| KAC |
While searching for a way to mount a navi monitor in the H2 I just ordered, I came across this and thought someone might be interested. Vizualogic makes replacement headrests for the MDX. They completely replace the factory headrest with theirs and have one specifically for 2002 and later MDXs although I wasn't aware that headrest design changed from 2001 to 2002.
http://store.yahoo.com/rodi/vizualogic1.html
Kim |
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| dbuono |
| I would be very interested in seeing a picture of these headrest monitors installed in a MDX. Has anyone purchased and installed these monitors? I have been trying to figure out how to put a 7" wide screen in the factory headrest and it just seemed impossible. |
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| gokings55 |
| Interesting, good idead, hopefully the price will come down, they want 729.00 |
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| dbuono |
The price on autobarn.com is $729 for a headrest/DVD combo. Individual headrest units without the DVD are $399 each. Considering the research I have done, this seems like a reasonable price. Other monitors of this size are at least $300 and most places charge between $100 and $250 to install. See the individual pricing at the following link:
http://store.yahoo.com/rodi/viz.html |
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| Warzau |
| That's not bad, hey I also like the DVD glove to protect the player unit. Now who is the first Guinea....User here who will order?? |
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| mdxxxx |
| I wonder if they have a DVD/TV tuner combined unit? If so, this could be too good to pass up. |
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| KAC |
quote:
Originally posted by mdxxxx
I wonder if they have a DVD/TV tuner combined unit? If so, this could be too good to pass up.
At this point, it looks like they only have a VCP/TV tuner combined unit: http://store.yahoo.com/rodi/vizualogic.html
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| kishino |
| where would the sound come from? It seem like you have to also convert the stereo system to accept RCA inputs? How would you go about doing something like that? I am interested in the system. Anybody got this and installed it? Pics? |
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| dmcconaghie |
Sure do wish I had the extra cash laying around right now. I think I'd consider buying it just for the three position headrest tilt feature!
Having just signed all the papers to purchase a new Goldwing for my DH though, don't think I can do that just yet. Bummer, wish I'd known about this before we went to the cycle shop!
Will be interesting to hear the review on this once someone bites the bullet, though.
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| mdxxxx |
quote:
Originally posted by kishino
where would the sound come from? It seem like you have to also convert the stereo system to accept RCA inputs? How would you go about doing something like that? I am interested in the system. Anybody got this and installed it? Pics?
Whew, there are pics too numerous to state... There is a lot of info on this.. Here are just a couple of links...
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...=&threadid=5662
http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...=&threadid=6600
There's more... just search and browse...:D |
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| kishino |
| Thanks MDXXX. Guess I will still have to go the FM modulator way for the sound. Thought it was some other way. |
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| Emerald01 |
| Can anybody verify that there is a difference between 2001 headrest and 2002 headrest? Perhaps Tim... If so, what is the difference? |
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| aer741 |
First Post:
This forum is unbelievable. Right about now, I'm the happiest guy in the world... that is of course until I receive my credit card statement.
Does anyone know how good the resolution is on the Vizualogic monitor? Also, I would think their headrest would have to be larger to fit a 7" screen. Maybe I'll just buy the sony 6" monitor from Crutchfield and send my headrests off to Ron. I saw various pictures of his work and that guy is unbelievable. It's my b-day tomorrow, maybe he'll take it ez on my funds. :-)
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| dbuono |
The guy at autobarn.com represented that the resolution was 1440 x 234 for the 7in and 960x 234 for the 5.6in. I think the headrest will be a little bit bigger, but not by much. From my recent trips to a number of electronic stores around town the audiovox 5.6 fits well inside the bottow portion of the current headrest but is squeezed in at the top. A standard 5.6in screen is 4.48in wide in the screen plus the extra surround. The audivox has about another inch on surround material. A 7in wide screen is 6in wide in the screen plus the extra surround. From the pictures of the Vizualogic, it appears that there is very little surround material. Thus, I don't think the new headrest would be much wider at all.
As for me, I am going to purchase two of the Vizualogic headrest monitors within the next couple of weeks. Also, the local dealer that handles the product (dealer information obtained directly from vizualogic) stated that the $399 is a hell of a deal and he could only go to $450. |
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| aer741 |
I found a shop right around my way. They closed for today but I will swing by tomorrow and look at their demo version. I'll post my opinions when I get back to my PC.
-Al |
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| aer741 |
Finally got a chance to go check out the monitors....quality is ridiculous. I saw it next to a kenwood monitor and it was just as good. There was an alpine that didn't even come close (maybe it was an old model or something).
Looks like I'll be the guinea pig. I ordered some last night from Auto Barn for 400 each. Not a bad deal! I'll let you know how it works out.
These monitors are designed so that the cable runs out of the headrest post, through the seat, and into the control box. Does anyone know if heated seats could melt the cable? That's what the guy at the shop said. He also mentioned that power seats can clip the cable. Vizualogic says it's an easy install but I don't know who to believe. Anyone have any opinions?
Thanks,
Al |
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| srpbep |
| Dog gone it anyway ... this sounds real good, too darn good ... can't wait for some post-install posts |
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| dbuono |
| I also ordered a pair from autobarn.com after I spoke with my local guy. He said that he would recommend the product even though he could not match the $400 price. I will also post my review after I get them installed. |
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| aer741 |
dbuono,
Are you going to your local guy for installation or are you going to try it yourself?
-Al |
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| dbuono |
| I have not decided yet, but I will likely go to one of the local electronic stores (Circuit City or Ultimate Electronics) and just agree to pay them another $100 for install because I have to get the DVD player installed anyway. If they are unwilling to do the work, I know of a small outfit that does a lot of work for local body shops and I would likely go there. |
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| MDXBOX |
| I put in 2 Mobile-TV headrest monitors myself a while back and haven't had any problems with them yet and I've been using the seat heater every now and then. I was able to install the cables without removing either seat, just took off the back of the seats (pocketed parts) and tucked the wire under the black plastic cap where the 2 headrest bars go. It woulda been cool to actually run the wire through one of the 2 metal bars but I didn't want to try. |
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