Double Din Dvd

[sonnyQ]

Couldn't find a suitable thread for this, which was a bit surprising.

So, I am sick of the single din sony rubbish in the line and am looking at a good double din screen to take its place. I guess minimum features would be;

- DVD playback

- Blutooth (for handsfree phone and streaming)

- USB (preferably front mounted)

- GOOD touch interface

Optional

- SD card

- Navigation

- min. 5V pre-out

Looking in the price range of as cheap as possible atm. Have had my dash at big sound systems in my previous two cars..

Something like this maybe? http://www.ryda.com.au/Philips-CED1700-In-Dash-DVD-Bluetooth-Monitor-p/ced1700.htm

Anyone have a double din installed or have any recommendations? Anything I need to consider when installing one of these into the car?

[Carbon 34]

Couldn't find a suitable thread for this, which was a bit surprising.

So, I am sick of the single din sony rubbish in the line and am looking at a good double din screen to take its place. I guess minimum features would be;

- DVD playback

- Blutooth (for handsfree phone and streaming)

- USB (preferably front mounted)

- GOOD touch interface

Optional

- SD card

- Navigation

- min. 5V pre-out

Looking in the price range of as cheap as possible atm. Have had my dash at big sound systems in my previous two cars..

Something like this maybe? http://www.ryda.com....r-p/ced1700.htm

Anyone have a double din installed or have any recommendations? Anything I need to consider when installing one of these into the car?

not asking for much are you..lol

that unit isn't recommended

I would look at the big brands, Pioneer, Alpine, Clarion, but navigation is going to cost you a fair whack pushes you over a grand in most cases . what your describing is a eblow radio(under 500), which is fine but won't perform these tricks exactly,

I use a Audiocontrol overdrive to push my signal up, to 13volts per RCA channel instead of the aftermarket radio output.and it maintains that thru all the processors to the amps. each item has signal clipping meters on them.

depending on your current setup you may need additional parts, to reconfigure dash. a/c etc.

and dont expect the radio trim rings to fit right, not many do.

get a pro to install it if you want it done right, where are you located , and I take it its a R34 , dash photo ?

[sonnyQ]

hey mate, thanks for the reply.

I had a peep at JB/wow the other day and have pretty much ruled out nav lol. I was mislead, not knowing the 'Nav' option actually requires a heftily price external nav unit.

Will definitely be getting a pro to install and still want my must haves (bluetooth, usb etc). I am located near twmba, but would travel to Bris for the right deal. Any recommendations for around $500? Will take some dash pics if needed, but its just the stock 98 R34 GTT dash with din pocket.

Cheers

[Carbon 34]

give chris a call , down in brissy, I'm sure he could try to find you something to suit and he is a pro installer.

Audio Express,chris rogers

[TUFF_350]

Im currently awaiting one of these to arrive: http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/p_24672_Pioneer_AVH-P3200BT.aspx

Ticks all your boxes bar nav, as you said thats alot more costly exercise. All up was a touch under $400 delivered.

[sonnyQ]

wow that's pretty damn cheap, definitely something to think about. let me know how you go with it, have you pruchased from them before?

no streaming though

[Mr Eps]

have you checked out the alpine W407 ??

[nicr4wks]

Older model brand name units seem to go much cheaper over in the US than they do locally, but a question sapphiregraphics might have the answer to, how different is the US FM band to ours? Are we likely to miss out on any stations by buying a US headunit?

[sonnyQ]

w407 is a bit more than I wanted to spend.

info about the radio stations would be good...

[Mr Eps]

Get an fm expander duh!!

20 bucks from jaycar..

Failing that many alpine units have a seigneurs you can set the badnwidth to

And how you mean out of your price range sonny q?

It's <$400 delivered to your door with our exchange rate..

Down side is that it's mechless

[sonnyQ]

And how you mean out of your price range sonny q?

It's <$400 delivered to your door with our exchange rate..

Down side is that it's mechless

link

that's from os of course?

[TUFF_350]

Older model brand name units seem to go much cheaper over in the US than they do locally, but a question sapphiregraphics might have the answer to, how different is the US FM band to ours? Are we likely to miss out on any stations by buying a US headunit?

I checked with the company before i purchased, our frequencies are on par unlike the Japanese ones. Thats why i took the plunge

Edited April 21, 2011 by TUFF_350

[Carbon 34]

Older model brand name units seem to go much cheaper over in the US than they do locally, but a question sapphiregraphics might have the answer to, how different is the US FM band to ours? Are we likely to miss out on any stations by buying a US headunit?

the bands are the same, the jap radio freq, differ but the sat, nav wont work(in most cases ) , neither will the siruis sat, radio or pandora program for iphone .and warranty is voided , radios no, but with the dollar being so high now amps, subs etc could be way cheaper.

its going to put a pressure on local shops to drop prices as well, so shop around.

