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Old 04-30-2005, 01:46 AM
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I'm looking for an indash cd/dvd/monitor setup. I was told Kenwood makes a nice one. What do you recommend?
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Personally, I like Pioneer's, Alpine's, and Eclipse's offerings. Give us some type of budget so we could recommend a line for you.
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ECLIPSE..
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I am a Alpine Dealer, but I would have to say that Eclipse has some of the best units to offer. Look to spend, but I think that it will be worth it.

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i found a clarion one with dvd/cd/tv tuner for around $500 ...ARE THOSE ANY GOOD??
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id like to see a clarion pic; got a link?

ive seen eclipse, i'd put my money down on that.. but it all depends on what you want it to do too.
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Old 04-30-2005, 11:03 AM
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it was at FRy's when i got my portable tvs/dvd combo...for only $200 might i add...
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Originally Posted by riccochetrabbit
Personally, I like Pioneer's, Alpine's, and Eclipse's offerings. Give us some type of budget so we could recommend a line for you.
I have about $1500 to spend.
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You have several options. Possibly my favorite would be Alpine's IVA D300. I like how the menus aren't real deep and user intensive to navigate. Makes using while driving fairly easy. I also like the pulse touch, which, coincidentally, makes said navigating while driving easier.
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In my tC I have the Pioneer AVIC-N1. DVD/TV/MP3/NAV/XM/iPOD....I have had it for about 4 months now. It is F'n great. Took about 4 hrs to install (for clean look). It even tells you your velocity, slope, G's (in a turn) exceration rate.....It does it all. And it is just about what you want to spend. I have had Pioneer stuff for many years now, I am very pleased by them.
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1500? I'd hit up that Eclipse... AVN 5435 I think it's called? After a little digging you could probably find it around that price.

That's if you want navigation... they have cheaper units that don't have navigation but from what I understand are just as good.

Top of the line stuff man, from everything I've experienced. I'm planning on getting the AVN this summer.
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I have the KVT-815DVD I love you, far more clear than the Pioneer units I have seen.
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Old 05-02-2005, 12:55 AM
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I have a Pioneer AVIC-N1 in my xB and a Kenwood KVT910DVD in my Protege 5 and I love both units. Both companies make awesome units in my opinion. But that is my opinion. Since it is your money i say go test every brand you possibly can and come to your own conclusion.
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Old 05-02-2005, 03:49 AM
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I just installed the Kenwood DDX 7015 in my tC and I LOVE it. I suggest the Kenwood for sure!!! Ive never seen the Eclipse so I cant say that it isnt as good, Im sure it is. I thought about getting the Eclipse but it was just not in my budget range. Plus I have no need for a NAV system. Ill try and post pics tomorrow if i get a min.
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