I have a question about the Clarion DXZ745MP.... From what I hear this is a good head unit, but how much can I expect to pay? I searched on the Clarion website and it's not there. Did they stop making it?
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Last edited by Arkangel; 06-13-2006, 02:40 PM. -
There are a few forsale on ebay from the same seller. They have refurbs going for $155 buy it now, and brand new units for $170. Shipping is around $25, so you are still under $200 shipped.
RCWells and I both owned the previous model, I think it was the 835MP. It was a decent head unit, but nothing special. I personally could not stand it and wound up selling it to buy an Alpine 7894. What didn't I like about the Clarion? The removable faceplate does not fit that firmly, the nosepiece sticks out a bit too far, the display itself was not that easy to read at times and was too flashy, and the overall sound quality just wasn't there in my opinion.Eric Giles
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I will agree with Eric on all counts, but add one.
I just hate the way Clarion decks automatically switch to radio when you eject the CD.
On the plus, they typically have great tracking.
Luke
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Hmm, thanks I appreciate it.Comment
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I bought the Clarion DXZ745MP from a guy on bimmerforums last week for 75 bucks. It does stick out a little bit, but it's only a problem for the very critical. The good thing about the unit is that you can color match or nearly color match the orange/yellow lights of the interior with the display. The faceplate itself is pretty flashy and can be sometime difficult to read in bright sunlight.
It's still a solid device. I got it because it was cheap.Comment
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I have the 745 in my car and I love it. I don't think it's very flashy at all, but then again I have all of the stupid screensavers and shit turned off. mine just displays the track and time. I really like how well it matches the illumination, as if it's oem.Originally posted by GrueliusComment
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Hey Ken, do you burn in Nero? Do you use CD Text? I always had issues having the deck show the text.
CD Text is the only reason I like Sony decks...they show the name first.
Luke
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