New HeadUnit

Devo · 02-03-2007, 11:10 AM

What do you guys think of the Clarion DXZ765MP headunit. Im getting it for a good price from a retailer so it comes with a good manufactuer warranty, not to cheap ebay unit. Make some better recomendation if you wish but it must have pre-outs for my subs and aux-out for sirius radio and preferably with MP3-WMA playback.

Devo · 02-03-2007, 11:13 AM

Here are the specs on the unit:

Fine Integrated Full Dot VF Display
728-Variable Color Illuminated Key
Message Information
Low-Pass Filter
Built-in Amplifier Canceller
18FM/6AM Presets
212 Watts MOS-FET Amplifier (53 Watts × 4 Channels)
CD-R/RW Ready
4-Volt/6-Channel RCA Output
CeNET Control of: DVD Changer (Easy), TV tuner, 6-Disc CD Changer, Satellite Receiver and iPod
2-Channel AUX input with Level Control
Active Screen Savers
Smart Key & Refractable Rotary Volum Control

And A Picture:

And A Link To Clarion Website:

Clarion DXZ765MP

Bryan · 02-03-2007, 11:22 AM

Seems nice and looks hot. I say go for it for sure considering you can get it for a good price. What is that good price though?

Devo · 02-03-2007, 11:27 AM

They sell them at 449.50 CAD and I got it for 324.99, plus the install of course which i dont wanna do myslef. I had enough fun connecting my subs and amp up with the monsoon unit. Im not messing around with all the security **** in there again.

When i looked on ebay there about 225 plus shippping and only have limited warranty.

Devo · 02-03-2007, 03:59 PM

Can anyone else offer some info?

Bryan · 02-03-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devo

They sell them at 449.50 CAD and I got it for 324.99, plus the install of course which i dont wanna do myslef. I had enough fun connecting my subs and amp up with the monsoon unit. Im not messing around with all the security **** in there again.

When i looked on ebay there about 225 plus shippping and only have limited warranty.

Did you already buy it?

Devo · 02-03-2007, 06:26 PM

Ok, sorry let me rephrase that. I have one put on hold for that price, I got paid friday and I bank out of town so my cheque doesn't get deposited till monday so if they still got one (only ahd 2 left) then I think I am going to pick it up.

Bryan · 02-03-2007, 06:32 PM

Ohh gotcha. IMO thats a little pricey for a HU w/o a screen or somethin like that. Theres probably some that have specs similar to those minus the fanciness for a better price. I'd search for some but Im on my way out the door right now. I say search around unless thats not breaking your bank.

Devo · 02-03-2007, 11:43 PM

really though, what good is a 2.5 inch screen in my deck that i have to look down at to see and then then can barely see.

Bryan · 02-03-2007, 11:48 PM

Oh I agree, like that JVC one..useless IMO.

Bryan · 02-03-2007, 11:57 PM

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-dafafdA...0&I=130DEHP490

^Seems to have everything you want for a hell ofa lot less.

cardude007617 · 02-05-2007, 01:06 PM

i got the 5900ib saturday, hasnt come yet. but its looks cool too and goes for 220 from crutchfield...

Devo · 02-05-2007, 04:01 PM

The 5900 looks like nice deck especially with the bluetooth. But i checked them out with my retailer and they had none in stock and to order them would be about 300 anyways and would probably be about a week or so to get. I figured for the little bit more id get the 728 colors.

that what i can match em to my leds

cardude007617 · 02-05-2007, 07:33 PM

doesnt have bluetooth....it's a feature u can buy later......but it looks rele nice haha

cardude007617 · 02-05-2007, 07:34 PM

AND BTW, if u order from crutchfield, u get the mount and the antenna adapter free. but i assume u have the grand am gt w/ monsoon which should have a GMOS-01 harness (100ish usually) but with the purchase of a new deck its half off so 40 bucks. i ordered mine saturday and it came to 267 with all the parts and an ipod adapter

Devo · 02-05-2007, 07:34 PM

Oops

, well still a great looking deck

cardude007617 · 02-05-2007, 07:36 PM

check that...GMRC-01 harness. its all crutchfield has

Banditlead · 02-05-2007, 08:42 PM

Whats your Retailer? Have them do it, that way, you can always dump it on them when something goes wrong.

And from personal experience, i love the Clarion Units.
I own the DXZ865MP (next step up from yours) and love it.
The CeNET gives you expandability (Get Sat Radio, I leave Sirius on 24/7)
The Clarion has a great sound, and when you hook it up to an amp later on down the line, it will rock.
I would say stay away from JVC and Kenwood and the like, but thats because from my experience, lesser name brands break more often. (Besides, they are offering a ton of features at a cheap price, I think they cut corners somewhere, obviously) Get the Warranty for the install/head unit, where I work (Tweeter) its something like 80 dollars for 3 years. Can't beat that.

And STAY AWAY from Nucleous, unless you have OnStar. It was an awful bypass unit. We guinea pigged it on my car, and I hated it. We ended up switching in a tried and true bypass with a built in speaker, and my troubles went away.

But then again, this is the internet.
And im just a guy with an opinion.

Devo · 02-05-2007, 09:35 PM

Im buying from audio warehouse here where im from. I would never install the deck in my ga, ive read to many posts of **** gone wrong and so on and thats exactly right, if it does screw up, it isnt my fault

. ive already got my sisius radio so thast taken care of. only thing kinda wish i would of went for was bluetooth but o well

Banditlead · 02-05-2007, 11:48 PM

Parrot makes a bluetooth set up for cars.....
http://www.driveblue.com/

We have not installed them in any Car's yet though, so no Idea if people like it or not.

02-03-2007, 11:10 AM	#1
Devo GAGT - Member AKA: Deven Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Age: 34 Posts: 222 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	New HeadUnit What do you guys think of the Clarion DXZ765MP headunit. Im getting it for a good price from a retailer so it comes with a good manufactuer warranty, not to cheap ebay unit. Make some better recomendation if you wish but it must have pre-outs for my subs and aux-out for sirius radio and preferably with MP3-WMA playback. __________________ Devo '03 Grand Am GT - Stock...for now '86 Camaro 305HO Edelbrock Carb, Msd Ignition, Custom 3" Pipes and Headers, Engine Balance and Blue-printed

02-03-2007, 11:13 AM	#2
Devo GAGT - Member AKA: Deven Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Age: 34 Posts: 222 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	Here are the specs on the unit: Fine Integrated Full Dot VF Display 728-Variable Color Illuminated Key Message Information Low-Pass Filter Built-in Amplifier Canceller 18FM/6AM Presets 212 Watts MOS-FET Amplifier (53 Watts × 4 Channels) CD-R/RW Ready 4-Volt/6-Channel RCA Output CeNET Control of: DVD Changer (Easy), TV tuner, 6-Disc CD Changer, Satellite Receiver and iPod 2-Channel AUX input with Level Control Active Screen Savers Smart Key & Refractable Rotary Volum Control And A Picture: And A Link To Clarion Website: Clarion DXZ765MP __________________ Devo '03 Grand Am GT - Stock...for now '86 Camaro 305HO Edelbrock Carb, Msd Ignition, Custom 3" Pipes and Headers, Engine Balance and Blue-printed

02-03-2007, 11:27 AM	#4
Devo GAGT - Member AKA: Deven Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Age: 34 Posts: 222 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	They sell them at 449.50 CAD and I got it for 324.99, plus the install of course which i dont wanna do myslef. I had enough fun connecting my subs and amp up with the monsoon unit. Im not messing around with all the security **** in there again. When i looked on ebay there about 225 plus shippping and only have limited warranty. __________________ Devo '03 Grand Am GT - Stock...for now '86 Camaro 305HO Edelbrock Carb, Msd Ignition, Custom 3" Pipes and Headers, Engine Balance and Blue-printed Last edited by Devo; 02-03-2007 at 11:30 AM.

02-03-2007, 03:59 PM	#5
Devo GAGT - Member AKA: Deven Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Age: 34 Posts: 222 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	Can anyone else offer some info? __________________ Devo '03 Grand Am GT - Stock...for now '86 Camaro 305HO Edelbrock Carb, Msd Ignition, Custom 3" Pipes and Headers, Engine Balance and Blue-printed

02-03-2007, 06:26 PM	#7
Devo GAGT - Member AKA: Deven Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Age: 34 Posts: 222 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	Ok, sorry let me rephrase that. I have one put on hold for that price, I got paid friday and I bank out of town so my cheque doesn't get deposited till monday so if they still got one (only ahd 2 left) then I think I am going to pick it up. __________________ Devo '03 Grand Am GT - Stock...for now '86 Camaro 305HO Edelbrock Carb, Msd Ignition, Custom 3" Pipes and Headers, Engine Balance and Blue-printed

02-03-2007, 11:22 AM	#3
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	Seems nice and looks hot. I say go for it for sure considering you can get it for a good price. What is that good price though?

02-03-2007, 06:32 PM	#8
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	Ohh gotcha. IMO thats a little pricey for a HU w/o a screen or somethin like that. Theres probably some that have specs similar to those minus the fanciness for a better price. I'd search for some but Im on my way out the door right now. I say search around unless thats not breaking your bank.

