Double DIN's

[Rex]

Okay guys, I'm looking for a nice double DIN.

Here's the challenges -

• Don't want a silver disco board in the middle of my dash.
• Really like a CD/MD combo.
• REALLY like a 3 CD in-dash/MD combo.
• All the good units from Japan have screwy FM frequencies, even with a convertor, you lose some FM stations.
• Rather have a 94 Q45 in-dash AM/FM CD/cassette combo.
• I don't want to spend $1500 to gray market something from Japan.

Any ideas/suggestions?

[Touchdown038]

Check out Crutchfield and see what they got.... we'll help you look as well.

[elbles]

No MDLP support, or anything like that, and it will be ungodly hard to find, but this should do what you want it to do. Oh, and my apologies if it's too tacky . . . it's not that bad, really. :-)

http://www.minidisc.org/part_Alpine_MDA-W890.html

[Rex]

I think this offers MDLP, but can't say I've got any "for sure" info.

[elbles]

That HU is so beautiful it makes me want to cry, seriously. :-) I put a CDA-7998 in a friend's Lexus (similar display to the above), amazing head unit, great sound quality, etc. That has to be money though . . . is it a US market product?

[Rex]

Looks to be about $1200, just a weeeeeeeeeeee bit more than I want to spend. But it is $500 less than the Nak (MD-95z) I like.

I found a site that brings non-US stuff over, they even include the frequency convertor to allow you to pick up most US FM stations.

[elbles]

Wow, nice find man . . . might have to see if something like that could fit my good old 240 . . . :-)

[Rex]

Far as I know most (later model) Nissans have a double DIN opening, so it should fit ... in the car. Now if it'll fit in the budget is a whole nother story. Aside from the price, there's also shipping and customs, as they're basically ordering it for you from Japan.

But I'm holding out hope, did find this one (Pioneer - Carrozzeria) being ebay'ed out of UK



<Click image for ebay auction>

[elbles]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure it has the double-DIN opening, it has the pocket below the head unit . . . my head unit was only $400 or so, so it's a little higher priced than what I have. We'll have to see whether my budget will allow for it or not.

[whiterps13]

i really like that alpine. droooolllll

[Simmsled]

That Alpine and the Nak are sweet double dins. I just fabricated a brushed stainless steel surround plate for my Altima that has my Alpine SEC-8063 alarm lcd display... ...mounted in the plate directly under my Clarion ProAudio 9675z... ... After I find a digital camera I am gonna put up a pic. It took me a week to fabricate it in my spare time, but it was worth it

[NY94J30]

Rex,

I have 2 Bose units, one I took out of my 94J that was totaled and one i took out of my 96J I have now. Problem is that the 94 has no display or CD and the 96 has no CD. Let me know if you're willing to take either and have them repaired.

[Rex]

Rex,

I have 2 Bose units, one I took out of my 94J that was totaled and one i took out of my 96J I have now. Problem is that the 94 has no display or CD and the 96 has no CD. Let me know if you're willing to take either and have them repaired.

NY - Thanks for the offer, but if I'd really like on that doesn't need for the CD portion to be repaired. THANKS though.

[Rex]

What's your thoughts on buyer from an ebayer in Bangkok?

[whiterps13]

why the hell dont they make double dins in america? i just dont understand.....

[Rex]

They do, just most of the ones in America are cheap. Do a search on ebay for - CD Dounble DIN, you'll have to wade through some crap, but there's some stuff.

[MECPInstaller]

www.silviaparts.com has 4 kenwood double dins in a range of prices and one sony even though its asony i'd still like to have this one and is a CD/MD Player right up your alley, eh? only downfall its 660 shipped

WX-7700MDX PERFORMANCE HEADUNIT WITH DESIGNER LOOKSSleek and stunning, the WX-7700MDX Audio Master Unit delivers fantastic-sounding tunes coupled with extreme good looks. A 2DIN CD and MD player, the WX-7700MDX fetures a classy and versatile face panel capable of delivering over 700 different color combinations to match your personality and your driving moods

[Simmsled]

That unit is so perfect for the Z. Nice.

[MECPInstaller]

most of the sonys in the states suck excpet the cd player in them is built pretty well and lots of functions i hope the jdm decks are better i really want to get that can't find anywhere cheaper than 660 though

[Rex]

MECPInstaller - Hey thanks for the suggestion, but IMHO, that one breaks request #1 "Don't want a silver disco board in the middle of my dash." Thanks.

Also, BIG THANKS from one of the regulars in the Audio section for your "informed conrtibutions".

Knowledge is power, keep sharing the power

[MECPInstaller]

lol sorry didn't see that i just think its cool cause it looks like 2 gauges has the sporty looks along with alil disco:)

[FaiJai]

Hey i just wondering would the double din's fit in 01 pathfinders ?? sorry this question might sound stupid, but i'm a newbie on the forum

[MECPInstaller]

all doubdins should fit in a double din spot well most of the time post a pic of the dash or check like crutchfield to see the pathfinder is compatable with a double din