Aftermarket Back-up camera Head unit SetUps

turbodog · 12-11-2010, 11:46 AM

Well, update and review of my 'budget' setup. I know some will scoff at my lo-buck selections, but i am on a budget. Did I mention 'budget'?

HU: Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD ($425)
Camera: Audiovox CMOS2 ($40)
Speakers: Alpine Type-S SPS-600C ($62)
Subwoofer: Boss Audio D10F 10-Inch 4-Ohm Diablo Flat ($40)
Sub Box: DIY fiberglass spare tire (~$40)
Sub Amp: Polk PA 880 ($60 on Craigslist)
Scosche adapter, Metra console panel, axxess Steering wheel control, etc

Result: Front speakers and HU sound great. Great imaging. I ended up bi-amping (tweets on front channel amps, door speakers on rear channel amps). Glad I did, because it is a little too bright with the fader set to 'zero'. Could have used the EQ to fix it, but I like having the extra control. Plus all my home systems have been bi-amped since the 80's. Seems like the right thing to do for a variety of reasons..

Rear view camera has good PQ and color, but has nowhere near the claimed 170 degree field of view. Jury is still out whether I keep it or not.

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12-11-2010, 11:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
turbodog Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 129 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Well, update and review of my 'budget' setup. I know some will scoff at my lo-buck selections, but i am on a budget. Did I mention 'budget'? HU: Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD ($425) Camera: Audiovox CMOS2 ($40) Speakers: Alpine Type-S SPS-600C ($62) Subwoofer: Boss Audio D10F 10-Inch 4-Ohm Diablo Flat ($40) Sub Box: DIY fiberglass spare tire (~$40) Sub Amp: Polk PA 880 ($60 on Craigslist) Scosche adapter, Metra console panel, axxess Steering wheel control, etc Result: Front speakers and HU sound great. Great imaging. I ended up bi-amping (tweets on front channel amps, door speakers on rear channel amps). Glad I did, because it is a little too bright with the fader set to 'zero'. Could have used the EQ to fix it, but I like having the extra control. Plus all my home systems have been bi-amped since the 80's. Seems like the right thing to do for a variety of reasons.. Rear view camera has good PQ and color, but has nowhere near the claimed 170 degree field of view. Jury is still out whether I keep it or not.