Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX285 5.1-Channel Theater System (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this product but am not using it for any kind of video display so I can't speak to it for that. I'm using it as a sound system for my ipod and computer and it hasn't let me down. The sound really packs a punch and is really nice if you use the right equalizer to get the proper balance in sound. The only drawback is that it doesn't put out any sound when using these functions through the center speaker so really its just like having a 4.1 system unless you use it as a surround system for a tv. It goes pretty loud considering i haven't really gone above 22 volume even though it goes up to 34. The balance is really good, although I tend to like a little more bass in my music, which it offers plenty of. Great system that isn't too pricey. Would recommend to anyone who wants an easy way to get out of having to use a 2.1 system on a laptop.

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Make your movies come alive with the DAV-HDX285 BRAVIA theater system. It combines a 5-disc DVD/CD changer, 1000 watts of home theater power, and an included iPod dock for enjoying your tunes in a big way. With the optional S-AIR receiver/speakers system, you can now easily send your music wirelessly to another room in your home. Using exclusive Sony S-AIR technology, multi-room audio distribution is a cinch to set up. The DAVHDX285 can even control a select number of BRAVIA televisions with BRAVIA Sync via the HDMI interface. In other words, you can control your components easily with just one remote while maintaining the proper settings in each. Also, HDMI interface up scales DVD media up to 1080p This BRAVIA System optimizes speaker placement in just 30 seconds with Digital Cinema Auto Calibration.

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Audiovox DT102A 10.2-Inch DVD Shuttle (Pewter) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this Audiovox DT102A DVD player with the car docking station set up brand new at Circuit City and had them install it 4 1/2 years ago. We also bought a pair of headphones and it came with a nice carry bag as well.
My family has logged hundreds of hours on this player while traveling thousands of minivan miles over this time. It is durable and the coolest feature is that it pops easily out of the docking station to take into the hotel room, or wherever else to utilize as a true portable DVD player. Now how smart is that?!
I paid about $900 for the whole set-up 4 1/2 years ago and am now buying a new car and searching for another one. It was worth every cent then and they are going for a great price now--wow!
You will not regret this if you like the portability option.

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The DT102A portable DVD player features a large 10.2 lcd screen. This kit includes car headrest carrying case, credit card size wireless remote and complete cabling with car adapter for the unit.

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Audiovox D2010 10.2-Inch Widescreen Ultraslim Portable DVD Player Review

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(More customer reviews)It all began after a few hours worth of use, the head began to jump and thrash inside the unit. Brand new player and a new DVD. I called Audiovox and was told that DVD was scratched or dirty. I repeated that I had tried several DVDs fresh out of their cases with the same results. OK, then the tech decided the head was dirty and I was instructed that I must buy and use a DVD head cleaner, a disc that looks like a false eyelash has been glued to it. I mentioned that this DVD player was brand new and nothing had been allowed to near the head. In the end, I bought a cleaner and the problem persisted.
The second call to Audiovox went the same, though I told them it happen when using brand new DVDs, the DVD must be scratched or dirty. Once we got past that, the head was dirty, though the unit was new and I had now used a head cleaner. Eventually this tech caved in and told me what to do to send the unit in for repair.
Over three weeks later we received a refurbished player tossed into a box without the batteries for the headphones and the remote. A quick call to the support department got me the watch battery for the remote, but they forgot the headphone batteries.
This one seemed to work fine, until the night we tried to watch Return of the King, halfway through... whirrrr... clunk... clunk... burp... clunk... whirrrr... (It really hates the transition point on dual layer DVDs)
Another phone call to Audiovox and the same response, "the DVD or the head must be dirty"... I gave up...
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As others have said, the sound really is weak and "tinny" and unless you can keep your head still for an entire movie, the wireless headphones are worthless. Plus the fact that you may be gambling on getting a junk player (If you do, save yourself the hassle and three week wait by taking it straight back to the store.) caused me to rate this player so low.

