[bigbadyoda]

I've been looking to upgrade my CD player sometime before summer and am looking for maybe a DVD/CD player. Any good suggestions?? I've been looking around on here and not seen too many pictures of them.. I've always had alpine cd players but am kinda open to suggestions.. I don't want to spend more then 600ish on one, I know you get what you pay for but that's quite a lot for and maybe 1K would be the way to go but I'd rather keep that money for later on.. Also having a GPS in it would be cool as well. Maybe DVD ain't the way to go maybe i'll just stick with a aftermarket CD player to play my i pod through.

Here are some options I've kinda been looking at..

Kenwood DDX6019 in-dash DVD player
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?showAll=Y&g=168550&i=113DDX6019&tp=75

Kenwood KVT-617DVD
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?showAll=Y&g=168550&i=113617DVD&tp=75

Just 2 so far.. Like I said I've always had alpine but I'm out to try anything different now, al don't know a lot about the others..Looking at some Alpine, Jenson, Pioneer, Kenwood

Any suggestsions will be appreciated..

 

[Masster V]

i just got the Pioneer avic d3 its dvd touchscreen navi and basically everything and i love it. go it for 1000 installed

http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?search=Pioneer+avic+d3&i=130AVICD3X

 

[bigbadyoda]

Got any pics of it installed? A my buddy was wanting that one.. 799, I should be able to install it so that would save a little..

 

[bigbadyoda]

is the sscreen able to adjust in and out on the model you posted? To get any glare that was there maybe out of the picture?

 

[bigbadyoda]

no help?

 

[padresfan1988]

I would try and stay away from Jenson. They are inexpensive, but complete junk.

 

[Masster V]

sorry no pics yet, too lazy, no the screen doesn't adjust, its in place during the day there is a glare and i even have limo tints and u cant see much, but still love it

 

[Rem3Dy]

you can find avic-d3's for sub 600 bucks on ebay. Its a nice radio but I could never own one due to having to take out the navi disk when u want to listen to a cd.

 

[bigbadyoda]

ya, I've researched about the avic d3's and seem to be good besides the fact that they you can only use the navigation with the cd in there. You can pick a location to go to and remove the disk but if you want to re-route you have to put the disk back in.. I mean I listen to my i-pod more then cd's so I was thinking it wasn't going to be too bad.. I've kinda got a few more systems I like.. Anyone got any input or anything.. i just know what cnet tells me about the reviews. no personal experience or anything..

here are some more check them out and tell me what you think.

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_9359_Panasonic+Strada+CN-NVD905U.html

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_8862_Pioneer+AVIC-D3.html

http://sonicelectronix.com/item_6838_Kenwood+P-NAV6019.html

any suggestins on these models from users that have them or played with them..? Thanks Josh,

 

[GreySky72]

I have the Kenwood dnx7100 and I really really like it. you can adjust it and you don't have to take your cd out to use the nav. It hooks up and controls your ipod perfect among other things. The only thing I dont like about it is the nav graphics are kinda cheesy compared to some others I have seen. Its not cheap but I have heard of some people finding if for $899 (wish I had found it that cheap!)

 

[Pb]

Eclipse AVN-5500, 6600, 5510, or 6610.

:thumbup:

 

[bigbadyoda]

ya, that kenwood kicks a$$.. Only downfall is the 900 you have to beg the wife to let you , in her words "waste" on a dvd player when we can watch movies on my laptop or something else and get gps on there too with microsoft streets and tips..

 

[Slergio]

Eclipse AVN-5500, 6600, 5510, or 6610.

:thumbup:

I've heard these are easier to install, with the existing plugs fitting to the back of these. Anyone know if this is true or not?

 

[Pb]

I've heard these are easier to install, with the existing plugs fitting to the back of these. Anyone know if this is true or not?

Yes. The power, speaker wires, and steering wheel controls plug in. No adapter harnesses needed, so it's easier to fit it all in the dash.

 

[mjonags32]

Yes. The power, speaker wires, and steering wheel controls plug in. No adapter harnesses needed, so it's easier to fit it all in the dash.

i bought the eclipse avn 6600 from PB and installed everything no prob. i dont know ANYTHING about radio installs, and pretty much after doing this install, i still don't know anything :lol:. its because everything was just plug and play. no extra harnesses or anything involved.

despite the ease in installing, the eclipse HU has very high quality. i am very pleased with it.

 

[K2DAMFJ]

Yes. The power, speaker wires, and steering wheel controls plug in. No adapter harnesses needed, so it's easier to fit it all in the dash.

As both an installer and a taco owner, I cannot give a strong enough recommendation to the eclipse units. Just the fact that even the steering wheel controls plug right in should be enough. Get one with bluetooth too.You will not be dissapointed. Eclipse FTMFW!!!!!

 

[bigbadyoda]

Why did Pb sell his h/u. I saw his forsale thread today.. Just curious to get another or what did he downgrade to or upgrade to?

 

[mjonags32]

Why did Pb sell his h/u. I saw his forsale thread today.. Just curious to get another or what did he downgrade to or upgrade to?

he got a deal on the 6610, so he upgraded.

 

[Wartsnuff]

Hey there,

i have the KENWOOD navigation/dvd unit.

love it... everyone always overlooks this unit.


it DOES NOT NEED a VSS input to show you your speed.

also does not need the nav disc in the dvd player to navigate. use's SD card slot.

hope this helps

Cheers
Warts

 

[bigbadyoda]

wartsnuff: are you talking about the 7100 or what kenwood?