very fast loading 3d navigation in major cities, I love it The blue tooth audio synched with my phone plays mp3's fanatastic 7"video screen is awesome, very bright and clear ipod compatible ( need to order special cable to play video) HD radio optional Sat radio optional ( I added for like 100 bucks) dvd player Best part is it can be purchased for around 900 bucks right now online. only negative I would give it is the fm reception isn't great in my unit. Could be something with my antenna adapter, but I don't really care because I never listen to it. Sirius Sat.cds/mp3's __________________ Enjoy my Audio Install Videos. http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...ll-videos.html

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WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	I would like to ask everyone if they ever had any problems with the Pioneer’s Avic series. I’m looking for a double din head unit and it appears Pioneer has most if not all the features I’m looking for. I did read some negative comments in this Forum which stated Pioneer was unreliable and had poor quality. Is this true? What kind of problems? I don’t want to buy a lemon!