help finding a head unit

[ramteid 17]

I have a 2008 dodge caliber and I would like to put a double din in it. I could use some help on getting some head units to choose from. I plan on spending between $300-600, more if needed. I'm looking for a head unit that has 3 sets of pre outs, usb, good eq(more than just a 3 band eq), time alignment would be nice (just incase if I ever decide to mess with all that). navigation and bluetooth is all optional but wouldnt hurt. I also have the zed ra, if that makes any difference. one that I have looked at is the Pioneer AVH-P3400BH for $300. Any suggestions and experience on some would be much appreciated.

[S.DeYoung 967]

No double dins have built in DSPs. So no time alignment.

[ramteid 17]

I was wondering that since i could not find one.

[///M5 2,833]

If you went used the older Alpine's control the H701.

I don't understand the 3 rca set request without asking for active crossovers.

[ramteid 17]

If you went used the older Alpine's control the H701.

I don't understand the 3 rca set request without asking for active crossovers.

I want 3 sets of pre outs in case if one day I decide to use a 4 channel amp on my mids/highs. I was kind of wanting the ability to go active one day if i chose to but i dont really care about it.

[ou812 16]

http://www.amazon.com/Clarion-NX702-Built-In-Navigation-System/dp/B006ZZUIXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349436197&sr=8-1&keywords=clarion+nx702

This should fit the bill. Double din, 3 way active, time alignment all the goodies.

http://www.clarion.com/us/en/products/2012/multimedia/navigation/NX702/us-en-product-hi_1259559423434.html

[SS Teacher 177]

Don't they make adapters and dash kits to fit a single din HU in a factory double din location?

[ramteid 17]

Don't they make adapters and dash kits to fit a single din HU in a factory double din location?

Yes they do. I have a single din in there right now but its starting to crap out on me and I would like to have a double din in there.

[S.DeYoung 967]

Buy any double din that has the features that you need and are looking for. Later if you want more eq options and time alignment: minidsp.com

[ramteid 17]

http://www.amazon.com/Clarion-NX702-Built-In-Navigation-System/dp/B006ZZUIXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349436197&sr=8-1&keywords=clarion+nx702

This should fit the bill. Double din, 3 way active, time alignment all the goodies.

http://www.clarion.com/us/en/products/2012/multimedia/navigation/NX702/us-en-product-hi_1259559423434.html

Cool man, thanks. Ill take a look at it.

Edited October 5, 2012 by ramteid

[StreetLegal 119]

http://www.amazon.co...s=clarion+nx702

Cool man, thanks. Ill take a look at it.

This should fit the bill. Double din, 3 way active, time alignment all the goodies.

http://www.clarion.c...9559423434.html

Very nice, I am liking ! I am also in the hunt for one of these.

Edited October 5, 2012 by StreetLegal

[ramteid 17]

Buy any double din that has the features that you need and are looking for. Later if you want more eq options and time alignment: minidsp.com

sweet, ill take a look at that as well. Thanks.

[ou812 16]

There are some pros and cons to the Clarion. Kudos to Clarion for finally coming out with a double din with active built in. The downfall for me is a max of 12 db slope. I prefer steeper for my tweets. That may not be an issue for a lot of people though. Just don't run your tweets too low. The great thing is the capability to run dual bandpass. You can use the built in 3 way crossover section for a 3 way front stage and cross over your sub with the sub amp. Or the ability to use a widebander in place of a tweet.

[ramteid 17]

There are some pros and cons to the Clarion. Kudos to Clarion for finally coming out with a double din with active built in. The downfall for me is a max of 12 db slope. I prefer steeper for my tweets. That may not be an issue for a lot of people though. Just don't run your tweets too low. The great thing is the capability to run dual bandpass. You can use the built in 3 way crossover section for a 3 way front stage and cross over your sub with the sub amp. Or the ability to use a widebander in place of a tweet.

It looks pretty sweet.

Right now all im running is two kicker ks 6x9s on a soundstream amp. After i get a new headunit im gonna start saving for a new front stage.

[Sencheezy 689]

http://www.amazon.co...s=clarion+nx702

This should fit the bill. Double din, 3 way active, time alignment all the goodies.

http://www.clarion.c...9559423434.html

thank you so much for posting this!

[Randal Johnson 544]

http://www.amazon.co...s=clarion+nx702

This should fit the bill. Double din, 3 way active, time alignment all the goodies.

http://www.clarion.c...9559423434.html

Dang ... Nice Head Unit !!!

[ricksi30 923]

http://www.amazon.co...s=clarion+nx702

This should fit the bill. Double din, 3 way active, time alignment all the goodies.

http://www.clarion.c...9559423434.html

I have been looking around and can't find any info on this unit. Anybody else have better luck finding information on the features?

[Sencheezy 689]

http://www.amazon.co...s=clarion+nx702

This should fit the bill. Double din, 3 way active, time alignment all the goodies.

http://www.clarion.c...9559423434.html

I have been looking around and can't find any info on this unit. Anybody else have better luck finding information on the features?

