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Head unit opinions
I'm thinking about upgrading my head unit. I'm debating between a few. Just curious as to what other people've done. I want something with a 6.5-7 inch monitor and Nav. capable. I was looking at Alpine IVA-D100, Alpine IVA-W200, Alpine IVA-D310.
Main requirements are:
6.5-7 inch monitor
iPod compatible
Nav ccompatible
DVD compatible would be nice
Satalite ready (Pref. Sirius)
MP3/WMA ready
Any input would be great. If you have pics that would be helpful as well.
Main requirements are:
6.5-7 inch monitor
iPod compatible
Nav ccompatible
DVD compatible would be nice
Satalite ready (Pref. Sirius)
MP3/WMA ready
Any input would be great. If you have pics that would be helpful as well.
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they have that new double din radio bezel on here (evom) somewhere that also relocates the hvac controls to the pocket below the radio. so if you did that, you could go with the pioneer d1 or the kenwood excelon double din. those would meet all your requirements without the need for a flip out screen
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Originally Posted by EvilBlueEvo8
they have that new double din radio bezel on here (evom) somewhere that also relocates the hvac controls to the pocket below the radio. so if you did that, you could go with the pioneer d1 or the kenwood excelon double din. those would meet all your requirements without the need for a flip out screen
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Originally Posted by wickedpapercut
buy my apline 9833 :-p it has ipod capability ..plays mp3..
As far as what i have seen, i agree with alpine on having the best ipod control. However, i am somewhat dissappointed with their new units, excluding a few. Eclipse has my vote for this springs models, but not the fanciest Ipod control, but does the job well and sounds great.
About the DD kit for our cars, the Z1 is incredible from pioneer. Blue tooth and voice commands are the biggest things to list. The D1 beware does not have a DVD player, but the z1 does.
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Originally Posted by Traitor
I'm thinking about upgrading my head unit. I'm debating between a few. Just curious as to what other people've done. I want something with a 6.5-7 inch monitor and Nav. capable. I was looking at Alpine IVA-D100, Alpine IVA-W200, Alpine IVA-D310.
Main requirements are:
6.5-7 inch monitor
iPod compatible
Nav ccompatible
DVD compatible would be nice
Satalite ready (Pref. Sirius)
MP3/WMA ready
Any input would be great. If you have pics that would be helpful as well.
Main requirements are:
6.5-7 inch monitor
iPod compatible
Nav ccompatible
DVD compatible would be nice
Satalite ready (Pref. Sirius)
MP3/WMA ready
Any input would be great. If you have pics that would be helpful as well.
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I have the Jensen 9510. now I know what you're thinking. But for $500 you get CD/MP3/DVD playback all in 1 single din unit with a electronic flip out screen that 1.15 megapixel! I have had my unit hooked up to my SSL setup and it sounds awesome. I don't want to spend too much in car audio and the stock speakers aren't that bad, so now I can play MP3's at least and watch DVD's (not while driving) and it cost me a fraction of the higher end units with a good resolution monitor.
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Originally Posted by stingerbtry
I just installed the IVA-D310 today with sirius and navigation and I love it so far. I am having some weird issues with the nav calibration but I'm sure i'll hammer that out once I have a chance to look at all of the manuals etc. The install was a bear along with the nav unit but it' an awesome setup once it's done. Bypassing the video safety thing was a breeze and everything head unit-wise works awesome. I highly recommend it.
Speakers are going to be a challenge I think though. Anyone know how to get the tweeters out of the A pillars? Do you just 'pop' off the A pillar and can get access to it that way?
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Originally Posted by Traitor
What made you chose D310 as opposed to D100? They're very similar but D100 is a little cheaper and more recent? Just curious. I would be doing install with my dad to bypass the video safety thing. I'll be installing everything myself (Unless friend wants to do it at Best buy where he works) and speakers.
Speakers are going to be a challenge I think though. Anyone know how to get the tweeters out of the A pillars? Do you just 'pop' off the A pillar and can get access to it that way?
Speakers are going to be a challenge I think though. Anyone know how to get the tweeters out of the A pillars? Do you just 'pop' off the A pillar and can get access to it that way?
"Combine this unit with any of the following Alpine products, allowing you to build your own, perfect system: IVA-D310, IVA-D901, CVA-1014, TME-M770, TME-M710, VPA-B211A."