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Double-DIN or Single-DIN w/Flip Out LCD?
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<blockquote data-quote="jluv" data-source="post: 1817676" data-attributes="member: 567917"><p>I haven't actually had both in <em>my</em> vehicle, but I have been in friends' vehicles with each. I prefer the double din units big time. To me, a flipout looks like an add-on (of course, it is), whereas the flush mount screens look factory, like they belong. It's so much cleaner. The motorized flipouts remind me of something out of a spaceship or an old Transformer. The non-motorized units just take more effort and are seemingly cheap because of the lack of automation. Also, depending on install and vehicle, the flip-outs can block the center AC vents. That's not an option for me here in Texas.</p><p></p><p>That said, the Alpine flip-out units have more built-in features than the W200. My amps don't have built-in crossovers, but my old 9811 does, so I've been fine. Now that I have upgraded to the W200, I needed to add something to at least crossover ability. I also wanted the ability to setup a true 5.1 system. Alpine has that covered with the H701. It does everything I need and SO much more.</p><p></p><p>But I do know people that prefer the flip-outs. One advantage is security. I can't close mine up or pop the face off and take it with me. Even for some double-din people, they might want to have something else installed in there with the head unit, like a line driver or one of those new din-sized Alpine center channel speakers.</p><p></p><p>You should study your install options, find a shop that has both on display side by side, and go with what you like best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jluv, post: 1817676, member: 567917"] I haven't actually had both in [I]my[/I] vehicle, but I have been in friends' vehicles with each. I prefer the double din units big time. To me, a flipout looks like an add-on (of course, it is), whereas the flush mount screens look factory, like they belong. It's so much cleaner. The motorized flipouts remind me of something out of a spaceship or an old Transformer. The non-motorized units just take more effort and are seemingly cheap because of the lack of automation. Also, depending on install and vehicle, the flip-outs can block the center AC vents. That's not an option for me here in Texas. That said, the Alpine flip-out units have more built-in features than the W200. My amps don't have built-in crossovers, but my old 9811 does, so I've been fine. Now that I have upgraded to the W200, I needed to add something to at least crossover ability. I also wanted the ability to setup a true 5.1 system. Alpine has that covered with the H701. It does everything I need and SO much more. But I do know people that prefer the flip-outs. One advantage is security. I can't close mine up or pop the face off and take it with me. Even for some double-din people, they might want to have something else installed in there with the head unit, like a line driver or one of those new din-sized Alpine center channel speakers. You should study your install options, find a shop that has both on display side by side, and go with what you like best. [/QUOTE]
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