I'm looking into getting an in dash dvd head unit (with lcd). I should be getting a really good price on one of these. My question is that which one what you guys recommend and also do I need any extra hardware or anything besides what comes with the head unit. Thanks

 

Well, stay away from the cheap brands, you get what you pay for. Also, I would look for one that has a seperate brain unit too, that way you will have a lot of options.

I have the pioneer 7400 or something, can't remember, and I love it.

 

ok these are the ones i'm looking at:

Alpine IVA-D900
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S.../ProdView.asp?

Clarion ProAudio VRX935VD
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S.../ProdView.asp?

Kenwood Excelon KVT-911DVD
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S.../ProdView.asp?

Pioneer AVH-P6500DVD
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S.../ProdView.asp?

Panasonic CQ-VAD7300U
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S.../ProdView.asp?

Ok hope the links work. Let me know what you guys think. I'm really new to this stereo thing but after I sat in my friends Camaro I wasn't totally shocked at the sound. Oh whats a brain unit?

 

when loooking into a DVD player, it's good to do your homework on it. It all depends on your price range and what kind of features you are looking. I've got a Pioneer setup on mine, you can check the sig. The brain is pretty much the processor and runs everything in your car.

 

None of the links work. Like Paul said, do your homework, you don't want to get something cheap and not be satusfied with it later. Spending an extra couple hundred now will be worth it later. I would look at used ones too. I picked mine up for $500, and it cost over $2000 just a year ago. Check the cxar audio forums and see what those guys have for sale.

 

speaking of buying used, I may be selling mine, but not sure yet. I'm doing my homework too on upgrading my sytem

 

ECLIPSE!!!

 

If you ever do sell it. Let me know i am also interested in upgrading.

 

Thanks guys all you of you are really helpful. Oh what is the forum addy I should check for the used stuff?

 

Paul your setup is awesome

Do you like the focals?

 

yup, awesome speakers. I might be selling the ones I have now and upgrading but I'm not sure yet cause I might revamp my whole system and upgrading everything and going w/ the new Focals as well as the new Pioneer screen. Amps are still a toss up

 

I think there is a forum thats just caraudio.com. Do a search, and you will find them. The main one is almost as active as this message board

 

Not intending to be a downer, but check your local laws. Texas just passed a law that makes DVD/video screens visible by the driver illegal. As one who works on legislation, I know states tend to follow each other.

 

well actually, they have always been illegal

 

I guess we are just a little slow in Texas