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

Invinsible · 8th April 2009, 16:13

I have yet got to get the dash kit. Trying to find about this from Skoda as well. They had a Fabia ACTIVE model which came without the headunit. So trying to get the same dash kit used in this active model.

If not than there it is a kit available in UK from Skoda accessories. Trying to source it some way.

?koda Accessories

?koda Accessories

Or else in the end will have to fabricate the dash kit.

nishantgandhi · 8th April 2009, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invinsible

I have yet got to get the dash kit. Trying to find about this from Skoda as well. They had a Fabia ACTIVE model which came without the headunit. So trying to get the same dash kit used in this active model.

If not than there it is a kit available in UK from Skoda accessories. Trying to source it some way.

?koda Accessories

?koda Accessories

Or else in the end will have to fabricate the dash kit.

Boom couldnt source it kya?

I have previously also directed you to this ebay seller (SOPORTE RADIO SKODA FABIA FACIA ADAPTOR FASCIA - eBay (item 360141430119 end time Jun-21-09 04:59:30 PDT))

Frank got his universal learning remote from this guy and he ships all over the world. Worth trying him out I think.

8th April 2009, 17:54

Hello Everybody, after much reading and a little wait I got my HU Clarion dxz875

but as lord would have it wives like a nice finanace minister has cut out the budget for rest of the setup. fiscal deficit under tight controls no liquidity

now I stand on 7-8 k for getting it going, I think of doing the comps for front and coaxs for rear or just comps for front and a amp /sub added to it later, id say an year later

I can get stuff from UK, visting soon. please help!!!!!

abhinav.gupta88 · 8th April 2009, 18:48

I'd say go for comps for front and add a 4 channel later.
and a sub after that.

8th April 2009, 20:07

any suggestions on the comps.. Alpine SPS-600C.. or bhp favourite.. Illusion6.1... or JBL GTO (which one is a Good buy ), all or more brand which is authentic and good value for money in UK market.. !!

razor4077 · 9th April 2009, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

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)

Yea, it's like playing the stock market... this HU is! I missed out when it was at $129 on amazon

Now playing a waiting game - let's see when the price reduces again. Else, onlinecarstereo is a backup. 7.5k is still a great deal.

abhinav.gupta88 · 9th April 2009, 11:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidharthm

any suggestions on the comps.. Alpine SPS-600C.. or bhp favourite.. Illusion6.1... or JBL GTO (which one is a Good buy ), all or more brand which is authentic and good value for money in UK market.. !!

I'd prefer the illusion out of these. Its great value for money.

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor4077

Yea, it's like playing the stock market... this HU is! I missed out when it was at $129 on amazon

Now playing a waiting game - let's see when the price reduces again. Else, onlinecarstereo is a backup. 7.5k is still a great deal.

The one for 150$ is factory refurbished.
So i'd rather prefer the 170$ than the refurbished 150$

nishantgandhi · 9th April 2009, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidharthm

any suggestions on the comps.. Alpine SPS-600C.. or bhp favourite.. Illusion6.1... or JBL GTO (which one is a Good buy ), all or more brand which is authentic and good value for money in UK market.. !!

Illusion Electra 6.1. Go with closed eyes and just buy them. Very nice, balanced and natural sound, NOT LAID BACK AT ALL.

I found the JBLs a bit bright.

Havent heard Alpines so cant comment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by razor4077

Yea, it's like playing the stock market... this HU is! I missed out when it was at $129 on amazon

Now playing a waiting game - let's see when the price reduces again. Else, onlinecarstereo is a backup. 7.5k is still a great deal.

Who is getting it for you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

The one for 150$ is factory refurbished.
So i'd rather prefer the 170$ than the refurbished 150$

Oh, I missed that! Yeah, better to put $20 more and get a new piece rather than a factory reconditioned one.

razor4077 · 9th April 2009, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Who is getting it for you?

Friend or relative. But it won't be till late next month, which is fine with me since I am in no rush. Also gives me a chance to let the price go down again.

Quote:

Oh, I missed that! Yeah, better to put $20 more and get a new piece rather than a factory reconditioned one.

+1
Thanks for pointing that out Abhinav.

Technocrat · 9th April 2009, 16:40

Got my HU from Bro. Will be getting it installed over the weekend

frankmehta · 9th April 2009, 16:40

Grrrrrrreat! Congrats to all who got the Hu!

nishantgandhi · 9th April 2009, 16:48

Great Techno! So Ajay will be installing it?

Let me know when and where. I would like to have an audition!!

Technocrat · 9th April 2009, 17:48

Thanks Frank, which HU are you buying? Eclipse or Clarion

Hopefully yes. Most probably on Saturday but will let you know. Lol your setup would be better remember I have a Sony amp

abhinav.gupta88 · 9th April 2009, 18:46

I dont think he would buy the clarion.
It would be a downgrade from the 9887.

nishantgandhi · 9th April 2009, 18:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Thanks Frank, which HU are you buying? Eclipse or Clarion

Hopefully yes. Most probably on Saturday but will let you know. Lol your setup would be better remember I have a Sony amp

If its at Kalaghoda in the morning, I can be there as I have to go to CST around 10 am. So please keep it around 11 am

P.S. - Franky is not buying a HU anymore. I scolded him a lot yesterday. He needs to understand the value of money and curtail all 'unnecessary' expenses in a recessionary scenario. Now Frank is miffed at me and doesnt take my calls also. My teeth have lost the opportunity of being treated by this legendary dentist-in-making.

8th April 2009, 16:13	#196
Invinsible Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,257 Thanked: 62 Times	I have yet got to get the dash kit. Trying to find about this from Skoda as well. They had a Fabia ACTIVE model which came without the headunit. So trying to get the same dash kit used in this active model. If not than there it is a kit available in UK from Skoda accessories. Trying to source it some way. ?koda Accessories ?koda Accessories Or else in the end will have to fabricate the dash kit.
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8th April 2009, 17:54	#198
sidharthm Posts: n/a	Hello Everybody, after much reading and a little wait I got my HU Clarion dxz875 but as lord would have it wives like a nice finanace minister has cut out the budget for rest of the setup. fiscal deficit under tight controls no liquidity now I stand on 7-8 k for getting it going, I think of doing the comps for front and coaxs for rear or just comps for front and a amp /sub added to it later, id say an year later I can get stuff from UK, visting soon. please help!!!!!
	() Thanks

8th April 2009, 18:48	#199
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I'd say go for comps for front and add a 4 channel later. and a sub after that.
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8th April 2009, 20:07	#200
sidharthm Posts: n/a	any suggestions on the comps.. Alpine SPS-600C.. or bhp favourite.. Illusion6.1... or JBL GTO (which one is a Good buy ), all or more brand which is authentic and good value for money in UK market.. !!
	() Thanks

9th April 2009, 16:40	#205
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Got my HU from Bro. Will be getting it installed over the weekend
	() Thanks

9th April 2009, 16:40	#206
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	Grrrrrrreat! Congrats to all who got the Hu!
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9th April 2009, 16:48	#207
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	Great Techno! So Ajay will be installing it? Let me know when and where. I would like to have an audition!!
	() Thanks

9th April 2009, 17:48	#208
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Thanks Frank, which HU are you buying? Eclipse or Clarion Hopefully yes. Most probably on Saturday but will let you know. Lol your setup would be better remember I have a Sony amp
	() Thanks

9th April 2009, 18:46	#209
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	I dont think he would buy the clarion. It would be a downgrade from the 9887.
	() Thanks