Eclipse CD5000 on Ebay

[Xolias]

This thread no longer about that exact ebay offer.

Thread has converted into a CD5000 (hifi Audio) vs CD7000 on ebay comparison.

Thank you.

Here are the 2 items.

CD5000 by hifiaudioonline
http://cgi.ebay.com/ECLIPSE-CD-RECEI...QQcmdZViewItem

CD7000 by greatdeals4uonline
http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-ECLIPS...QQcmdZViewItem

[Rich B]

For $50 more you can get the CD7000 on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-ECLIPS...QQcmdZViewItem

[Xolias]

How is the 7000 compared?

[Ambios]

if the item you buy is not how it was described when you receive it you can file a claim wich could result in a refund and if your lucky you can keep the product to!

[JLa Obsessed]

i bought my alpine 9885 off ebay, came brand new in box everything is perfect

[Rich B]

How is the 7000 compared?

It has DSP sound processing builtin thats near equal with Alpine's outboard $500 h701, and the CD7000 has a detachable face, which I dont believe the CD5000 had.

Indoaudio has a less than stellar reputation around here, you might do a search to see what many people think of them.

[Xolias]

It has DSP sound processing builtin thats near equal with Alpine's outboard $500 h701, and the CD7000 has a detachable face, which I dont believe the CD5000 had.

Indoaudio has a less than stellar reputation around here, you might do a search to see what many people think of them.

There's a big difference in the controls on these newer models, Any input on how the compare to the older control layout?

[sdmtnbiker420]

There's a big difference in the controls on these newer models, Any input on how the compare to the older control layout?

newer is better

[brchd]

if the item you buy is not how it was described when you receive it you can file a claim wich could result in a refund and if your lucky you can keep the product to!

remind me never to deal with you!

[Xolias]

How is hifi audio?

They're selling one for the same price, $250.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ECLIPSE-CD-RECEI...QQcmdZViewItem

[vvblazers777]

Go with the newer.

[Xolias]

I kind of like the CD5000s looks. Is the CD7000 a really nice upgrade?

Been reading up on the two models, and I think I like the 5000 better. $50 cheaper is great too. Unless someone can convince me by sunday, I'm going to order the 5000.

[dipitydoo]

I have a CD7000 that I haven't installed yet. But I did use the CD8445, which looks to be basically the same as the CD5000. Nice HU's but has some quirks that bothered me. Mainly these:
- remote's volume up/down button verrrrry slow. when you hold it down, the volume moves each notch at about 1/2 second intervals
- this problem is compounded by the faceplate volume knob, which is small and difficult to grip
- track up/down knob on faceplate is way too sensitive, you end up skipping a track or two more than you intended. This can be remedied by using the remote.
- when faceplate drops down to insert cd, it swings out and down about 2 inches, so make sure you have adequate clearance below and in front of the unit.\
- signal processing, like time delay and eq aren't as adjustable as the CD7000 or Alpine's units.

I would maybe go with the CD7000/7100 or one of the latest Alpine units.

[Xolias]

I have a CD7000 that I haven't installed yet. But I did use the CD8445, which looks to be basically the same as the CD5000. Nice HU's but has some quirks that bothered me. Mainly these:
- when faceplate drops down to insert cd, it swings out and down about 2 inches, so make sure you have adequate clearance below and in front of the unit.
- signal processing, like time delay and eq aren't as adjustable as the CD7000 or Alpine's units.

I would maybe go with the CD7000/7100 or one of the latest Alpine units.

Isn't it the CD7000 that does the drop down like that? I thought the CD5000 just tilted a bit, like the old 5405-5435s.

Also I can't get an alpine, my car won't fit fold down units.

[dipitydoo]

Actually, both the 7000 and the 5000 drops down.