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Zapote21 · 05-23-2012, 05:37 PM

So Im close on decision time on a new head unit.
Already have the Metra kit, satellite radio tuner, rear view camera.
I have narrowed it down to the NT-500HDT and NT-800HDT.

I like the bigger screen on the 800, but no AUX jack, and SD card slot behind screen

The plus on the 500 is the AUX input and SD card in the front, downsize is the screen size.

Other than that, both have the same specs.

Anyone have either that can shed some experiences?

Thx

CrutchfieldBrooke · 05-23-2012, 10:13 PM

I don't own either personally, but we do carry both of them and I've seen both installed. You are correct on the few differences between the two, so it will really come down to personal preference. Personally, I think the NT800 looks even sleeker installed in the dash due to the larger screen and the fact that you won't have cables hanging out of the front of the unit. Hope that helps!

Zapote21 · 05-24-2012, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the reply. Seen them both on your site but they are pricey... looking at paying about 800 for the 800... ;-)

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CrutchfieldBrooke · 05-25-2012, 08:41 PM

You're welcome. I'll admit that $800 for the upgraded model is a really good price if its a brand new unit from an authorized retailer. Glad to help out regardless of where you get it. Hope you enjoy it! You'll have to post some pics when you get it installed.

Zapote21 · 05-26-2012, 08:45 AM

Actually now 808 at Amazon... around 600 for the 500HDT... Decisions decisions...
Metra kit getting painted as we speak... Will post pics when done

CrutchfieldBrooke · 05-26-2012, 12:22 PM

I'm sure it'll look great, especially if you are touching the Metra kit with the same color green as your car!

05-23-2012, 05:37 PM	#1
Zapote21 Tampa Bay Camaros Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,021 View My Garage	JVC Head units So Im close on decision time on a new head unit. Already have the Metra kit, satellite radio tuner, rear view camera. I have narrowed it down to the NT-500HDT and NT-800HDT. I like the bigger screen on the 800, but no AUX jack, and SD card slot behind screen The plus on the 500 is the AUX input and SD card in the front, downsize is the screen size. Other than that, both have the same specs. Anyone have either that can shed some experiences? Thx __________________ Me and wife, in order 2011 2SS SGM 2013 2SS Hot wheels vert 2016 C7 DSOM 2012 2SS yellow vert 2017 2LT Krypton Green 2018 2LT Hot wheels crush 2020 2SS Shock vert. 2017 2SS Krypton Green coupe

05-24-2012, 08:26 AM	#3
Zapote21 Tampa Bay Camaros Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,021 View My Garage	Thanks for the reply. Seen them both on your site but they are pricey... looking at paying about 800 for the 800... ;-) Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Me and wife, in order 2011 2SS SGM 2013 2SS Hot wheels vert 2016 C7 DSOM 2012 2SS yellow vert 2017 2LT Krypton Green 2018 2LT Hot wheels crush 2020 2SS Shock vert. 2017 2SS Krypton Green coupe

05-26-2012, 08:45 AM	#5
Zapote21 Tampa Bay Camaros Drives: 2017 Krypton Green 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,021 View My Garage	Actually now 808 at Amazon... around 600 for the 500HDT... Decisions decisions... Metra kit getting painted as we speak... Will post pics when done __________________ Me and wife, in order 2011 2SS SGM 2013 2SS Hot wheels vert 2016 C7 DSOM 2012 2SS yellow vert 2017 2LT Krypton Green 2018 2LT Hot wheels crush 2020 2SS Shock vert. 2017 2SS Krypton Green coupe

05-23-2012, 10:13 PM	#2
CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	I don't own either personally, but we do carry both of them and I've seen both installed. You are correct on the few differences between the two, so it will really come down to personal preference. Personally, I think the NT800 looks even sleeker installed in the dash due to the larger screen and the fact that you won't have cables hanging out of the front of the unit. Hope that helps!

05-25-2012, 08:41 PM	#4
CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	You're welcome. I'll admit that $800 for the upgraded model is a really good price if its a brand new unit from an authorized retailer. Glad to help out regardless of where you get it. Hope you enjoy it! You'll have to post some pics when you get it installed.

05-26-2012, 12:22 PM	#6
CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	I'm sure it'll look great, especially if you are touching the Metra kit with the same color green as your car!