Help on C5 DD Nav Selection (Milwaukee Area Qs)
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From: Lisbon WI
Help on C5 DD Nav Selection (Milwaukee Area Qs)
Hi all,
I am thinking about going double din in the C5 this year. Did my research and will likely purchase a bezel from one of the supporting vendors. I went looking for a in-dash system today and was very disappointed. None of the stores had more than two units to look at and some were not fully functional due to missing disc or hardware. Awfull displays all around.
I was somewhat excited to look at the new Pioneers (700/900) due to price and specs. When I got to the store I found that the volume/selection **** was cheap and the interface was somewhat lacking. The kicker was that it would not take the coordinate addresses we have in the Milwaukee suburbs (Nxxx Wxxxxx). After the street was selected, the house number box was grayed out. It could only get you to that road name. The SD card slot was interesting.
The Kenwood was the lowest end unit. It did not have the Nav box hooked up so I could not tell if it function. The Garmins usually only get within the 100 numbers (within a block), but I could not try this out. The volume control was better and I did like the USB input.
I looked at an Alpine, but it was not functioning properly. No Eclipses to be found.
I have no idea what is wrong with brick and mortar stores. The one advantage they have over net stores is the ability to test a unit. They don't even power them half the time and I get obviously bad information from the salesman.
Here's the wishlist:
I prefer a volume ****, but could like without if other wishlist stuff is taken care of.
Any help?
I am thinking about going double din in the C5 this year. Did my research and will likely purchase a bezel from one of the supporting vendors. I went looking for a in-dash system today and was very disappointed. None of the stores had more than two units to look at and some were not fully functional due to missing disc or hardware. Awfull displays all around.
I was somewhat excited to look at the new Pioneers (700/900) due to price and specs. When I got to the store I found that the volume/selection **** was cheap and the interface was somewhat lacking. The kicker was that it would not take the coordinate addresses we have in the Milwaukee suburbs (Nxxx Wxxxxx). After the street was selected, the house number box was grayed out. It could only get you to that road name. The SD card slot was interesting.
The Kenwood was the lowest end unit. It did not have the Nav box hooked up so I could not tell if it function. The Garmins usually only get within the 100 numbers (within a block), but I could not try this out. The volume control was better and I did like the USB input.
I looked at an Alpine, but it was not functioning properly. No Eclipses to be found.
I have no idea what is wrong with brick and mortar stores. The one advantage they have over net stores is the ability to test a unit. They don't even power them half the time and I get obviously bad information from the salesman.
Here's the wishlist:
- Nav
- Bluetooth
- iPod or USB connection
- Good interface
- Ability to take me to the destination in the MKE area (a standalone Magellan and my CTS-V does this fine).
I prefer a volume ****, but could like without if other wishlist stuff is taken care of.
Any help?
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 477
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From: Los Angeles California
Hi all,
I am thinking about going double din in the C5 this year. Did my research and will likely purchase a bezel from one of the supporting vendors. I went looking for a in-dash system today and was very disappointed. None of the stores had more than two units to look at and some were not fully functional due to missing disc or hardware. Awfull displays all around.
I was somewhat excited to look at the new Pioneers (700/900) due to price and specs. When I got to the store I found that the volume/selection **** was cheap and the interface was somewhat lacking. The kicker was that it would not take the coordinate addresses we have in the Milwaukee suburbs (Nxxx Wxxxxx). After the street was selected, the house number box was grayed out. It could only get you to that road name. The SD card slot was interesting.
The Kenwood was the lowest end unit. It did not have the Nav box hooked up so I could not tell if it function. The Garmins usually only get within the 100 numbers (within a block), but I could not try this out. The volume control was better and I did like the USB input.
I looked at an Alpine, but it was not functioning properly. No Eclipses to be found.
I have no idea what is wrong with brick and mortar stores. The one advantage they have over net stores is the ability to test a unit. They don't even power them half the time and I get obviously bad information from the salesman.
Here's the wishlist:
I prefer a volume ****, but could like without if other wishlist stuff is taken care of.
Any help?
I am thinking about going double din in the C5 this year. Did my research and will likely purchase a bezel from one of the supporting vendors. I went looking for a in-dash system today and was very disappointed. None of the stores had more than two units to look at and some were not fully functional due to missing disc or hardware. Awfull displays all around.
I was somewhat excited to look at the new Pioneers (700/900) due to price and specs. When I got to the store I found that the volume/selection **** was cheap and the interface was somewhat lacking. The kicker was that it would not take the coordinate addresses we have in the Milwaukee suburbs (Nxxx Wxxxxx). After the street was selected, the house number box was grayed out. It could only get you to that road name. The SD card slot was interesting.
The Kenwood was the lowest end unit. It did not have the Nav box hooked up so I could not tell if it function. The Garmins usually only get within the 100 numbers (within a block), but I could not try this out. The volume control was better and I did like the USB input.
I looked at an Alpine, but it was not functioning properly. No Eclipses to be found.
