Clarion Vs Alpine Vs Pioneer Vs Kenwood EDIT - Its a Clarion DXZ 785 USB

Invinsible · 2nd April 2009, 00:11

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Originally Posted by the_maassk

Managed to get someone to bring the 785 unit from US! Ordered it and will be delivered in the US tomorrow. Will get it in my hands on 22nd April. Can hardly wait

Congrats! looks like Clarion has taken over desire of having the 9887 which currently cost 3 times the price of clarion. Way to go.

the_maassk · 2nd April 2009, 09:29

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Originally Posted by Invinsible

Congrats! looks like Clarion has taken over desire of having the 9887 which currently cost 3 times the price of clarion. Way to go.

Delay in travel plans. Might not get it on 22nd

cupper · 5th April 2009, 01:19

Hi

I am also getting a DXZ785USB from US for my Swift VDI which would be delivered by the end of this month. Since I am a newbie for ICE, i would like to know what amplifier and component speakers would be best for my car with this head unit? My budget for amp + components is around 20k....... Also, would it be cheaper if I order these also from US?
It would be very helpful if someone can enlighten me regarding the same.....

Cheers!

razor4077 · 6th April 2009, 11:31

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Originally Posted by santosh.s

Nishant, can you please check following for me:

1. FM tuning mode- post #82 http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/1218874-post82.html

Any updates on this? Does the HU play frequencies like 104.00, 104.80 and so on?
How do the buttons feel? Good to use?
And is the user interface good and intuitive to operate?

abhinav.gupta88 · 6th April 2009, 11:54

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Originally Posted by cupper

Hi

I am also getting a DXZ785USB from US for my Swift VDI which would be delivered by the end of this month. Since I am a newbie for ICE, i would like to know what amplifier and component speakers would be best for my car with this head unit? My budget for amp + components is around 20k....... Also, would it be cheaper if I order these also from US?
It would be very helpful if someone can enlighten me regarding the same.....

Cheers!

Go for Ground Zero Radioactive 16X compos and power them by a jbl 1004.
Its 13k for compos and 10k for the amp.
A bit overshoot but very much value for money.
You will simply love it

frankmehta · 6th April 2009, 11:57

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Originally Posted by razor4077

Any updates on this? Does the HU play frequencies like 104.00, 104.80 and so on?
How do the buttons feel? Good to use?
And is the user interface good and intuitive to operate?

the frequencies part, i think nishant will tell us. but as far as the quality is concerned, the DXZ785 feels very well built and all buttons register a satisfying press. the slidetrac is sturdy and the interface is quite simple to use. infact i find many features more handy than even my 9887.
all in all, its a must buy! RAZOR, just go ahead and order it. you wont regret it!

razor4077 · 6th April 2009, 12:07

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Originally Posted by frankmehta

the frequencies part, i think nishant will tell us. but as far as the quality is concerned, the DXZ785 feels very well built and all buttons register a satisfying press. the slidetrac is sturdy and the interface is quite simple to use. infact i find many features more handy than even my 9887.
all in all, its a must buy! RAZOR, just go ahead and order it. you wont regret it!

Aye aye sir... am on it

Need to find a friend who can get it for me from the States.

Does the iPod connector cable come in the box? If not, how costly is that and is it available in India?
USB connector cable should be the usual run of the mill stuff right?

frankmehta · 6th April 2009, 12:09

the usb cable comes in the box! you just need to take the white usb cable of the ipod and insert it in to the usb slot, the way you connect your ipod to the computer!
you can control the ipod from the hu

cupper · 6th April 2009, 14:13

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Go for Ground Zero Radioactive 16X compos and power them by a jbl 1004.
Its 13k for compos and 10k for the amp.
A bit overshoot but very much value for money.
You will simply love it

Thanks abhinav! I myself did some research and thought of getting Alpine MRP-F300 from US. Its a 4-channel amp to power 2-front comps as well as the subwoofer. It would cost me around $170. Going for 4 channel so that I can buy another mono amp later to power the sub when I decide to add comps at the back. Would you recommend JBL 1004E above Alpine MRP-F300?

ameenmaj · 6th April 2009, 16:16

@cupper: Alpine 300 is rated at 50WRMS/channel where as 1004 is rated at 100WRMS/channel. Its bridged output is also better than the alpine.

cupper · 8th April 2009, 11:08

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Go for Ground Zero Radioactive 16X compos and power them by a jbl 1004.
Its 13k for compos and 10k for the amp.
A bit overshoot but very much value for money.
You will simply love it

Are you sure JBL GTO 1004 is for 10k? Because on sonicelectronix its quoted as $250! Could you please let me know from where can I get this in India for 10k?

ameenmaj · 8th April 2009, 11:21

JBL GTO 1004 is available in most of the places. You get it for 9k change.

frankmehta · 8th April 2009, 11:31

OFF TOPIC guys! this thread is about the Clarion head unit!

nishantgandhi · 8th April 2009, 12:24

Arrey, no more Clarion installs yet? Techno, Invinsible, Soniarohit, others...please update!

nishantgandhi · 8th April 2009, 14:55

The Clarion seems to have climbed up in prices again. Amazon reports it at $170 (Amazon.com: Clarion DXZ785USB CD/MP3/WMA/ACC Receiver with CeNET Control, Time Alignment, 3-Way Crossover, Rear USB Port, Satellite Radio Ready: Electronics) while Onlinecarstereo sells at $150 (Clarion DXZ785USB \RB CD Players,MP3 CD Players)

5th April 2009, 01:19	#183
cupper Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 8 Thanked: 0 Times	Amplifier/Components with DXZ 785 USB? Hi I am also getting a DXZ785USB from US for my Swift VDI which would be delivered by the end of this month. Since I am a newbie for ICE, i would like to know what amplifier and component speakers would be best for my car with this head unit? My budget for amp + components is around 20k....... Also, would it be cheaper if I order these also from US? It would be very helpful if someone can enlighten me regarding the same..... Cheers!
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6th April 2009, 12:09	#188
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	the usb cable comes in the box! you just need to take the white usb cable of the ipod and insert it in to the usb slot, the way you connect your ipod to the computer! you can control the ipod from the hu
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6th April 2009, 16:16	#190
ameenmaj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Thrissur/Hyderabad Posts: 77 Thanked: 0 Times	@cupper: Alpine 300 is rated at 50WRMS/channel where as 1004 is rated at 100WRMS/channel. Its bridged output is also better than the alpine.
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8th April 2009, 11:21	#192
ameenmaj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Thrissur/Hyderabad Posts: 77 Thanked: 0 Times	JBL GTO 1004 is available in most of the places. You get it for 9k change.
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8th April 2009, 11:31	#193
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	OFF TOPIC guys! this thread is about the Clarion head unit!
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8th April 2009, 12:24	#194
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	Arrey, no more Clarion installs yet? Techno, Invinsible, Soniarohit, others...please update!
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8th April 2009, 14:55	#195
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	The Clarion seems to have climbed up in prices again. Amazon reports it at $170 (Amazon.com: Clarion DXZ785USB CD/MP3/WMA/ACC Receiver with CeNET Control, Time Alignment, 3-Way Crossover, Rear USB Port, Satellite Radio Ready: Electronics) while Onlinecarstereo sells at $150 (Clarion DXZ785USB \RB CD Players,MP3 CD Players)
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