Glex25 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I currently have the Avic-N1 and am planning on adding a AVH-P6800DVD to my system. The way I'm planning on configuring it is using the AVH as my primary unit and have the A/V from the Avic going into the AVH. The only problem I foresee with this configuration is Nav audio. I can probably have the AVH in AUX which would give me the audio from the nav but then that would defeat the purpose. Only solution I seem to come up with is using a RCA splitter on the front RCA so I can have audio from both the Avic and the AVH when using the Avic for Navigation purposes. Anyone have any better ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy303 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Why are you planning to add another head unit? Is it just to get the DVD changer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy303 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Using a splitter as you mentioned would be a bad idea. There is a possibility you could fry one, if not both head units' output sections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glex25 Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Using a splitter as you mentioned would be a bad idea. There is a possibility you could fry one, if not both head units' output sections. I'm using External amplifiers so the RCA splitter is just to get the Nav Audio to the amps. My original plan was to get the 6800 and get a Porta Nav like the Garmin nuvi 360 but as I'm pricing it out I might as well keep the Avic for Nav purposes. Yes I do want the 6800 for its DVD changer plus its 4v preout since the avic's preout is pretty weak. I have the Avic custom mounted so I can have both headunits present without causing space shortage. The only thing the avic will be getting would be power and the speed sensor wire everything else would be routed through the 6800. I'm just trying to figure how to get the Nav prompts to the 6800 since I know I can get the A/V out on the Avic to go to the A/V in on the 6800 but then I wouldn't be able to do anything else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy303 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Sounds like you are trying to kill a mosquito with a sledgehammer. There is a much less expensive way to do this. Try an XDV-P6 and a line driver, such as Audiocontrol's Matrix Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whtcrxghst Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Not sure it can be done. Why not just get the 6800 dvd and buy an older stand alone nav? Or just by the single din dvd changer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glex25 Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I already have a Audiocontrol 6 channel EQX mounted in the trunk. The Nav speaker solutions seems to me to be the best choice as of this moment. Thanks for pointing that out to me. As far as the older standalone pioneer nav dvd units people want some ridiculous prices out there. I might as well stick with the Nuvi360 or the Pioneer S1. Just wanted to see what my options were. Might just take out the Avic and install it in the family minivan and just run around without GPS for a few until I find a decent price on a Nuvi 360 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whtcrxghst Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 The stand-alone pieces typically only go for 300-500. Would defintely look more factory than a portable Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaisanNYC Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 correct me if Im wrong, but doesnt cntrylvr (or maybe sportsfan?) have a post here how they successfully installed two head units into their one car? They each have WAY too many posts to look LOL but hopefully the one that did this will reply back with the link to the post and the pictures in it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cntrylvr79 Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Yes I currently have a d1 for nav and an alpine 9855 running the sound system. The best way to accomplish this system (read the only way to safely) would be to have a 4 channel amp for your interior speakers. I'll post up the info on how to do it tomorrow after work if you so desire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glex25 Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Yes I currently have a d1 for nav and an alpine 9855 running the sound system. The best way to accomplish this system (read the only way to safely) would be to have a 4 channel amp for your interior speakers. I'll post up the info on how to do it tomorrow after work if you so desire. Thanks I would really appreciate it. I'm running a 6 channel audiocontrol EQS Zapco 360.4 Zapco 500.1 amps I have front/rear/subs all coming from the headunit. Here are a few pics im leaving the avic where it is and removing the factory radio for 6800 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cntrylvr79 Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Nice, very clean. I'll get you the info 2 morrow. By the way g35 or g35x? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glex25 Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Nice, very clean. I'll get you the info 2 morrow. By the way g35 or g35x? 05 G35 Coupe 6MT Hit me up on aim I'm in NJ also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy303 Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Nice install, clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glex25 Posted January 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 Nice install, clean. Thanks I like it Now adding a 6800DVD would make it even sweeter and a pac steering wheel control adapter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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