Edited April 21, 2011 by sapphiregraphics

[Mr Eps]

sonny q sorry about that useless post i just did - i was typing it on my ipod and it died halfway thru... hence that mega typo...

"Failing that many alpine units have a seigneurs you can set the badnwidth to"

^^^what!?!?!?!

ANYWAY

i'll continue what i was saying...

downside of the alpine W407 is:

it's mechless - meaning there's no CD player, no DVD player.. etc etc... it's purely digital. meaning it works only with USB connection or bluetooth

up side of the alpine W407 is:

it's mechless - meaning there's no CD player, no DVD player.. etc etc... it's purely digital. meaning it works only with USB connection or bluetooth

...which means...

no more CDs sitting in your:

centre console

glovebox

that window visor thing that your relative bought you for xmas two years ago that holds 5 cds which you're too worried to throw out in case they say something

under your chair

on your floor

in your boot

it also means there's no more unlabelled fkn blue coloured non descript CDRs that you find around that you have no idea what they are and you wonder what's on it only to find out that it's the fkn foo fighters - which is annoying cos you dont even know why you even HAVE The foo fighters cos you hate them. and you wonder how the fk your car keeps re-spawning these foo fighters cds cos you SWEAR that everytime you find it - you chuck it out the window

and yet every time you find a fkn blue coloured non labelled CDR you can bet your bottom dollar that you hear the buttery drawl of Dave Grohl singing long road to ruin

where was i.

oh yeah

no more fkn cds everywhere

you just have an iPod / iphone that you can plug it in stealth styles and just control your entire music library using the deck. cool huh. same goes with all your movies too!

the best part about it is that you'll have an ipod / iphone to carry with you for games / emails / music etc

linque...

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_20622_Alpine-iXA-W407.html

Troy - while i agree that it's good to support local business and everything of that nature.. that particular unit is $400 AUD delivered.

that includes:

head unit

wiring harness to suit your car so it's plug n thug

din frame

mounting kit

to buy that unit in australia is special order for $1400 through alpine - that's not including the bits n bobs

...so while i like protecting australias industry... for once - - - i say just protect yourself! we've spent YEARS with our dollar matching 65 US cents, why not have some fun while the dollar is at $1.06!!!!

the world ends in 2012 anyway

[nicr4wks]

the world ends in 2012 anyway

21st april 2011, Skynet takes over today!

I saw your thread in the WA section about that unit, looks the goods. I ditched cd's years a go so driveless doesn't bother me, I am however currently short the required $400

[Mr Eps]

haha sucked in!!! you not ballin!!!

and what you mean skynet takes over today? whats that mean???

apparently to get the best quality audio from the W407 you need to get the umm

...IMPRINT sound quandmodulifier space capacitor

which is about $100 exrtra - but this reviewer says:

"This unit is just simply amazing.. I installed it on my X100 deck yesterday and WOW. The difference in the quality of the sound is like night and day. Much more clear.. The pre-out are a much higher voltage. There are hundreds of setting, including timing correction for perfectly tune you system... This is by far the most important purchase on my system"

and to all doubters of warranty:

Alpine products are warranted solely by Sonic Electronix, Inc. under the same period and terms as the original Alpine warranty. Sonic Electronix is not an Authorized Alpine Dealer and Alpine requires all merchandise purchased by Sonic Electronix customers to be returned solely to Sonic Electronix. Alpine products are also covered by our Standard Return Policy for returns on exchanges or refunds within 30 days from the date of purchase.

^^^probably not worth the pixels it's read off - but still... it's there

[nicr4wks]

Skynet, Terminator, ya dig?

Current Alpine has some of the imprint features built in, it's nice but not a necessity. Hundred bux for the module aint bad tho.

[Mr Eps]

is that $400 in your pocket or are you just happeh to see meh

TRICK QUESTION. YOU DONT HAVE $400!!!!!!

[sonnyQ]

I liked the part about no CD's the best. Couldn't find anything about bluetooth music streaming though?

Think I will let you get yours and see the results anyway

oh and terminator....epic movies (except T3 but it did have that blondie)

[Mr Eps]

it literally streams bluetooth off your iphone / ipod

wireless connection styles yo

but i owuld assume for best audio quality - it's best to just plug it in

and yes you can make / receive calls from the unit too