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Smaller than a laptop but bigger than a conventional portable disc player, Audiovox's D2010 portable DVD player features a broad, 10.2-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) LCD and compatibility with DVD-Video, DVD-R/DVD-RW, DVD+R/DVD+RW, audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-encoded music discs. You can even enjoy an onscreen slideshow of your digital photos from standard recordable CDs filled with JPEG image files. Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's optical digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver, making this unit as useful in the home as out.Composite-video and stereo analog-audio inputs and outputs let you hook up additional AV gear for viewing through the D2010, including camcorders and gaming consoles--perfect for keeping the kids happy during long trips. All audio and video inputs and outputs are of the minijack .125-inch size, so compatible adapter cables are required (1 stereo analog audio and 1 composite-video cable are supplied).Planning an overseas vacation? This is the player for you: the D2010's supplied AC power adapter accepts inputs from 100 to 240 volts AC (50 or 60 Hz). The D2010 also comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides up to 3 hours of playback (power consumption depends on the operations of the player, such as screen brightness, volume level, etc). Headphones are not included.What's in the Box DVD player, remote control, remote battery, a stereo analog audio cable, a composite-video adapter cable, a DC vehicle power adapter, a user's manual, and warranty information.

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Concept CLD-700 7-Inch Chameleon Headrest Monitor with Built-in DVD Player Review

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(More customer reviews)With a little research this headrest unit seems to be one of the best deals out there. As an Audio/Video afficionado, it is an attractive and tidy unit which comes with 3 different 'pleather' colors to match your interior. This is good because you can conceal it better from thieves. We got it for our 1 month old. Yes...he faces the rear & I was able to easily install it backwards (facing forward in the rear seat headrest holes. The included remote works well and has plenty of features...most importantly repeat. This allows the disc that is in to continuously play. It picks up right where it was when you turned off the ignition. So far little Henry has watched Baby Einstein's Poetry & Classical Music DVD about 20 times. Beware though, the onscreen lighting and action can be bothersome in your rearview mirror when travelling in the dark. You'll learn to ignore it. It is very easy to use and put the disc in & the remote is an added bonus. Installation can be a little tricky though, as the cables slide down through the headrest holes and into the interior of you seat. Our 2003 Pathfinder's seatback came off with a little enticing which allowed me to power it from the trunk plug. Most newer model autos have zipper / snap seatbacks which should allow relatively easy wiring. Note: Use electrical tape to secure ALL of the connections tight. The last thing you need in the middle of the interstate on that vacation trip is to have a wire jiggle loose! Take the time to install it securely. All in all it seems to be a great unit & I hope it lasts long enough so little Henry can drive & mom & dad can sit in the back & watch movies :o>

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Chameleon CLD-700 7" Widescreen LCD Headrest Monitor by Concept with Built-in DVD Player. Single Headrest System Comes with Interchangeable Covers (Black, Gray, Tan) to Match the Interior of Your Own Vehicle. Adjustable Posts from 4 to 7 inches, Free Tilt Mechanism allowing for Adjusting to Optimal Viewing Angle. Built-in Dual IR Transmitter with Front AV Input, includes Remote Control, 12V Car Power Cable and AV Input Cable. Can be Paired with the CLS-700 (non-source Headrest) or a Second CLD-700 so both the Left and Right Plays Independently.

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Black Color Pair of Headrest 7" LCD Car Monitors with Region Free DVD player USB SD Inc. Wireless Dual Channel Headhones and 32 Bit Games Review

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(More customer reviews)I puchased this a couple of weeks ago and recently had them installed in a BMW X3 (SUV). These are a great value for aftermarket dvd players, I did a lot of review/research and nothing beat this deal. They look and play great; I'm sure they will get a ton of quality viewing time for the kids and hopefully a little bit of peace for the parents in the front seat. I tried out the game feature and they are pretty old school, I wouldn't expect these to entertain serious gamer type kids for very long, but it's a nice added feature that most didn't have. Product also comes with a remote control which is a nice if you have little ones that can't operate the video's on their own. I'm not a handy person, so I called around for installation and in my area (SF) labor is pretty expensive (I had several quotes for $250); so I purchased an installation card from Crutchfield for $160. I would recommend this option if you're like me, they will hook you up with a local install shop and mine turned out very professional. My only minor ding about the product is the post of the headrest are smaller than the factory post so the shop had to compensate for that, basically using electrically tape to make the product snug. Anyway overall I was able to get a really nice DVD system for a excellent price and very happy with the purchase.

