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Old 10-12-2012, 11:12 AM
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Geezzz whether you like or not to like the unit, you guys are asking too much for $600.

Someone can spend $300 for intake scoops and call performance lol and we question $600 mutifunction a/v/n system that much and call it POS? Lol

The only thing I don't like about this unit is the red button. It should be white

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Ouch, the red buttons are really an issue for me. Can they not be changed to amber?
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Originally Posted by CLKCLK
Geezzz whether you like or not to like the unit, you guys are asking too much for $600.

Someone can spend $300 for intake scoops and call performance lol and we question $600 mutifunction a/v/n system that much and call it POS? Lol

The only thing I don't like about this unit is the red button. It should be white
Dynavin products do seem to be higher on the price scale just because customers want Dynavin and there really isn't a unit like it out there...

Dynavin also uses Parrot Bluetooth...so the BT is by far better than its competitors...another reason for the price increase from the previous model to the current model D99.

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Finally got it loaded to youtube. Here is the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIKC...U&feature=plcp
thanks for the up...
How many channels does the unit support? I didn't see any mention of the specs. built in power etc.
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Thanks for taking the time to do the video review! It doesn't seem like a bad price for what they want. I too, like this stereo style because you don't have to use those plastic stereo surround kits. How is the overall audio of it compared to how the oem one sounded? Improved or at least the same i hope?

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Originally Posted by streetspeeder
thanks for the up...
How many channels does the unit support? I didn't see any mention of the specs. built in power etc.
It is 4x50 watts.
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Originally Posted by WHTEVO
Thanks for taking the time to do the video review! It doesn't seem like a bad price for what they want. I too, like this stereo style because you don't have to use those plastic stereo surround kits. How is the overall audio of it compared to how the oem one sounded? Improved or at least the same i hope?

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To me, it sounds the same if not a little better. I think it is because you can play music through the mp3 or bluetooth. It makes it sound more crisp. You can kinda hear it on the youtube video, but I took the video with my phone, so the true sound can't be heard. I was also in my garage and the radio signals were little weak. I was concerned about the quality of the sound when I was contemplating on buying it, but I was very pleased with the sound once it was installed.
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Ouch, the red buttons are really an issue for me. Can they not be changed to amber?
I kinda like the red, but I'm going to find out if they can change the red lights to another color. I will let you know first of the week.
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Does it control the in dash changer or is that thing just useless after install?
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Originally Posted by pullejo
Does it control the in dash changer or is that thing just useless after install?
CD changer is disabled, but you can put music on sd card and play much more then 6 cds. I've seen it where some people have removed cd changer and installed storage bin and door still raises. I'm going to try this
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My bad fellas, the radio stations and the volume ARE displayed on the dash under the audio control. I believe this is the only setting that is displayed. If I learn more I will post it.
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Thanks for the review and first hand info
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has anyone seen a lower price than this for dynavni?

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Originally Posted by WHIRLINFIST
CD changer is disabled, but you can put music on sd card and play much more then 6 cds. I've seen it where some people have removed cd changer and installed storage bin and door still raises. I'm going to try this
Can you post a link to the CD to storage conversion please?
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Bump! Anybody else installed this since then? I need a radio and really like the look of this. The red buttons also turn me off a lot, but that seems to be the only thing I dislike enough to drive me away from buying it. Also, whats the average price for this thing? I see anything from $650 all the way up to $8--.
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Originally Posted by 03'55AMG
I see anything from $650 all the way up to $8--.
Check your PM...
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I know Dynavin has updated to an Android version (versus Windows CE previously) that's now compatible with the fiber optics in the AMGs (Harman Kardon). Steering controls and COMAND will work with it.
I'm interested if anyone's actually installed this headunit and what they liked or hated about it. The new model I'm talking about costs $1500 US shipped from the the manufacturer in the UK.
I'd love to use my phone as a hotspot and have Google Navigation on this thing with live traffic updates...

So, how about it? Anyone speak from personal experience?
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Originally Posted by streetspeeder
Can you post a link to the CD to storage conversion please?
I'd also love info on this as I'm ditching COMAND in favor of the Kenwood DNX9990HD head unit, and the E63 is surprisingly bad on storage.

There's got to be some intended use for that little slide out tray next to the glove box button, right? Sunglasses don't fit. What the hell is that thing?
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Originally Posted by numismatic
I know Dynavin has updated to an Android version (versus Windows CE previously) that's now compatible with the fiber optics in the AMGs (Harman Kardon). Steering controls and COMAND will work with it.
I'm interested if anyone's actually installed this headunit and what they liked or hated about it. The new model I'm talking about costs $1500 US shipped from the the manufacturer in the UK.
I'd love to use my phone as a hotspot and have Google Navigation on this thing with live traffic updates...

So, how about it? Anyone speak from personal experience?
I'm waiting to hear back from the people that make these units. Safe to assume Dynavin is getting their products from a common source, then branding them.
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There's got to be some intended use for that little slide out tray next to the glove box button, right? Sunglasses don't fit. What the hell is that thing?
You keep your weed in it........

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Owners manual says the small tray is for sunglasses or cellphone. Which think back in 03 when it was designed they would have fit it there. I just love watching people push it trying to open the glovebox.
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Can we see a pic in ur car? In which way was it better than your stock unit? Was it worth the $? Any warranty ?
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Originally Posted by bigillz

There's got to be some intended use for that little slide out tray next to the glove box button, right? Sunglasses don't fit. What the hell is that thing?
Originally Posted by SPatykAMG
Owners manual says the small tray is for sunglasses or cellphone. Which think back in 03 when it was designed they would have fit it there. I just love watching people push it trying to open the glovebox.
If you guys haven't tried it yet, I would be VERY shocked.. Put money in it, it literally, no joke, fits in PERFECTLY, perfect length, and width to a tee. Try it out, I am telling you. It holds a lot too, about 80-100 bills. That's a hidden safe capable of $10,000.. Just don't tell any one its there. That's what I do, and have been doing for a WHILE. Thought everyone did...


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