Recommend a HU with a hard drive
03-26-2006, 06:22 AM
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why not get one with an ipod hookup? that way you keep your music files consistent between your car, the gym, at home, etc.
just my two cents. I was considering a HD deck myself and went with a JVC w/ ipod hookup instead
just my two cents. I was considering a HD deck myself and went with a JVC w/ ipod hookup instead
03-26-2006, 06:24 AM
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Kenwood Excelon has a double HU with USB, to attach external HD/flash.
That way *when* the HD croaks (in car's road/temp abuse), it's a cheap/quick replacement.
That way *when* the HD croaks (in car's road/temp abuse), it's a cheap/quick replacement.
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03-26-2006, 07:12 AM
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The USB Kenwood DPX501 can leverage Kenwood's IPOD KCA-iP500 interface,
and Hands free Bluetooth KCA-BT100. Full flexibility, what an awesome unit!
For the best audio fidelity use a digital interface (IPOD/USB) instead of
the portable MP3 phono analog out, since they have crappy $0.20 DACs.
and Hands free Bluetooth KCA-BT100. Full flexibility, what an awesome unit!
For the best audio fidelity use a digital interface (IPOD/USB) instead of
the portable MP3 phono analog out, since they have crappy $0.20 DACs.
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03-26-2006, 09:46 AM
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yeah.. and if you want the bluetooth feature that's a few hundred more...
seriously... consider using omnifi... it's not that bad if you're computer savvy... needs some tinkering to make it work well
seriously... consider using omnifi... it's not that bad if you're computer savvy... needs some tinkering to make it work well
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Originally Posted by rmesola
yeah.. and if you want the bluetooth feature that's a few hundred more...
seriously... consider using omnifi... it's not that bad if you're computer savvy... needs some tinkering to make it work well
seriously... consider using omnifi... it's not that bad if you're computer savvy... needs some tinkering to make it work well
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omnifi dmp1 ... you can find one on ebay for 100-150 bucks... it's a 20gb hdd with a controller that plugs into your HU's line input...
some people don't like it coz it has bugs... but it works well if you're patient and learn how to manage your library...
some people don't like it coz it has bugs... but it works well if you're patient and learn how to manage your library...
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Originally Posted by dream724Z
The USB Kenwood DPX501 can leverage Kenwood's IPOD KCA-iP500 interface,
and Hands free Bluetooth KCA-BT100. Full flexibility, what an awesome unit!
For the best audio fidelity use a digital interface (IPOD/USB) instead of
the portable MP3 phono analog out, since they have crappy $0.20 DACs.
and Hands free Bluetooth KCA-BT100. Full flexibility, what an awesome unit!
For the best audio fidelity use a digital interface (IPOD/USB) instead of
the portable MP3 phono analog out, since they have crappy $0.20 DACs.
You could go with alpine, and use there KCA-620M usb interface.
03-27-2006, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by dream724Z
The USB Kenwood DPX501 can leverage Kenwood's IPOD KCA-iP500 interface,
and Hands free Bluetooth KCA-BT100. Full flexibility, what an awesome unit!
For the best audio fidelity use a digital interface (IPOD/USB) instead of
the portable MP3 phono analog out, since they have crappy $0.20 DACs.
and Hands free Bluetooth KCA-BT100. Full flexibility, what an awesome unit!
For the best audio fidelity use a digital interface (IPOD/USB) instead of
the portable MP3 phono analog out, since they have crappy $0.20 DACs.
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Originally Posted by dream724Z
Ahhh I goofed, get the Excelon 701 it has 3X5V preouts and has the HIFI low
noise specs that you can hear with the engine off.
noise specs that you can hear with the engine off.
If anyone's still reading this thread... I just got the 701 installed this afternoon. It's also got the GForce knock-off built into it (loads of cheap fun).
I.E. it measures (Approx) HP, 0-60, g-loads etc.
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