1st off, I am an complete Audio Illiterate. Litterally am a Power On/Off, volume Up/Down and nothing else kinda guy...so I really need some help from some of y'all experts here



I need some help picking a headunit. I want one of those fancy Pioneer touchscreen setups. I'll also be installing 4 DVD monitor headrests for the kids and need a in-dash player to power them...if one existsPioneer AVH-P4100DVD


But I cannot tell if this headunit has a output to power the 4 monitors.


suggestions? more info?


TIA



edit: BTW, my budget is about $1,500 for the whole setup of Headunit + monitors...so cheaper is better, as long as it works.

 

Looks like 1 video output, try one of these...
http://www.rangevideo.com/index.php?...67a213a82764f9
That will get your video going. Have you looked into IR headphones for the kids?

 

cool gadget

well the link I provided is worthless. It doesn't support dual or tri audio...so either I listen to the kids movie...or I gotta go with a Navi unit with does have the multiple audio outlets

at double/triple the price of course

 

Look on E-bay I got my Kenwood DDX-514 for $400 the nav add on for $225 2 monitors for $198.

 

I would assume the signal could be split to the 4 headrests from the single output. I am not sure if there would be need for some sort of signal amplifier but I can say the 4100 is a great headunit. I have had mine for over a month now and don't regret getting it.

 

great idea matt

visited the Kenwood site and found this: Kenwood DDx714. has all the features I want, and is Dual Zone. Is also Nav "ready" in case I ever need it

not bad for about $600-650 shipped

 

I am powering my monitors off my Avic-D3, I had to use a splitter/amplifier to get a good picture with both monitors going, the item I used was a clarion piece part #VA700, I know they also make bigger ones to split to even more screens.

 

i just bought that one, and love it. i dont have any other monitors, but plays great.

 

yep, added I've one of them to my list.

it's amazing the crap you have to buy just to get a relatively simple thing...or so I thought

 

here you go

www.cruisecast.com

 

Where are you putting 4 monitors in these trucks? I can see one in each headrest for the rear seat... but where are the other two going?

 

He's driving an Expy, not an F150. Check his sig.

 

Yeah, it's an Expy

I know alot of guys have these headubits in their F150s and figured this would be the ideal place for some advice...especially as the 2 vehicles are almost identical

 

Bear with him, he's still missing his Roushed FX4 And everybody knows F150 owners are the smartest.

 

okay, getting closer to pulling the trigger

I'm about 99% certain I'm going to buy a DDX714 Kenwood unit.

now I'm shopping for headrest monitors.


found these, and they look pretty good. But I'm not sure if I should cheap it out, or go spend the $$$ for name brand stuff. damn tempted for these though...especially as I can get 4 of them from between $600-800 shipped
seem like a good idea?