GPS is a big upgrade over the the NX500, nice options.
I considered the Sony, but from other reviews noticed the sirius radio capabilities of the Sony were poor. The clarion Sirius abilities are great.
I have hooked up a backup camera, sirius radio, am/fm and the nav.
All work well in my 2010 ford Edge.
Easy install.
Cons: Slow boot/start up about 20 seconds+ longer if booting to nav.
Sometimes the radio gets stuck on "loading" when starting the Sirius radio part, this is only fixed by turning off the radio, and back on.
The maps are old considering the radio has only been on the market less than 6 months, I expected update maps.
Too many problems, This has not worked %100 correctly since I got it. I've had it for a few months and still struggle with the touch screen. As an IT person, I deal touch screen phones and other devices. I had a problem starting the Sirius. This was fixed with a firmware update and then the navigation stopped working. Calling Clarion was disappointing.
Clarion nx501, I wasn't sure on this unit and spent a couple of weeks reviewing units and finally decided on the clarion. I tell you I couldn't be happier the interface is awesome the iPod controls are real sweet. And the navigation is perfect. Would totally recommend this unit to anyone looking for an all in one.
Great, but not without its flaws, There were mixed reviews on this unit, but I've been pretty happy with it. It is more responsive and not quite as laggy as other units I've researched. The maps are decent, but not quite as detailed as I would like them to be. The startup time could be greatly improved in my opinion, but I have a remote start on my truck, so that tends not to be a problem for me.
The thing I absolutely hate the most is that when you are navigating somewhere, the music just cuts out, then you hear the voice guidance with the faint sound of your music in the background, then the music comes back on... then two seconds later, another prompt comes up in the same manner (if you are approaching a turn or exit). It wouldn't be nearly as bad if the music was mixed with the voice prompts in a better fashion.
If you buy this, be sure not to put anything on the SD card that came in the unit, you will then need to buy a new one from Clarion.
Great Interface but not ready for prime time., I just purchased this headunit from Amazon 7 days ago. I am now packing it for a return. I absolute love the interface, scrolling/swipe, and features. I can't, however, deal with the issues. It seems like Clarion got to a beta stage and just rushed it to release.
PROS
Gorgeous interface
Swiping / Scrolling is seamless
iPhone like usability
Comes with Sirius, BT, Nav, and iPod cables !
CONS
My issues are:
1) The Clarion advertised RCB199 external microphone does NOT work with the unit. This was confirmed by Clarion's technical support themselves. The gentleman on the phone said that an engineer is making a hardware change to fix the issue. Even so, it is unacceptable for Clarion to advertise this optional mic if it does NOT work with the unit. What were they thinking? I spent hours trying to figure out how to get it to work all to find out that they lied in the product description!
The internal BT mic picks up too much road noise on the highway and is unusable.
2) If you do not shut off the unit while on Sirius, then Sirius will NOT work when you turn on your unit (most of the time). You have to hold the power button down and reset the unit to reset Sirius. This is a major inconvenience. Clarion technical support said that "they are working on it" but it is "a problem with the Sirius tuner" and a software update "probably won't fix it." This is a major inconvenience.
3) My navigation antenna broke after 6 days. I pulled the cord out and it was not pinched or damaged in any way. Clarion offered to replace it (if I paid shipping) but this was my last straw and I decided to return the headunit. Why should I have to pay for shipping and send a part back if it's 6 days old?
4) Here and there, the iPod jitters and has a 1/2 second lag. It disrupts the song. This has been reported on other reviews. I have tried three iPod cable and another iPod with no success. It is most definitely a software error.
5) This headunit is BLUE. Absolutely everything is blue. For a retail price of $1,000, I should be able to adjust the color to match my dash. When the unit boots, the LEDs turn red so they actually used multi-color LEDs but didn't give us the option of changing them. In addition, you CANNOT change the wallpaper for iPod, Sirius, BT, etc.
Clarion NX501, After reading the earlier reviews I was skeptical about buying this product, but after purchasing it I love it. I haven't had any issues with this item and it works perfectly.
it was soo bad, i was 2 errorrr with this item, i did send back to shiper, they didnt return me new one yet, and it's about 1 mont alredy...
great unit but has its issues., Originally posted on crutchfield but they won't let me edit it or update my comments.
I love this head unit. It sounds fantastic has all the options i wanted the navigation
features and speed alerts come in handy, I've had it installed for 3 weeks and Just really
got used to the menus. Would have gotten 5 stars except today the navigation function
wont load. i was out using the system it was finding all the places i needed to go
but on my 3rd stop of the day after i started my car the nav software loaded, asked
me for the language preference and when i selected English it proceeded to boot
then hung and rebooted the entire radio.
I have reset defaults, disconnected the power to try and reset no go. Everything else
still works only the navigation wont load. I am restoring my memory chip (made a backup)
hopefully it's just the chip (windows reported an issue when i plugged it in) if that
dose not work i will be calling clarion and square trade to see what's up.
Update
Restoring the original micro sd programing from the backup I made resolved the problem. The radio and navigation has worked flawlessly since then as long as I did not try to apply the updated map pack. Every time I tried updating the micro sd chip file system becomes corrupt. And I am unable to create a new backup and the nav function stops working again.
