It's back, new amp, it works and now with the new Red Top Optima there is no more dimming at any volume....
I can pretty much say for the record I don't believe I will ever spend my money on another overpriced Alpine POC again. I know a lot of people swear Alpine as the mother load of car stereo manufacturers. Keep in mind a SubZero Fridge can cost over $20k and are still one of the least reliable pieces of equipment out there. Man I hope the new Kenwood DNX8120 doesn't have some lame cartoon interface, cause the new IVA-W505 is not even a consideration. Darn shame too you can dock Alpine's Blackbird II GPS in it and pop it out when you go in another vehicle... Cest La Vie
Alpine PLV-7s or Alpine's Repair Depot...10th times a charm
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Thanks Boogy,
Some warm day I may have to rip the seats out and rewire the speakers and maybe even replace the disconnected tweeters in the dash. But for now I have no complaints with leaving it as it is. My only nagging upgrade is replacing my 6.5" DVD HU with a 7" GPS/DVD combo so I can give my GF my hacked MIO 310CX. Not a Garmin but it's essentially a palm pilot now with Tomtom and the Mio S/W as well as all the media player stuff. After having a fully loaded Escalade for 2 weeks in Aspen I can't go back to a 3.5" screen.
Some warm day I may have to rip the seats out and rewire the speakers and maybe even replace the disconnected tweeters in the dash. But for now I have no complaints with leaving it as it is. My only nagging upgrade is replacing my 6.5" DVD HU with a 7" GPS/DVD combo so I can give my GF my hacked MIO 310CX. Not a Garmin but it's essentially a palm pilot now with Tomtom and the Mio S/W as well as all the media player stuff. After having a fully loaded Escalade for 2 weeks in Aspen I can't go back to a 3.5" screen.
Here is some news on the kenwood/garmin units. Garmin-powered Excelon DNX-8120 http://blastmagazine.com/2008/03/new-ke ... ve-garmin/
I'm sure it won't be cheap, but you will have the backing of 2 big electronics names.
I'm sure it won't be cheap, but you will have the backing of 2 big electronics names.
Ha thats a picture of the 5120 too...
I've seen them pre-list at $1200 so far on sonicelectronics.com
They were due this month but.... so far no one has them in stock. I really want to see this one in person and push some buttons.
Kinda scares me tho my PLV-7 was a effort by Tymphany, Bang and Olufson, and Alpine. Garmin, Parrot, and Kenwood Sort of wondering if too many chefs spoil the 12v electronics...
I've seen them pre-list at $1200 so far on sonicelectronics.com
They were due this month but.... so far no one has them in stock. I really want to see this one in person and push some buttons.
Kinda scares me tho my PLV-7 was a effort by Tymphany, Bang and Olufson, and Alpine. Garmin, Parrot, and Kenwood Sort of wondering if too many chefs spoil the 12v electronics...
F Alpine in the A
Hey Boogey, I ended up getting the 8120, Great unit, does everything I want, the UI is just OK tho. I know I already post about it so I won't go into it.
The PLV7 has been rendered an Anchor, AGAIN. So I pulled my tusty Ancient Phoenix Gold M100 out of storage, PM'd the board and checked the components and traces. Hooked it up to a single kicker 10" L5 2ohm solobaric in a Kicker truck enclosure (to save Space). I almost hate myself for wasting the time I did with Alpine and thier horrific repair center.
PLV7: great concept, Dreadfull excecution F--.
Kicker L5 10" square sub: Not what I remember 2 let alone 1 10" sub sounding like.
The PLV7 has been rendered an Anchor, AGAIN. So I pulled my tusty Ancient Phoenix Gold M100 out of storage, PM'd the board and checked the components and traces. Hooked it up to a single kicker 10" L5 2ohm solobaric in a Kicker truck enclosure (to save Space). I almost hate myself for wasting the time I did with Alpine and thier horrific repair center.
PLV7: great concept, Dreadfull excecution F--.
Kicker L5 10" square sub: Not what I remember 2 let alone 1 10" sub sounding like.
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