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?Product Description: Car Multimedia Headrests?Material: Faux Leather?Space Between Struts: 115mm~160mm?Strut Width: 8mm?Included Strut Expander to make strut width 12mm?Discs / Formats Played: - MP4/MP3/DVD/SVCD/VCD/DVCD/CD/WMA/JPEG/CD-R/CD-RW - Video Color System: NTSC/PAL?Screen Information: - Screen: 7 Inch TFT LCD - Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - Video Output Level: 1Vp-p 75Ohm - Horizontal Resolution: 500 TV Lines?Input / Output: - RCA Video IN - RCA R/L Channel Audio IN - RCA Video OUT - RCA R/L Channel Audio OUT - Video OUT - Audio OUTProduct Notes?FM Transmitter?USB Port?SD/MMC/MS Memory Card Reader?NES Game Emulator?x2 D-Pad Controller Ports + 2 Included D-Pad Controllers per headrestPackage Contents?2 Headrests?2 Remote Controls?4 Game Controllers?2 Wiring Sets?2 USB Cables?2 User Instructions - English

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New Pair BLACK Headrest with 7" DVD USB SD VIDEO Monitors Wireless Game Car Package Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this through Amazon, but the sub-supplier handled complaints and return of the product. I am glad that I had Amazon backing up this purchase.
After reading several other reviews on this product, I was prepared for some of the issues. The biggest issue is the Chinese to English translation in the operations manual (not the installation). You need to sit down with a cup of coffee and read these directions first with the product in front of you. There is a Chinese website that is more useful than the instruction manual, or the supplier.If you have a 12 VDC power supply, it is worth it to sit down and figure out all the controls and make sure everything functions before you install these.
The adapter rods are of course too small in diameter for today's American Made vehicles. So I twice wrapped them top to bottom with black electrical tape. That seemed to make them snug enough to fit.
Hooking up the wiring was relatively easy. My problem came after I had installed them and after playing for 5 minutes, one of the LCD screens went totally blank. The supplier company required me to package everything back up and Fedex picked them up the next day. One week later, my returned package arrived at their business in New York. After a few phone calls, they then shipped a new set which arrived in three days. I tested the new headsets for an hour before installing them. I didn't want to have that problem again.
The game CD have nothing on them. they are blank. So I guess you have to go to their website, download the games compresed to your computer, open the games, then transfer them to the CD.
Make sure your headsets work. If you have 2 kids in the car and they are watching different DVDs, the sound is maddening. Remember the speakers are right behind your head times 2.
So far I am pleased with the equipment. I had three previous vehicles that came from the factory with entertainment systems and we liked them all. But with my latest car purchase, I didn't want to spend $1200 more for factory installed DVD systems, so I thought this was a good investment. If in the future these DVD players break, I can just re-install original headrest. At least for now the grandkids are occupied on long trips.
I rated this a '3' because the operating instructions are difficult to understand, and that I had to wait two more weeks for a good set to arrive. The supplier did handle the problem without question..they just wanted to confirm there was something wrong with them.

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BLACK New Headrest Package with Wireless Controllers: No messy wires everywhere in your car anymore, your children will enjoy the games much more. Wireless IR headphones: You have the luxury to watch different movies without fights anymore! Phew! FM Transmitter: Easy to connect to your quality sound system on your car without hassle. AV in/out: It's just another convenient thing to connect your AV devices directly 7 inch Sharp TFT LCD screen: Now you can enjoy high quality movies/DVD with this SHARP screen with enough brightness. USB connectivity, SD/MMC/MS card reader: It provides you the convenience to link with the devices. Adjustable posts - easy installation: they are set at 4.5" apart and adjustable to 8". Contents: 2 x headrest 7" LCD monitor + 2 x all-region DVD player + 2 x DVD covers 2 x Game Discs 2 x Remote Controls 2 x Wireless Game controllers 2 x Wireless IR headphones English manuals Power and other wiring harness

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New Gray Headrest Pair 7" LCD DVD Monitors USB SD Slot Wireless Video Game Car Package Review

