JVC KW-AVX706 installed...pics

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Thu May 18, 2006 12:35 pm

I just replaced my previous JVC setup with this new unit that just came out from JVC. It is a double-din unit, and it does just about everything except nav. It does DVD-audio discs and plays music and pics from an SD card. It also plays MP3s off of DVD. It is compatible with both Sirius and XM. It is not a touchscreen, but at least there won't be fingerprints all over it.Video can be played anytime by grounding the unit's parking brake wire. It also does dual source, and you can turn off the video on the front screen if you want to listen along with the passengers and not risk a ticket. Screen color can be gray, red, blue, brown, orange and some others. Button color is fixed as blue.It has front, rear, center and sub preouts. AV ins and outs. Very versatile unit, and they are relatively inexpensive.Here are some pics! Any thoughts?

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Thu May 18, 2006 1:04 pm

Relatively inexpensive... meaning how much?BTW, that looks really nice, I dig it!

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Thu May 18, 2006 1:09 pm

Everything is relative....I got mine for $560 shipped. Crutchfield has them for $800.And thanks! Double-din units look fantastic in the Vibe.

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Thu May 18, 2006 2:00 pm

Quote, originally posted by frostyGT Â»Everything is relative....I got mine for $560 shipped. Crutchfield has them for $800.And thanks! Double-din units look fantastic in the Vibe. Holy crap, as soon as I get a job....!

Celtic_Curse · Post by **Celtic_Curse** » Fri May 19, 2006 12:35 pm

Thats Awsome!!! What a deal!! I should have waited it looks really good.

slvrvibes · Post by **slvrvibes** » Sat May 20, 2006 12:08 am

Looks good, good price too.

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Sat May 20, 2006 12:40 am

Thanks! I am really happy with it. The only gripe I have is that there is no single button to push for a preset station. You can use the remote and hold shift+number, or you can go into the menu and select, which only takes about 3 or 4 clicks. This is where a touchscreen would really be nice. Other than that, no complaints.I'm going to go out this weekend and pick-up a DVD-Audio disc and test it out. Probably only ever buy the one, but I have to hear what it sounds like.

pcolasfinest · Post by **pcolasfinest** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 10:44 am

how many backgrounds does this unit have, i just bought one for my eldorado? also what are your pros and cons on the unit?

tangerine · Post by **tangerine** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:16 pm

Nice Headunit, aweful band ;P

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Thu Jun 01, 2006 12:18 pm

Quote, originally posted by tangerine Â»Nice Headunit, aweful band ;PHaha... I agree.Just don't take it the wrong way.

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:01 am

pcola - For backgrounds, there are 2 pics and about 6 colors.Pros-- Versatile, it'll do whatever you want except nav- great picture- Sat ready- Plays most music/video formats- dual-zone- front, rear, sub and center preouts- can remove/load disc with car off- lotsa info on screen- plays pics and music from SD card- 1100 mp3s on one discCons-- display options limited- have to hold shift and press number on remote for presets- no touchscreen- no divx videoOnly had it for a short while, so I haven't tested all functions yet. Nice unit for the price.

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 7:07 am

Quote, originally posted by tangerine Â»Nice Headunit, aweful band ;PQuote, originally posted by Toasted7 Â»Haha... I agree.S'allright. With 1100 songs on a disc, I can find something for all my passengers.

pcolasfinest · Post by **pcolasfinest** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:44 am

thanx for the info, this is the only site that i was able to find that someone actually had this unit, i ordered mine yesterday and i can't wait for it to get here, does this thing come with a brain or is it all in one. thanx for the info seeing as i don't even own a vibe...lol

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:10 am

Not a problem. It is all one unit. It fits into a double-din opening with no problems.Feel free to IM or email me if you have any questions.

pcolasfinest · Post by **pcolasfinest** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 3:16 pm

good i was hoping it did not come with a brain as i am gonna hook it up myself.....could u possibly take a pic of it playing a movie and take a pic of it.....and also what kind of system are you running?? subs amps mids and highs?

Post by **NSimkins** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:09 pm

Quote, originally posted by frostyGT Â»Not a problem. It is all one unit. It fits into a double-din opening with no problems.Feel free to IM or email me if you have any questions.What about the mounting kit for this unit on the Vibe? Is this a separate purchase, and if so, what brand/model?Looks good!

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Fri Jun 02, 2006 10:47 pm

Install kit is seperate. I used the Metra 99-8205. I had a little problem with the kit. The sides of the kit were too thick for the JVC provided screws to thread into the unit. I had to shave the holes a little to allow the screws to bite. You could just buy longer screws, though. The stock side mounting brackets do not have holes that line-up with the JVC unit. You could drill a couple holes in the stock plates and cut a trim piece for the opening, but the kit is easier.

edggar · Post by **edggar** » Sun Oct 01, 2006 4:28 pm

Hi, i'm new here.. and i just saw you JVC radio!! it's really nice... i been trying to get a double din radio for my vibe, i just wonder what tipe of brackets/kit do you use to mount your radio??? is that one the METRA brand??, the one you can use to mount 2 single din or a double din radios??? thanks Edggar

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