This unit seems to be very sensitive to usb thumb memory as well.
Almost Perfect - A Definite Buy, I was so happy when I bought this. I snagged it for $630 and it was worth every penny. The UI is great, the feature list is deep, and the performance is stellar. The GPS is the best I've ever used, and that's coming from a Garmin Nuvi which I didn't think could get any better. The sound is incredible. My stock speakers in my Ford Explorer sounds so awesome now. I can only imagine what it would sound like if I had good speakers. If you buy one, make sure you get a new version. Major fixes to the problems that other reviewers have mentioned have been implemented.
FIXES:
I bought this about 4 months ago when it first came out and the external mic from Clarion did not work with it. I had to send it in and they replaced it with a newer version. The external mix now works and it is perfect. I haven't had a complaint yet from people on the other end.
There has been a firmware update. Before, if you turned off the radio when the input was NOT Sirius, you had to reset the unit after turning on again because Sirius wouldn't work. Sirius now ALWAY turns on, no matter what the input was.
General Bluetooth connectivity is much improved.
CON
The only real con I have is the screen. While gorgeous, especially at night, it is HIGHLY reflective. I've had to experiment with the angle of installation in order to get the best viewing angle. With my polorized sunglasses on it was almost impossible to read. Now it is passable. Granted, it isn't ALWAYS in bright light, so that is not the worst. This is the only reason I gave my review 4 stars. If the screen was a little less reflective, 5 stars easily.
This is really a great radio. I couldn't be more happy.
Nice to Have In the Car, Sony offers a comparable unit and I shouldve gone with it. Once I loaded some albums on my memory stick and when it's playing them the song will stutter, although infrequently, like it has buffering problems or something--or being interrupted by the NAV unit at the microprocessor. The stuttering occurs, briefly, after you start and move the car a few hundred feet. And you cannot turn off the NAV unit temporarily to test this buffering theory although I'm sure that's it. It does not increment to the next album (folder),instead replays the same album. Also, had a hard time getting the songs to play but once I put them in MP3 format they worked fine, except for the afore-mentioned problems. When you get in your car there is at least a 15 sec delay,or more, as the unit warns you about the dvd, and staticly puts its brand name up grandiosely, Clarion, and it seems to last wayyy longer than it should. Also, the NAV unit talks to you but you cannot give it voice commands, except for cursing at it (which it will ignore). And...I was driving along on the freeway listening to my tunes and this came out of the speakers, "YOU ARE OVER THE SPEED LIMIT!!" I was only about 5 mph over it too. It was like having your mother in the car. (okay you can use the menu and shut it up, thankfully) Also, I used the Bluetooth feature and it works fine, great in fact. Lots of volume but not too loud in my Infiniti. But...overall...
In spite of a few shortcomings--I have yet to really use the navigation with any kind of ease, and besides, give me a map any day--I would say this is a great device because it frees you from the constant commercials of AM/FM. The ability to load up over 500 cd's on a USB memory stick is pretty awesome, which is the main reason I bought this unit. Having had a 6 cd player and thinking that was the cat's meow, well, this thing beats it hands down. I've already loaded 21+ cd's onto it. The limitation is not the memory stick however; the limitation is with the Clarion unit itself. Even so, it's very impressive. Like having your own radio station. Plus, the Sirius capability, DVDs, etc. And, having Mommy (or Big Brother) keeping my speed down, if you want, may just save my a.. one day.
2-Zone Entertainment: Front and 7 Rear Separate Source Control. Rear USB Port with iPod Direct Connect Capabilities. iPod Audio/Video Control with Optional CCA748 iPod Interface Cable. Rear Vision Camera Composite Video Input..Beat EQ for Sound Adjustment. OEM Steering Wheel Remote Ready. Wireless Remote Control Included..Built-in SiRFprima GPS Receiver featuring TeleAtlas Mapping Coverage of US 50 States, Canada, and Puerto Rico on Preloaded Micro SD Card. 15 Million Points of Interest. Text to Speech for Street Announcements. Sirius Direct Connect Ready..6.2-inch Digital WVGA Touch Panel LCD Monitor. CD/MP3/WMA/DVD Playback. Built-in Parrot Bluetooth Interface (HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, DUN, PBAP). Built-in Microphone and External Microphone Ready with Optional RCB199. 2- Audio/Video Inputs..HD Radio Ready with Optional THD400. 50 Watts x 4 Built-in Amplifier. 8-Channel / 4 Volt RCA Output (2-Channels Rear Zone). Subwoofer Volume Control. Built-in High and Low-Pass Filters. Magna Bass EX Dynamic Bass Enhancement..Clarion's NX501 offers all the features of the NZ501 in a 2-DIN package--a premium audio/video navigation unit with built-in GPS navigation, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming, and USB, iPod, and iPhone compatibility. iPod video playback is also available using an optional cable (CCA748). The unit is also Sirius Satellite Radio and HD Radio Ready (including the iTunes tagging feature) with additional hardware. With built-in GPS navigation, the flash memory allows for quick response and access to navigation maps and multimedia options. In addition, you'll get massive expandability with 3 sets of preamp outputs and an additional set for full two-zone operation. Premium in-dash navigation unit with advanced high-resolution widescreen VGA touch panel display.
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