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Customer Reviews for Power Acoustik 8.8" LCD Headrest Monitor with Built-In DVD Players - Beige
Power Acoustik 8.8" LCD Headrest Monitor with Built-In DVD Players - Beige
Model: HDVD-9BG
SKU: 9040094
UPC: 709483027039
Watch movies in your car with this headrest monitor system that features touch-screen displays, built-in DVD players and IR transmitters for use with wireless headphones for entertainment to go.
Average Customer Rating:
4.7
out of 5
(3 Reviews) 3
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Customer Reviews for Power Acoustik 8.8" LCD Headrest Monitor with Built-In DVD Players - Beige
Review 1 for Power Acoustik 8.8" LCD Headrest Monitor with Built-In DVD Players - Beige
Super cool product!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: DLE65
from Port Huron, MI
on 11/16/2011
What's great about it: quality, design, fit
I used to be against DVD players in the vehicle, fearing that kids would develop addiction to them.
But at the time my wife started using a portable DVD in the car on week-ends very early drives to swimming meets I realized that we may actually need them. Having enough of a $30 stand mounted between the seats I looked at something better. After 2 days of shopping I chose this product as it provides a nice DVD feeding on the side rather than the need to flip screens for DVD access.
I also chose to seek Best Buy professional installation services as I feared I may stay with the seats partially dismantled while seeking a connector here and a piece of cable there.
The results are in line with the expectations. Picture quality is very good, the headphones are very nice indeed and the devices allow for same movie sharing or different shows on depending on kids move. It also gives you an opportunity to listen to any of the two devices via the car radio system.
I would like to add to that a game console of some sort and I am told that the AV in plug on the screen can accommodate that; I have said no putting a lot of money into a PS3 or X360 and pretend they are fit for in-car usage...
But at the time my wife started using a portable DVD in the car on week-ends very early drives to swimming meets I realized that we may actually need them. Having enough of a $30 stand mounted between the seats I looked at something better. After 2 days of shopping I chose this product as it provides a nice DVD feeding on the side rather than the need to flip screens for DVD access.
I also chose to seek Best Buy professional installation services as I feared I may stay with the seats partially dismantled while seeking a connector here and a piece of cable there.
The results are in line with the expectations. Picture quality is very good, the headphones are very nice indeed and the devices allow for same movie sharing or different shows on depending on kids move. It also gives you an opportunity to listen to any of the two devices via the car radio system.
I would like to add to that a game console of some sort and I am told that the AV in plug on the screen can accommodate that; I have said no putting a lot of money into a PS3 or X360 and pretend they are fit for in-car usage...
I would recommend both the device as well as Best Buy installation (these guys seem to be doing a lot of them, there was another customer ahead of me with the same exact set and another one scheduled for tomorrow...).
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
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Review 2 for Power Acoustik 8.8" LCD Headrest Monitor with Built-In DVD Players - Beige
Must have for parents
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Dondog
from Hammond, LA
on 02/02/2011
What's great about it: Price, Features, Headphones, touchscreen, keeps our daughter quiet
What's not so great: Install instructions (lack of); support from manufacturer; lost ability to adjust headrest height
When I traded in my GMC Yukon with factory headrest DVD players, I knew that my next car MUST have them. Luckily I came across these headrests on the Best Buy website. I installed them into my seats without much trouble. Although, I must say, some vehicle owners may lose the ability to adjust the height of their headrests due to how small the mounting posts are on these headrests. Even with the spacers put in, I lose that functionality. Not a big deal for me however. Also, there are basically ZERO install instructions included. Luckily a buddy of mine used to do car stereo installs, and he did the wring in about 30 minutes. You're also going to need some male-male RCA connectors, which there is ZERO mention of anywhere in the owners manual. I emailed Power Acoustik to ask questions, but got no reply. My buddy was quite impressed with these DVD players. Most importantly, my daughter LOVES them. We're getting ready to head to DisneyWorld, and they will be put to great use then.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+44points
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Review 3 for Power Acoustik 8.8" LCD Headrest Monitor with Built-In DVD Players - Beige
For 2009 Ford Flex (Almost perfect match)
Customer Rating
5.0
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Features
5.0
What's great about it: Large screen, Good Picture, Stitch and Leather quality is excellent
What's not so great: Manufacturer should provide an installation accessories kit!
I'll start with the installation. Some reviewers will tell you that there install took them 30 min. That might be true on a select few vehicles and if you an entrenched in the car installation world. If you are a normal person, it will probably take you a couple hrs of your time (If installed correctly). That being said, for a headrest DVD player the screens are large compared to most. The touch screen controls are a bit different than your home DVD player but work fine once you get used to it. FM modulator is powerful and does not seem to easily circum to interference. Build quality in the units seem top notch. My mother-n-law has headrest DVD player from the factory in her Lexus SUV that she purchased last year for approximately $2000. The HDVD-9 blows them away for a fraction of the cost. If you are planning on hooking the players up together to play video from one unit to the other note that you will need to purchase qty: 6 Male-to-Male RCA couplers to connect them. Also note that there are NO installation accessories in the box with the player. Good Luck and Enjoy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+114points
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