Hey guys,

installing a new headunit in my blazer xtreme. need your opinions. This is what i want the Unit to do and then you guys tell me what the best one to get is. I want DVD, Touchscreen, Ipod compatible (play video's from ipod + mp3's), built in amp, etc....

What would be the best unit with a good price?
Alpine, Clarion, Kenwood, Pioneer, etc...

Thanks Guys,
Steve

 

any help ?

 

bump to the top... please help....looking to buy asap.

thanks

 

if you have the space and money why not install a car computer? you can accomplish all of those things with a computer.

 

alpine is your best bet - there's not a unit out there - tmk - that does video from the ipod

the other ipod integrations out there appear to be sorely lacking. The second best, I believe, is the pioneer.

of course the alpine is not out on the market yet.

A carputer won't do amplification...that would require an out board amplifier. A unit like the alpine is a turn key solution, it's a totally different ballgame then a carputer.

 

I would check out the new pioneer nav monitors coming out in I say about march. From talking to my reps they are fixing the i pod control. But if you want now the alpine is a good choice, the I-pod control is better. I not knocking the pioneer Because I love them. Its that there i-pod control is not up to par.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wrx-killer-Sti eater &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would check out the new pioneer nav monitors coming out in I say about march. From talking to my reps they are fixing the i pod control. But if you want now the alpine is a good choice, the I-pod control is better. I not knocking the pioneer Because I love them. Its that there i-pod control is not up to par.</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you want "now" there is no alpine double din

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rcurley55 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

if you want "now" there is no alpine double din </TD></TR></TABLE>

Steve I didn't see that you wanted a double din, check out the new pioneer avicz1, blue tooth, with hard drive here I'll let it speak for its self



I should have theses insstock by the end of the month, Then I could let you know hands on. I'll say they are better the the d1

 

thanks for all your help guys.

i understand what a double-din is, would this be needed because of the size of my car factory radio ? remember, this is going into a chevy blazer xtreme.

Thanks guys

 

They have dash kits so you could put a flip out if you wanted. Peep out fcm sig. anything is possiable. What models have you looked at so far?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wrx-killer-Sti eater &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They have dash kits so you could put a flip out if you wanted. Peep out fcm sig. anything is possiable. What models have you looked at so far?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Peep out fcm sig. ??? Don't know what the means. I have been looking at the IVA-D310 and IVA-D901 both from Alpine. I was also told to check out the D1 from a friend. What do you think would be better, a pop out or a double din that takes up everything.

I just measured my radio. It is just over 7" long, about 7 1/16" long and exactly 4" inches high.

Any ideas, btw, i pmed you back.

 

both are good. I am going to leave the looks up to you, I can't make that choice for you. Dd to me stand out a little more then a flip out. Flip out are also good because when you are not trying to floss in can be popped back in, a dd can't. I like dd on tegs and civics because you really have to look into the car to see it. A truck you just have to look in, But it can go both ways.

 

I know im late but I just want to drop in my 2 cents. If I was you I would wait untill the full line of the 2006 products come out. But I didnt fully read the whole thread but alpine is coming out with a double din moniter in march. I cant wait im so getting one but I cant decide on the

avic-z1:


Or the Alpine iva-w200


FEATURES

Tuner

* • HD Radio Ready
* • Preset Stations (FM:12/AM:6)
* • Auto Memory
* • Local/DX Selection
* • Preset Address Indicator
* • Up/Down Seek

HD Radio™ Ready

* • HD Radio Status Indicator
* • Automatic Digital/Analog Signal Switching

SAT Radio Ready

* • Sirius and XM Satellite Radio Compatible
* • Preset Memory, 3-Bands (18 Channels)
* • QuickSearch Function
* • Category Search
* • Text Scroll

Full Speed™ Connection for iPod®

* • Dedicated iPod Source Selection
* • Direct search function
* • Repeat One
* • Search Mode Selection (Playlist, Artist, Album, Song Title)
* • Shuffle (Albums, All)

CD Player

* • 24-Bit D/A Converter
* • Zero data Mute (0 Bit Mute)
* • Digital Servo
* • Music Sensor Up/Dn
* • Disc Play/Pause
* • Forward/Backward
* • Music Search Function
* • Dolby Digital/DTS Bit Stream Output
* • CD Text, CD Text Display, CD Text Scroll
* • MP3 Text Information Display (ID3 Tag)
* • MP3/WMA Decoder/Playback
* • M.I.X. One (Folder)/All (Random Play)
* • QuickSearch Function (MP3 Files)
* • CD-R/CD-RW Compatibility

