Hi,
I’ve been searching several car audio forums for this one and I haven’t found a solution yet. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif
The car is a 2001 Audi S4; I’m looking for a double-din replacement for my BOSE Symphony head unit. I have already selected the amp/door speakers and sub but HU is a major headache… //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crying.gif.ec0ebefe590df0251476573bc49e46d8.gif
What I would like it to have:
. 6”-7” color LCD touch screen
. AM/FM
. plays movie DVDs (would be nice to play DVD with MP3)
. plays CD-CDR with MP3
. Navigation using touch screen & voice
. Possibility to add later: TV Tuner/ XM radio / rear view camera / DVD changer
Now very few systems offer this combo, here’s what I have found so far, each with their pros & cons:
. Eclipse AVN2454:
Pros=Double-din screen, fast touch screen in NAV, great SQ, great quality overall
Cons=low preamp out of 0.8v, no MP3 storage
. Kenwood DDX7015:
Pros=double-din screen, possible KEG for MP3 storage
Cons=slow screen in NAV, poor graphic quality
. Pioneer AVIC-N1:
Pros=fast screen in Nav, overall great NAV system, DVD plays MP3 (storage)
Cons= Motorized screen (major con)
Now I’ve ready that some new systems are coming from Japan. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
I heard the Eclipse AVN5495 will offer 5v preamp output and 30GB HD. But will this hard drive be accessible so I can transfer my MP3s? I don’t want to rip my CDs to this HD=waste of time
Pioneer is coming with AVIC-N2, but still with motorized screen? and new security mechanism preventing DVD to play while car is moving?
Lately I started to look at Carputer (mp3car.com)… I don’t mind building my own system.
Pros=DVD/MP3/CD/TV tuner/NAV etc, USB/WIFI/HD offer large storage
Cons=poor AM/FM setup, doubtful sound quality
Suggestion anyone?
