audio set-up for beginners [continued]

[gulaysk]

^Great, thanks for the feedback! Hopefully makadaan sa C3 this weekend. Btw, I'm a girl.

[jhnkvn]

Hi. Any recommendations on where to get car stereo replacement for our Honda Civic 2003 LXi? Would like to have mp3/ipod capability sana. Tried to get in touch with jedi but it seems like his inbox is full so I wasn't able to send a pm. Ok ba sa C3 or Jetcar?

As far as I know, all aftermarket head units nowadays comes with mp3/iPod functionality. If we are to use industry-leader Pioneer as reference, even their most affordable head unit (the DEH-X1 series) at Php5,000 has the said functionality. Personally, I'd pick any head unit brand that's fairly well known: Sony, Kenwood, Alpine, Pioneer, etc. for the purchase.

For reputable shops, to be honest, any in Banawe would do. The installation process is quite easy so even those barkers on the street actually knows how to install one. However, I would recommend you stick to a shop for peace of mind For the shop recommendations, just pick any. They don't really differ that far in price and this is a given seeing how the shops in Banawe are lined up one after the other (making comparisons quite easy so the area is price-sensitive).

If you'll be around "old Banawe", you're looking at the likes of Maspro, Perfect Circle, and Ryan Audio. In "new" Banawe, you're looking at C3, TeamCars, JetCar, etc. Of course, famous budget-friendly Araneta Car Accessories also deserves a mention although they're at Araneta Avenue going to Sta. Mesa.

Hi. Im new here. Need ur help. I have a kinetic KD 80.4 and 10" sealed kicker sub. Will firland ev612 work well? If not, what brand and model of separates would you recommend?

Yup. Don't buy into these "pairing" stuff that shops sell to you. Anything lower than Php10,000 usually sound the same because they're limited by their budget. You can't just try to throw in diamond tweeters and price them at Php5k now can we?

[ealdree]

As far as I know, all aftermarket head units nowadays comes with mp3/iPod functionality. If we are to use industry-leader Pioneer as reference, even their most affordable head unit (the DEH-X1 series) at Php5,000 has the said functionality. Personally, I'd pick any head unit brand that's fairly well known: Sony, Kenwood, Alpine, Pioneer, etc. for the purchase.

For reputable shops, to be honest, any in Banawe would do. The installation process is quite easy so even those barkers on the street actually knows how to install one. However, I would recommend you stick to a shop for peace of mind For the shop recommendations, just pick any. They don't really differ that far in price and this is a given seeing how the shops in Banawe are lined up one after the other (making comparisons quite easy so the area is price-sensitive).

If you'll be around "old Banawe", you're looking at the likes of Maspro, Perfect Circle, and Ryan Audio. In "new" Banawe, you're looking at C3, TeamCars, JetCar, etc. Of course, famous budget-friendly Araneta Car Accessories also deserves a mention although they're at Araneta Avenue going to Sta. Mesa.



Yup. Don't buy into these "pairing" stuff t8hat shops sell to you. Anything lower than Php10,000 usually sound the same because they're limited by their budget. You can't just try to throw in diamond tweeters and price them at Php5k now can we?

Thanks a lot. Hooe to see comments frm other experts, too.

[gulaysk]

Thanks jhnkvn! Would prices be cheaper if I opt to go to Araneta Car Accessories instead of Banawe? Among the brands that you've mentioned, which is best and which brand would be cheapest?

[sientobente]

Thanks jhnkvn! Would prices be cheaper if I opt to go to Araneta Car Accessories instead of Banawe? Among the brands that you've mentioned, which is best and which brand would be cheapest?

Boss Jhnkvn though does not have the word "Cheapest" in his vocabulary. He only gets highend stuff.

Araneta Car Accessories carries parallel imports which cost a little bit less. They call them "Bumbay" units. The only difference is a shorter or non-existent warranty.

[gulaysk]

Haha! Not really looking for high-end stuff here, just a simple bang for the buck head unit. Sorry for the noob question, but are the parallel import units original? It's just that they're being sold in the grey market?

[EQAddict]

Can someone tell me what the differences are between the pioneer 8850bt vs the 8750bt? What exactly has changed? New features? Resolution? Speed? Can it play mkv? Support for hard disk?


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[jhnkvn]

Haha! Not really looking for high-end stuff here, just a simple bang for the buck head unit. Sorry for the noob question, but are the parallel import units original? It's just that they're being sold in the grey market?

Yes they're still original. But since they're grey market imports, they don't enjoy local warranty services.

Can someone tell me what the differences are between the pioneer 8850bt vs the 8750bt? What exactly has changed? New features? Resolution? Speed? Can it play mkv? Support for hard disk?