DVD Player

* • DVD-Audio Playback (2 Channel mix-down)
* • DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/DVD+RW Compatible
* • DVD-Video/DVD-VR Playback
* • DTS CD Playback
* • Dolby Digital Bit Stream (with 2 Channel mix-down)
* • DTS Digital Bit Stream (with 2 Channel mix-down)

CD Changer Control

* • Repeat (One/Disc)
* • Music Sensor Up/Down
* • Forward/Backward
* • Disc Play/Pause
* • Elapse Time Display
* • CD Text Display/Scroll
* • MP3 Text Information Display (ID3 Tag)
* • Multi-CD Changer Control (with KCA-410C)
* • MP3 Changer Ready (CHA-S634)
* • M.I.X. One/All (Random Play One or All)

Bass Engine® Sound Tuning

* • Subwoofer Level Adjustment
* • Bass Center Frequency Control
* • Bass Width Adjustment
* • Bass Level Adjustment
* • Treble Center Frequency Control
* • Treble Level Adjustment

(MMStation/Head Units) General

* • 1 Aux A/V Input and 1 Aux A/V Output
* • 6.5" Widescreen Motorized Monitor
* • 50W x 4 High Power Amplifier
* • Auto Close/Open Capability
* • Rotary Encoder Volume Control (Pop-up Rotary ****)
* • Black Face w/Blue illumination Buttons
* • 3 PreOut (2V PreOut)
* • Direct Touch DVD Menu Operation
* • Bluetooth® Ready
* • Data Download
* • Visual EQ
* • i-Personalize
* • Bass Engine
* • Subwoofer Level Control
* • Steering Wheel Remote Ready
* • MM Driver Ready (Hard Disc Drive Ready)
* • TDS Amp and Processor Control Capabilities
* • Optical Output
* • Built-in Dolby Digital /DTS Decoder (2-Channel Mix Down)
* • Separate Bass & Treble Control
* • Fader & Balance Controls
* • Loudness
* • S.T.M. (Source Tone Memory)
* • Clock
* • Detachable Trim Plate
* • Dimmer-on Input
* • BlackOut Display
* • Rear Camera Input
* • Dedicated Navigation Input
* • Navigation Audio Mix
* • Power Antenna Lead
* • Remote-on Lead
* • Audio Interrupt In
* • Wireless Remote Control Included
* • Demo Function
* • Audio Mute
* • CD Changer Control Function


SPECIFICATIONS

FM Tuner

* • Tuning Range: 87.7-107.9 MHz
* • Mono Usable Sensitivity: 9.3dBf (0.8 μV/75 ohms)
* • 50dB Quieting Sensitivity: 13.5dBf (1.3 μV/75 ohms)
* • Alternate Channel Selectivity: 80.0 dB
* • Signal-to-Noise (S/N): 80.0 dB
* • Stereo Separation: 35.0 dB
* • Capture Ratio: 2.0 dB

AM Tuner

* • Tuning Range: 530-1, 710kHz
* • Usable Sensitivity (IEC Standard): 22.5/27.0 (μV/dBf)

DVD Player

* • DAC Resolution: 24 Bit (Max)
* • DVD Frequency Response: 5Hz-22kHz (+-1dB)
* • CD Frequency Response: 5Hz-20khz (+-1dB)
* • WOW and Flutter: B.M.L
* • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.03%
* • Audio Output Level: 800mV (Fixed)
* • Operating Temperature: -10C to + 50C
* • Power Requirement: 11-16 volts DC (Negative ground)

CD Player

* • Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz
* • Signal-to-Noise (S/N): 105 dB
* • Frequency Response: 5-20k ±1 dB
* • Horizontal Resolution: 500 Lines or Greater
* • Channel Separation (1kHz): 85 dB
* • Dynamic Range (1kHz): 95 dB
* • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.008% (at 1kHz)
* • Number of DACs: 2
* • DAC Type: 24-bit D/A Converter
* • Optical Output: Toslink (Dolby Digital/DTS/LPCM)
* • Oversampling: 8x/352.8kHz
* • Wow & Flutter (%WRMS): B.M.L.

