'DUAL 7610' In dash CD player... Have a look guru's

extreme_torque · 28th August 2007, 19:34

I am contemplating buying this system for my Palio. Although it is an unknown brand the stereo actually looks good and the specifications look good too besides its cheap @ 115$!!! (~5k's Rs)
Audio's guru's please have a look at it and its specification and let me know if its good enough.
Here's the link...
Dual Electronics - XDM7610 In Dash CD/MP3 Player - XDM7610

Thanks,
Lavkesh

manikjeet · 28th August 2007, 20:32

i have been using a dual xdvd 8181

Dual Electronics - XDVD8181 DVD Player w/7 LCD Touchscreen - XDVD8181

i have been using it for about 3 months now and its sound good but should be handled carefully

but dual products are great VFM

i would say go ahead by it

blueraven316 · 28th August 2007, 20:57

If you looking at VFM itself, then dont forget to look at Jensen, however at that price Dual too is fine.

extreme_torque · 29th August 2007, 00:03

@manikjeet... What do you mean when you say it should he handled carefully? Does it mean the build quality isnt that good. I can take the face plate out not leaving it in the car, but that is all I can do.

abhibh · 29th August 2007, 02:08

Be careful with DUAL its not among the best brands
Copy of the CAC Good, Bad, and Ugly List

Dual players overheat fast rest its all ok

panky12345 · 29th August 2007, 11:19

My 1 Re.....stay away from DUAL, a friend has a model in his car (in US); the problem that he faced was that with his existing 4 gauge wiring (done in a proper manner) he was facing an alternator whine (sound like cheeeeeen that would go up as he stepped on the gas). He removed Dual & tried 2 other brand HUs alternatively, the alternator whine totally disappeared. Then he checked with 4 different models in Dual, the problem persisted. Ultimately, that Dual was traded off for Sony and he got 20 $ off the MRP.

extreme_torque · 29th August 2007, 13:15

Thanks a lot guys for the information. Any other experiences with DUAL, in the link given there is a customer review which says its good. I am really in a fix, because the specifications are real good and so are the looks.

navin · 29th August 2007, 13:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme_torque

...the specifications are real good and so are the looks.

when it looks to good to be true.....

extreme_torque · 29th August 2007, 13:30

@Navin... Its an unknown brand, probably the reason why it cheaper than others. Another thing is that this system isnt XM or sirius ready (satellite radio services in US) another reason for it being cheap.
I am not able to find any convencing review on the internet either.

panky12345 · 29th August 2007, 13:39

try epinions.com for detailed reviews.... but just to let you know, all that glitters is NOT gold. (neither diamonds!)

Bass&Trouble · 29th August 2007, 14:08

I have used Dual head units. I had posted a pic once also. It was very ordinary. But then it was dirt cheap too.

d.kiran · 29th August 2007, 14:29

I am currently using a Dual XDVD 8182. I got it pretty cheap and it is not bad (please note owner's bias :-) ).

FWIW:

Audio CD playback: I could not find a difference between this and the earlier Pioneer in my car (DEH 5950 I think).

MP3 Playback: Horrible. I dont want to waste any more words on this.

Playback from iPod: Slightly above average. Pretty good while on drive. You might have to fiddle with the eq a bit to get the sound you want. Crap ipod navigation though. You are better off using some smart playlists.

Build quality: It looks OK and the DVD motorised tray looks sturdy. But the build quality is not top notch. The plastic parts do creak and the finish is not uniform.

extreme_torque · 29th August 2007, 14:53

Thanks everybody.... Dual is already out. Cnet has one review where users have given it terrible rating.
Now thinking of JVC or Panasonic. Will be needing your help guys once I decide upon the models.

panky12345 · 29th August 2007, 15:00

Between JVC and Panasonic, I'd go for JVC....some of which I heard are excellent VFM.

navin · 29th August 2007, 16:12

This is not the same Dual of "Dual Turntable" fame.

