double din head unit preference
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Topic: double din head unit preference
Posted By: whiterob
Subject: double din head unit preference
Date Posted: March 23, 2009 at 5:01 PM
I'm looking for a double head unit for my 2003 Jetta. When I say double din I mean one that has a screen not just a regular radio that is a double din size. I'm going to use my iPod the most so I need one that works well with it. Other then that I don't need anything special though I would like a touch screen.
Price range of $600 or less.
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Posted By: soundnsecurity
Date Posted: March 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM
you'd be hard pressed to find a double din that doesn't work with Ipod these days, with an adapter ofcourse. my friend just bought an eclipse 6000 series, not sure the exact model, for around that price. but it had navi too so you could probably find something for even less. personally i like the clarions iPod interface if thats what you are looking for.
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Posted By: alex1711
Date Posted: March 23, 2009 at 11:09 PM
I got this one from a website (supposedly $1000 off the regular price). Don't know if that's the true price, but after comparison, it's the best deal I could find anywhere. Works great. It's an Eclipse.
https://www......com/item_15381_Eclipse+AVN52D+-+AVN5510.html
Posted By: alex1711
Date Posted: March 23, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Whoops here's the site:
https://www......com/item_15381_Eclipse+AVN52D+-+AVN5510.html
Posted By: alex1711
Date Posted: March 23, 2009 at 11:15 PM
well it's screwed but good luck it's the Eclipse AVN52D / AVN5510.
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: March 24, 2009 at 2:10 AM
The Alpine 505 will do all that, as well... While it is quite a distance from your 600 dollar budget, my W205 wouldn't be. I've truly babied it, and I am looking to upgrade. PM me if you're interested, and we can maybe work out some details?
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It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
Posted By: jmsounds
Date Posted: March 24, 2009 at 3:17 PM
jvc makes a peice kwavx820 i like jvc alot it has everything but nav the best thing is detachable face it's around the price range you are looking for take a look and good luck finding what you're looking for
Posted By: 12vltfrk
Date Posted: March 24, 2009 at 8:50 PM
hello! im new here, love the site, well ne way i enjoy my vm9022 by jensen, great price and great features.i have this head unit along with the nav 101.I won this in a contest from car audio and electronics mag back in dec of 08. I was in direct contact with the editor Ben Oh and was was going to be in the mag with the products i won,but now that the mag has folded i dont know were to go now? but ne way i just love the unit( not cus it was free or i have to say that)
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car audio is cool
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: March 24, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Do you need GPS navigation or not? Alex1711, you bought a 3 year old model, I would hope that it is a deal.... ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: whiterob
Date Posted: March 25, 2009 at 1:08 PM
I don't need GPS, it is a plus but definitely not a requirement.
No offense 12vltfrk, but Jensen is not a brand I would consider buying. I haven't used any of their newer models but I use to sell them among other brands and never liked their products. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Posted By: whiterob
Date Posted: March 25, 2009 at 3:35 PM
haemphyst wrote:
The Alpine 505 will do all that, as well... While it is quite a distance from your 600 dollar budget, my W205 wouldn't be. I've truly babied it, and I am looking to upgrade. PM me if you're interested, and we can maybe work out some details?
Thanks for the offer, I may be interested. I tried to PM you put your mailbox was full.
It may be a little while before I actually purchase a unit. I'm just kind of exploring what is out there. If you PM me and let me know what you are looking for as far as price I would appreciate it.
Posted By: memfus_boi
Date Posted: March 25, 2009 at 5:12 PM
why dont u try the new pioneer avh-p3100dvd, its kinda cool and it had built in usb already. you can also add bluetooth, hd radio, and sat. radio if u like it, just go 2 pioneerelectronics.com
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If I'm to loud, then you're too old!!!
Posted By: memfus_boi
Date Posted: March 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM
memfus_boi wrote:
why dont u try the new pioneer avh-p3100dvd, its kinda cool and it had built in usb already. you can also add bluetooth, hd radio, and sat. radio if u like it, just go 2 pioneerelectronics.com
plus i think the price on it is about 350 or 400 msrp, so you might it cheaper else where ------------- If I'm to loud, then you're too old!!!
Posted By: whiterob
Date Posted: March 28, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Okay, I narrowed it down a little bit and I am currently looking at a couple of models. What do you guys think about any of these units?
1) Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD
2) JVC KW-AVX720
3) Panasonic CQ-VW100U
The Panasonic is a little old but I can get a pretty good deal on it.
Is there any other models that you guys like? I am open for suggestions.
Posted By: memfus_boi
Date Posted: March 29, 2009 at 10:05 AM
i always been a pioneer fan
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If I'm to loud, then you're too old!!!
Posted By: cjay22584
Date Posted: April 02, 2009 at 3:19 AM
I don't know if you're a fan of Kenwood but I found a pretty good deal on this 2-DIN excelon. Online- good prices on i've bought a couple things from them. Check it out! https://www.online/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?Productid=19487
Posted By: cjay22584
Date Posted: April 02, 2009 at 3:56 AM
I don't know if you arre a fan of Kenwood but here is a pretty good deal on an Excelon 2-DIN. It is factory reconditioned but I have ordered two different head units from here that were and haven't had a problem. Hope this helps. https://www.online/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?Productid=19487
Posted By: saturnsubohio
Date Posted: April 06, 2009 at 4:09 PM
whiterob wrote:
Okay, I narrowed it down a little bit and I am currently looking at a couple of models. What do you guys think about any of these units?
1) Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD
2) JVC KW-AVX720
3) Panasonic CQ-VW100U
The Panasonic is a little old but I can get a pretty good deal on it.
Is there any other models that you guys like? I am open for suggestions.
I've been eye balling the Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD for a few weeks now, i've been hoping for someone to make a topic like this since mine was ignored.
I prefer the 7" screen for my 06 STI. ------------- 2006 WRX STI
Electrical Engineer
Ohio University Alumni
Posted By: whiterob
Date Posted: April 06, 2009 at 11:15 PM
saturnsubohio wrote:
I've been eye balling the Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD for a few weeks now, i've been hoping for someone to make a topic like this since mine was ignored.
I prefer the 7" screen for my 06 STI.
If you get it let me know how you like it. Now I am considering that unit now. I may be getting it soon. If so I will post a review about it if no one does so by then.
Posted By: saturnsubohio
Date Posted: April 07, 2009 at 6:26 PM
whiterob wrote:
saturnsubohio wrote:
I've been eye balling the Pioneer AVH-P4100DVD for a few weeks now, i've been hoping for someone to make a topic like this since mine was ignored.
I prefer the 7" screen for my 06 STI.
If you get it let me know how you like it. Now I am considering that unit now. I may be getting it soon. If so I will post a review about it if no one does so by then.
Will do, I'm currently away on business for about the next week and a half, so It will not be until then, if someone wouldnt mind PM'ing me some install tips for a dual DIN, if there is a "clamshell" type system or how it mounts to replace since they say no dash kit is required.
Thanks ------------- 2006 WRX STI
Electrical Engineer
Ohio University Alumni
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