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I usually just simplify it as "old vs new" tbh. Technical goodies include that the newer model does not have MirrorLink since it was slow as a sloth. But it has a better screen due to being OLED I heard. Also heard that it's a semi-downgrade due to a lower DAC sampling rate but I don't think those will factor in to the decision of your everyday listener. For one, I still listen to 320kbps MP3 files. Firmware for the newer model is better too as the 8750BT tend to simply shut down mysteriously due to a bad firmware.

[EQAddict]

Thanks! I might (once again) get an android china unit. Not so much of an audiophile. Though I do appreciate good sound (bought a devialet for the home).


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[EQAddict]

Ended up buying this online

Joying 10.1 double 2din Quad core Android 5.1.1 lollipop car stereo player In dash GPS navigation - YouTube



From aliexpress less than $400 inclusive of shipping.

Will post a review when I get it. Looks promising. android lollipop. Quad core. 10.1 inch 1280 x 600 screen. 16gb ram. Capacitive multi touch screen. 4 x 50 watts.




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[ealdree]

Ended up buying this online

Joying 10.1 double 2din Quad core Android 5.1.1 lollipop car stereo player In dash GPS navigation - YouTube



From aliexpress less than $400 inclusive of shipping.

Will post a review when I get it. Looks promising. android lollipop. Quad core. 10.1 inch 1280 x 600 screen. 16gb ram. Capacitive multi touch screen. 4 x 50 watts.

I've




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I've been wanting to order car audio items from abroad through online shopping but always had a second thought. Is it safe? Is it door to door delivery? Will there be additional charge for custom duty? Need your help.

[EQAddict]

I've been wanting to order car audio items from abroad through online shopping but always had a second thought. Is it safe? Is it door to door delivery? Will there be additional charge for custom duty? Need your help.

Its door to door but customs will always charge taxes. Best is NOT to undervalue it. DHL just informed me that the tax is 1,720 pesos. Not bad for a almost $400 item.

I've done this before. Aliexpress (which is owned by alibaba.com) is very safe with 100% money back guarantee. This is the king of ecommerce.




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[ealdree]

Its door to door but customs will always charge taxes. Best is NOT to undervalue it. DHL just informed me that the tax is 1,720 pesos. Not bad for a almost $400 item.

I've done this before. Aliexpress (which is owned by alibaba.com) is very safe with 100% money back guarantee. This is the king of ecommerce.




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Thanks a lot. So it's the courier who relays the tax and
not Aliexpress. When is the tax known? Is it before the start of shipment or upon arrival of item?

[EQAddict]

Thanks a lot. So it's the courier who relays the tax and
not Aliexpress. When is the tax known? Is it before the start of shipment or upon arrival of item?

When the items clear customs that is when the amount is known. When you're tracking your parcel in DHL you can specify sms and email alerts when certain milestones are reached. In my case I ticked customs clearance and final delivery. I got the alert called up their hotline and got the exact amount. I readied it for their courier. Received my item yesterday (it looks fantastic and I might get another one) and will have it installed in the weekend.

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[red_one]

Ended up buying this online

Joying 10.1 double 2din Quad core Android 5.1.1 lollipop car stereo player In dash GPS navigation - YouTube



From aliexpress less than $400 inclusive of shipping.

Will post a review when I get it. Looks promising. android lollipop. Quad core. 10.1 inch 1280 x 600 screen. 16gb ram. Capacitive multi touch screen. 4 x 50 watts.




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Standard 2DIN size ba ito bro? With GPS Navi and Philippine map? Pwede gamitin offline?

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[EQAddict]

Installed na in my carnival.

It's a 10" screen connected to the 2 DIN unit by a ribbon connector and some clamps. It has offline maps. Nokia, IGO, etc. also has waze.











Above is with an offline map.

But it has everything an android based phone can have. It has online maps as well as Spotify , etc.

Sound is excellent.

Am super happy with it.






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[EQAddict]

Am gonna buy another one for my LC china head units have come a loooooong way. Much better than the stock headunit of the carnival.


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[ealdree]

When the items clear customs that is when the amount is known. When you're tracking your parcel in DHL you can specify sms and email alerts when certain milestones are reached. In my case I ticked customs clearance and final delivery. I got the alert called up their hotline and got the exact amount. I readied it for their courier. Received my item yesterday (it looks fantastic and I might get another one) and will have it installed in the weekend.

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Thanks again. I have viewed MaxAudio.com and planned to place order? Any news about this entity? Is it safe to do transactions with them?

[red_one]

I see. Ganito pala sya.



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[red_one]

Am gonna buy another one for my LC china head units have come a loooooong way. Much better than the stock headunit of the carnival.


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Kumusta performance ng IGO navigation? Accurate ba?

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