I'm interested in a motorized monitor (at least 7") in a combination AM/FM/CD/DVD player. Who has one in their truck and would they recommend it or not. What is the best size to go with, a single DIN seems to be the most popular, although I have seen several DIN and a half units. Price is also a concern, so if you could tell me what you paid or what I should expect to pay, and where is the best to buy from. All info appreciated. Thanks.

 

they are expensive

stay away from Eclipse for now. Their AV HU make noise.

 

Oh, Bang for the Buck, I say Kenwood KVT-715, KVT-815, or their double din DDX.

 

ALPINE By far, i have had 3 different one's and they all KICKED ***!!!!!

 

I had a Panasonic unit (in dash, motorized 7" monitor) that I removed recently to install an Alpine IVA D901, I paid $1250.00 on Ebay, the guy had it in his Hummer for 2 weeks and he didnt like the way the sceen blocked the a/c vents when it was out.So he bought an Eclipse flush mount monitor instead. Just make sure that the one that you buy will play MP3's and CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW because alot of them out there don't. Like the panasonic unit that I had was a Great piece but it only played the "store bought" CD's and DVD's. Hope this helps............

 

If I was in the market for one I would get the Pioneer AVIC-N1. In my opinion it is the best flip screen ever made. It is touchscreen, DVD,voice activated navigation, vehicle dynamics,rear view camera option. You can split screen any 2 of the funtions as well. My buddy owns a custom audio place and he runs it and praises it. There are some other good ones out but the AVIC-N1 is the daddy! I think they go for like $1700 on the high side!

 

Eclipse Is The Only Way To Go

 

The Kenwood KVT-915 is a awesome unit.. Its pretty cool having surround sound in your car for movies

 

Im lookin at the Pioneer AVH-p7500, 5.1 surround with many options. Better than the AVIC N1 sound quality wise and feature wise

 

For reliability.... I'd go with the upper model Pioneer units. The AVIC-N1 is a great full package for the price.

The Eclipse units have a better picture though. Most of the ones I have sold didn't have noise and they have a great 3yr warranty when installed by a dealer. They just have some quirks they need to work out this year IMO... Otherwise the only thing I use lately is Eclipse decks, due to the sound quality. The double din DVD units are not sound quality pieces though.