Monitor

* • Screen Size: 6.5inch Widescreen
* • LCD Type: Transparent type TN LCD
* • Operation System: TFT Active Matrix
* • Number of Picture Elements: 280,800 pcs (1,200 x 234)
* • Effective Number of Picture Elements: 99.99% or more
* • Display Wide Type: 3 Modes (Wide,Cinema, Normal)

Bass Engine® Sound Tuning

* • Subwoofer Level Adjustment Range: -15dB to 0dB (1dB steps)
* • Loudness Control at 100Hz (Max): +10dB
* • Bass Center Frequency : 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz
* • Bass Band Width Adjustment (Q): 4 choices (1 =wide, 4 =narrow)
* • Bass Level Control Range: +20dB to -14dB at 60Hz (2dB Steps)
* • Treble Center Frequency: 7.5kHz, 10.0kHz, 12.5kHz, 15.0kHz
* • Treble Level Control Range: +-14dB at 10.0kHz (2dB Steps)

Remote Control

* • Model Number: RUE-4203
* • Dimensions (W x H x D) in: 2" x 4-11/16" x 33/64 "
* • Dimensions (W x H x D) mm: 51mm x 119mm x 13mm
* • Weight: 50g (1.8oz)
* • Battery: 1 x CR2025

Dimensions

* • Din Size: 2
* • Chassis Size (W x H x D) mm: 178mm x 100mm x 165mm
* • Chassis Size (W x H x D) in: 7" x 3-15/16" x 6-1/2"

General

* • CEA-2006 Power Rating (4Ohm@14.4 V =1% THD+N), S/N 80dBA (Ref: 1W into 4Ohm): 18W x 4
* • Max Power Output: 50W x 4
* • Pre Output Voltage (Before Clipping): 2V
* • Power Requirement: 14.4 (11-16) V.DC
* • Operating Temperature ( °C/ °F): +32 °F to +113 °F (0 °C to +45 °C)
* • Maximum Mounting Angle: 30° from Horizontal
* • Weight: 2.9 kg. (6 lbs. 22 oz.)

But i really want the hard drive. so im thinking more about the pionner

 

better late or never, The alpine looks don't impress me, But the features are great, I cant wait to see one inperson.

 

nice ....

i love both dd's. here is the thing. I just looked up the suggested retail for the Alpine iva-w200 and it was only $1,100. Pioneer always seems to be pretty damn expensive, usually Alpine too so that is why i was shocked about the Alpine. The Pioneer, has a sugg. retail of between $1,600 - $2,200. What system is really worth it ?

Thanks Guys

 

Thats why I said just wait untill the 06 stuff come out and then you can play with them at best buy or some shop and see which one you like. But I agree with wrx-killer-Sti eater the pioneer is a sick looking unit. But Ive got lucky and i played with the w200 alittle and its pretty simple to nav. and learn the feature. But then again i only played with it for 30 secs to a min. Thing is with me I cant wait.

 

The pioneer is going to be more because it has the built in hard drive, so you could store music on the av headunit. Thats a real plus for me. Plus it has cd titles allready stored on the radio, no more wondering what the name of a song is

 

OK my $0.02 worth, unless it's the 06 blazer and it has a DD opening a DD unit will take some work, re. "FCM sig." anything is possible.......

IMO the Alpine IVA-D310 is the best unit for what you want to do, it is also very flexible to add to. 94

 

so I guess Alpine IVA D100 never exist? or it havent come out? I couldn't find it anywhere.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dongoesby &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so I guess Alpine IVA D100 never exist? or it havent come out? I couldn't find it anywhere.</TD></TR></TABLE>
http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/p...-D100

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fcm &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK my $0.02 worth, unless it's the 06 blazer and it has a DD opening a DD unit will take some work, re. "FCM sig." anything is possible.......

IMO the Alpine IVA-D310 is the best unit for what you want to do, it is also very flexible to add to. 94</TD></TR></TABLE>

Fcm I think your at the point were you don't have 2 cents anymore is just facts,lol. I thought he had the no holds bar lets install it,lol. I just put a 10inch moniter in a caddy, I had to relocate alot of ****. I post some pics.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dongoesby &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so I guess Alpine IVA D100 never exist? or it havent come out? I couldn't find it anywhere.</TD></TR></TABLE> Almost, next month, $200 less then the IVA-D310, not a big diff. in the units, the IVA-D100 does not have Visual EQ, dts, Dolby Digital, and it's not SAT. Radio Ready. http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/p...-D100 if you want to use internal power it is 18Wx4 rms, the IVA-D310 is only 16Wx4 rms. 94

 

so between the Alipine D310 and D910, WHAT WOULD YOU GUYS CHOSE AND WHY ?

Thanks for all your help

 

am I the only one who feels that flip out screens look cheap and gimmicky?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CALIdelsolSIR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so between the Alipine D310 and D910, WHAT WOULD YOU GUYS CHOSE AND WHY ?

Thanks for all your help </TD></TR></TABLE> what is a "D910" It does not come up on tech support and I can't find it anyplace on the US site.
Is it from Europe, Australia, China or a JDM unit? 94