neofreak

Panasonic:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-LLPeRcd...p?i=133VAD7200

versus

Clarion:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-LLPeRcd...sp?i=020VRX935

Which would you get, and why? =)

Yes, I know I can get them cheaper elsewhere, I just like using Crutchfield's site. =)

midnight

Personally, I wouldn't get either one. I'm getting the Pioneer AVX-p7300dvd. I think it's, by far, the best looking one.

neofreak

I agree, it does look nice, but its discontinued and does not play mp3's.

midnight

In that case, i would go with the panisonic.

neofreak

Any particular reasons why? It doesn't seem to have a touch screen, nor does it have a detachable face. It does look better and has better specs all around though..

Just curious.. its a big purchase, and I don't want to regret it in the end. =p

RX-7-Tobi

The Clarions do have fantstic CD sound!
Tobias

DrPJM1

If you want amber illumination try the Alpine 7984 or something that also plays MP3's. I love it!

neofreak

The only one I could find is this: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jwLkLY7...p?i=500DVA7996

Which doesn't have a screen, can you double check your model number? Thanks!

7-sins

Alpine... cva-1006 & cha-s634

I still like the sony mex-5di because you can put your own pictures/video on it.. but no dvd or nav ability.

neofreak

The panasonic above can capture 4 images for use as backgrounds, not video though..

The only thing keeping me from getting that one is it doesn't have a detachable face, nor does it mention anywhere that it has a touch screen.

RX-7-Tobi

Hi Neofreak,

you see, it'snot easy.
In Bavaria we say:
Lots of heads, lots of Opinions.
Lots of asses, lots of winds.

Tobias

TonyTurboII

Personally id get a Kenwood. Theyve made the touchscreen 7in for awhile now. Theyve got a few models out, and im sure theyve got the bugs worked around. Ive got a Kenwood and I highly reccomend them due to their quality. Personally im not a fan of Panasonic products, ive always thought they made substandard products. If the Clarion is touchscreen, get it. If it isnt, id skip them both and go for the Kenwood.

BicuspiD

I have a Panasonic CQ-VA707W in my FD (older model 7" monitor) and out of all the pictures/screens I saw ( and I think I saw every 7" there was in person - I shopped forever), the Panasonic screens are by far the best. It has the best adjustment modes for normal image viewing, and flawless 16x9 settings, killer brightness and resolution, very black when sources off/dark. Everything from DVD to SVCD to the PS2 look excellent displayed on it.

I wish it had a touchscreen, but they weren't at all reasonably priced when I got this unit.

Shinobi-X

I'm looking at the Clarion VRX925VD myself. Right now, the entire sound system is removed, so I'm looking to do a nice upgrade.

http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...VRX925&o=m&a=1

neofreak

I like Kenwood too, I had an Exceleon Z919 in my old FD, and it was great, but as far as I can tell they don't make a indash screen with MP3.

I was going to get one of these, but the VRX935VD is only a tiny bit more expencive, looks nicer, and has more background options. (>50 price difference, outside of Crutchfield)

I wish I could see these in person, but I can't find a place that stocks even one of these models. All I can find is offbrand stuff, thats why I'm posing this question. =)

Shinobi-X

Hmmm, it does look better (I really didn't like the blue). The price is higher, but it does everything the VRX925VD can. I may consider getting this instead.

neofreak

According to Crutchfield, the VRX925 and 935 doesn't fit the FD, but the Panasonic does, apparently. A while back someone on here claimed to have installed one in his car though, so who knows...

Shinobi-X

That is odd...I did a search under possible units that work in the 93' FD(non-bose), and these are what came up. http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...=3&s=0&g=62600

The Clarion VRX925VD (no 935) is in there, and so is the panasonic as you said. I'm guessing if a person installed it, and they have it here, then it works. I will be sure to call about this before I do anything.

Nice avatar btw...is that Kyo(most likely) or Shingo?

neofreak

The guy on here had a 925.. no one has mentioned the 935 till now.

I did some research, and it seems as though the concensus is that the 925 had problems loading songs, like it would take several seconds to load, and switching songs would take forever.. on my kenwood z919 its pretty annoying already, so if you call, ask them if the 935 is any better.

Kyo.. I've been meaning to pickup a copy of KOF2002 but I've been putting it off since I'm spending all my dough on my RX, but I will eventually. (home cartridge)

Shinobi-X

Ok, thanks for passing that info. on. I will be sure to ask about that when it comes time to purchase one.

neofreak

I found this thread, some good info.

http://www.caraudioforum.com/vbb2/sh...light=VRX935VD

ZeroBanger

I always wonder why someone would put a DVD player in the car. Other than the cool factor, whats the purpose? You cant really watch while your driving...Unless its for passenger I guess...

As for the MP3, I think I showed some of you this at the dyno meet, but this is an option, I Put in my car a few months ago and love it. It is very small, fits perfect in the ashtray location, it will connect to your car stereo via the receivers input so you get digital quality sound. Holds 20Gig worth of MP3s. Its also a hard drive so you can take it from computer to computer, its USB 1.0 and 2.0 enabled.

http://www.archos.com/lang=en//products/prw_500312.html

You can see it in my car in one of the pics to the left.
http://members.aol.com/zerobanger/rx7.jpg

This is a great option for those of you that want unlimited MP3 file storage. I no longer have to shuffle CD's. You can make your own playlists, put it on random, etc.

BicuspiD

I put my monitor in because I'm trying to develop an HKS CAMP-like system that can display ecu input/output graphically - Maybe 4 or 5 "gauges" or bar graphs or something

Since my monitor is only am/fm with inputs, I needed a cd player, and I had an opportunity to pick up a cd/mp3/svcd/dvd player at a really good price, figured what the hell. I really don't use the DVD player much, except for music/concert dvds (screen put away, sound is still great) - or the Best Motoring SVCD's if I am showing off :-P

I have a lot of extra inputs, it'd be kind of cool to put a camera somewhere.. Mount if forwards and paint the windows black

Shinobi-X

Right now, I have no sound system in the car, so I'm in the process at looking for some options to upgrade. These CD/MP3/DVD etc. combos are something I've always liked, and figure for a bit of extra money, I might as well get something nice. At school (college) one of my friends had a DVD/sub system in his car, and it turned out to be very convenient for when we had 50+min. breaks between classes. Not only this, but whenever we were parked and waiting somewhere, it would be nice too. At first, I didn't see the point of it, but I soon liked it, and figured it couldn't hurt. An electronic fold-out, touch screen media player has always been something I liked (I'm into that tech stuff) so for personal taste, I'm going with one.

neofreak

Fry's Electronics had both the VRX925VD and the Panasonic, and I got to play with both for a long time, although both were slightly broken.

The 925 does have a rather long load time when you initially insert a disc, but between songs it isn't so bad. The Panasonic is faster on both accounts, and has a better looking interface, although it isn't touch-enabled.

I'm probably going to spring for the 935 just because it is this years model and only a little more expencive, I spoke with Crutchfield and they did say that it was longer than the 925 and is technically too long to fit in an RX-7, but the difference isn't too large, so I guess I'll risk it.

The Panasonic does seem to be more polished over all, faster, nicer interface, clearer screen, but looks god awful when its closed..

I want a cd/dvd/mp3 unit so I can watch movies during lunch breaks, throw a gamecube and play zelda.. something to do when sitting around waiting for people.