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Nov 30, 2007 | 08:18 PM

#16

2FiVE8

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Originally Posted by gs-ireland

I am considering these ebay specials:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/c2x7-HEADREST-MON...QQcmdZViewItem

They are complete headrests so no fabrication required, leather (3 colours), have a built-in DVD player each, have a built in SD card reader & USB socket and are IR headphones compatible!.

Also the ebayer has some good feedback >11,000!

^^i wouldnt recommend these type of dvd/lcd headrests, i used to work at a car audio shop and we noticed that the problem with these is that the dvd players usually have vents to cool it off because of the heat that it generates, so when you have something heating up right behind the screen it makes a burn in the screen and can cause problems, you are better off going with a screen in the headrests then hide a dvd player in the trunk or in the glove box.

Nov 30, 2007 | 09:04 PM

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oohpapi44

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Originally Posted by RENOGS400

wow 9.2 and there aftermarket headrests?
how much and where did you get these?
do they have them in Tan leather?
did they bolt right up?
sorry for the the questions but im really looking into
getting me a set

Got them from a local store in Manhattan. I didn't check to see if they had them in tan but I don't see why they wouldn't. But the colors likely won't match up. Black is a little easier to match because I conditioned them until they were the same color as the seats. You can get a pre-installed set starting at $300 and up depending on manufacturer. All monitors bolt up pretty much the same way. I have my nav converted to play dvd's so mine are wired up to a distribution block behind my front dash.

Nov 30, 2007 | 10:00 PM

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CLEV

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how did you convert your nav to play dvd is it hard to do?

Nov 30, 2007 | 10:13 PM

#19

pimplux808

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i got Power Akoustic 8 inch . ...it looks real nice ..and the screens are good and really cheap . . .
i was gonna get the 9.2 inch but that seemed to big. . .

8 inch .!!

Dec 1, 2007 | 03:48 PM

#20

CLEV

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Originally Posted by oohpapi44

I've got 9.2 in mine, they are barely on unless the kids are playing PS in the back on road trips (or NELOC needs to find me in traffic on a caravan)

There's not really much to recommend, the 'you get what you pay for' mantra fits nicely. You'll find that you barely have them on unless you constantly have people in your back seat. It's easy to go overboard.

You may want to do a search on DaveGS4's mod where he installed PSP's back there for a change of pace.

how'd you convert the nav to play dvd how much and is it plug n play

Dec 1, 2007 | 06:01 PM

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oohpapi44

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Originally Posted by CLEV

how'd you convert the nav to play dvd how much and is it plug n play

www.tvandnav2go.com

May 8, 2013 | 03:28 PM

#22

rmhipo

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From: CA

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Originally Posted by Wringo

I wanted the Alpine 7" screens but they were out of stock so I settled for the Clarion 6.5 " screens. I like them as well and they were used with my original headrest!

Wringo, How have these headrest monitors held up? I've seen a few that have used the stock headrest, and over time the leather would start to unravel. Have you run into any issues? Thanks for your help!

May 8, 2013 | 03:38 PM

#23

rmhipo

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Hello, does anyone know if the 2010 RX 350's NAV is DVD based? If it is DVD based, TVandNav2Go provides a solution. If it is hardrive based, I am out of luck. I am thinking about getting headrest monitors, but would love for the video source to play through my NAV screen as well. Thanks in advance for your help.