Digital Time Alignment w/ 3-Way Crossover: Digital Time Alignment assures that the sound from each speaker reaches the listener at the same time for perfect sonic imaging. The 3-way crossover separates the sound into different bands to match each speaker's output range. The head unit provides various settings based your system's speaker configuration.

• Normal:
  
  • Time Alignment: select 0-501.4cm for Front L/R, Rear L/R, and Subwoofer L/R speakers
    
  • High Pass/Low Pass Filter: select cut-off frequency (60/90/120Hz), Slope (-12dB), Phase (normal/reverse) for Front, Rear, and Subwoofer
    

  [*]2-Way:

  • Time Alignment: select 0-501.4cm for Tweeter L/R, Midrange L/R, and Rear L/R speakers
    
  • Tweeter HPF: select cut-off frequency for high pass filter (25Hz/31.5Hz/40Hz/50Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/125Hz/160Hz/200Hz/250Hz/315Hz/400Hz/500Hz/630Hz/800Hz/1K/1.25K/1.6K/2K/2.5K/3.15K/4K/5K/6.3K/8K/10K/12.5K/16K/20K/Through), Slope (-6/-12 dB), Phase (normal/reverse)
    
  • Midrange HPF/LPF: select cut-off frequency for the high pass filter (25Hz/31.5Hz/40Hz/50Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/125Hz/160Hz/200Hz/250Hz/315Hz/400Hz/500Hz/630Hz/800Hz/1K/1.25K/1.6K/2K/2.5K/3.15K/4K/5K/6.3K/8K/10K/Through), select cut-off frequency for low pass filter (630Hz/800Hz/1K/1.25K/1.6K/2K/2.5K/3.15K/4K/5K/6.3K/8K/10K/Through), Slope (-6/-12 dB), Phase (normal/reverse)
    
  • Rear LPF/HPF: select cut-off frequency for low pass filter (25Hz/31.5Hz/40Hz/50Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/125Hz/160Hz/200Hz/250Hz/315Hz/400Hz/500Hz/630Hz/800Hz/1K/1.25K/1.6K/2K/2.5K/3.15K/4K/5K/6.3K/8K/10K/Through), select cut-off frequency for the high pass filter (16Hz/20Hz/25Hz/31.5Hz/40Hz/50Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/125Hz/160Hz/200Hz/250Hz/Through), Slope (-6/-12 dB), Phase (normal/reverse)
    
  • Speaker Gain: select -20 to 0dB for Tweeter, Midrange, and Rear
    

  [*]3-Way:

  • Time Alignment: select 0-501.4cm for Tweeter L/R, Midrange L/R, and Subwoofer L/R speakers
    
  • Tweeter HPF: select cut-off frequency for high pass filter (25Hz/31.5Hz/40Hz/50Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/125Hz/160Hz/200Hz/250Hz/315Hz/400Hz/500Hz/630Hz/800Hz/1K/1.25K/1.6K/2K/2.5K/3.15K/4K/5K/6.3K/8K/10K/12.5K/16K/20K/Through), Slope (-6/-12 dB), Phase (normal/reverse)
    
  • Midrange HPF/LPF: select cut-off frequency for the high pass filter (25Hz/31.5Hz/40Hz/50Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/125Hz/160Hz/200Hz/250Hz/315Hz/400Hz/500Hz/630Hz/800Hz/1K/1.25K/1.6K/2K/2.5K/3.15K/4K/5K/6.3K/8K/10K/Through), select cut-off frequency for low pass filter (630Hz/800Hz/1K/1.25K/1.6K/2K/2.5K/3.15K/4K/5K/6.3K/8K/10K/Through), Slope (-6/-12 dB), Phase (normal/reverse)
    
  • Subwoofer LPF: select cut-off frequency for low pass filter (25Hz/31.5Hz/40Hz/50Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/125Hz/160Hz/200Hz/250Hz/315Hz/400Hz/500Hz/630Hz/800Hz/1K/1.25K/1.6K/2K/2.5K/3.15K/4K/5K/6.3K/8K/10K/Through), select cut-off frequency for the high pass filter (16Hz/20Hz/25Hz/31.5Hz/40Hz/50Hz/63Hz/80Hz/100Hz/125Hz/160Hz/200Hz/250Hz/Through), Slope (-6/-12 dB), Phase (normal/reverse)
    
  • Speaker Gain: select -20 to 0dB for Tweeter, Midrange, and Subwoofer
    

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[ricksi30 923]

Thanks man!

[ricksi30 923]

There might be a double din in my future....

[ramteid 17]

i did find out that jvc also has head units out now that have time alignment. the nt800hdt and nt500hdt http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL029030&pathId=126&page=2

[ramteid 17]

Also the nt700 and nt300. Basically the same as the 800 and 500

[pmureika 31]

Get the clarion nx 702. I has a better display.

[ramteid 17]

Get the clarion nx 702. I has a better display.

i doubt it will make that much of a difference to me. i will probably go with something like the jvc nt300. it has what i want and i can get it online for around $500, which is way better price for me with me trying to save money for my next set up. also, i might be able to get the jvc at dealer pricing and save a little more.