28th August 2007, 19:34	#1
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	'DUAL 7610' In dash CD player... Have a look guru's I am contemplating buying this system for my Palio. Although it is an unknown brand the stereo actually looks good and the specifications look good too besides its cheap @ 115$!!! (~5k's Rs) Audio's guru's please have a look at it and its specification and let me know if its good enough. Here's the link... Dual Electronics - XDM7610 In Dash CD/MP3 Player - XDM7610 Thanks, Lavkesh
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28th August 2007, 20:32	#2
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	i have been using a dual xdvd 8181 Dual Electronics - XDVD8181 DVD Player w/7 LCD Touchscreen - XDVD8181 i have been using it for about 3 months now and its sound good but should be handled carefully but dual products are great VFM i would say go ahead by it
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28th August 2007, 20:57	#3
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	If you looking at VFM itself, then dont forget to look at Jensen, however at that price Dual too is fine.
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29th August 2007, 00:03	#4
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	@manikjeet... What do you mean when you say it should he handled carefully? Does it mean the build quality isnt that good. I can take the face plate out not leaving it in the car, but that is all I can do.
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29th August 2007, 02:08	#5
abhibh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in the HOOD near you! Posts: 2,768 Thanked: 39 Times	Be careful with DUAL its not among the best brands Copy of the CAC Good, Bad, and Ugly List Dual players overheat fast rest its all ok
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29th August 2007, 11:19	#6
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	My 1 Re.....stay away from DUAL, a friend has a model in his car (in US); the problem that he faced was that with his existing 4 gauge wiring (done in a proper manner) he was facing an alternator whine (sound like cheeeeeen that would go up as he stepped on the gas). He removed Dual & tried 2 other brand HUs alternatively, the alternator whine totally disappeared. Then he checked with 4 different models in Dual, the problem persisted. Ultimately, that Dual was traded off for Sony and he got 20 $ off the MRP.
	() Thanks

29th August 2007, 13:15	#7
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	Thanks a lot guys for the information. Any other experiences with DUAL, in the link given there is a customer review which says its good. I am really in a fix, because the specifications are real good and so are the looks.
	() Thanks

29th August 2007, 13:30	#9
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	@Navin... Its an unknown brand, probably the reason why it cheaper than others. Another thing is that this system isnt XM or sirius ready (satellite radio services in US) another reason for it being cheap. I am not able to find any convencing review on the internet either.
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29th August 2007, 13:39	#10
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	try epinions.com for detailed reviews.... but just to let you know, all that glitters is NOT gold. (neither diamonds!)
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29th August 2007, 14:08	#11
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 124 Times	I have used Dual head units. I had posted a pic once also. It was very ordinary. But then it was dirt cheap too.
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29th August 2007, 14:29	#12
d.kiran BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 77 Thanked: 0 Times	I am currently using a Dual XDVD 8182. I got it pretty cheap and it is not bad (please note owner's bias :-) ). FWIW: Audio CD playback: I could not find a difference between this and the earlier Pioneer in my car (DEH 5950 I think). MP3 Playback: Horrible. I dont want to waste any more words on this. Playback from iPod: Slightly above average. Pretty good while on drive. You might have to fiddle with the eq a bit to get the sound you want. Crap ipod navigation though. You are better off using some smart playlists. Build quality: It looks OK and the DVD motorised tray looks sturdy. But the build quality is not top notch. The plastic parts do creak and the finish is not uniform.
	() Thanks

29th August 2007, 14:53	#13
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,376 Thanked: 5,105 Times	Thanks everybody.... Dual is already out. Cnet has one review where users have given it terrible rating. Now thinking of JVC or Panasonic. Will be needing your help guys once I decide upon the models.
	() Thanks

29th August 2007, 15:00	#14
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	Between JVC and Panasonic, I'd go for JVC....some of which I heard are excellent VFM.
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29th August 2007, 16:12	#15
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,174 Thanked: 9,262 Times	This is not the same Dual of "Dual Turntable" fame.
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