Alpine LCD in the 350Z
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Re: how's that 7996?
Originally posted by phillips69
Hey Anyone2u,
How do you like your HU? I was thinking about putting that same 7996 in mine too...DVD w/ DTS worth the expense over an Alpine CD only?
Hey Anyone2u,
How do you like your HU? I was thinking about putting that same 7996 in mine too...DVD w/ DTS worth the expense over an Alpine CD only?
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alpine 7996 critique
First off - I love this head unit. I really like the XM, I like the fact that it is a XM/CD/DVD/MP3cd/CDvideo player.
The only downfalls I feel is that it doesnt have any kind of onscreen interface for when listening to regular cds or mp3 cds. Something would have been nice.
The only other thing is the lack of a surround sound processor. Although you can get an external, it would have been nice for at least basic dolby pro logic or something built in. This is not that big of a deal to me though, because other than the sunglasses container, I cant really think of a good place for a center channel.
I give it 9.5 / 10.... so far.....
The only downfalls I feel is that it doesnt have any kind of onscreen interface for when listening to regular cds or mp3 cds. Something would have been nice.
The only other thing is the lack of a surround sound processor. Although you can get an external, it would have been nice for at least basic dolby pro logic or something built in. This is not that big of a deal to me though, because other than the sunglasses container, I cant really think of a good place for a center channel.
I give it 9.5 / 10.... so far.....
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those of you that have the Alpine LCD screen, just wondering if u guys are using the LCD's speaker.
cuz when i installed everything for my friend, i found out u can use the lcd as a center channel. Hook up all inputs to the main brain then hook up the audio output(from main brain) to your HU. If you guys havnt done that, go do it!
cuz when i installed everything for my friend, i found out u can use the lcd as a center channel. Hook up all inputs to the main brain then hook up the audio output(from main brain) to your HU. If you guys havnt done that, go do it!
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HUH?!?!?!
Speaker IN the monitor????
I did see it has a volume control - but no speaker? - I might be wrong?!?!
HUH... Need to check into that - that would be perfect for a center channel.
I did see it has a volume control - but no speaker? - I might be wrong?!?!
HUH... Need to check into that - that would be perfect for a center channel.
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Re: HUH?!?!?!
Originally posted by ccondo
Speaker IN the monitor????
I did see it has a volume control - but no speaker? - I might be wrong?!?!
HUH... Need to check into that - that would be perfect for a center channel.
Speaker IN the monitor????
I did see it has a volume control - but no speaker? - I might be wrong?!?!
HUH... Need to check into that - that would be perfect for a center channel.
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yes its got a speaker...but I found it wasnt nearly loud enough.
I had the dealer install an alpine amplified external speaker so I can hear my NAV over da Bose.
BTW...center channel? DVD? in a Z??? what gives?
I had the dealer install an alpine amplified external speaker so I can hear my NAV over da Bose.
BTW...center channel? DVD? in a Z??? what gives?
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Originally posted by qirex
yes its got a speaker...but I found it wasnt nearly loud enough.
I had the dealer install an alpine amplified external speaker so I can hear my NAV over da Bose.
BTW...center channel? DVD? in a Z??? what gives?
yes its got a speaker...but I found it wasnt nearly loud enough.
I had the dealer install an alpine amplified external speaker so I can hear my NAV over da Bose.
BTW...center channel? DVD? in a Z??? what gives?
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Looks like there are alot of Alpine fans driving Zs these days. I just got mine back with almost all Alpine setup. I had 2-10' MTX subs so I did not buy new ones....yet! I have the 7996 HU also. Along with the 510 sound processor, and the 760 monitor. A 450 -5 channel amp pushes SPR176 components upfront, SPS170s in the back plus the 2 subs.
I gotta agree with previous comments about the video interface between the HU and the monitor...there ain't none unless you have a DVD in. Would be nice to be able to spice up your MP3 with a little video goin'on without having to save all your MP3s as MPGs, and not getting as many on a disc.
Someone asked about Alpines security...are you talking about not being able to watch DVDs while driving? Only with the parking brake on? Someone broke it, 'cause mine works fine while driving, not that I would ever do it of course! And heck no, the speaker in the monitor is nowhere good enough to use as a center channel.
I gotta agree with previous comments about the video interface between the HU and the monitor...there ain't none unless you have a DVD in. Would be nice to be able to spice up your MP3 with a little video goin'on without having to save all your MP3s as MPGs, and not getting as many on a disc.
Someone asked about Alpines security...are you talking about not being able to watch DVDs while driving? Only with the parking brake on? Someone broke it, 'cause mine works fine while driving, not that I would ever do it of course! And heck no, the speaker in the monitor is nowhere good enough to use as a center channel.
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Originally posted by Cobra96
Someone asked about Alpines security...are you talking about not being able to watch DVDs while driving? Only with the parking brake on? Someone broke it, 'cause mine works fine while driving, not that I would ever do it of course! And heck no, the speaker in the monitor is nowhere good enough to use as a center channel.
Someone asked about Alpines security...are you talking about not being able to watch DVDs while driving? Only with the parking brake on? Someone broke it, 'cause mine works fine while driving, not that I would ever do it of course! And heck no, the speaker in the monitor is nowhere good enough to use as a center channel.
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