Hmm...

I havent followed up in a while...

But who had the cleanest and best picture quality In dash DVD & NAVIGATION unit?

I was looking at the Pioneer Z1 since it is a double din for my Infiniti G20.

I havent shopped for something like this in 2 years, so im out of the loop.

I definatly need
DVD playback (hacked or not)
Navigation
Ipod/aux input
surround sound w/ center channel capability
Decent voltage output 4v or even Optical Out (for rockford 3sixty)
Bluetooth is a nice find
7" only w/ touch screen.

Prefer Double din, but will consider fold out units 2nd.

I am definatly most concerned about the DVD playback quality, as Navigation will be a convienence feature, rarely used.

So what are the nominations?

 

Alpine, Pioneer, Eclipse, and Kenwood make some good double-din ones. Look em up on their websites.

 

Hmm, mabey I should clarify.

I am familliar with all thoes brands. However, some people have looked deep into this category of product, and have become experts.

I would like to see what people are buzzing about about products from each of thoes brands.

There has been alot of changes and advancements in the past few years. I'd just like to see whats the hottest multimedia system is so far.

 

Wow, awesome recommendation. Your evidence backing up your suggestions will be valued for years, I motion to sticky due to this invaluable post.

 

You're probably best going with the Eclipse AVN 7000 or 6600. The 7000 is the cat's meow and has a number of bells and whistles including HDD, TFT, 24-bit DAC, 5V preouts, DVD player capability, and 'dual-illumination' which essentially means that you WON'T loose resolution in the sun as well as a host of other goodies.

The AVN 6600 is similar to the 7000 but lacks a HD and memor-stick input.


They both also have 'dual-zone' operations in which the driver can use the NAV and the DVD can play videos via rear ouputs.

IIRC, neither can play DVDs (in the front) while driving as they are equipped with gyroscopes that detect motion that relay to the DVD function...but don't quote me on that.

In any event, talk to Don of course as he is an Eclipse dealer and can relay the more intimate operations of this far better than I ever could. AND you know his price can't be beat.

A link as well...

AVN 7000

AVN 6600

 

To touch on the info provided by Dan..The AVN7000 is hands down the best on the market for the audiophile, but only when paired with the DCU105 processor. Of course some fanboys may mention the Alpine W200 + H701 + Navi, but that = ALOT more money.

As far as the features listed above for the 7000, that Is with the DCU. Without its a bit more simplistic, but still an excellent unit. Although its a single din 'flipout'. The 6600 is the double din version, but lacking the processing capabilites.

Eclipse IMO (although shared by the majority of population) has the most responsive touchscreen, as well as the quickest reroute software. You Wont be displeased by it.

Both will play DVD on the fly with a simple grounding of the park brake wire.

If going with the 7000, it would eliminate the need for the three sixty. But I must ask Larry...since when did the three-sixty have optical inputs?

 

wow, I totally hit the stupid meter with that one.

Forget the three sixty....I dont even know how that got back into my mind....

 

Well im not one to argue with you don, not to mention im sure the eclipse piece has more features than the blackbird, but

Alpine W200 + H701 + Blackbird w/ dock(links to w200) = right around the same price as the AVN7000.

The separate $2k piece Alpine sells doesnt HAVE to be used to get navi..

And the Blackbird can be taken into any car, unlike the eclipse. just another option, china.


flameaway..

 

Interesting..

Now, the other question is....

as with all technology, is there something else thats right around the corner from these products?

Next model year? advancements? etc..

Or will these units be cream of the crop for atleast another 6 mos..

Bascially, if you had to buy yours within 1~2 months..would it be one of these units?

 

At the moment..6600 is the real deal Holyfied... it is an 'A/V/N' all in one unit

 

Without a doubt the 6600, in which case Eclipse is currently working on an interface for the double din units to reflect that of the DCU105.

 

I actually bought an AVN5435 from don earlier in the year..then recently bought an AVN6600 to replace it. Here are my thoughts:

1. Quicker Mp3 Access to folders/tracks
2. Much nicer GUI
3. MUCH better subwoofer control. Level 1-4 (old) vs. -6 to +6 db level adjustment + SLOPEs + crossover + Phase shift
4. Navigation works w/o the VSS wire for simplier installation but the unit works PERFECTLY with the wire. On the 5435 you could not do ANY navigation w/o the VSS wire.

one pic

 

Hey Jeff...forgot to tell ya I have a panel for that now..to eliminate the gap.