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(More customer reviews)I picked up a set of gray units from OnFair and did a quick installation myself in an Odyssey. Unfortunately I have the dark gray interior and these units are light gray. They're not that noticeable but I went into this knowing they wouldn't be a perfect match. Running the cables through the seat back are very easy in this vehicle, but power can be a pain if you're not comfortable with finding and tapping off of an accessory source.
My first issue was that the head rest posts are very narrow so you have to use some supplied sleeves that make the posts a bit fatter and take up more space within the head rest holes within the seat. The problem was that even with the sleeves installed I could not raise the head rest and get it to latch into place. Meaning, if you raise the head rest it doesn't stay. This isn't a biggie for me as I never use or raise it anyhow but for those who do, you'll lose this functionality cause the little mechanism that's supposed to come into contact with the head rest post doesn't reach the post due to its slim design.
The designers thought of just about everything in terms of functionality in that audio for either A or B channel for separation with head sets works well and the FM transmitter works mostly pretty good so that you can hear it in the car's stereo. Yet, I found that someone can't be listening on one head rest with head phones while the other transmits cause we'd get some interference in the head phones. Also, you need to make sure that both head rests are NOT transmitting on the same channel even if the same movie is being shown on both cause you'll get interference as well. The ability to watch different movies on each unit or watch the same movie on both is very cool and worth running the cables for, but use only one for an audio source or make sure you're using different channels for each unit.
The units have a limited field of broadcast so if you're too far to one side or if you're in the back seat with the units on front seats...you'll most likely incur audio interference. Also, as the seat backs are tilted you'll see the screen appear dim as the viewing angle seems to be limited. Fortunately I'm more upright by my wife's seat was tilted a bit more than mine and I noticed one of our kids stooping down to get a better viewing angle.
As someone else mentioned, it's information overload with all of the buttons. My 8 yr old has them down though in terms of quickly setting them, but this is a hassle cause you have to set the channel to broad cast on as well as enable the input of the 2nd unit if you're watching the first unit's output every time you turn the car on. There are a lot of features but I guess it's better than having to navigate an onscreen menu. Speaking of navigating, the remotes are very small and thin. But they too contain way too many buttons. It makes usage and navigation in the dark impossible for both the head rest buttons and remote controller.
I also opted for a 3rd set of head phones. Beware that the additional head sets are not the same was what comes with the head rests and do not fit over the ears like the ones packaged with the head rests. They also have limited adjustments so do not fit well on little heads. Fortunately I found that not all 3 kids were wanting to wear them so this became a non issue, which means I probably didn't need them...but still a disappointment.
Finally, shipping was very slow as the units were on back order. We wanted them for an upcoming trip and I received them 2 days before departure, which was over 3 weeks from when ordered.
Now, enough of the bashing and on to the good stuff. I think the units are pretty well made and the screen/hinge mechanism feels solid. I did not see any dead pixels (yet) and the color is bright and vivid. I picked up the game pack and tried a few. I think the inclusion of it is pretty kewl and the games are cheap entertainment (although the controllers feel pretty lightweight). They did a nice job with providing the necessary cabling and installation is pretty straight forward. The packaged head phones that come with the head rests are comfortable and fit little heads nicely (skip the additional ones). The range of features is amazing in terms of how you can watch movies and distribute audio. Speaking of audio, the built-in speakers within the head rests are of moderate quality, but it does provide another option. I have yet to try, but you also have other forms of input such as for USB and SD which again provides additional flexibility. Lastly, for the price, I think the feature set out weighs all of the negative items I noted and makes these units a steal. If I had paid a lot more then the above noted areas of concern would become really big issues and this would be a 2 star rating. But when factoring in the cost this really a spectacular buy.