02-03-2007, 11:43 PM	#9
Devo GAGT - Member AKA: Deven Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Age: 34 Posts: 222 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	really though, what good is a 2.5 inch screen in my deck that i have to look down at to see and then then can barely see. __________________ Devo '03 Grand Am GT - Stock...for now '86 Camaro 305HO Edelbrock Carb, Msd Ignition, Custom 3" Pipes and Headers, Engine Balance and Blue-printed

02-03-2007, 11:48 PM	#10
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	Oh I agree, like that JVC one..useless IMO.

02-03-2007, 11:57 PM	#11
Bryan GAGT - Junkie AKA: Bryan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Age: 32 Posts: 4,269 Vehicle: '09.5 G6	http://www.crutchfield.com/S-dafafdA...0&I=130DEHP490 ^Seems to have everything you want for a hell ofa lot less.

02-05-2007, 01:06 PM	#12
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	i got the 5900ib saturday, hasnt come yet. but its looks cool too and goes for 220 from crutchfield... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

02-05-2007, 04:01 PM	#13
Devo GAGT - Member AKA: Deven Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Age: 34 Posts: 222 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	The 5900 looks like nice deck especially with the bluetooth. But i checked them out with my retailer and they had none in stock and to order them would be about 300 anyways and would probably be about a week or so to get. I figured for the little bit more id get the 728 colors. that what i can match em to my leds __________________ Devo '03 Grand Am GT - Stock...for now '86 Camaro 305HO Edelbrock Carb, Msd Ignition, Custom 3" Pipes and Headers, Engine Balance and Blue-printed

02-05-2007, 07:33 PM	#14
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	doesnt have bluetooth....it's a feature u can buy later......but it looks rele nice haha __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

02-05-2007, 07:34 PM	#15
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	AND BTW, if u order from crutchfield, u get the mount and the antenna adapter free. but i assume u have the grand am gt w/ monsoon which should have a GMOS-01 harness (100ish usually) but with the purchase of a new deck its half off so 40 bucks. i ordered mine saturday and it came to 267 with all the parts and an ipod adapter __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

02-05-2007, 07:34 PM	#16
Devo GAGT - Member AKA: Deven Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Age: 34 Posts: 222 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	Oops , well still a great looking deck __________________ Devo '03 Grand Am GT - Stock...for now '86 Camaro 305HO Edelbrock Carb, Msd Ignition, Custom 3" Pipes and Headers, Engine Balance and Blue-printed

02-05-2007, 07:36 PM	#17
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	check that...GMRC-01 harness. its all crutchfield has __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

02-05-2007, 08:42 PM	#18
Banditlead GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 24 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	Whats your Retailer? Have them do it, that way, you can always dump it on them when something goes wrong. And from personal experience, i love the Clarion Units. I own the DXZ865MP (next step up from yours) and love it. The CeNET gives you expandability (Get Sat Radio, I leave Sirius on 24/7) The Clarion has a great sound, and when you hook it up to an amp later on down the line, it will rock. I would say stay away from JVC and Kenwood and the like, but thats because from my experience, lesser name brands break more often. (Besides, they are offering a ton of features at a cheap price, I think they cut corners somewhere, obviously) Get the Warranty for the install/head unit, where I work (Tweeter) its something like 80 dollars for 3 years. Can't beat that. And STAY AWAY from Nucleous, unless you have OnStar. It was an awful bypass unit. We guinea pigged it on my car, and I hated it. We ended up switching in a tried and true bypass with a built in speaker, and my troubles went away. But then again, this is the internet. And im just a guy with an opinion.

02-05-2007, 09:35 PM	#19
Devo GAGT - Member AKA: Deven Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Age: 34 Posts: 222 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am GT	Im buying from audio warehouse here where im from. I would never install the deck in my ga, ive read to many posts of **** gone wrong and so on and thats exactly right, if it does screw up, it isnt my fault . ive already got my sisius radio so thast taken care of. only thing kinda wish i would of went for was bluetooth but o well __________________ Devo '03 Grand Am GT - Stock...for now '86 Camaro 305HO Edelbrock Carb, Msd Ignition, Custom 3" Pipes and Headers, Engine Balance and Blue-printed

02-05-2007, 11:48 PM	#20
Banditlead GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milford, CT Posts: 24 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT Sedan	Parrot makes a bluetooth set up for cars..... http://www.driveblue.com/ We have not installed them in any Car's yet though, so no Idea if people like it or not.

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