 

I will have to concur with the 6600 is the deal. The only thing it lacks is the processing but if you have a 360 problem solved.

 

Vewy vewy nice .

 

you punk!!! holding out on me. lol.... i'll pick it up when you check out my remote start.

 

Any idea if eclipse is comming out with any kind of bluetooth support?

Would make it easier to combine high-cellphone usage, instead of adding a Parrot type device into the mix.

 

Not anytime in the very near future.

 

My best pal owns two stereo shops up here in Vancouver, Canada and has access to all the major brands, I wasn't bothered about NAV even though it can be added, my main concern was picture ( DVD) quality and sound quality (DVDR, CD etc) he recommended the Kenwood Excelon DDX-8017 even though it's not the latest and the reviews seem to back it up. As with the eclipse 5435 it's a true indash doubledin but 6.5". Good luck in your seach. Sorry I haven't installed it yet so no pics as I'm saving up the for speaker seperates as the Bose aren't going to do this unit justice. Good luck in your seach.


http://www.crutchfield.com/S-IcAvvEx...613DDX8017#Tab

 

hey pearl96max you said you have a panel for the gap i would like to get one how much for it and how can i get it from you..

thanks

 

Guys

Would I have to redo the crappy Bose audio setup for the 7000 to work decently? Thx

 

Not sure if I still have it. It comes with all the new AVN 5500/6600s

 

No

10carrots

 

well if u do ill buy it from u

 

No-one mentioned this but if you want 7" you should go with the Z1. Im pretty sure the eclipse is not 7". I have the Z1 and the quality is awesome and so is the sq. This thing does everything and it has a bunch of different map views like 3d, etc... It can also do bluetooth, and iPod and has a 20 gig hard drive, and is cheaper than the eclipse.

 

No one mentioned it for a reason...notice the title of the thread?

 

so what is the definitive dvd/navigation head unit?

anyone on these forums own these? please weight in, im having a difficult time choosing one for my 05 maxima, right now its up to avic-n2 and the eclipse system.

 

eclipse = definitive dvd/navigation headunit wiht a 6.5" screen for double din and 7" screen for single din FLIP OUT.

/thread

don....some people just can't read.

 

do you have the eclipse system installed? can you list some pros/cons?
how much did it cost to install?
can you post pics?

also: the eclipse systems ive seen have the non flip out screen?

thanks for the help, im not a newb when it comes to audio in cars but its the first time im gettin a dvd/nav and want to make sure i make the right choice

thanks for the help

 

I just ordered the pioneer one for 850, looked nice in the store, and it got all the features i want, navi revese cam , it even got a g meter and some gyro thing all kinds off cool stuff.


ill post info when i install it

 

AVN7000 is the 7" flipout. Look it up at www.eclipse-web.com

here are pics of my avn-6600


PROs: 5V preouts for very nice high quality sound, touch screeen is the best out of a lot of touchscreens. Plays mp3s, dvds. the Avn6600 has DUAL dvd drives so you can leave the navi disc in there and play a cd/mp3/dvd in the other drive. OR you can have it output to some rear seat monitors and do something else in the front like the radio/sirius/dvd, etc. MP3's are easy to navigate.

Navigation is VERY precise.

Cons: the double din doesn't have a detachable face...so it's out in the open for everyone to see and think about stealing/steal.

Install: free... did it myself. The brain is part of the double din unit. No hideaway unit for the GPS for this one. So for the most part it installs like a regular headunit with the exception of the parking brake, speed sense wire and steering wheel remote wires (if you buy the SWI-ECL).

 

thanks for the helpful post man, and thanks for not bein an elitist ***#$@# about it.

that sucks that you cant remove it, although i shouldnt have nothing to worry about since i park in my buildings parking lot which has cameras, but you never know.

looks like this is THE system to get, time to save up, lol

 

no problem...
too bad you didn't get it this summer.....FREE backup camera or sirius tuner. your pick. I got the camera.