Best in dash LCD
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Printed Date: May 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Topic: Best in dash LCD
Posted By: nismo350z
Subject: Best in dash LCD
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 12:19 AM
Hey guys im looking at two diffrent double-din receivers one being the
Eclipse AVN5495.
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or the Pioneer AVIC-Z1
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^^just click the z1
Which one would you guys buy and what reasons? I think the 24bit d/a on the eclipse might be the seller for me but let me know your thoughts
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Posted By: Hornshockey
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 12:36 AM
The features of both are pretty damn close to each other, as are the prices. The pioneer has a marginally larger screen: 7.0" vs 6.5" I haven't had much of a chance to sample eclipse's sound quality, but from everything I've gleaned from people I know and things I've read, eclipse is one of the best for that area.
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Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 8:58 AM
I would look at the new Nak unit as well..... ------------- Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 9:57 AM
I love pioneer but I would go with elcipse here. I find that the eclipse interface is easier to use and the sound quality is better with the elipse gear. Niether one would be a bad chaoice, but I think the eclipse is better. Also take kgerry's advice and check out the new Nakamichi piece. It is sure to be a nice one comming from that company.
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Posted By: nismo350z
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 10:53 AM
the only thing about the nak unit is it only has 2V pre-outs, also i get very good prices on both the eclipse unit and pioneer. between the two which one?
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM
Their both good. You'll be happy with either one.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 12:29 PM
I sell both and if I had to choose, the Eclipse will school the Pioneer. Far superior tonal response and a easy to use touch screen with a darn great picture.
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Posted By: nismo350z
Date Posted: February 24, 2006 at 5:52 PM
hey forbidden does the eclipse have the images/animations in the background when music plays?
Posted By: timsmith93
Date Posted: April 09, 2006 at 2:50 PM
No images / animation on the AVN-5495... They have a somewhat non-static background that is selectable, in two varieties. Compared to the existing top of the line pioneer units, (I have not seen the AVIC-Z1 in person, or I would have one instead of the 5495 that I have now), the eclipse screens are somewhat blurry and not as crisp. Pioneer has Eclipse beat hands down in the image quality department. Does anyone know when the AVIC-Z1 will be arriving in warehouses?
Posted By: arrow12
Date Posted: April 09, 2006 at 4:02 PM
I'd say go with Eclipse. The sound quality is definitely better from Eclipse products.
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Posted By: jvillefinest
Date Posted: April 10, 2006 at 10:30 AM
i would have to say the Pioneer. It has a great screen great features and some eclipse have had the tendency not to be very user friendly. As far as when they will be in stock. timsmith89 i already have them in stock. so im sure others have it too
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