2011 BMW X5 Dual headrest entertainment

seenaraj · #1 11-19-2010, 01:06 AM

Purchased our X5 last week without the factory rear entertainment system. Now looking for a dual hearrest option, almost pulled the trigger on OEM dealer installed system (Invision) but i have concerns about the picture/sound quality of that product. What is the resolution, power of built-in speakers, can it be integrated with car audio system.
Would anyone who has that installed please share your opinions. Also considering Rosen AV7500.

Thanks

SJCFlyer · #2 12-02-2010, 11:56 PM

Here's a radically different thought...Costco offers a pair of wrap around DVD players that have been very good. They're designed to be semi-permanent - you can easily & quickly attach them to the front seat back. They can be direct powered or run off built in batteries. We put them in the trunk when not in use, but you'd be amazed how many times the kids bring them into the house when they aren't finished with the movie ~ but we've arrived at our destination! They were amazingly inexpensive and have been bullet proof for a lot of hours so far.

seenaraj · #3 12-03-2010, 09:56 AM

Thanks SJCFlyer. Ended up installing the OEM dual rear screen system last week. Thanks again.

Mr.Impatient · #4 12-03-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SJCFlyer

Here's a radically different thought...Costco offers a pair of wrap around DVD players that have been very good. They're designed to be semi-permanent - you can easily & quickly attach them to the front seat back. They can be direct powered or run off built in batteries. We put them in the trunk when not in use, but you'd be amazed how many times the kids bring them into the house when they aren't finished with the movie ~ but we've arrived at our destination! They were amazingly inexpensive and have been bullet proof for a lot of hours so far.

Can you post pics? Thx

seenaraj · #5 12-04-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Impatient

Can you post pics? Thx

Here are some pictures.

Wayne's World · #6 12-05-2010, 06:56 PM

Does this integrate with the cars audio?

seenaraj · #7 12-05-2010, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne's World

Does this integrate with the cars audio?

No, Its not. The only way to get audio is through the IR wireless headphones that comes with the system. I tried Aux port for sending audio to the car stereo which seems to be better, when we have 3 people on the rear seats. This system doesn't have the FM module like Rosen or Vizual logic does (which i believe is BMW's decision). With all said and done, my kids are happy with the system and they are a lot quieter now than before.

nom3rcy · #8 12-03-2010, 02:23 PM

For the cost of these systems you could buy 2 iPads and headrest mounts for them.

SJCFlyer · #9 12-03-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by nom3rcy

For the cost of these systems you could buy 2 iPads and headrest mounts for them.

Which systems are you referring to?

lordshin808 · #10 12-08-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nom3rcy

For the cost of these systems you could buy 2 iPads and headrest mounts for them.

Can you give more information about the headrest mounts for this ipad idea? Sounds like it's got alot of potential and cheaper too.