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  8. Blackvue DR900-S 2 Channel (Front and Rear) 4k Dash cam with Wifi/Cloud

    in Just Meade....my projects - Tons of SMD Builds here!

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    There was another thread months ago I posted these in with comparison shots of the current 4k model next to their last gen, and like 6 other brands. The guy that did it was VortexRadar on youtube. Quality video.

    The BlackVues are the best wtihout a doubt, even have additional options you can get with them such as mounts, battery backups, etc. Ive been wanting to pull the trigger on it for a while now, but just havent but researched the hell out of this brand.

    The only thing I would change is I would switch the power to a constant on source and not switched because it does detect impacts/movement and will automatically record if your away from the vehicle which cant be done when the power/ign is off, so in a way your hindering its functionality. The unit is smart in that sense and can detect when the vehicle is not moving. They say you need the Power Magic Pro wiring pack for this or the additional battery pack, but I dont see why really. I would assume the Pro wiring pack would have some function built into it to disable the camera if the stock vehicle battery gets too low, and or the battery pack option is to run the dash camera when the vehicle is off so it does not drain off the stock vehicle battery. However being audio guys with big quality batteries I dont think the camera would have enough drain to kill some beefy batteries and you should just be able to hard wire it directly without either methods they try to sell you on.

    Maybe I'll just have to buy one up to get to know it sooner than later, but the only thing that is stopping me is the 1080P rear camera. I know as soon as I buy it they will upgrade the model to have a 4k rear camera that weill match the front 4k camera, because thats all the thing is really missing imo. Plus thats the way things seem to go for me. LOL

    Here is the above said comparison video I posted months ago if anyone is interested in comparison videos of the Blackvue against other respected dashcams.

     

     
     

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  16. XS Power Battery poorly packaged from AudioSavings (Authorize Dealer)

    in XS Power Batteries / Chargers! (and other stuff too)

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    ShowTime Electronics is legit if you knew what I knew you would have no problem buying XS Power from them ;)

    You did good recording a video of the package and opening it on camera for evidence to back yourself up.

    That being said, I probably would of contacted the company first before going public with it.

    With that also being said Id want a new battery even if it appears to work fine currently because for 1 you dont know the abuse that the package went through, and there could be tiny cracks in the led plates or anything that may perform fine with a simple voltage test but wont handle the load, or it may get worse and not work at all. There you be up shits creek without a paddle then. Not to mention the case looks dinged up pretty bad around the corners and once again who knows how sealed the battery may really be in its current state. 

    Buying a new battery, a battery that keeps getting more expensive every few months (it seems) I would want it in mint new condition, and not some second hand store off the shelf of Salvation Army looking battery.

    The Styrofoam in the other package is designed to take the brunt force abuse and become busted if shit goes south during shipping. What Im guessing is the XP3000 was packed like that too, since its in its original box so Im sure the tape let go and some careless shipping emplyee taped it up as quick as possible and didnt care about putting the battery back in the packaging right.

    For what its worth the XP 3000s are a waste imo anyways. Everything about the D series is just so much nicer, though my butthole still puckers when I pick them up by the plastic handle thinking its going to break. LOL
    Only $80 more for a D3100 that will school the XP3000 in every way, and the D3100 comes double boxed surrounded by Styrofoam and a 3 year warranty.

    Where as the XP3000 you get 10ah more, a small piece of useless Styrofoam at the bottom it seems, and a plastic bag and not doubled box with a 2 year warranty. 
    Just my preference though.

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  21. Top 100 most influential car audio products of all time - the SMD DD-1 is on it!

    in SMD Distortion Detector (DD-1) Topics

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    I still want one of them PG cyclones to play with first hand.

    Had the alpine pull out cassette player and a old alpine 2 channel amp to go with it.
    There was a Clarion deck that I wanted that was similar to the AutoPC but just like a model below it, I remember it being a color display and having flashing stars, dont recall the model number.

    The JBL MS-8 is a straight turd. Lose the remote control and you cant change nothing, limited options, no delay for remote turn on or off (one of those I forget) and it always popped, 3 different units where tried on an install, and even bench tested out of the vehicle same results. Man that thing was a gimmick imo and everyone talked so highly about it, i pulled my hair out dealing with the thing. I straight up have a bald spot now... It kind of scared me of using a processor in my own vehicle, but luckily its a night and day difference between that and a RF360.2!

  25. Random Picture Post V2

    in Off Topic - Random, Misc posts - the forum "Junk Drawer"

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Kyblack76 said:

    Shit. I should have done a side by side. I didn't get pics.  But pulling a few for a shot shouldnt be to rough. Gimme a bit. 

    Dont worry about it man, i looked at the other bulbs they had on the site and they look decent as long as those are the same bulbs they are selling in the kit.

    I just made a $90 order, and they should be here in 2 days because next day air was too much. LOL

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