Since my last thread got hijacked...

I'm in the market for a double din DVD/Nav/Sat/iPod headunit. I like to stay around $1k for the unit. I was looking at Crutchfield at found the Pioneer AVIC-D3X with Pioneer GEX-P10XMT XM NavTraffic Satellite Radio. I've also considered the Eclipse AVN5510 & Kenwood's DNX7100. I really like the Poineer due to the XM NavTraffic Sat and everything I want for >$1k. However I'd like to hear from the Audioheads your input on all three units.


Here were the responses worth keeping...


Anyone else care to share the opinion about this subject?

 

i have a d3 in my z and i just installed an ecllipse 5510 inyo my cousins xterra. both of these seem to work pretty well. i like the d3's ipod controls over the 5510, but both are pretty good and under 1k

 

I'm an Eclipse fan hehe... I have the 5495.

The Kenwood is pretty nice too, I've seen it and think its a solid unit. I'd prefer Pioneer over Kenwood though because they seem to last forever and pretty easy to use.

 

Well Eclipse doesn't offer the XM NavTraffic. That's what's holding me back from it next to its price.

 

Recent price drop on that Pioneer AVIC-D3X.

I'd pick that up.

 

theyve actually had a price drop on both the d3 and the z2...but with all you want you can get the d3 and the goodies for under 1k...

www.sonicelectronix.com

 

I would suggest the Alpine IVA-W205. Retail is $1000. I am sure you can find it for around $700. My favorite feature on the HU is the pulse touch. It actually makes it feel like you are touching a button when you touch the screen.

http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=IVA-W205

I have the single din version (D310) of this and love it!

 

Another main reason I'm liking the D3... Less than $1k.

 

and the D3 has pretty colors

 

And since I'm a "F/I Cocky Poser" I might as well add ricer cause this unit has a color screen.

 

My vote would be the DNX7100.

 

I would recommend the W205 also. I have both the W200 & W205 and have to say I love them. Great features and compatability with my ipods.

 

But does that Alpine deck have NAV?

 

yes the alpine W205 utilizes the blackbird which goes in like a CD. I am buying one for mine as soon as I get home from New Orleans.

 

dnx7100 is best controls for ipod, interface is nice too. I'd say it's better value for your money over an avic-z2.

 

Thanks for the info everyone. Did a search and read several thread regarding the D3. Just ordered the Pioneer AVIC-D3X DVD Navigation Receiver w/ Bluetooth & iPod control cable. Just too good of a deal to pass up. Also added the Pioneer GEX-P10XMT XM NavTraffic Satellite Radio and Boyo VTL300 Zinc Black License plate back-up camera. So bye-bye to my Bose.