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Gray New Headrest DVD Lcd Package with Wireless Controllers: No messy wires everywhere in your car anymore, your children will enjoy the games much more. Wireless IR headphones: You have the luxury to watch different movies without fights anymore! Phew! FM Transmitter: Easy to connect to your quality sound system on your car without hassle. AV in/out: It's just another convenient thing to connect your AV devices directly 7 inch Sharp TFT LCD screen: Now you can enjoy high quality movies/DVD with this SHARP screen with enough brightness. USB connectivity, SD/MMC/MS card reader: It provides you the convenience to link with the devices. Adjustable posts - easy installation: Fits all car seats without problem. they are set at 105mm apart and adjustable to 230mm. Contents: 2 x headrest 7" LCD monitor + 2 x all-region DVD player + 2 x DVD covers 2 x Game Discs 2 x Remote Controls 2 x Wireless Game controllers 2 x Wireless IR headphones English manuals Power and other wiring harness

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PYLE PLHR97W 9-Inch TFT LCD Headrest Monitor with Stand (White) Review

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(More customer reviews)Quite pleased with the product. I am using for Karaoke and have been able to hook to 2 DVD/Karaoke players

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Feast your eyes upon this white Pyle Headrest monitor. The 9" TFT active matrix widescreen monitor delivers quality images at a resolution of 1440 x 234, so everything looks crystal clear. This unit is equipped with two RCA inputs, so you can switch between a DVD player, VCR, iPod, video game system, or anything else with ease. The backlit cold cathode filament tube provides brilliant, natural color. The built-in IR transmitter is compatible with most wireless IR headphones. The on screen controls allow you to adjust brightness, contrast, color, and tint. Takes both PAL and NTSC inputs, so it\'s compatible with nearly anything you throw at it. Full function wireless remote control, universal stand, and headrest shroud included.

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GPX BT780B 7 Inch LCD Portable TV/DVD/AM/FM Boombox Review

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(More customer reviews)This unit has impressive audio for its price range and supports multiple audio formats. Unfortunately this unit will only play back DVDs in stretched wide-screen (16:9) format, meaning that if you want to watch DVDs recorded in 4:3 aspect ratio, you will have to put up with a world of elliptical circles and extra-wide people. I realize that some people are not as sensitive to this distortion as I am (art training will do that to you), but I had to return my BT780B because although the unit has a menu that offers 16:, 4:3PS (pan & scan) and 4:3LB (letter box), the selections have no effect on the display. I talked to GPX tech support about this, and they had no solution.
I had no problem with the small screen as my intended use was to sit it in front of me on the desk or table and watch instructional videos. The audio fidelity stereo imaging in this arrangement is excellent, unlike those fold-up DVD players with tiny underpowered speakers. The FM reception is quite good with a nice balance of selectivity and sensitivity for this price range, and it includes a mono option which is really necessary if you listen to distant FM transmitters where the hiss can ruin the stereo but the reception can be excellent on mono. I am in a fringe area for VHF TV reception but a couple local UHF stations came in clearly, even with the minimal antenna provided.
Since this small a screen will be watched at close reading distance, GPX would do well to upgrade the 7" screen resolution which is a bit grainy at watching distance, and of course fix the problem of not supporting 4:3 aspect ratio. Ideally, I would like the choice of watching 4:3 in either "pillarboxed" format or cropped top and bottom with a choice of scroll position, as different material benefits from different treatments. Meanwhile this is a good audio boombox with a 16:9 DVD capability only.

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Includes Cable Signal Receive Function, Auto-Search TV Channel and Electronic Program Guide (EPG),Supports 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i,Aspect Ratio: 4:3/16:9, Resolution: 480(H)x234(V),Multi-Language OSD: On-Screen Display in English, French & Spanish, Rotary Volume Control, AM/FM Stereo Radio, Plays DVD, DVD±R/RW, JPEG Picture Discs, Plays Audio CD, CD-R/RW Discs, MP3 & JPEG Playback through USB and SD Card Slot

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Farenheit HP-11S Swivel Ear Pad Single Channel Infrared Wireless Headphones Review

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(More customer reviews)These headphones are really nice. They offer a lot of cushion on the ears. They are adjustable to fit multiple ages. The carrying cases are a very nice feature. The best thing about these though, is the auto off feature. I was going through tons and tons of batteries with my old head sets. I have had these for 6 months and have not had to change the batteries at all!! These headphones synced right up with our van's DVD system. Very good product at a good price. Highly recommend!

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Swivel earphone wireless headphones.

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