i just got this installed by Pearl96max and it not only looks amazing but sounds amazing, i'm not even running extra RCA's and it sounds incredible.

the one thing i see as a big difference between this head unit versus the BOSE, Panasonic head unit, and pioneer premier head unit i had was a less distortion rating. Not sure if i said it right but i was playing songs on this head unit that i played on my panasonic and pioneer premier head unit and points where they would start to distort, this head unit keeps it sounding real strong. The pioneer was a big difference from the panasonic i had but this eclipse blows both away by far.

Real clear and all, and one big feature i like taht doesnt seem too important is that my screen doesnt flip out when car is on. if you have parents like me, then u dont want them to see new stuff u added to your car and if my pop's saw that screen flipped out he would yell and beat my a$$ lol. So its good to have it down and i can press a button to have it flip out.

The two flaws i have to say about this head unit (similar to other dvd's) is that i cant see my clock when the screen is up but thats why i have a watch . The other thing was that the controller is real complicated for me, i gotta do a lot of reading but what controller for dvd/mp3/vcd/cd-r/cd-rw/navi ready/voice control ready/ isnt??? I'm happy with the unit, costs a good amount but is well worth it and had it installed real smoothly, don did an excellent job as always!!

Unfortunately, this unit took the last dollar out my pocket and the only thing left i can buy are HEX components if someone buys my M3 components!!!!

 

good for you...


i cannot wait to install my tv and sub..


sigh..

 

thanks, here are a few pics

 

 

You biter! haha j/k I have the exact same deck. You'll love it. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact it won't play VCD's & it won't let me fast forward mp3 files. Also, I was having problems with the main thin digital coax cable that connects the brain to the HU, so I got a nice Monster Datalink digital coax to replace it. Anyway, I set my amp gains all the way down & I can start to hear the HU distort around 78/80 volume. Other decks may start to distort much sooner than that.

Yeah, it's voice control and nav ready. Just have to buy the optional E-Commander unit and GPS unit. I got both brand new units off Ebay for $200 total!!

 

how much $

 

Does it have an auto open option? I know my Pioneer does, and I love it. You said it doesn't automatically open when you turn the car on, that might be because the auto open option is off

 

damnit! I want dvd and **** in my car.

 

someone needs a chrome dash kit or something not made of plastic

 

wouldnt the "dvd" lettering on the front give away the fact thats its a tv?

 

Yeah, it's voice control and nav ready. Just have to buy the optional E-Commander unit and GPS unit. I got both brand new units off Ebay for $200 total!! [/B][/QUOTE]

Ok...I gotta know who the buyer was and if more are available...I am very interested in the E commander and GPS units...

 

Ok...I gotta know who the buyer was and if more are available...I am very interested in the E commander and GPS units... [/B][/QUOTE]

agreed, calson, i sent u a PM please respond asap!!! i have never been so serious bro!

and i just tell my dad that i replaced my previous head unit with this one which can play dvd's if i have a screen. He'll buy that but if he see's that screen flip out, its danger

 

put it in a lower DIN slot and you can see your clock when it opens. looks very sweet...how much for the unit?

--Paul

 

good idea. Pearl96max sells them at a great price versus retail, if your interested he can give u a good hook up

 

You don't need to see the Maxima clock. There's a clock that you can turn on/off that appears on the screen.

 

does Pearl96max have a website or something?

 

Ditto! All these screens look BETTER in the lower din slot then upper. I had mine in the upper din slot and hated the way it looked.. real close to looking ugly IMO. ps ppl from the outside can see it.. not a good idea if you are playing while driving ;-)

But that unit is a NICE one though :-)

 

looks nice! I am plannig on getting new pioneer touch screen head unit next month. I want to put it in the bottom din spot so that when its up it covers the top din spot and not the clock. It will look more flush that way. I can't wait!!! hehe

 

i just realized the screen has a clock on it but more importantly, u have two pieces for both cabinets. If i had the top cabinet open and didnt use the screen, it would look kind of ugly dont u think?

I just adjusted the color to white when playing music, it hurts my eyes after staring at it for a while, thats why i say i may listen to music with the screen closed.

Also, don doesnt have a website, or atleast one fully operational. He has a email address though and it works just as well if not better than a website . MyPearlTPI@aol.com

 

Man you got the deck i wanted! Looks really nice! how much did you get it for?

 

oh, and this unit CAN open automatically if you put that option ON. I have mine off, just to let u guys know that automatically want the screen to flip out when u turn on your car . i just found out

 

No I do not have a "selling" website. If you are local then I can sell you this unit, otherwise I am not able to/ nor will I ship out any Eclispe headunits whatsoever.

--Don

 

nice headunit...i wish i had one....



oh wait...........i do.

 

Try it and you MIGHT like it. I did. I hope you didnt mind my comment though :-D It will look alot cleaner in the bottom slot.

 

 

hmm, looks like a war has begun ehh, ok, i'll come up wit a nice pic from mine real soon, just u wait

i'm honored to have the same head unit as this great man!

 

muhahahah,

 

So how much is it ????

 

The AV8022's full retail price is about $2200 so. E-mail Pearl96max...I'm sure he can give you a highly discounted price. Just remember if you don't buy from an authorized dealer, you probably won't get the warranty nor the ESN (Eclipse Security Network) replacement/recovery protection. Pearl96max may or may not be an authorized dealer...I dunno.

Also keep in mind that there are no fancy screensavers or any eye-candy at all on the Eclipse screen, but the deck itself is sure nice-looking! Before I got the AV8022, I was considering another brand's touchscreen, eye candy version, but I finally opted for renowned Eclipse quality. Actually I am VERY glad I didn't get the touchscreen cuz I get annoyed just seeing the slightest bit of dust, dirt, or fingersmudges on the screen.

 

any reason why?

 

strict (emphasis on strict) policy on internet sales. they find out, they will take everything you have, strip you of your permission to sell, and will go after your children. it's something not joked around with, especially with big name brands (stinger, PG, eclipse, etc...) it also keeps the quality of the product unique because if it's purchased at a store, you're also recieving customer service, most likely installation, and not every goon will own it by simply buying it online.

stores are allowed to have internet sites to show off a product, but someone has to show up in person to purchase it.

now, if someone locally bought it, and then happened to sell it to you, that's a different story.............(jeopardy theme song kicks in)

 

I tried this with my car and it would hit my Levoc shifter whenever it opens when the car is on park. But then my Levoc shifter stands higher than the stock shifter. I need to cut it down someday.....

 

hey calconic, i just realized the 9002 and 9902 units dont work with the AV8022 dvd unit (thats what i have). The new one's coming out 9904 and 9004 work with it. I dont know if you installed it yet since the auction u had ended about a week ago but it shouldnt work according to eclipse....

i'm just gonna wait for it to come out.

 

I hate pop out screens

 

its actually getting on my nerve a little lol cause if i'm not listening to music with screen down i gotta put screen down or turn it to the right to put the defogger or AC on lol

 

Put it in the LOWER din slow.. it helps....