Budget System

[swidd]

Is the AVN726E any good? From authorized eclipse dealer Pacific Stereo about $699 on amazon.com.

[Indianspringsaz]

Originally Posted by swidd

Is the AVN726E any good? From authorized eclipse dealer Pacific Stereo about $699 on amazon.com.

I like it. Wish I could afford it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z00VV0JD6xU

[Alien Mantis]

I pulled the factory HU out of my Yaris, so I could start installing the new Clarion unit.
Mounting kit is the: Scosche TA2077B
Nice kit, but you have to cut off two tabs on the outer faceplate bezel part.
The tabs are just in the way, and not needed.
Wiring harness kit is the Scosche TA02B.

After temporarily connecting the wiring kit to the Clarion's harness, I started feeding it discs, and playing with the settings.
First, the good news.
Lots of great sound settings. Easy to dial in great sound. The sound quality was powerful and clean. Very nice sound.
Now, the BAD news.
The Clarion would not play ANY of my burned music cd's. It wouldn't read any of them
I like to use burned cd's in the car. I don't like having my originals in the car.
ALSO... the back of the Clarion unit got so hot, you could fry eggs on it, after only a few minutes of play at moderate volume levels.

I am putting it back in the box, and sending it back. If it won't play my burned discs, I don't need it.
Disappointing overall, considering the great sound.

Here's a few pics for ya: