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Time For A New Head Unit

rs44me

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I have been looking for a while and my eclipse is starting to frustrate me(when plaing from usb it swithes back to radio when you turn the car off). I am chasing a double din with GPS, DVD & USB playability.

I have seen the Clarion NX509A at soundmaster for $800.

If there is anything better in my price range($800-$1000) please let me know, im about to take the plunge

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  • 4 weeks later...
rs44me Apprentice

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Thanks for the replies.

I have not found much out there with gps under a grand, all suggestions are welcome.

I have seen the JVC KWAVX746NAV within my budget aswell as a SONY.

I would like to buy one this week.

  • 2 weeks later...
iseekool Veteran

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Ive found my new head unit

Just waiting for it to come in.

Im going a bit above budget with a Blau new york 800.

Thanks for the replies

Yep. I'm in the same situation - I too bought a Blaupunkt NY 800, still waiting for mine too. Spec wise it seems like a pretty cool system.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/378613-blaupunkt-new-york-800-or-clarion-vx401a/

  • 1 month later...
rs44me Apprentice

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I have got the new head unit and its installation time..

I opened the box and i think i need a pro. I have done quite a few before but this car is my other baby and i dont want to get it wrong.

If anyone knows a good installer on the central coast (nsw) let me know.

I just need a basic install using existing setup and exchanging my single din for a double din with gps

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I have got the new head unit and its installation time..

I opened the box and i think i need a pro. I have done quite a few before but this car is my other baby and i dont want to get it wrong.

If anyone knows a good installer on the central coast (nsw) let me know.

I just need a basic install using existing setup and exchanging my single din for a double din with gps

leeroys car audio cardiff. google that .

  • 6 months later...
rs44me Apprentice

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Head unit and new ecu have been in for a while now and its time to update the front speakers and get a 4 channel amp.

The blau looks the goods but sound is a bit poor

I listen to all types of music from rammsten to radiohead

All the wiring is there from the previous owner so hoping to get a quality sound for about $5-600?

Any advice is welcome and acted apon

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