In-Dash Head Units help plz Kenwood vs Eclipse

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

im looking for a Double DIN In-dash. with a Nav system.

I have it down to

1) Kenwood P-NAV6019 $1099.99

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6838.html

2) Eclipse AVN5500 $1049.99

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7459.html#

3) Eclipse AVN5510 $1,165.00 on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Eclipse-AVN5510-MP3-DVD-Navigation-7-AVN5500-NEW-2007_W0QQitemZ150095161398QQihZ005QQcategoryZ32825QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

4) the most expansive ECLIPSE AVN6610 $1,475.99

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-07-ECLIPSE-AVN6610-7-DVD-GPS-NAVIGATION-MP3-VIDEO_W0QQitemZ290086874260QQihZ019QQcategoryZ79834QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Im just wondering which one is good.

i also want to know which one has a crossover build in, if one day i wanna go active i can use that.

Just over all which one is better, and has the best Nav system.

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[azngotskills 10+ year member]

I am currently saving up to pick up the Eclipse AVN6610 b/c

- has dual DVD slots to watch DVD and run Navi at the same time (if not needed get the AVN5510/5500 with one CD and one DVD)

- Eclipse is said to have the best Navi features with others in the same category

- great looking display

- Bluetooth add-on feature

- Overall best subjective SQ double-din Navi combo

I dont there are any double-din navi with built in DSP to run active completely...for that there is the Alpine W200/H701 combo and Eclipse AVN7000 w/ DSP processor and I believe there is a Clarion combo that can do it also. I will be running the Eclipse AVN6610 with an external DSP to deal with active duties. Hope this helps and if I have misinformed the OP, then please correct me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[explorer2 10+ year member]

I think that kenwoods nav system is made by garmin, in my book that puts them way ahead of the competition in the nav system. I have a regular excelon deck and could not be happier with it. Excellent sound and build quality.

 

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

Kenwood P-NAV6019 has something called

System E's+ Advanced Crossover system

does anyone know what that is??

 

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

I am currently saving up to pick up the Eclipse AVN6610 b/c
- has dual DVD slots to watch DVD and run Navi at the same time (if not needed get the AVN5510/5500 with one CD and one DVD)

- Eclipse is said to have the best Navi features with others in the same category

- great looking display

- Bluetooth add-on feature

- Overall best subjective SQ double-din Navi combo

I dont there are any double-din navi with built in DSP to run active completely...for that there is the Alpine W200/H701 combo and Eclipse AVN7000 w/ DSP processor and I believe there is a Clarion combo that can do it also. I will be running the Eclipse AVN6610 with an external DSP to deal with active duties. Hope this helps and if I have misinformed the OP, then please correct me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

im not a kind a guy that watchs DVD in the car, but i do like to use my Ipod in the car, just for music.

 

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

I think that kenwoods nav system is made by garmin, in my book that puts them way ahead of the competition in the nav system. I have a regular excelon deck and could not be happier with it. Excellent sound and build quality.

thats what i was thiking too. whan i say the "garmin". they make good Nav systems , easy to used Nav systems

 

[azngotskills 10+ year member]

IIRC Eclipse utilizes TomTom which is also a reputable navigation company....Eclipse (Fujitsu Ten) also is the OEM for the Lexus/Toyota group which would also included their navigation packages. Im not trying to put down Kenwood by any means but just explaining why im going with Eclipse. It also happens that I have a Toyota Celica in which the AVN6610 is just plug-in-play into the OEM harness with addition to the speed sensor and GPS antenna connection //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

BTW i think the Eclipse AVN 5510 would be a better fit for you and cheaper too

 

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

IIRC Eclipse utilizes TomTom which is also a reputable navigation company....Eclipse (Fujitsu Ten) also is the OEM for the Lexus/Toyota group which would also included their navigation packages. Im not trying to put down Kenwood by any means but just explaining why im going with Eclipse. It also happens that I have a Toyota Celica in which the AVN6610 is just plug-in-play into the OEM harness with addition to the speed sensor and GPS antenna connection //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
BTW i think the Eclipse AVN 5510 would be a better fit for you and cheaper too

soo your saying both the 5510 and the 6610 would work better on my 2007 camry?

 

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

no other inputs??

 

[azngotskills 10+ year member]

soo your saying both the 5510 and the 6610 would work better on my 2007 camry?

That choice would be up to you //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif The Eclipse AVN6610 is a better fit for my system and car. Good luck with whatever you decide to go with.

 

[dealerphil 10+ year member]

I am going to get the 6610 or the 5510.

Leanig toward the 6610 for two reasons . . .

it has 2 dvd slots so you can play a movie and navigation at the same time.

and the Circle Surround II feature. How cool is that for watching movies in the car!?

I have the AVN 2454 in my Scion TC. Only problem is the navigation is a little dated, something the '07 5510 and 6610 will take care of. Other than that, the Eclipse is a great all around unit.

I am planning a whole system for my '01 Dodge dually. Gonna have to custom fiberglass the dash to hold the double din. Custom center console to hold a sub or two and two 10s under the rear seat.

What do think of this set-up?

Avn 6610 HU

4 10" Elemental Design 11Ov.2

Arc Audio Foose components

Massive Audio 1500.1

 

[Octavio 10+ year member]

if money is not a issue go with the Eclipse AVN5510 $1,165.00 on Ebay

 

[vpkb1998 10+ year member]

i just put in a kenwood ddx-8017 with the garmin nav (kna-g510), it's great

the nav data is on a solid state, no moving parts (dvd) or hdd to worry about; the routing and re-routing calculation is "lightning" fast and the map graphic is nice too

 

[dealerphil 10+ year member]

bump

 

[6spdcoupe 5,000+ posts]

I am currently saving up to pick up the Eclipse AVN6610 b/c
- has dual DVD slots to watch DVD and run Navi at the same time (if not needed get the AVN5510/5500 with one CD and one DVD)

- Eclipse is said to have the best Navi features with others in the same category

- great looking display

- Bluetooth add-on feature

- Overall best subjective SQ double-din Navi combo

I dont there are any double-din navi with built in DSP to run active completely...for that there is the Alpine W200/H701 combo and Eclipse AVN7000 w/ DSP processor and I believe there is a Clarion combo that can do it also. I will be running the Eclipse AVN6610 with an external DSP to deal with active duties. Hope this helps and if I have misinformed the OP, then please correct me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

You summed it up quite good there Mark. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif