Pioneer AVIC-7000NEX vs AVIC-5100NEX?

dvboy · 12-04-2015, 11:20 PM

A little help would be appreciated here,considering both of these head units.The older 7000 will have more features,the newer 5100 is well,newer.Which way would u recommend,both can be had for similar $,thanks in advance.

Magnetic Z · 12-07-2015, 04:29 PM

Not sure what the differences between the 7000 and 8000 are, but I love my 8000. Thing has been impressive with streaming music from iphone 6 (Pandora). Phone calls have been crystal clear both ways. Back up camera picture has been very clear. SD and thumb drive works great. I like the way the GPS is laid out and how it can be configured. The steering wheel control adapter has worked flawlessly with it (volume, source and scroll). Should also mention the 4V pre-outs worked perfect with the bose system. Sounds great even without the bazooka sub (the little bose sub sounds much better with this HU, too). I like the EQ - many bands to adjust and 2 custom options. You can make the keys any color and the backround (dynamic) wallpapers are very cool! Those can also change colors. The look and finish seem to be made for the vehicle (looks factory). Highly recommend.

Wakeskater02 · 12-07-2015, 08:05 PM

Those lights are sweet... Where did you get them?

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kenchan · 12-08-2015, 07:28 AM

Dogdamn first upgrade on my Z and G next spring.

dvboy · 12-08-2015, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Magnetic Z

Not sure what the differences between the 7000 and 8000 are, but I love my 8000. Thing has been impressive with streaming music from iphone 6 (Pandora). Phone calls have been crystal clear both ways. Back up camera picture has been very clear. SD and thumb drive works great. I like the way the GPS is laid out and how it can be configured. The steering wheel control adapter has worked flawlessly with it (volume, source and scroll). Should also mention the 4V pre-outs worked perfect with the bose system. Sounds great even without the bazooka sub (the little bose sub sounds much better with this HU, too). I like the EQ - many bands to adjust and 2 custom options. You can make the keys any color and the backround (dynamic) wallpapers are very cool! Those can also change colors. The look and finish seem to be made for the vehicle (looks factory). Highly recommend.

Great to hear,I ended up getting a great deal online on a 8000,now I just have to play the waiting game.

kenchan · 12-08-2015, 01:29 PM

do u guys still need to plug the iphone6 into the usb/lightening connector to run Pandora? Or can u do everything wirelessly like android?

i ask cause i got my iphone6s today and thinking about upgrading both stereo's in my Z and G with the NEX.

Magnetic Z · 12-18-2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Wakeskater02

Those lights are sweet... Where did you get them?

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OOPs, sorry man, been away from the site for a bit. I got them from Hitlights.com.

Used this kit: Eclipse Luma10 RGB LED Accent Kits

But, I upgraded the remote/controller to RF instead of IR: Luma10 Series - R108 Multicolor LED Controller - With RF Remote Control

This kit has many different modes, colors and brightness control. I chopped off the 12V transformer from the cable and hard wired it to the back of the power outlet since a car is 12V already (use red wire for positive, black to chassis).

I used a 3mm LED from amazon for the overhead ambient light: http://www.amazon.com/3mm-LED-Bulb--...s=3mm+blue+led

Turned out to be a perfect match. Oh, and I also went down one resistor size to up the brightness a little bit.

Magnetic Z · 12-18-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

do u guys still need to plug the iphone6 into the usb/lightening connector to run Pandora? Or can u do everything wirelessly like android?

i ask cause i got my iphone6s today and thinking about upgrading both stereo's in my Z and G with the NEX.

Have not plugged in my phone yet. I just use bluetooth to stream Pandora or make/receive phone calls.

Magnetic Z · 12-18-2015, 06:16 PM

Kenchan, are you a Miyazaki fan?

kenchan · 12-18-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Magnetic Z

Have not plugged in my phone yet. I just use bluetooth to stream Pandora or make/receive phone calls.

yah, ive been doing just the bt steam (pandora) on my dd's AVH-2500BT (app-mode not activated) and plugged my iphone to my proclip with lighten connector charger.

honestly speaking it does everything i need it to do without carplay..

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Originally Posted by Magnetic Z

Kenchan, are you a Miyazaki fan?

not really, but my wife is a huge ghibli fan. i like muta though.

Magnetic Z · 12-18-2015, 10:07 PM

Haven't seen that one (The Cat Returns). Now I will have to see this "Muta" character.

Wakeskater02 · 12-18-2015, 10:20 PM

Interesting.....I was looking to get the AVH-4700BT......

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kenchan · 12-20-2015, 05:54 PM

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Interesting.....I was looking to get the AVH-4700BT......

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ur 4700BT is the modern version of my 4500BT i have in my G and Z.

considering u have to plug the iphone into the HU to run carplay, i dont see how convenient it is vs placing your phone on a proclip charger and just working the features off ur iphone while u stream audio via bt. maybe for video?

but my iphone6s has a fairly large screen for nav.

i have a nuvi in my Z running ecoRoute so i dont want another device next to my 4500BT and nuvi. lol too many screens.
i suppose if i didnt have the nuvi and ecoRoute, carplay is good.

kenchan · 12-20-2015, 05:59 PM

btw, the 4100NEX is going at $499 on amazon right now. get it while it lasts cause its been going up and down between 499 and 694 the last week

Wakeskater02 · 12-20-2015, 08:12 PM

Yea....I hear you.....I wasn't really getting it for the CarPlay app to be honest......I have a 6s Plus so the screen is plenty big on my phone as you said. I am trying to get a decent head unit with nice features.....but thinking about it.....it's a sports car.....I literally will never play or watch a Movie......ever. I like the look of the double din touch screen, but do want Bluetooth, and bluetooth audio streaming to the head unit as well.

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12-04-2015, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
dvboy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 269 Drives: 2016,M6 Rep Power: 25	Pioneer AVIC-7000NEX vs AVIC-5100NEX? A little help would be appreciated here,considering both of these head units.The older 7000 will have more features,the newer 5100 is well,newer.Which way would u recommend,both can be had for similar $,thanks in advance.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	Dogdamn first upgrade on my Z and G next spring.

12-08-2015, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	do u guys still need to plug the iphone6 into the usb/lightening connector to run Pandora? Or can u do everything wirelessly like android? i ask cause i got my iphone6s today and thinking about upgrading both stereo's in my Z and G with the NEX.

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Magnetic Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 71 Drives: 2014 370Z midnight Rep Power: 9	Kenchan, are you a Miyazaki fan?

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Magnetic Z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 71 Drives: 2014 370Z midnight Rep Power: 9	Haven't seen that one (The Cat Returns). Now I will have to see this "Muta" character.

12-18-2015, 10:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wakeskater02 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 55 Drives: 2010 Pearl 370z Rep Power: 13	Interesting.....I was looking to get the AVH-4700BT...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-20-2015, 05:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	btw, the 4100NEX is going at $499 on amazon right now. get it while it lasts cause its been going up and down between 499 and 694 the last week

12-20-2015, 08:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Wakeskater02 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Riverside Posts: 55 Drives: 2010 Pearl 370z Rep Power: 13	Yea....I hear you.....I wasn't really getting it for the CarPlay app to be honest......I have a 6s Plus so the screen is plenty big on my phone as you said. I am trying to get a decent head unit with nice features.....but thinking about it.....it's a sports car.....I literally will never play or watch a Movie......ever. I like the look of the double din touch screen, but do want Bluetooth, and bluetooth audio streaming to the head unit as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk