Double Din DVD w/ the best Ipod capabilities

fourmicah · 10-05-2007, 08:47 PM

I've attempted to find this information with no luck. For those that have had experience with different models, which company has the best Ipod integration set up. I'm looking for a double din DVD player, but most of the time I will be using the Ipod. No need for Nav, it's going in an 06 WRX TR.

Thanks for the help.

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crazyGC8 · 10-05-2007, 09:13 PM

The best looking one I've seen so far is the Clarion Max675VD(not personal experience, just research).....

fourmicah · 10-05-2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyGC8

The best looking one I've seen so far is the Clarion Max675VD(not personal experience, just research).....

That does look good, anyone else have any ideas?

iownaspec · 10-06-2007, 04:07 AM

kenwood ddx7019 and 8019. they use thier new usb ipod interface and is badass. supposed to be the fastest and easiest to use also can pull video from the ipod.

thedaddyb · 10-06-2007, 09:07 AM

The best that I have experience with so far is the newer pioneer units that use the ipod direct plug. it works pretty quickly and is easy to navigate.

I've also heard that the alpine and kenwood units are pretty nice as well.

mikeyb420 · 10-06-2007, 01:34 PM

I own the Clarion Max. very nice unit, have not connected the ipod cord yet but will within a week. ill let you know how it goes.

The Satch · 10-06-2007, 01:58 PM

i have the alpine W205, it pretty nice for the ipod, only has one downfall, if you pick a song in a folder like you do on your ipod, then you want to listen to a song from say two folders down, you have to go all the way through the menus again to get to that second folder, not like on the ipod where you can just hit menu and go back up. other than that, its amazing, very quick through the menus, and it has digital sound processing, so the SQ is amazing. its also the best picture ive seen from a double din unit, and you can go online to set a custom sound curve on the equalizer, so while it doesnt have that in the deck, its still available, along with time correction.

silv2002wrx · 10-06-2007, 04:51 PM

I have an Avicd3 and the ipod control is great plus its navigation. It also doesnt have the problem the alpine does in regards to picking a song in a folder than going back. It stays on the same letter. Plus it scrolls fast. Great radio imo

v8eaterWRX · 10-06-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by silv2002wrx

I have an Avicd3 and the ipod control is great plus its navigation. It also doesnt have the problem the alpine does in regards to picking a song in a folder than going back. It stays on the same letter. Plus it scrolls fast. Great radio imo

AVIC-D3 is def FTW with the iPod.

MrTransAm · 10-06-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by v8eaterWRX

AVIC-D3 is def FTW with the iPod.

125% agree on AVIC D-3---I use the I-pod to handle my 6,000 songs and then the XM when I get bored of that.

If your thrifty, you can get one very cheap and still brand new.

I paid $750, not to include all the extra goodies.

iownaspec · 10-06-2007, 06:19 PM

kenwood dnx7100 is also ftw with the ipod though it is 400 bucks more than the avic.\

avic for 750 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...r+AVIC-D3.html

subaman781 · 10-06-2007, 08:50 PM

The alpine W200 and W205 do have the fastest connection via the full-speed cable but the drawback is, just like previously said, once you chose a song you cannot go back you need to go back to the main menu. another option thats very nice is the avic-d3. it is a really nice unit plus its very affordible navigation in comparison to their previous units that were much more expensive (i.e the D2 and the N3 of last year) but if you dont need the navigation then id recomend the alpine personally.

iownaspec · 10-07-2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subaman781

The alpine W200 and W205 do have the fastest connection via the full-speed cable but the drawback is, just like previously said, once you chose a song you cannot go back you need to go back to the main menu. another option thats very nice is the avic-d3. it is a really nice unit plus its very affordible navigation in comparison to their previous units that were much more expensive (i.e the D2 and the N3 of last year) but if you dont need the navigation then id recomend the alpine personally.

actually this year kenwood is supposedly faster. with the usb interface.

littlewhitewagon · 10-07-2007, 01:15 PM

The Clarion unit is one of the easiest to use , you have to touch the iPod to get your videos to play.

The Kenwood is the ONLY one to be able to access the videos from the screen without touching the iPod. But, it has a PND style navi which looks like butt.

The Pioneer is ok, nothing special, D3 is a single disc unit that requires you to stop navi if you want to listen to a CD or watch a DVD.

Alpine is nice, but the folder navigation is kinda goofy.

BUT, here is the ultimate deal killer for all. If you have a new iPod nano video or touch, you CAN NOT USE THE VIDEO PORTION because none of the mentioned units have the new authentication IC to allow video to be passed.

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fourmicah Scooby Specialist Member#: 128760 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Over there> Vehicle: 2017 STI Silver	Double Din DVD w/ the best Ipod capabilities I've attempted to find this information with no luck. For those that have had experience with different models, which company has the best Ipod integration set up. I'm looking for a double din DVD player, but most of the time I will be using the Ipod. No need for Nav, it's going in an 06 WRX TR. Thanks for the help. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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