I have no idea what is wrong with brick and mortar stores. The one advantage they have over net stores is the ability to test a unit. They don't even power them half the time and I get obviously bad information from the salesman.
Here's the wishlist:
- Nav
- Bluetooth
- iPod or USB connection
- Good interface
- Ability to take me to the destination in the MKE area (a standalone Magellan and my CTS-V does this fine).
I prefer a volume ****, but could like without if other wishlist stuff is taken care of.
Any help?
The intergrated Bluetooth works perfict with my IPhone booth up times are quick since the 2.0 Firmware update I am very pleased with both units functions and useabilty. Pioneers IPod controls are very nice and the sound quality with the 4.0v preamp out puts running thru my Alpine PDX amps is increadable.
This is just my experance with my units all in all I am very happy with them. We also build a really nice bezel for the AVIC units.
Hope this helps you out some the Kenwoods are nice also that would be my second choice.
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From: Dyer IN
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I highly recommend the kenwood i have installed numerous, and they come with or without the built in nav. I installed a dnx5120 for a WI member Chalky and he has been happy with it, IMO PM him and maybe you guys can meet up and he can check it out, he is prly 30 min from you
The new pioneers have a long boot up time I must warn u of that
The new pioneers have a long boot up time I must warn u of that
Cruising
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Motor City Michigan
I read your dissapontment with the Pioneers on display but I run a Pioneer AVIC F90BT in my daliy driver and one in the Z06. Each of my units do everything you are looking for as stated above also the SD card is a nice option.
The intergrated Bluetooth works perfict with my IPhone booth up times are quick since the 2.0 Firmware update I am very pleased with both units functions and useabilty. Pioneers IPod controls are very nice and the sound quality with the 4.0v preamp out puts running thru my Alpine PDX amps is increadable.
This is just my experance with my units all in all I am very happy with them. We also build a really nice bezel for the AVIC units.
Hope this helps you out some the Kenwoods are nice also that would be my second choice.
The intergrated Bluetooth works perfict with my IPhone booth up times are quick since the 2.0 Firmware update I am very pleased with both units functions and useabilty. Pioneers IPod controls are very nice and the sound quality with the 4.0v preamp out puts running thru my Alpine PDX amps is increadable.
This is just my experance with my units all in all I am very happy with them. We also build a really nice bezel for the AVIC units.
Hope this helps you out some the Kenwoods are nice also that would be my second choice.
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I highly recommend the kenwood i have installed numerous, and they come with or without the built in nav. I installed a dnx5120 for a WI member Chalky and he has been happy with it, IMO PM him and maybe you guys can meet up and he can check it out, he is prly 30 min from you
The new pioneers have a long boot up time I must warn u of that
The new pioneers have a long boot up time I must warn u of that
Greg is right, Kenwood is by far the best unit i have sold. I am authorized Pioneer and Kenwood rep as well and Greg(Pentavolvo) does all my local installs for me for those needing assitance. He also did my install of my current setup two years ago when we didnt know anything about this mod. We are planning an upgrade in next couple months.I can package a deal for you as well
bezel black textured 299.99
Kenwood 5140 699.99
I have access to all audio as well including authorized Elemental Designs dealer.
I am only a couple hours away as well for speedy delivery
PM me if you have any questions
Dennis
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From: Lisbon WI
Greg is right, Kenwood is by far the best unit i have sold. I am authorized Pioneer and Kenwood rep as well and Greg(Pentavolvo) does all my local installs for me for those needing assitance. He also did my install of my current setup two years ago when we didnt know anything about this mod. We are planning an upgrade in next couple months.I can package a deal for you as well
bezel black textured 299.99
Kenwood 5140 699.99
I have access to all audio as well including authorized Elemental Designs dealer.
I am only a couple hours away as well for speedy delivery
PM me if you have any questions
Dennis
I found today that the Garmins will take the coordinate system around here. I was hopeful someone with a 5140 or 6140 could try an address for me next time they are in the car and confirm that it would work OK:
N81 W15094 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Dennis,
I may be calling soon to see what you can do for a 6140. You will just need to promise not to spend any profits supporting the Bears.
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 18,293
Likes: 137
From: Hazel Green, Wi www.doubledmods.com
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
All,
I found today that the Garmins will take the coordinate system around here. I was hopeful someone with a 5140 or 6140 could try an address for me next time they are in the car and confirm that it would work OK:
N81 W15094 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Dennis,
I may be calling soon to see what you can do for a 6140. You will just need to promise not to spend any profits supporting the Bears.
I found today that the Garmins will take the coordinate system around here. I was hopeful someone with a 5140 or 6140 could try an address for me next time they are in the car and confirm that it would work OK:
N81 W15094 Appleton Ave
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Dennis,
I may be calling soon to see what you can do for a 6140. You will just need to promise not to spend any profits supporting the Bears.
I will make you a deal and promise to spend money supporting the Packers beer vendors when i go up to watch the BEars beat the Packers
Oh and i sell the f900bt for $699.00 new not refurbished
Last edited by Double D Mods; Mar 7, 2009 at 04:35 PM.
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