hey guys...im looking into buying a FLIPout head unit/ dvd/ etc... whats the best out there for around $1200 or so....the local shop offererd me a Pioneer 6.5'' 5700 Series flipup headunit wit dvd for $750...should i get that brand new? or get something better? i have a feeling that the Pioneer 5700 series is old..saying that its been around a long time since my friend had his for almost 3-4 years...what should i do? and if you think i should get something better...whats the best out their for the money...dont want to spend alot but sumthing i cant go wrong wit...$1200 roughly...please help me out...thanks

 

check the pioneer website and see whats out there.. i would try to get more current units. But for 1200, i would rather get a double din touch screen than a flip out one.

 

anyone else wit ideas??

 

Don't get a flip out. It's an overpriced technical compromise and the motor screen is likely to break. Those GPS HUs are a scam since once you are locked in the map update disk are $500! Instead get a non-video HIFI single DIN (Kenwood Excelon XXV-01D) for $450 and a Garmin street pilot. Then you have no compromises with the best sound and mapping performance. Save watching videos for the home couch and drive safely.

 

hmm true i was thinking abiout the flip up breaking hence it has tons of small parts...i still liek the flip out better than the double din...your right about the double din but just my opinion....open to opinions and options..

 

i still think that $750 for a flip out is a good deal but i wanna make sure i know what im doin before i do anything...

 

It's your car, get whatever style you want. There's certainly a few out there in the price range you're looking for. Personally I'm a Clarion fan. I think for the money you'll get the best sound quality from them. They've got a new one, the VRX765VD with onscreen ipod controls and everthing. Plenty of inputs for whatever else you wnat o hook up to it. It goes for right at $1000. Check out their website for more info on their models. They've got a lot of nice HUs.

 

eclipse = top notch construction, high quality line output. Kick Azz

 

i checked out Clarion and it nice but i dont know if i would buy it (no offense to you or others) but its betweem Pionner, Alpine, Eclipse as of now....for $12-1400?? i dont think so esp for brand new Eclipse....i already checked it out....they told me $1800 for the unit only...or should i just save more and get that??

 

help???

 

Alpine

 

Alpine F1

 

From those three it's an easy choice, ALPINE. Their CDA-9855 is sweet! If you gotta have video to keep the baby from crying get their DVA-9860 with a hard screen for <$800!

 

Alpine +1.... Alpine is the best mobile video stuff out there. I have an Alpine IVA-D300 and the picture is second only to the IVA-D900 & 901. Go with Alpine, you will not be dissapointed.

 

i was lookin into Alpine and i was surprised how good they are...when i was fooling around in the local shop with it..everything feels very well constructed and the screen/buttons were very sturdy and love the 7'' screen and everything else...thing is..what model to go wit?? D310?? does anyone has this unit and can help me out wit their reactions about it??

 

This is what I run. I have the 9860 in the dash with the screen in my cubby. Also adding the Alpine Nav unit in soon. I love the flexability with Alpine and the AiNet inputs.

 

Using a hard screen eliminates noise coupling risk between the screen and music preamp for the best fidelity. Select a screen quality that fits your budget and it's much more durable (as in cheaper!) than a mechanical flipout.

 

whats soo bad about a flipout??

 

The only good thing about a flipout is it's stealth, other than that they suck.

 

i just got the kenwood 7017, it has everyhting i would want, ipod, xm or sirius, nav ready, touchscreen, sweet doulble din, 5volt preouts, plays dvds. and i got it for 800 BRAND NEW.