Eclipse AVN5500 or AVN5510

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04-08-2007, 05:27 PM

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Eclipse AVN5500 or AVN5510

Other than a bigger screen, are their any key differences?

I'm In the market obviously, and I need some reviews/input on either. thanks.

04-08-2007, 10:22 PM

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Other than a bigger screen, are their any key differences?

Bluetooth capability.

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I'm In the market obviously, and I need some reviews/input on either. thanks.

Youll be very happy with either. If bluetooth/the 0.5" screen size is not an issue, id go with whatever you can get a better deal on. You might also want to check and see if the 5500 youll get will come with the latest map disc, because that can either be a bargaining tool if purchasing from a shop, or a reason to get the 5510, as it is a pretty penny from Eclipse by itself.

04-08-2007, 10:33 PM

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thanks. Would it be a better "value", so to speak, to go for the Pioneer AVIC-D3? What's better sound quality wise and has more audio adjustment options?

04-09-2007, 05:14 AM

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I would get the 5510 for the better navigation (more precise) and the 5510 is considerably cheaper than the 5500 (MSRP vs. MSRP) so they might even be close in price...

04-09-2007, 06:02 AM

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I would get the 5510 for the better navigation (more precise) and the 5510 is considerably cheaper than the 5500 (MSRP vs. MSRP) so they might even be close in price...

Reeeally??... I would have thought that the 5510 would be more?

04-09-2007, 07:30 AM

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Reeeally??... I would have thought that the 5510 would be more?

well this years avn's dropped in price a lot...so unless the 5500 is on a big clearance...pricing might be close.

04-09-2007, 08:24 AM

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Reeeally??... I would have thought that the 5510 would be more?

I can make you a very tempting price too.

04-09-2007, 03:34 PM

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I can make you a very tempting price too.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh??

do tell kind sir. PM me please for both units.

04-10-2007, 04:47 PM

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I can make you a very tempting price too.

Hey Don,

Would it be worth it to do a group deal on these units? (5510)

04-10-2007, 04:53 PM

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Hey Don,

Would it be worth it to do a group deal on these units? (5510)

Unfortunately only if it was for locals.

BTW you have a PM..

04-10-2007, 06:23 PM

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By the way, is there a way to bypass the unit to have the DVD/nav going while in motion?

04-10-2007, 06:34 PM

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yes, just a simple grounding of the parking brake wire.

04-10-2007, 06:47 PM

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yes, just a simple grounding of the parking brake wire.

Always good when things go easily

04-10-2007, 06:52 PM

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Indeed .

07-10-2007, 05:57 PM

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i want to use a aftermarket hu on my 03 factory bose system what apadters would you guys recommened

07-11-2007, 04:38 AM

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i want to use a aftermarket hu on my 03 factory bose system what apadters would you guys recommened

Splice some RCA's. If you're not sure what I mean, read the stickies.

07-11-2007, 05:00 AM

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Just don't bank on the Bluetooth capabilities of the 5510.. or any eclipse for that matter.

07-11-2007, 06:56 AM

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Just don't bank on the Bluetooth capabilities of the 5510.. or any eclipse for that matter.

Correction....if you're just throwing in a headunit DO IT. If you're adding amps to run your front speakers/rear speakers then it might cost a bit more to get it working RIGHT.

07-11-2007, 07:01 AM

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True...

Oh and if you're like some of us... ahem ahem, don't bother using the eq, cuz ya wanna set it and forget it.......... lol

07-11-2007, 07:30 AM

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Correction....if you're just throwing in a headunit DO IT. If you're adding amps to run your front speakers/rear speakers then it might cost a bit more to get it working RIGHT.

Correction .... He has Blose - using the preouts is inevitable.

07-11-2007, 07:54 AM

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Correction .... He has Blose - using the preouts is inevitable.

HAHA true.... noob correcting a noob correcting a bigger noob.

SO..get the bluetooth and sell it on the side ftw?

BTW....I think I need the BT-600 for the sequoia....

It doesn't daisy chain like the BT-600 did.

07-11-2007, 07:56 AM

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Buahahaha n00b, thought either would work?

07-11-2007, 07:58 AM

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Thats what he saidddddddd

07-11-2007, 08:02 AM

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Buahahaha n00b, thought either would work?

yeeeeeep! LOL...so yeah...i'm gonna need the BT-600 and bring you monies for the Stinger Expert cable and that LOC. how much was it?

07-11-2007, 08:05 AM

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Thats what he saidddddddd

Thank you PW for confirming.

07-11-2007, 08:05 AM

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yeeeeeep! LOL...so yeah...i'm gonna need the BT-600 and bring you monies for the Stinger Expert cable and that LOC. how much was it?

Lots and lots of monies

Just lemme know when your comin'

07-11-2007, 08:08 AM

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Lots and lots of monies

Just lemme know when your comin'

alright..probably sunday. I'll give you a call as always before I stop by. Just wanted to let you know that I didn't forget about paying ya.

EDIT...do you take trade in of 3 foot stinger experts and 1.5 footers?

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Cann't speak to the comparative shopping, but I recently bought a Max with an avn5100 preinstalled. Added the IPOD adapter for ~$140, and have been reasonably happy with it since.

Pro's:
1) Great sound quality
2) Plays mp3 CDs, and has a nice interface for surfing them
3) GPS navigation is relatively easy to use; my only complaint is that POI search results are not ranked by closest to you (I think just about every other GPS ever made is smart enough to do that)

Cons:
1) No audio cable input; so if you want to use a player other than Ipod you're out of luck
2) No scan button on radio, so you need to manually surf through the unused bands
3) Ipod interface does not allow for shuffle and does not have an option to browse podcasts (every time I want to play or change a podcast I have to unplug the ipod, start the podcast, and plug the ipod back in.