Best Flip out Single din?

Jeffblue · 12-04-2011, 01:24 PM

I want to upgrade the audio system in my '94 300zx. currently i have my nonfuctioning stock bose deck/speakers. Aside from speakers/amp/sub etc, i obviously will be upgrading the headunit. I'm trying to weigh my options as far as which type of unit to get (single, double, single din with flip out screen). Since ideally i'd like to get something with navigation it seems like double din or flip out is likely what will get. So what are some good units in the 500-1k price range. Single din flip out would probably be the easiest choice for me because, if you see my dash setup below, my gauges and stuff are all there and in order to fit a double din headunit i'd need to both relocate, and do some cutting/modifying of the center panel.

so yea, what are some good double din/single din flip out units with navigation/blutooth audio/ipod connectivity?

Thanks

theDreamer · 12-04-2011, 01:47 PM

One of my friends had an older pioneer flip up and it worked well, I honestly have been looking into some for my Silvia (have a similar setup with gauges below and need a bigger screen). It seems they are going away though with more cars supporting full double dins the idea of a flip up is not needed.
The one thing I have found is some have 'nav' options but you pay extra for an external unit which adds more to the cost.

Jeffblue · 12-04-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

One of my friends had an older pioneer flip up and it worked well, I honestly have been looking into some for my Silvia (have a similar setup with gauges below and need a bigger screen). It seems they are going away though with more cars supporting full double dins the idea of a flip up is not needed.
The one thing I have found is some have 'nav' options but you pay extra for an external unit which adds more to the cost.

yea i noticed that as well with the extra add ons. However, are the flip ups cheesy or do they feel flimsy at all or are they pretty solid?

theDreamer · 12-04-2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

yea i noticed that as well with the extra add ons. However, are the flip ups cheesy or do they feel flimsy at all or are they pretty solid?

The old one seemed a bit flimsy but was fairly strong.
The only thing about flip up is, will it be up 100% of the time, then why not just get the double din and rework the other gauges? Or just get a single din and forgo having the navigation.

eastwest2300 · 12-04-2011, 08:14 PM

I had a single din flip out nav system it was pioneer AVIC N-2, bought from best buy, it was a good unit, it finally pooped on me, and thats after having it serviced several times, luckily I had the warranty. If I could do it all over again, I woulda gone with a double din unit that has nav built in, look at the Kenwoods.

bigaudiofanat · 12-04-2011, 11:22 PM

X2 on kenwood or alpine even a older eclipse

Jeffblue · 12-05-2011, 12:00 AM

i think i might actually go with a single din after all, and just keep it single. I dont really need navigation in this car. So as far as single din options are concerned, what should i go with? right now i'm looking at these two... any others?

Alpine IDA-X305S

or the pioner mvh-p8200BT.

eastwest2300 · 12-05-2011, 01:14 AM

I just recently bought a Kenwood Excelon and I love it.. I'd recommend Kenwood.

Jeffblue · 12-05-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

I just recently bought a Kenwood Excelon and I love it.. I'd recommend Kenwood.

i was looking at that took. the KDC-X995. Does that have bluetooth and pandora etc already included? you don't need external accessories like on the alpine? How is the glare? it looks like from some reviews that glare is kind of an issue on that unit.

bigaudiofanat · 12-05-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

i was looking at that took. the KDC-X995. Does that have bluetooth and pandora etc already included? you don't need external accessories like on the alpine? How is the glare? it looks like from some reviews that glare is kind of an issue on that unit.

They are both good units, the alpine is going to give you more control over your ipod and iphone where they are made to control them. The kenwoods have a slower interface from what I have seen.

Jeffblue · 12-05-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

They are both good units, the alpine is going to give you more control over your ipod and iphone where they are made to control them. The kenwoods have a slower interface from what I have seen.

thanks Matt... hmm well since i will be primarily using my ipod through this, should i go with the alpine or the pioneer?

i sent you an email btw... what do you think i should go for as far as amp/speakers/sub. Im just looking for something that sounds good.... and tbh i'm the kind of guy that thought the bose system in the 370z sounded good enough. i'm not THAT picky... but obviously this 1994 bose crap isn't going to cut it.

or do i not actually need an amp?

bigaudiofanat · 12-05-2011, 01:45 PM

Alpine over pioneer any day in my book. And will get back to your email soon.

Jeffblue · 12-05-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Alpine over pioneer any day in my book. And will get back to your email soon.

thanks a lot. Yea that alpine Alpine iDA-X305 unit is looking really good to me now

eastwest2300 · 12-05-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Alpine over pioneer any day in my book. And will get back to your email soon.

Matt, doesnt like Pioneer though.

eastwest2300 · 12-06-2011, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Summer001

My friend spent about $490 on a single din dvd.So far so good.It isn't a famous brand one but it has GPS/USB port and one year warranty.

Which one did he get?

12-04-2011, 01:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	Best Flip out Single din? I want to upgrade the audio system in my '94 300zx. currently i have my nonfuctioning stock bose deck/speakers. Aside from speakers/amp/sub etc, i obviously will be upgrading the headunit. I'm trying to weigh my options as far as which type of unit to get (single, double, single din with flip out screen). Since ideally i'd like to get something with navigation it seems like double din or flip out is likely what will get. So what are some good units in the 500-1k price range. Single din flip out would probably be the easiest choice for me because, if you see my dash setup below, my gauges and stuff are all there and in order to fit a double din headunit i'd need to both relocate, and do some cutting/modifying of the center panel. so yea, what are some good double din/single din flip out units with navigation/blutooth audio/ipod connectivity? Thanks

12-04-2011, 01:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	One of my friends had an older pioneer flip up and it worked well, I honestly have been looking into some for my Silvia (have a similar setup with gauges below and need a bigger screen). It seems they are going away though with more cars supporting full double dins the idea of a flip up is not needed. The one thing I have found is some have 'nav' options but you pay extra for an external unit which adds more to the cost. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-04-2011, 08:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I had a single din flip out nav system it was pioneer AVIC N-2, bought from best buy, it was a good unit, it finally pooped on me, and thats after having it serviced several times, luckily I had the warranty. If I could do it all over again, I woulda gone with a double din unit that has nav built in, look at the Kenwoods. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-04-2011, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	X2 on kenwood or alpine even a older eclipse __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

12-05-2011, 01:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	I just recently bought a Kenwood Excelon and I love it.. I'd recommend Kenwood. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

12-05-2011, 12:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	i think i might actually go with a single din after all, and just keep it single. I dont really need navigation in this car. So as far as single din options are concerned, what should i go with? right now i'm looking at these two... any others? Alpine IDA-X305S or the pioner mvh-p8200BT.

12-05-2011, 01:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Alpine over pioneer any day in my book. And will get back to your email soon. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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